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479th Flying Training Group; Forging combat systems officers for the future battlespace
March 24, 2025 — The 479th Flying Training Group stands at the forefront of training America’s warfighters, shaping the skills and mindset required to dominate in tomorrow’s battlespace. Through Undergraduate Combat Systems Officer Training, the 479th FTG transforms students into Combat Systems Officers prepared to meet the evolving challenges of modern warfare... MORE

U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Col. Roy Calilung (left), 455th Flying Training Squadron combat systems operator instructor, and 2nd Lieutenant Claas McCrae (right), 455th FTS CSO student, conduct preflight checks on a T-6 Texan II March 6, 2025, at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida.

LEAP, Legislative Fellowships among Development Special Experiences available now
March 24, 2025 — 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

NCAA Trophy Tour brings March Madness to JBSA
March 21, 2025 — Service members at Joint Base San Antonio got a special preview of the excitement building for the upcoming NCAA Men's Final Four basketball tournament, as the official NCAA Final Four Trophy Tour made its way through JBSA this week... MORE

child shooting basketball with service member watching

12th Flying Training Wing implements paintball deterrent to reduce bird strike risk
March 19, 2025 — To reduce the risk of bird strikes during flying operations, the 12th Flying Training Wing will implement a new bird deterrent method this spring and summer... MORE

Junior NCOs step up to lead the U.S. Air Force
March 19, 2025 — Six years ago, Staff Sgt. Michael Arumugam began his military career scared of what the future held. “It wasn't me at first. I'm not a very loud, outspoken person, but once I joined the military, it gave me more of a purpose and made me realize that I do have a meaning,” Arumugam said. “This is what I'm serving for: to keep my grandparents safe, the people in the United States safe, and keeping the threats abroad.” ... MORE

Staff Sgt. Michael Arumugam (center), Air Force Personnel Center and assistant noncommissioned officer-in-charge, receives his certificate of promotion during a noncommissioned officer ceremony at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Parr Club, Jan. 31, 2025.

ADVISORY | Reduced 59th Medical Wing operations during JBSA exercise
March 18, 2025 — To fully participate in a Joint Base San Antonio exercise, the 59th Medical Wing will operate at reduced capacity March 25 and 27... MORE

U.S. Air Force Airmen participated in a field training exercise on Jan. 31, 2025, at the 59th Medical Readiness Training Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas.

PHOTOS: 12th Operations Support Squadron prepping Airman for the extreme
March 13, 2025 — Aerospace physiology technicians are responsible for priming pilots and aircrews with the essential skills they need to prevent/handle in-flight emergencies... MORE

Bamboo Eagle puts 13th ATF Combat Support to the test
March 11, 2025 — One part of Exercise Bamboo Eagle at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, allowed the 13th Air Task Force Command Element to demonstrate its ability to repair a runway under simulated combat conditions—another of the many challenges presented in the eight-day multinational joint exercise... MORE

JBSA Summer Hire Program looking for lifeguards
March 10, 2025 — Are you a student looking for a summer job? The Joint Base San Antonio Summer Hire Program is currently looking for students between 16 and 22 years of age to become lifeguards at pools at JBSA-Lackland, JBSA-Randolph and JBSA-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

Final Basic Sensor Operator Course class graduates at JBSA-Randolph
March 10, 2025 — The U.S. Air Force marked the end of an era Feb. 14 as the 558th Flying Training Squadron graduated its final Basic Sensor Operator Course (BSOC) class of 13 students at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. The course, originally developed to prepare airmen for MQ-9 Reaper operations, is being replaced by the Multi-Domain Operations Aviator Course (MOAC), reflecting the Air Force’s evolving mission requirements and focus on multi-domain operations... MORE

433rd Training Squadron ‘Raiders’ welcome new leader
March 10, 2025 — Lt. Col. Kurtis Darden assumed command of the 433rd Training Squadron during a ceremony held at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, on Feb. 27, 2025. The ceremony was officiated by 340th Flying Training Group Commander Col. Anthony Straw... MORE

Darden assumes command of 433rd TRS ‘Raiders’

Air Force releases senior master sergeant promotion cycle statistics
March 3, 2025 — Air Force officials have selected 1,635 master sergeants for promotion to senior master sergeant out of 14,041 eligible for a selection rate of 11.64 percent in the 25E8 promotion cycle, which includes supplemental promotion opportunities... MORE

T-38 Maintenance Depot visit highlights program's role in extending trainer's lifespan
March 3, 2025 — The 19th Air Force commander and command chief toured the T-38 Maintenance Depot at Joint base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, on Feb. 10, 2025... MORE

575th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron T-38 Depot

Wilford Hall, BAMC announce temporary pharmacy closures
February 28, 2025 — After a thorough assessment of pharmacy resources and to ensure the ongoing delivery of safe, quality pharmacy care, Brooke Army Medical Center and the 59th Medical Wing will be consolidating several pharmacies to maximize existing personnel and resources... MORE

AETC, AFMC teams pioneer new flying risk app
February 12, 2025 — Air Education and Training Command is deploying a new ground-breaking web-based system to retool how aircrew members assess risk prior to every flight, while providing a clearer picture of risk for flying unit commanders... MORE

AETC and AFMC teamed up to develop a new flying risk app. By August, the app was ready for beta testing with 19th Air Force's Detachment 24 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, and on Sep. 16, the 560th Flying Training Squadron at JBSA-Randolph fully transitioned all its daily flying operations to the electronic Operational Risk Management (eORM) application. By Dec. 16, eORM expanded to encompass all T-38C operations across AETC and had begun to include limited T-6 operations. T-6A operations continue to expand, and on Feb. 5, the remaining T-1 operations at Vance AFB, Okla., and Columbus AFB, Miss., were incorporated as well.

JBSA First Sergeant Diamond Sharp Awards
February 12, 2025 — 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

340th Flying Training Group welcomes back, reactivates 487th Training Squadron
February 10, 2025 — The 340th Flying Training Group reactivated the historic 487th Training Squadron during a ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, on Jan. 24, 2025, during which Lt. Col. David Mitchell officially assumed command of the 487th TRS “Knights."... MORE

340th FTG reactivates 487th Training Squadron

12th Flying Training Wing announces fourth quarter award winners
February 3, 2025 — The 12th Flying Training Wing is proud to recognize its outstanding Airmen and civilians who have gone above and beyond to exemplify excellence, professionalism, and dedication to the mission during the fourth quarter of 2024... MORE

COMMENTARY: Be the Bolt: A call to all cyber, signal, IT, electronic communication professionals
January 31, 2025 — Throughout history, the lightning bolt has been an iconic symbol of many things, the flash of inspiration, disruption against the status quo, charge of power, and strike of lethality. These attributes should orient cyber military leaders to operate with unwavering power and speed, as we make every effort to be that bolt!... MORE

National Burn Awareness Week aims to prevent injuries
January 30, 2025 — National Burn Awareness Week takes place during the first full week in February and is designated to provide an opportunity for burn, fire and life safety educators to unite in sharing a common burn awareness and prevention message in our community... MORE

Bold letters spelling burn in a flame of orange and red.