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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.

Great Power Competition -- 'Four Keys' approach to leadership
January 29, 2025 — Preparing for the Great Power Competition means we need to get “uncomfortable” by seeking knowledge outside our core specialty and from diverse professions. Leadership development is everywhere — we just have to be willing to take concepts and apply them to our current situation. This habit of continuous learning strengthens a leader’s capacity to think criticality, act decisively, and live ethically... MORE

'When in doubt, call USAMRIID:' U.S. Army North exercise tests biological threat response
January 24, 2025 — The mission of the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases is to assist field commanders in achieving that balance by shortening decision cycles, providing tools for force health protection, and training warfighters in critical biological defense skills – a message that USAMRIID was able to drive home during a recent first-of-its-kind tabletop exercise on responding to biological incidents at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph from Dec. 10-12, 2024... MORE

Air Force releases latest field grade officer promotions
January 23, 2025 — The Air Force selected 52 active-duty majors for promotion to lieutenant colonel during recent P0524B central selection boards (Chaplain and Judge Advocate General)... MORE

Air Force updates T-7A acquisition approach to field operational capability
January 15, 2025 — A framework to adjust aspects of the T-7A Red Hawk acquisition approach to meet Air Education and Training Command's operational needs and deliver a platform that is safe, suitable, and sustainable to replace the aging fleet of T-38C Talon has been agreed upon... MORE

A T-7A Red Hawk, piloted by Maj. Bryce Turner, 416th Flight Test Squadron, takes off from St. Louis Lambert International Airport, St. Louis, Missouri, June 28. During the flight Turner became the first Air Force pilot to fly the T-7A. (Photo courtesy of Boeing)

New Force Development 'Impact' newsletter out now on the AETC website
January 13, 2025 — The latest edition of the Force Development "Impact" newsletter is available now on the Air Education and Training Command website... MORE

U.S. Air Force partners with academia, industry to test future pilot production model
January 10, 2025 — Air Education and Training Command partnered with the University of North Dakota Aerospace Foundation flight training program in Arizona and the Brunner Aerospace flight training program in Texas to test a new Initial Pilot Training (IPT) model... MORE

RAND offers chance to shape future mission readiness
January 8, 2025 — Air Education and Training Command officials at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph are seeking the submission of RAND study topics by Jan. 21, 2025, to drive meaningful change and improvement in the U.S. Air Force... MORE