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Great Texas Airshow thrills more than half million attendees
April 26, 2022 — The Great Texas Airshow was back for the first time since 2017 and definitely lived up to its name... MORE

AETC, AFPC command chiefs host DSD-focused Reddit ‘AMA’ April 26
April 18, 2022 — Chief Master Sgts. Erik Thompson and Eryn McElroy will host a Reddit "Ask Me Anything" event to answer questions from Airmen about the Developmental Special Duty application process live beginning at 12:30 p.m. central time April 26... MORE

Legion of Valor chapter members hold luncheon, recognize achievements
April 14, 2022 — Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Education and Training Command, spoke to a group of Medal of Honor and Service Cross recipients during the Legion of Valor of San Antonio Chapter’s luncheon at the Parr Club at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph April 12... MORE

Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Dale Eppinger (seated), San Antonio Legion of Valor chapter honorary member, and his family.

AFPC accepting applications for officer instructor, recruiting duty
April 12, 2022 — The Air Force Personnel Center will accept applications from active duty line of the Air Force officers for the calendar year 2023 Officer Instructor & Recruiting Special Duty, or OI&RSD, Nomination Board from April 11 to May 14... MORE

Air Force officer and OI&RSD participant.

Operation Homefront recognizes 2022 Air Force Military Child of the Year
April 11, 2022 — Each April the Department of Defense celebrates Month of the Military Child to recognize the children of all service members and veterans. Along with that celebration, Operation Homefront hosts an annual awards gala recognizing eight outstanding young people ages 13 to 18 from each branch of the military based on their scholarship, volunteerism, leadership, extracurricular involvement, and resiliency... MORE

Anna Cummins, 16, who attends Air Academy High School in Colorado Springs, Colo., is the 2022 Military Child of the Year for the Air Force.

Facing recruiting headwinds, Air Force offers thousands in new enlistment incentives
April 11, 2022 — The Air Force added more opportunities for future Airmen to receive bonuses upon entering active duty in fiscal year 2022... MORE

The Air Force added more opportunities for future Airmen to receive bonuses upon entering active duty in fiscal year 2022.

Tough Conversation Roundtable tackles toxic leadership
April 8, 2022 — Brig. Gen. Caroline M. Miller, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio commander, and Command Chief Master Sgt. Casy Boomershine sat down with military and civilian members from across the wing April 5 to discuss toxic leadership as part of the “Tough Conversations" series... MORE

Fire risk from discarded smoking materials increasing across Texas
April 7, 2022 — The combination of discarded smoking materials, dry conditions, low humidity, and gusty winds are creating a tinder box for fires, as evidenced by the recent wildfires across Texas... MORE

Tax time brings out scammers, phishing schemes
April 7, 2022 — Tax Day, April 18, is coming soon, and along with it comes the onslaught of fraudulent robocallers, scam artists, and general lowlifes posing as legitimate entities to try to scam you through phishing campaigns... MORE

graphic-As Tax Day approaches remain alert.

AETC’s iChallenge competition offers $225,000 to winning innovative idea
April 6, 2022 — Air Education and Training Command will gather innovative ideas through April 29 as part of the 2022 iChallenge competition. Winners will be announced May 24 during ForceCon 22 at Port San Antonio, Texas. The top award is $225,000 with runners up taking home $125,000 each... MORE

Life coach, mentor, advocate: ‘Help me to get one more’
April 4, 2022 — Every Airman has a story. Some are good, some are not so good, and some will leave a lasting legacy. For Master Sgt. Marcus Prentiss, the Air Force Personnel Center’s cyber systems (1D7) assignments deputy functional manager responsible for assigning more than 22,000 Airmen and cyber capabilities worldwide, his story started rough and transformed into something bigger beginning in November 2005... MORE

Master Sergeant Marcus Prentiss, Air Force Personnel Center’s cyber systems (1D7) assignments deputy functional manager and life coach.

340th Flying Training Group welcomes new commander
April 4, 2022 — Col. Kyle Goldstein assumed command of the 340th Flying Training Group from Col. Michael Vanzo during a change of command ceremony March 31 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph... MORE

Maj. Gen. Bret C. Larson, 22nd Air Force commander, presents the 340th Flying Training Group command guidon to Col. Kyle Goldstein, 340th FTG commander, during the group’s change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas on March 31, 2022.

59th MDW: service hours changing May 4
April 1, 2022 — The 59th Medical Wing service hours are changing... MORE

San Antonio beneficiaries, please be advised the 59th Medical Wing service hours are changing.

Starting 4 May 2022 all medical facilities will open at 9:15 a.m. every Wednesday to accommodate training. The Family Emergency Center, Dunn Dental Clinic sick call and Randolph Dental sick call will remain open for emergent issues.

Air Force launches Airman Leadership Qualities-based feedback in myEval
March 31, 2022 — The Air Force has launched Airman Leadership Qualities-based feedback in myEval. Supervisors and Airmen will no longer be able to accomplish ACA feedback via the AF Forms 931, 932, 724, or 724-A, as of March 31. ... MORE

Air Force team blitzes Houston to win inspire future Airmen for rated careers
March 31, 2022 — Air Force Recruiting Service, Detachment 1, hit the streets of Houston Feb. 22-25 to inspire young people in multiple school districts, colleges, clubs and volunteer organizations. ... MORE

Capt. Wesley Cobb (left), a C-40 B/C pilot from the 1st Airlift Squadron at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, helps a student try on a flight helmet at one of several schools he visited in Houston as a volunteer with Air Force Recruiting Service Detachment 1

Vietnam POWs/MIAs honored during 48th Freedom Flyer Reunion
March 29, 2022 — Two former Vietnam veterans and prisoners of war were honored by the 560th Flying Training Squadron during the 48th Annual Freedom Flyer Reunion at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph March 24-25... MORE

Air Force Thunderbirds certified for 2022 show season
March 24, 2022 — The Thunderbirds, the Air Force's flight demonstration squadron, recently completed its certification for the 2022 show season. The certification ensures the safety of the team and the maneuvers... MORE

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds"

Air Force plans demos, performances for Air Force Day at the Alamo April 2
March 22, 2022 — Air Education and Training Command officials will hold the annual Air Force Day at the Alamo from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 4, 2022, at the Alamo Plaza in downtown San Antonio. The event is free and open to the public... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Drum and Bugle Corps, comprised of JBSA-Lackland basic military trainees perform at the San Antonio Fiesta 2017 April 24 during Air Force Day at the Alamo

Rated Prep Program students take control of AETC’s Instagram March 23-24
March 19, 2022 — Air Force Rated Preparatory Program, or RPP, students will take control of Air Education and Training Command’s Instagram page @aetc_firstcommand March 23-24, 2022, to give an exclusive look at how the program provides Airmen a unique opportunity to gain and strengthen basic aviation skills... MORE

Air Force Rated Preparatory Program (RPP) students will take control of Air Education and Training Command’s Instagram page @aetc_firstcommand March 23-24, 2022, to give an exclusive look of how the program provides Airmen a unique opportunity to gain and strengthen basic aviation skills.

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Travis Taylor, assigned to the 90th Missile Wing at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming, will take over the AETC Instagram page March 23.

During the takeover, AETC’s Instagram followers will a get a closer look at training sessions, as well as students and instructors in action while in flight. Followers will also be able to ask Taylor and Cerino questions about the ins and outs of the program.

Some JBSA-Randolph roads closing for water line replacement work March 28-May 8
March 16, 2022 — Work to replace a number of water lines at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph begins March 28 and is expected to last until May 8... MORE