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The STORM takes on Joint Base San Antonio
October 5, 2023 — U.S. Air Force Col. Adam Bingham, 6th Air Refueling Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Raun Howell, 6th ARW command chief, along with 17 MacDill civic leaders, toured Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, Sept. 27-29, 2023... MORE

6th Air Refueling Wing leadership and MacDill Air Force Base civic leaders tour the 331st Training Squadron Airman Training Complex, at JBSA-Lackland, Texas, Sept. 29, 2023.

Air Force releases latest field grade officer promotions
October 4, 2023 — The Air Force selected 292 active duty officers for promotion to colonel, lieutenant colonel, and major during recent CY23A, CY23C, and CY23D central selection boards... MORE

New Force Development 'Impact' newsletter available now on the AETC website
October 2, 2023 — 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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Mobilization assistant to AETC commander visits 340th Flying Training Group
September 29, 2023 — Brig. Gen. David P. Garfield, Air Education and Training Command Mobilization Assistant to the Commander, visited Airmen and leadership of the 340th Flying Training Group for a mission briefing at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph on Sep. 27, 2023... MORE

Mobilization assistant to AETC commander visits 340th FTG

Developmental Special Experiences Spotlight: MIT AI accelerator, M&FRC, and President’s Management Council opportunities available
September 26, 2023 — Developmental Special Experiences provide Air and Space Professionals opportunities more than just education and training opportunities, they help the service build the Airmen needed for the future high-end fight... MORE

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340th FTG, 559th FTS team finish first in AF Marathon 3-person relay
September 26, 2023 — The Air Force Marathon usually draws in more than 8,000 competitors every year and this year, three runners from the 340th Flying Training Group, 39th Flying Training Squadron, and 559th Flying Training Squadron decided to compete in the 3-person relay on Sept. 16, 2023... MORE

CHPS Weight Management Challenge: Choose what you lose
September 21, 2023 — During the months of September and October, the Department of the Air Force Civilian Health Promotion Services is challenging participants to get fit by making healthy changes to their lifestyle through nutrition and physical activity... MORE

Air Force Recruiting Service leadership represent at AFA 2023
September 20, 2023 — Top leaders from Air Force Recruiting Service Headquarters conducted a special panel at the Air and Space Force Association’s 2023 Air, Space and Cyber Conference at National Harbor, Maryland, Sept. 11... MORE

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Christopher Amrhein, Air Force Recruiting Service commander, and U.S. Air Force Command Chief Master Sgt. Rebecca Arbona, Air Force Recruiting Service senior enlisted leader, make remarks at the Air and Space Forces Association's Air, Space & Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Md., Sept. 11, 2023.

Air Force accepts first T-7 Red Hawk; aircraft faces more testing
September 20, 2023 — The Air Force accepted the first of five T-7A Red Hawk aircraft from the Boeing Co. Sept. 14. The five Engineering, Manufacturing, and Development aircraft will quickly begin testing and join the two “contractor-owned” production representative jets that have completed more than 500 flights testing performance and flying qualities. Additionally, Test Readiness Review and flight test planning have been completed. ... MORE

The U.S. Air Force accepted the first of five T-7A Red Hawk aircraft from the Boeing Co. on Sep. 14th. (Courtesy photo by Boeing Co.)

JBSA-Randolph hosts National Preparedness Month event
September 19, 2023 — Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph hosted a National Preparedness Month event information booth at the 559th Medical Group clinic Sept. 14... MORE

12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year: Becoming tomorrow’s DAF ambassadors today
September 19, 2023 — The Air Force’s 12 Outstanding Airmen for 2023 were recognized and honored during the Air and Space Forces Association’s Air, Space and Cyber Conference Sept. 9-13. Master Sgt. Michael A. Galindo, Chief of Weapons and Tactics with the 502nd Security Forces Group at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, was one of the selectees... MORE

340th Flying Training Group conducts emergency response, public health tabletop exercise
September 15, 2023 — The 340th Flying Training Group conducted an emergency response and public health tabletop exercise at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, on Sept. 7, 2023... MORE

340th FTG conducts emergency response, public health tabletop exercise

AETC commander advocates for empowered Airmen, mission command focused training during AFA
September 12, 2023 — Lt. Gen. Brian S. Robinson, commander of Air Education and Training Command, shared his message to the force about why building an innate warrior mindset within Airmen and Guardians is critical for peer-to-peer competition in the context of the National Defense Strategy... MORE

JBSA forms varsity volleyball teams
August 31, 2023 — In 2023, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph was invited to join the league and a call went out across JBSA to form a team... MORE

Back to school: What drivers, kids need to look out for
August 17, 2023 — As Texas children head back to school, people need to be extra cautious in school zones and around school buses to help keep kids safe. School zones can be chaotic places, with children possibly dashing in and out of traffic, and unfortunately, crashes and accidents can and do happen... MORE

JBSA First Sergeant Diamond Sharp Awards
August 14, 2023 — The Diamond Sharp Award is sponsored by the Joint Base San Antonio First Sergeants Council and recognizes outstanding Airmen who continually exceed the standard to meet the Air Force mission... MORE

Building the Airman advantage in strategic competition starts with an Advanced Digital Learning Services Architecture
August 10, 2023 — In today's rapidly evolving world, where technological advancement and dynamic operational environments demand continuous learning and adaptation, officials at Air Education and Training Command are taking massive strides towards a more modern approach to education and training... MORE

Air Force releases staff sergeant promotion cycle statistics
August 10, 2023 — Air Force officials have selected 9,000 senior airmen for promotion to staff sergeant out of 51,717 eligible for a selection rate of 17.4 percent in the 23E5 promotion cycle, which includes supplemental promotion opportunities... MORE

July 2023 goes down as hottest month on record; more extreme heat looming
August 10, 2023 — July 2023 just became the hottest month in recorded history with no relief anytime soon, and the commander-in-chief has taken notice... MORE

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Community Connection Events help answer back-to-school questions
August 8, 2023 — Got questions about your students going back to school? The 502nd Air Base Wing is looking to spread the word on Joint Base San Antonio’s three upcoming Community Connection Events, which will be focused on sharing installation support resources and information with the JBSA community during the back-to-school timeframe. ... MORE