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Air Force Reserve Command IG completes final on-site visit to 340th FTG
January 25, 2024 — The Air Force Reserve Command Inspector General’s team completed its final on-site visit to the 340th Flying Training Group Jan. 16-19, 2024... MORE

340th FTG commander welcomes AFRC IG OSV team

Leaders join forces to improve health care access for military recruiters, families
January 24, 2024 — To ensure the greatest outreach, the military often locates its recruiters and their families close to communities with eligible youth, but far from the peer support and health care resources of an installation. To help fill this gap in support, leaders from the Air Force Recruiting Service, Defense Health Agency and TRICARE, the military’s health care program, met Jan. 11 to discuss the unique challenges military recruiters face in remote locations, particularly from a health care standpoint, and to brainstorm solutions... MORE

AETC commander conducts ‘GO Inspire’ visit at high school alma mater
January 19, 2024 — Lt. Gen. Brian Robinson, commander of Air Education and Training Command, returned to his high school alma mater, George Washington Carver High School of Engineering and Science in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on Jan. 16-17, 2024... MORE

Lt. Gen. Brian Robinson, commander of Air Education and Training Command, and his wife, Maureen Robinson, stand alongside the leaders of George Washington Carver High School of Engineering and Science, members from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, AFROTC Det. 750, Air Force Recruiting Service, Civil Air Patrol, and Air Force Reserve Command, during a visit to George Washington Carver High School of Engineering and Science at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Jan. 16-17, 2024. Robinson’s visit was a part of GO Inspire, a Department of the Air Force recruiting program designed specifically for General Officers to seek out and conduct outreach engagements to engage youth and youth influencers from Underrepresented Groups to increase the diversity of Air and Space Force applicants.

Registration open for 2024 Learning Professionals’ Consortium
January 18, 2024 — The 2024 Learning Professionals’ Consortium is open for registration with the event takes place virtually March 13-14... MORE

LPC-24 Learning Professionals' Consortium Registration Now Open March 13-14, 2024 Empowering Minds: Engineering a Learning Evolution

Settlement of Estate
January 17, 2024 — The Commander regrets to announce the death of Air Force Lt. Col. Jennifer Nevarez, assigned to the Air Force Personnel Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, who passed away Dec. 23, 2023. ... MORE

Mission Ready Airmen Case Studies: Data wins battles
January 16, 2024 — Air Education and Training Command is reviewing moments of aviation history to reflect the importance of Agile Combat Employment, in addition to the warrior mindset and mission readiness its Airmen must sustain while preparing for the future fight... MORE

WEATHER UPDATE: Normal reporting in effect for 16 January, 2024
January 15, 2024 — WEATHER UPDATE: Normal reporting procedures are in effect for Joint Base San Antonio tomorrow, Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Based on current forecasts, no planned reductions to services are anticipated at this time. All JBSA personnel are advised to take appropriate individual measures to prepare for cold weather and exercise risk management. Visit https://www.jbsa.mil for guidance on cold weather preparation. Work closely through your chain of command if circumstances require deviation from normal duty reporting procedures... MORE

WEATHER UPDATE: Message from 502 ABW and Installation Commander
January 14, 2024 — WEATHER UPDATE: The 502 ABW Command team, weather team, and civil engineers continue to monitor the incoming cold weather. We will quickly inform if there are any changes to services across JBSA via JBSA social media, our website (JBSA.mil), and the JBSA Connect App. However, at this time, and based on the forecast, I do not intend to direct any planned reductions in services across JBSA. Our civil engineer professionals have established ops centers and stand at the ready to respond if there are any facility issues resulting from low temperatures. I ask that all personnel who work, train, and live at JBSA take appropriate measures to prepare for the upcoming cold, and exercise sound risk management. Read https://www.jbsa.mil/.../special-weather-statement.../ for information on how to prepare for cold weather. Please work closely through your chain of command if circumstances require a change to your normal work routine. -Brig Gen Driggers... MORE

Special Weather Statement: Possible freeze conditions forecasted for next week

New Force Development "Impact" newsletter out now on the AETC website
January 12, 2024 — The latest edition of the Force Development "Impact" newsletter is available now on the Air Education and Training Command website... MORE

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Settlement of Estate
January 10, 2024 — The Commander regrets to announce the death of Air Force Lt. Col. Jennifer Nevarez, assigned to the Air Force Personnel Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, who passed away Dec. 23, 2023. ... MORE

Mission Ready Airmen Case Studies: Innovative Flurry
January 5, 2024 — Air Education and Training Command is reviewing moments of aviation history to reflect the importance of Agile Combat Employment, in addition to the warrior mindset and mission readiness its Airmen must sustain while preparing for the future fight... MORE

PHOTOS | Former NFL linebacker, Super Bowl champion visits JBSA-Randolph
January 4, 2024 — Demarcus Ware, former National Football League linebacker and Super Bowl champion, visited the JBSA-Randolph Exchange Home and Garden Center on Dec. 28, allowing service members and their families to meet the former Dallas Cowboy... MORE

Air Force releases latest field grade officer promotions
December 27, 2023 — The Air Force selected 519 active-duty officers for promotion to lieutenant colonel and major during recent CY23A central selection boards... MORE

Holiday hours around Joint Base San Antonio
December 21, 2023 — The holiday season is here and some facilities around Joint Base San Antonio will have modified hours. Holiday hours for the 502nd Force Support Squadron and Army and Air Force Exchange Service facilities throughout Joint Base San Antonio have been released... MORE

502nd Force Support Squadron Holiday Hours

Mission Ready Airmen Case Studies: Operation TIDAL WAVE
December 20, 2023 — Air Education and Training Command is reviewing moments of aviation history to reflect the importance of Agile Combat Employment, in addition to the warrior mindset and mission readiness its Airmen must sustain while preparing for the future fight... MORE

DSE opportunities for MEPS, PME and Air Force National Labs available
December 18, 2023 — Developmental Special Experiences provide Air and Space Professionals more than just education and training opportunities, they help the service build the Airmen needed for the future high-end fight... MORE

Mission Ready Airmen Case Studies: Mobile Technical Training
December 14, 2023 — Air Education and Training Command is reviewing moments of aviation history to reflect the importance of Agile Combat Employment, in addition to the warrior mindset and mission readiness its Airmen must sustain while preparing for the future fight... MORE

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JBSA lists revised holiday gate hours
December 11, 2023 — Security Forces have released revised entry control point holiday hours at Joint Base San Antonio locations for Dec. 22, 2023, through Jan. 1, 2024... MORE

Mission Ready Airmen Case Studies: Crew 13 with the Doolittle Raid
December 8, 2023 — Air Education and Training Command is reviewing moments of aviation history to reflect the importance of Agile Combat Employment, in addition to the warrior mindset and mission readiness its Airmen must sustain while preparing for the future fight... MORE

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Department of the Air Force releases 23S9, 24S8 Space Force promotion cycle statistics
December 7, 2023 — Space Force officials have selected 14 senior master sergeants and 30 master sergeants for promotion in the 23S9 and 24S8 promotion cycles, respectively... MORE