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340th Flying Training Group welcomes new commander
July 26, 2024 — Col. Anthony Straw assumed command of the 340th Flying Training Group during a ceremony held at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, on July 26, 2024. The ceremony was officiated by 22nd Air Force Commander Maj. Gen. Melissa Coburn... MORE

Air Force releases latest field grade officer promotions
July 25, 2024 — The Air Force selected 543 active-duty lieutenant colonels for promotion to colonel during the P0624A central selection board (LAF-A/N/I/C/F and X)... MORE

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Air Force announces the 12 Outstanding Airmen for 2024
July 25, 2024 — Air Force officials have selected the service’s top enlisted members, naming the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2024... MORE

Sheriff R.E. Cycle visits JBSA libraries
July 24, 2024 — Children participating in the Joint Base San Antonio Libraries summer reading programs had a lesson on recycling on base from Sheriff R.E. Cycle on June 13, 2024, at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston and JBSA-Lackland libraries. Sheriff R.E. Cycle is the mascot for the JBSA Qualified Recycling Program and will be at the JBSA-Randolph Library at 10 a.m. on July 25, 2024... MORE

AFRS holds Air Force Marketing Conference 2024 in Austin
July 24, 2024 — The 2024 Air Force Recruiting Service Marketing Conference, held from July 15-18 in Austin, Texas, was a pivotal event for the organization's marketing and recruiting teams... MORE

Last T-1 Jayhawk flight from JBSA-Randolph to Davis-Monthan AFB marks end of era
July 22, 2024 — The United States Air Force's T-1A Jayhawk made its final flight with the 99th Flying Training Squadron on Monday, July 15, soaring from Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona. This historic journey marks the end of an era for the venerable trainer aircraft, which has been a cornerstone in the training of air mobility and combat systems officers for three decades... MORE

Col. Peter Lee takes command of 12th Flying Training Wing
July 16, 2024 — Col. Peter J.S. Lee assumed command of the 12th Flying Training Wing in a ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph on Friday, July 12, 2024. Col. Lee takes over from Col. Taylor T. Ferrell, who had led the unit since August 2022... MORE

New Force Development 'Impact' newsletter out now on AETC website
July 11, 2024 — The latest edition of the Force Development "Impact" newsletter is available now on the Air Education and Training Command website.This quarter's edition features force development-related news... MORE

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'Mission over function' – Developing combat-effective Airmen for Great Power Competition
July 10, 2024 — Air Education and Training Command is designing education and training for the future force with a “mission over function” mindset, where the primary focus is on developing Airmen to emphasize their shared military purpose and mission objectives over individual functional roles... MORE

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Kreuder takes command of Nineteenth Air Force
July 9, 2024 — Brig. Gen. Gregory Kreuder assumed command of Nineteenth Air Force from Maj. Gen. Clark Quinn during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, on July 8, 2024. Lt. Gen. Brian Robinson, commander Air Education and Training Command, presided over the ceremony, passing the guidon from Quinn to Kreuder... MORE

Bird population control fogging starts at JBSA-Randolph base housing
July 2, 2024 — Starting in mid-July, daily fogging of tree canopies using EcoBird 4.0 will commence at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph base housing and will continue through September. This operation will take place approximately 15 to 30 minutes before sunrise each day. The fogging occurs in the early morning to minimize exposure to base residents and to alter the birds' morning habits by pushing them from residential areas to Cibolo Creek earlier in the day. ... MORE

Air Force Recruiting Service hosts educators at Joint Base San Antonio
June 26, 2024 — U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Christopher Amrhein, commander of Air Force Recruiting Service, and Chief Master Sgt. Rebecca Arbona, AFRS command chief, welcomed 36 educators, civic leaders, and influencers from across the nation to Joint Base San Antonio June 10-14, 2024... MORE

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Space Force selects 937 Guardians for promotion in the master sergeant, technical sergeant and sergeant cycles; lists post June 27
June 24, 2024 — Department of the Air Force officials have selected 108 technical sergeants for promotion to master sergeant, 366 sergeants for promotion to technical sergeant and 463 Space Force specialist 4s for promotion to sergeant in the 24S7, 24S6 and 24S5 promotion cycles... MORE

Teens don’t drive as much as they used to … and that can kill our troops
June 20, 2024 — An investigation into a recent Department of Defense tactical vehicle rollover crash that left two service members dead and 15 injured revealed the driver had been going too fast while trying to negotiate a 90-degree turn at a traffic light. However, it also uncovered a less apparent cause. While the driver had all the appropriate licenses and certifications, he still lacked driving experience … not just in the tactical vehicle but driving in general. This revelation underscores a growing trend in vehicle mishaps: Many of today’s young drivers don’t have as much experience on the road as those in the past... MORE

The military has seen more rollover driving mishaps and other on- and off-duty traffic accidents that can at least be partially attributed to inexperienced drivers. Inexperience behind the wheel can be especially problematic when driving large, heavy military vehicles.

Air Force releases technical sergeant promotion cycle statistics
June 17, 2024 — Air Force officials have selected 6,914 staff sergeants for promotion to technical sergeant out of 35,328 eligible for a selection rate of 19.57 percent in the 24E6 promotion cycle, which includes supplemental promotion opportunities... MORE

Developmental Special Experiences: MEPCOM, National Training Institute Workshop opportunities available
June 13, 2024 — Developmental Special Experiences provide Air and Space Professionals opportunities more than just education and training opportunities, they help the service build the Airmen needed for the future high-end fight... MORE

Air Force selects 6,914 in technical sergeant promotion cycle; list posts June 13
June 11, 2024 — Air Force officials selected 6,914 staff sergeants for promotion to technical sergeant out of 35,328 eligible for a selection rate of 19.57 percent in the 24E6 promotion cycle, which includes supplemental promotion opportunities... MORE

Fitness tips from active duty Miss America
June 11, 2024 — Some days 2nd Lt. Madison Marsh wears her Air Force uniform, and other days she dons sash and crown as Miss America 2024. One day, Marsh will reach for combat boots, and the next she’ll grab heels, but, most often, Marsh laces up a pair of well-worn sneakers... MORE

19th Air Force command chief retires after 30-year career
June 10, 2024 — Families, friends, and coworkers said farewell and good luck to Chief Master Sgt. Justin Apticar, 19th Air Force command chief, during his retirement ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, on June 7, 2024... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio fire departments, firefighters have a long history
June 3, 2024 — Since the Civil War, firefighters have supported the United States military, extinguished fires and saved lives, structures and equipment throughout the ages... MORE