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Joint firefighters collaborate, compete and test their abilities
March 31, 2026 — Air Force and Army firefighters took part in the Iron Mike competition at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, on March 18 to test and improve their aptitude in the field, which was evaluated by U.S. Air Force and Department of War firefighters... MORE

12th FTW conducts seasonal wildlife control to reduce bird strike risk
March 24, 2026 — The 12th Flying Training Wing will implement seasonal wildlife control operations across Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph from April through September as part of its ongoing commitment to flight safety and mission readiness... MORE

Army Recovery Care Program announces Team Army for 2026 Warrior Games
March 24, 2026 — The Army Recovery Care Program has announced the members of Team Army who will compete at the 2026 Warrior Games in San Antonio, Texas, June 13-20... MORE

The Army Recovery Care Program is proud to announce the members of Team Army who will compete at the 2026 Warrior Games in San Antonio, Texas, June 13-20.

Air Force’s new trainer jet visits Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
March 24, 2026 — A T‑7A Red Hawk test aircraft made a brief stop at Wright‑Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, on March 9, 2026, allowing T‑7 program personnel to see the jet firsthand as it ferried from recent HERO testing at Naval Air Station Patuxent River back to Boeing’s St. Louis facility for final modifications before beginning training support later this year... MORE

Group of people standing in front of T-7A Red Hawk aircraft.

Commissaries to start selling single-use paper and plastic bags on April 6
March 17, 2026 — Starting April 6, commissaries will start charging a nominal price for each single-use paper or plastic bag. Cost associated with this change is 5 cents for plastic and 10 cents for paper single-use bags... MORE

Starting April 6, commissaries will start charging a nominal price for each single-use paper or plastic bag. Cost associated with this change is 5 cents for plastic and 10 cents for paper single-use bags. (DeCA graphic)

Ten from JBSA among Air Force Medical Service 2025 award winners
March 17, 2026 — The Air Force Surgeon General is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Air Force Medical Service Annual Awards. The awards include both individual and team awards. There are 10 recipients from Joint Base San Antonio... MORE

CSAF, CMSAF highlight AETC’s strategic impact on force readiness
March 16, 2026 — Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Wolfe visited Ebbing Air National Guard Base and Goodfellow Air Force Base March 9-10 to see how Air Education and Training Command is preparing Airmen for the demands of the operational Air Force. The visit highlighted how AETC develops foundational skills, strengthens partnerships and supports the readiness of Airmen and families... MORE

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Wolfe tour facilities at Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Ark., March 9, 2026. The walking tour provided a firsthand look at the infrastructure and operations supporting the joint efforts of the 188th Wing and the 33rd Fighter Wing's F-35 training mission.

Maintainers undergo Phase 1 T-7A Red Hawk qualification training
March 10, 2026 — Aircraft maintainers assigned to the 12th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph are undergoing Phase 1 qualification training for the T-7A Red Hawk, an early step in preparing the maintenance workforce to support the Air Force’s next-generation trainer aircraft and its mission of training warfighters for America... MORE

Air Force, Army pharmacy students take part in field training exercise
March 10, 2026 — U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army pharmacy students participated in a field training exercise at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas, March 4, 2026... MORE

Decontamination training builds readiness at JBSA-Randolph
March 9, 2026 — U.S. Air Force Lackland Medical Squadron-Randolph recently took part in a decontamination training event at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph... MORE

Air Force releases senior master sergeant promotion cycle statistics
March 5, 2026 — Air Force officials selected 1,474 Air Force master sergeants for promotion to senior master sergeant out of 13,315 eligibles for a selection rate of 11.07 percent in the 26E8 promotion cycle... MORE

AETC modernizes training management through Envision platform transition
March 3, 2026 — Air Education and Training Command officials will retire the Air Force’s myTraining system and transition to a new platform in Envision, aligning with Department of the Air Force (DAF) digital modernization and enterprise learning guidance... MORE

Air Force selects 1,474 in the senior master sergeant promotion cycle; list posts March 5
March 3, 2026 — Air Force officials selected 1,474 Air Force master sergeants for promotion to senior master sergeant out of 13,315 eligibles for a selection rate of 11.07 percent in the 26E8 promotion cycle... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio implements 100% ID checks at all gates, suspends Trusted Traveler Program
March 2, 2026 — Joint Base San Antonio has increased security measures, including 100% ID checks at all gates and suspension of the Trusted Traveler Program... MORE

Airman Leadership School introduces immersive field training exercise to strengthen future NCOs
February 27, 2026 — Instructors from the Rogers Airman Leadership School and the 379th Medical Training Support Squadron created a new hands-on field training exercise designed to push students beyond the classroom into realistic leadership scenarios... MORE

12th Flying Training Wing announces 2025 annual award winners
February 25, 2026 — Col. Peter Lee recently congratulated Airmen and civilian professionals across the 12th Flying Training Wing following the announcement of the wing’s annual award winners, recognizing their sustained excellence in support of the mission to train warfighters for America... MORE

Air Force Secretary outlines priorities
February 25, 2026 — The Air Force's priorities are readiness, modernization, defending the homeland — including the entire hemisphere, border security, missile defense, nuclear deterrence and people, Air Force Secretary Troy Meink said at the Air and Space Forces Association's 2026 Warfare Symposium in Aurora, Colo... MORE

An image of a Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile in a cloudy sky.

New Air Force portal puts officer candidates in control
February 20, 2026 — The Air Force Accessions Center has launched a new digital portal driving a 59% increase in applicants since its soft launch March 20, 2025, a success that officials say will make the selection process for officer roles more competitive and ensure qualified citizens have the opportunity to serve... MORE

Determined, not defeated: A leader's perspective, Part 1
February 20, 2026 — The Air Force Wounded Warrior Program hosted the South Central Warrior CARE Event at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, in January... MORE

Col. Heath McKim (left) spends time with fellow recovering service members at AFW2's South Central Warrior CARE Event in and around Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Ahna Waarvik)

Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph officer named Hidden Hero by The Chamber
February 19, 2026 — Lt. Col. Michael “Slice” Piazza was recognized as a Hidden Hero by The Chamber for his leadership and innovation in advancing pilot and weapon systems officer, combat systems officer, introduction to fighter fundamentals and T-7A Red Hawk training at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph... MORE