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Aviator shares dad's passion, passes it on to his son
June 11, 2021 — Thirty-two years is a long time to do anything, but when you love what you do, three-plus decades can fly by in the blink of an eye, and that's how it felt for Lt. Col. Andrew Kissinger, newly retired T-6 Texan instructor pilot, 39th Flying Training Squadron, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas... MORE

Making PCS moves easier during peak household goods shipping season
June 10, 2021 — When permanent change of station, or PCS, orders are received, being proactive and prepared helps maximize the potential to receive your requested move dates... MORE

502nd ABW conducts Major Accident Response Exercise
June 8, 2021 — The 502nd Air Base Wing conducted a Major Accident Response Exercise May 26 in order to test and validate the 502nd ABW and Joint Base San Antonio mission partners’ ability to accurately assess and quickly respond to a simulated on-base aircraft crash... MORE

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Shedding light on the invisible wounds of PTSD
June 4, 2021 — According to the National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, more than 7.7 million Americans over the age of 18 suffer from PTSD... MORE

The National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) has designated June as National PTSD Awareness Month. As stated by the National Institute of Mental Health, PTSD is a mental health disorder that develops in individuals who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event like, combat, a natural disaster, an accident, abuse, or assault.

AFRC launches Digital Age Resiliency tool on AF Connect
June 2, 2021 — Reserve Citizen Airmen are now able to access Developing Resilient Leader, or DRL, content on demand on any device from one easy-to-access location on the Air Force Connect app. ... MORE

Airman’s Foundational Competencies: An Air Force Initiative
June 2, 2021 — In this episode of The Air Force Starts Here podcast, we explore the Airman’s Foundational Competencies. The Air Force has identified 24 Airman’s foundational competencies for all Airmen, as part of a systematic competency-based approach to develop the force. ... MORE

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Top AETC mentors offer advice on growing from good to great
May 30, 2021 — Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass, along with other senior enlisted leaders, spoke to more than 700 virtual attendees during AETC’s Good to Great through Personal Perspectives, a Panel of Mentors event May 25... MORE

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340th FTG IT team earns 'On the Spot Award' recognition
May 29, 2021 — The "On the Spot Award" is presented to highlight exceptional performance... MORE

Four JBSA members among 2021 AETC Outstanding Airmen of Year
May 26, 2021 — Four members of Joint Base San Antonio are among the 2021 Air Education and Training Command Outstanding Airmen of the Year. These awards recognize the important contributions, significant accomplishments and the highest qualities of leadership exhibited by enlisted, officer, and civilian members representing a cross-section of career fields... MORE

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In their own words: 12th FTW members continue vaccine push
May 21, 2021 — Members of the 12th Flying Training Wing are continuing vaccinations, doing their part to eradicate the COVID-19 virus... MORE

12th FTW members get COVID-19 Vaccinations

Reserve chief doing big things at Air Force Recruiting Service
May 20, 2021 — When Chief Master Sgt. Michael Johnson got the call to report to Headquarters Air Force Recruiting Service as part of the early push toward Total Force recruiting, he faced many of the typical questions a Reserve Airmen faces when working with the active duty. ... MORE

Now-retired Air Force Reserve Brig. Gen. Christian Funk served as the honorary captain for the Air Force Academy during a Falcons football game, Oct. 19, 2018.

AETC Semi-Annual Innovation Activities Data Call runs until May 29
May 18, 2021 — In the ongoing effort to gain a command-wide view of innovation activities, Air Education and Training Command Analysis and Innovation Directorate request AETC Airmen provide insight on all current innovation projects. This Semi-Annual Innovation Activities Data Call will run until May 29... MORE

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JBSA celebrates Police Week 2021
May 14, 2021 — Joint Base San Antonio has been celebrating National Police Week, May 9-15, with signs and activities across the installation. The U.S. Congress signed an executive order in 1962 making it a week “to honor our law enforcement officers and those that give their lives in the line of duty.” ... MORE

A blue light emits on the building known as the "Taj" in recognition of National Police Week at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph May 9.

Air Force selects 4,676 in master sergeant promotion cycle; list posts May 19
May 11, 2021 — Department of the Air Force officials have selected 4,676 (includes supplemental promotions allocations) technical sergeants for promotion to master sergeant out of 24,721 eligible for a selection rate of 18.91 percent in the 21E7 promotion cycle... MORE

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Force generators: Leaders behind the success, growth of Airmen
May 11, 2021 — To maintain the competitive edge over adversaries, the Air Force must select the best Airmen to train and educate the next generation of Airmen... MORE

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12th FTW commander speaks to Air Force ROTC cadets in Austin
May 4, 2021 — Col. Scott Rowe, 12th Flying Training Wing commander at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, spoke to cadets at Air Force ROTC Detachment 825 in their leadership lab at the University of Texas at Austin April 30... MORE

12th TRS, 435th FTS acquire inert munitions for IFF students
April 27, 2021 — Student pilots from the 435th Fighter Training Squadron are becoming more familiar with aircraft munitions thanks to the recently added inert weapons at the 12th Training Squadron and 435th FTS at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph... MORE

DAWN-ED: Department of the Air Force-funded degree program now accepting applications
April 22, 2021 — DAWN-ED is a Department of the Air Force-funded degree program that provides up to 15 eligible Airmen and Guardians an opportunity to pursue a master’s degree or doctorate from a university of choice. Officers have until June 25, 2021, to apply for the 2022 academic year... MORE

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Developing Self: Foundational competencies for all Airmen
April 22, 2021 — The Air Force has identified 24 Airman’s foundational competencies for all Airmen, these competencies are universally applicable to all Airmen and are categorized into four groups: Developing Self, Developing Others, Developing Ideas and Developing Organizations. Developing Self includes the following foundational competencies: accountability, perseverance, communication, decision making, information seeking, flexibility, resilience, initiative and self-control... MORE

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AFW2 announces Team Air Force for 2021 Warrior Games
April 22, 2021 — The Air Force Wounded Warrior, or AFW2, Program has announced the 2021 Air Force Warrior Games team... MORE

The Air Force Wounded Warrior (AFW2) Program is proud to announce the 2021 Air Force Warrior Games team. A team of coaches and staff selected 45 primary and 15 alternates, a combination of active duty, Guard and Reserve Airmen and veterans, after their 2021 Virtual Air Force Trials competition. The 45-person team will go on to compete at the Department of Defense (DoD) Warrior Games in Tampa, Florida, Sept 12-22.