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Air Force implements T-38 Talon operational pause
May 19, 2026 — The Air Force is implementing a fleet-wide operational pause for all T-38 Talon aircraft, ensuring the continued safety of Air Force personnel and equipment during an ongoing investigation... MORE

JBSA fire safety officials advise early action to protect home from wildfire risk
May 13, 2026 — Wildfires may not be the first threat that comes to mind in South-Central Texas, but local officials say the region’s long, hot summers create conditions that can turn everyday landscaping into a serious fire hazard... MORE

AETC modernizes Total Force training management with transition to TBA 2.0
May 11, 2026 — Air Education and Training Command will retire the legacy MyTraining system May 29, as part of the Department of the Air Force’s broader effort to streamline and consolidate redundant information technology systems... MORE

Air Education and Training Command will retire the legacy MyTraining system May 29, as part of the Department of the Air Force’s broader effort to streamline and consolidate redundant information technology systems.

Air Force greenlights T-7A Red Hawk for production following Milestone C
May 11, 2026 — The Air Force recently approved initial production of 14 T-7A aircraft, spares and trainers to get the next generation training capabilities into the hands of instructor pilots and students as quickly and safely as possible... MORE

Air Force releases latest field grade officer promotions
April 30, 2026 — The Air Force selected 1,166 active-duty officers for promotion to lieutenant colonel during the recent CY25A central selection board... MORE

Remember, all JBSA installations are no-drone zones
April 29, 2026 — Recreational drone use is strictly prohibited on all Joint Base San Antonio installations, except with documented approval, generally starting at the installation commander level... MORE

CSAF immersion at JBSA highlights training modernization, force readiness
April 29, 2026 — Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach held an immersion at Joint base San Antonio that included Air Force Basic Military Training, the Special Warfare Training Wing and the T-7A Red Hawk, underscoring AETC's focus of strengthening airpower through advancing and improving training... MORE

U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach waves to attendees during a Basic Military Training graduation ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, April 23, 2026. Wilsbach presided over the ceremony after engaging with military training instructors and the service’s newest Airmen throughout a multi-day visit.

The Great Texas Airshow kicks off at JBSA-Randolph May 2-3
April 27, 2026 — The Great Texas Airshow will return to Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph on May 2-3, featuring the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and the U.S. Army Parachute Team, the “Golden Knights.”... MORE

Air Force Recruiting Service celebrates excellence at Operation Blue Suit XLVII
April 23, 2026 — Fourteen of the Air Force Recruiting Service’s top performers were recognized March 30-April 2, 2026, as fiscal year 2025 Blue Suit winners, an annual honor celebrating the service’s most outstanding recruiters worldwide. ... MORE

Group photo of fourteen outstanding performers recognized at Joint Base San Antonio–Randolph, March 30 – April 2, 2026, as the FY2025 Operation Blue Suit XLVII winners.

USSF strengthen force readiness through CrossFit training
April 22, 2026 — Guardians, Airmen and partners from across the country gathered for an introductory CrossFit course aimed at strengthening fitness, resilience and overall readiness across the Department of the Air Force and the U.S. Space Force, at the Rambler Fitness Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, on April 3, 2026... MORE

Gaby Serrati, CrossFit seminar trainer, instructs U.S. Space Force Guardians on proper deadlift form during a Space Force CrossFit training seminar at the Rambler Fitness Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, April 3, 2026. Guardians rehearsed each lift multiple times to build muscle memory and confidence.

Former SEAC trains with the troops at JBSA-Randolph
April 21, 2026 — Retired U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Ramón “CZ” Colón-López, former senior enlisted advisor to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, met with Airmen from the Air Education and Training Command, and Air Force Personnel Center, after a physical training session at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, April 9, 2026... MORE

T-7A Red Hawk advanced pilot training system undergoes rigorous evaluation
April 21, 2026 — The U.S. Air Force’s new T-7A Red Hawk advanced pilot training system undergoes rigorous evaluation during a simulated scenario, showcasing its six degrees of freedom and aircraft-identical user interface at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, April 2, 2026... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio fire officials promote spring cleaning safety
April 9, 2026 — As temperatures rise and days grow longer, many residents across Joint Base San Antonio are turning their attention to spring cleaning projects around the home. While the seasonal shift often brings motivation to refresh living spaces, fire officials are urging the community to keep safety top of mind... MORE

Legacy in the sky: Reflecting on the T-1A’s final flight
April 9, 2026 — The 14th Flying Training Wing closed a significant chapter in its combat history this week as the final T-1A Jayhawk departed the flight line, marking the retirement of the airframe after more than 30 years of forging elite aviators at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi... MORE

From left, Lt. Col. Richard Madden, 48th Flying Training Squadron deputy commander, Col. James J. Blech, 14th Flying Training Wing commander, Lt. Col Eddie Altizer, 48th Flying Training Squadron commander, standing in front of a T-1A Jayhawk at the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group, commonly known as the "boneyard," on Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, March 25, 2026.

Former POW honored as the 2026 Freedom Flyer during reunion
April 9, 2026 — Retired U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Daniel J. Stamaris Jr. was honored as the featured veteran during the 2026 Freedom Flyer Reunion March 26-28 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, a longstanding tradition recognizing former prisoners of war and those who endured captivity in service to the nation... MORE

Air Force announces FY26 aviation bonus
April 9, 2026 — Eligible active-duty aviators have from April 1 until May 31 to apply for the fiscal year 2026 aviation bonus, Air Force officials announced April 1, 2026... MORE

An F-15C Eagle assigned to the 194th Fighter Squadron, Fresno Air National Guard Base, Calif., flies over Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla. during Checkered Flag 23-2 at Tyndall AFB, Fla., May 17, 2023. Eligible active-duty aviators have until Sept. 15, 2023 to apply for the fiscal year 2023 Aviation Bonus Program; Air Force officials announced the Legacy Aviation Bonus Program will open June 6, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tiffany Del Oso)

Primary Care Behavioral Health program brings whole-person care to JBSA clinics
April 8, 2026 — A routine visit to a primary care clinic at Joint Base San Antonio can mean more than a prescription refill or annual checkup. Through the Primary Care Behavioral Health program, service members and families can address stress, sleep concerns, chronic pain and other issues that affect overall health and readiness, all in one familiar setting... MORE

Licensed social worker sits in office with servicemember.

Air University aligns education with operational demands to strengthen warfighting advantage
April 7, 2026 — Air University’s Air Force Global College is reshaping how the Air Force develops leaders by delivering on-demand professional military education aligned with operational requirements and focused on strengthening Joint Force effectiveness in war... MORE

Collaborative effort underway to modernize Enterprise Aircrew Management
April 7, 2026 — Answering Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink’s call for agile acquisition and mirroring Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach’s sharp focus on combat readiness, the Aerospace Readiness Enterprise System, or ARES, is being designed to deliver a unified, user-friendly solution for aircrew scheduling, training, and standardization/evaluation... MORE

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Joint Base San Antonio completes major emergency readiness exercise
April 1, 2026 — Joint Base San Antonio recently concluded a large-scale emergency preparedness drill, the ENERGY RESILIENCY Response Exercise, designed to test and strengthen its ability to respond to a regional crisis. The exercise, which ran from March 23-27, simulated a complex, multi-day catastrophic event to ensure JBSA can protect its people and continue its mission under the most challenging conditions... MORE

A CPS Energy technician shuts down power to an office building for the exercise at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston on March 26, 2026. The power outage exercise was to help JBSA installations prepare for real-word scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Melissa Hydrick)