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Air Force Recruiting Service honors Blue Suit winners
March 23, 2023 — Air Force Recruiting Service honored this year’s top recruiters during their annual Operation Blue Suit Arrival Ceremony March 21, an event complete with a saber team and the Air Force’s own Band of the West performing. The ceremony was a chance to celebrate their outstanding achievements and publicly thank them for their contribution to the Air Force recruiting. ... MORE

Air Force Recruiting Service’s 18 best recruiters representing the Total Force recruiting mission pose for a group photo March 21, 2023, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas.

Qualified students can work summer jobs with DAF
March 21, 2023 — The 2023 Summer Employment Program, which runs May through September, will provide students in high school, college, trade school, vocational school, and other qualifying educational programs the opportunity to work in federal departments and agencies and explore federal careers while still in school... MORE

A lifeguard with the 436th Force Support Squadron, overlooks the Oasis Pool to ensure swimmers are safe at Dover Air Force Base, Del., July 14, 2021. During summer break, the pool is open 11 am to 7 pm daily for military members, family and friends. The pool no longer has block sessions for attendees, but has a capacity limit of 200 people. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Nicole Leidholm)

Next Up, Warrior Games Challenge!
March 20, 2023 — More than 90 warrior athletes competed for a spot to represent Team Air Force during the Warrior Games Challenge, happening June 1-15, 2023, at Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego, California. The Air Force Wounded Warrior Program will be hosting a training camp for Team Air Force in San Antonio May 1-5. ... MORE

Team members from the United Kingdom, Republic of Georgia and U.S Army and Air Force competed at the 2023 Air Force Trials at Nellis AFB. (Courtesy Photo)

Defense, space, IT, cyber and intel hiring fairs come to JBSA
March 16, 2023 — Meet local and national employers face to face to build your network and explore job and career opportunities in defense, space, IT, engineering, cyber, intel and more. Employers will be focused on their hot job opportunities at Joint Base San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas and nationwide positions. ... MORE

Developmental special experiences with AFROTC, USAFA, FBI highlighted in quarterly spotlight
March 13, 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

Update to force: CCAF data transfer to new student information system complete
March 9, 2023 — The Community College of the Air Force date transfer is complete, and students should soon have access to resources previously interrupted by the operational pause announced last year... MORE

The Community College of the Air Force date transfer is complete, and students should soon have access to resources previously interrupted by the operational pause announced last year.

DAWN-ED program seeks advanced degree applicants for 2024 academic year
March 7, 2023 — Advanced degree opportunities are advertised through MyVector, and the Developing the Airmen We Need/Education, or DAWN-ED, program, which is DAF-funded and managed by Air Education and Training Command, is one such opportunity. DAWN-ED information will be available on MyPers starting in mid-April 2023, and the application window runs May 1 through June 14, 2023... MORE

AETC shield on blue background with white letters

AFRS launches live stream to go ‘back and forth’ with recruits
March 7, 2023 — Prospective Airmen and others with questions about joining the Air Force now have a biweekly, online resource for getting news and information... MORE

Two Airmen pointing in an advertisement with a question, "Are you medically qualified to join the Air Force?

Air Force selects 1,723 in senior master sergeant promotion cycle; list posts March 14
March 6, 2023 — Air Force officials selected 1,723 Air Force master sergeants for promotion to senior master sergeant, out of 16,424 eligible, for a selection rate of 10.5% in the 23E8 promotion cycle, which includes supplemental promotion opportunities... MORE

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Language, regional expertise and culture as an ACE enabler on “The Air Force Starts Here” podcast
March 3, 2023 — Discover the importance of language, regional expertise and culture education in the context of the agile combat employment concept on the latest episode of "The Air Force Starts Here" podcast, released March 2, 2023... MORE

AETC rapidly codifying competencies to develop the most competitive Airmen possible
March 1, 2023 — Air Education and Training Command officials continue to rapidly codify occupational competencies by hosting career field specific studies with a focus on accelerating development of competencies that form the foundation of training and education programs that ultimately produce the most competitive Airmen possible for the Warfighter... MORE

Picture of Airmen in formation with AETC shield on blue background

Undergraduate Flying Training welcomes new commander
February 16, 2023 — Col. Kyle Goldstein, 340th Flying Training Group commander, presided over the Undergraduate Flying Training change of command ceremony where Lt. Col. Mark Pasierb relinquished responsibility of UFT to Lt. Col. David Mitchell at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas on Feb. 15, 2023... MORE

12th Operations Group innovator tackles virtual reality
February 10, 2023 — Travis Stillwell is a 360 video and virtual reality expert who shoots, edits, and produces pilot instructor training content for the 12th Flying Training Wing. As a private pilot in his own right, Travis works on the cutting-edge of VR technology and has proven himself to be a master craftsman in his field... MORE

Second Air Force moves technical training into the 21st century
February 7, 2023 — The Second Air Force is moving toward a sixth-generation learning environment across its five technical training wings... MORE

Air Force Recruiting Service relaunches Airforce.com as a Total Force recruiting destination
February 6, 2023 — The site builds upon the existing design and infrastructure of airforce.com while consolidating important information about joining the Air Force’s active component, Air National Guard, or Air Force Reserve into a single, integrated website... MORE

A proud parent records his daughter meeting her first general officer, Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind, commander of U.S. Special Operations Command, during a recruitment event at Talladega Superspeedway, Ala., April 24, 2022. The general visited the NASCAR race where he performed a swearing-in ceremony for 14 future Airmen. Air Force Recruiting Service launched an expanded, redesigned version of airforce.com, Feb. 6, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Samuel King Jr.)

Keeping JBSA safe with good preventative maintenance and services
February 2, 2023 — Few organizations require as many safety precautions as the government and military. The sheer size of the Joint Base San Antonio footprint makes the maintenance of the various buildings both a daunting and vital task. One of the most important tasks that the 502nd Civil Engineer Group is tasked with is keeping the fire suppression systems up and running as part of their efforts to maintain JBSA’s infrastructure... MORE

560th Flying Training Squadron hosts ‘Pilot For a Day’
February 2, 2023 — With contagious enthusiasm, Michael "Mikey" Deigh was a "pilot for a day." The 560th Flying Training Squadron’s “Pilot for a Day” supports children with lifelong disabilities and serious illnesses, providing them a once-in-a-lifetime experience in the life of a U.S. Air Force pilot... MORE

12th Flying Training Wing announces fourth-quarter award winners
January 31, 2023 — The 12th Flying Training Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph recently announced its fourth-quarter award winners... MORE

Units invited to learn more about current, future myLearning’s learning, automation and reporting capabilities
January 31, 2023 — Existing and potential customers looking to make more informed decisions on hosting courses inside myLearning can register to attend scheduled bi-monthly program overview meetings.The next myLearning Program Overview meeting is scheduled for Feb. 2 at 9 a.m. central... MORE

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT: Freezing conditions forecasted through Wednesday, Feb. 1
January 30, 2023 — A cold air mass with intermittent light rain and drizzling is forecast to begin today and continue in San Antonio through Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023. As of now, JBSA remains open and is anticipated to maintain normal operating hours Jan. 31. JBSA leadership will continue to monitor the weather conditions and provide updates. Personnel should look to their command teams and supervisor for additional guidance... MORE

Special Weather Statement: Hard freeze conditions forecasted through Wednesday, Feb. 1