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Make sure only rain goes down the storm drain
September 26, 2024 — Activities that allows contaminates to enter Joint Base San Antonio’s storm drainage system can affect your enjoyment of creeks and waterways flowing through our installations. By increasing awareness of what enters the storm drain system, we actively protect our creeks and waterways from manmade pollutants... MORE

902nd Security Forces Squadron bites into training
September 25, 2024 — Members of the 902nd Security Forces Squadron recently put their military working dogs through their paces during a training exercise at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph... MORE

560th FTS, 39th FTS bring Pilot for a Day experience to Christus Children’s Hospital
September 25, 2024 — The Pilot for a Day program is usually a community outreach initiative conducted by various military bases across the U.S. that offers children with serious illnesses a day of excitement and distraction from their medical challenges by giving them an opportunity to tour military facilities, interact with service members, and engage in activities that simulate the experience of being a pilot. The 560th Flying Training Squadron has been hosting children and their families for the Pilot for a Day program at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, since 1994. ... MORE

560th FTS, 39th FTS and 12th OG visit Christus Children’s Hospital of San Antonio

AFWERX Fellowship, strategy and innovations DSE opportunities available now
September 24, 2024 — 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

902nd Civil Engineer Squadron HVAC helps JBSA-Randolph keep its cool
September 23, 2024 — Routine preventive maintenance is crucial to ensuring the efficiency and reliability of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems and supporting mission-critical operations. By maintaining optimal air quality and climate control, 902nd Civil Engineer Squadron HVAC technicians enhance the working environment and protect the Air Force's investment in existing infrastructure... MORE

902nd Civil Engineer Squadron heating, ventilation and air conditioning

AETC commander highlights “mission over function” during AFA
September 19, 2024 — Lt. Gen. Brian S. Robinson, commander of Air Education and Training Command, shared his perspective on how the command is building an expanded, people-focused footprint in support of the service’s efforts to reoptimize for Great Power Competition during an Air Force Association Air, Space and Cyber Conference panel at National Harbor, Maryland on Sept. 17... MORE

559th Flying Training Squadron molds instructor pilots, secures future of training
September 17, 2024 — The 559th Flying Training Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph flies more than 6,000 hours annually in a fleet of 38 T-6A Texan II aircraft, focusing on basic pilot qualifications and the specialized training of instructor pilots... MORE

Instructor Pilot Training at 559th Flying Training Squadron

12th Maintenance Group keeps T-6A Texan IIs flying
September 12, 2024 — The T-6A Texan II, a single-engine, two-seat primary trainer, plays a crucial role in training Joint Primary Pilot Training students in fundamental flying skills essential for U.S. Air Force pilots... MORE

12th Maintenance Squadron electronics mechanics

Miss America's favorite day in the Air Force
September 9, 2024 — Second Lt. Madison Marsh, crowned Miss America 2024, describes why graduating from the United States Air Force Academy meant so much to her... MORE

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Torch Athena Rally speakers inspire attendees to be catalysts for change
August 29, 2024 — More than 300 Airmen and Guardians from across the Air Education and Training Command and United States Space Force came together for the second annual Torch Athena Rally Aug. 27-28 in San Antonio, leveraging education to inspire and empower women... MORE

Seven days to perfection … or some tragic déjà vu?
August 26, 2024 — Flashback to day 100 of the 101 Critical Days of Summer last year. At that point, Air Education and Training Command had remained fatality-free during this high-risk period... MORE

With a week left to finish out the 101 Critical Days of Summer safety campaign, Air Education and Training Command, thankfully, has not suffered a preventable mishap fatality. However, it’s not time to celebrate or let your guard down. Last summer, AETC lost a valuable teammate to a tragic motorcycle mishap over the Labor Day holiday weekend on day 100 of the 101 Critical Days.

Laughlin Air Force Base supports Air Force instructor pilot training at JBSA-Randolph
August 23, 2024 — First Assignment Instructor Pilots (FAIPS) from Laughlin Air Force Base are stepping up to support Pilot Instructor Training (PIT) at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph (JBSA), Texas, ensuring instructors of tomorrow are prepared to train the next generation of U.S. Air Force pilots nationwide... MORE

First Assignment Instructor Pilots (FAIPS) from Laughlin are stepping up to support Pilot Instructor Training (PIT) at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph (JBSA), Texas, ensuring instructors of tomorrow are prepared to train the next generation of U.S. Air Force pilots nationwide.

Air Force releases latest field grade officer promotions
August 23, 2024 — The Air Force selected 521 active-duty officers for promotion to colonel and major during the P0624B and P0424A central selection boards (Chaplain, Judge Advocate General, Nurse Corps, Medical Service Corps and Biomedical Service Corps categories)... MORE

340th Flying Training Group claims Twenty-Second Air Force Battle Born trophy
August 23, 2024 — Every year during the Twenty-Second Air Force Summer Senior Leadership Summit, the Battle Ready trophy is presented to the direct reporting unit that distinguishes itself through exceptionally meritorious service along with the Battle Born trophy which is presented to the unit that best represents the commander’s priority of “Readiness Now.” This year, the 340th Flying Training Group was awarded the Twenty-Second Air Force Battle Born trophy at the 2024 Summer SLS at Knoxville, Tennessee, on June 5... MORE

340th FTG earns 22nd AF Battle Born trophy

AETC developing Enterprise Learning Engineering Center of Excellence to accelerate learning for GPC
August 22, 2024 — In support of Air Education and Training Command’s intent to soon redesignate as Airman Development Command, or ADC, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, AETC is planning to realign portions of the headquarters staff to establish the Enterprise Learning Engineering Center of Excellence. ... MORE

four pictures of Airmen in training including in a swimming pool, with aircraft munitions, in a T-6 taxing, and basic military training

12th Operations Group welcomes new commander
August 20, 2024 — In a change of command ceremony held at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Col. John P. Anderson officially took command of the 12th Operations Group from Col. James J. Muniz... MORE

DAF-MIT Artificial Intelligence Accelerator Phantom Fellowship Call For Applicants
August 12, 2024 — The Department of the Air Force and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Artificial Intelligence Accelerator (DAF-MIT AIA) are seeking high-performing Airmen/Guardians for the Phantom Fellowship. ... MORE

JBSA Fire Department brings tech to training
August 8, 2024 — Advancements in technology have revolutionized training across the Department of Defense, enabling the military and civilian workforce to learn effectively in a safe environment. Across Joint Base San Antonio, members assigned to the 902nd Civil Engineer Squadron fire department are taking advantage of technology to teach life-saving lessons. ... MORE

Digital screen on floor next to a fire truck

Air Force releases staff sergeant promotion cycle statistics
August 8, 2024 — Air Force officials have selected 12,827 senior airmen for promotion to staff sergeant out of 56,124 eligible for a selection rate of 22.85 percent in the 24E5 promotion cycle, which includes supplemental promotion opportunities... MORE

Improved GAIN Open Call process launches
August 7, 2024 — Open Call is a year-round initiative inviting all Department of the Air Force personnel, military and civilians, to submit and refine ideas. Innovators work with Continuous Improvement and Innovation or CI2 consultants to enhance their ideas for better approval chances... MORE