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JBSA now accepting applications for 2025 Air and Space Force military ambassadors
October 9, 2024 — Joint Base San Antonio is looking for two outstanding Airmen and two exceptional Guardians, both male and female, to serve as 2025 military ambassadors... MORE

JBSA accepting 2023 Military Ambassador applications
September 6, 2022 — Joint Base San Antonio is looking for two Airmen and two Guardians, male and female, to represent the Air Force and Space Force to serve as military ambassadors at events throughout the community surrounding JBSA, with Fiesta being the highlight of the program... MORE

Basic military training commander completes first Iowa ride with Air Force Cycling Team
September 1, 2022 — The Air Force Cycling Team, known as the "Guardian Angels of the Road," recently participated in Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa, or RAGBRAI. The oldest, largest, and longest multi-day bike ride in the world, the ride takes place across Iowa and is now in its' 49th year, and is quite an achievement for avid bike riders... MORE

Group of people in cycling kit stand together for a photo in front of two jets

Air Force Cycling Team completes ride across Iowa representing Air Force, Space Force
August 16, 2022 — The Air Force Cycling Team completed a 500-mile trek across Iowa on road bicycles July 30, 2022, traveling as part of the Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa, or RAGBRAI, ending in Lansing, Iowa... MORE

Cyclists work on a bicycle on the side of the road

JBSA Military Ambassadors represent long-standing relationship with City of San Antonio
January 27, 2022 — San Antonio has celebrated the military since the first Battle of Flowers parade in 1891 that had about 15,000 people in attendance. Since then, the event has grown and so has the representation of the military. Today, San Antonio continues its tradition that honors the historic relationship between San Antonio and the U.S. Armed Forces. ... MORE

JBSA accepting 2022 Military Ambassadors applications
September 1, 2021 — The Air Force is seeking two Airmen and two Guardians, one male and one female from each of the services at Joint Base San Antonio to represent their service as military ambassadors at events throughout the local community, with San Antonio's Fiesta being the highlight of the program... MORE

Air Force invites community to serve as ambassadors to international students
August 24, 2021 — The Defense Language Institute English Language Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland is inviting members of the community to join their AMIGO sponsor program. ... MORE

Students talk with AMIGO volunteers outside.

JBSA Military Ambassadors promote long-standing relationship with local communities
January 2, 2020 — Each year, 10 service members from across Joint Base San Antonio participate in the Military Ambassador Program to promote the military’s commitment and relationship with the local communities around the installation... MORE

U.S. Army Military Ambassadors: Sgt. 1st Class Ernie Nieves and Sgt. Alejandra Valdes.

Air Force military ambassador program accepting applications
August 1, 2019 — As San Antonio prepares for Fiesta 2020, each military service at Joint Base San Antonio begins its search for a male and female military ambassador. The Air Force Military Ambassador Program will feature two Airmen, one female and one male, to represent the service... MORE

As San Antonio prepares for Fiesta 2020, each military service at Joint Base San Antonio begins its search for a male and female military ambassador. The Air Force Military Ambassador Program will feature two Airmen, one female and one male, to represent the service.

Air Force Ambassadors within JBSA needed for 2019
August 30, 2018 — Two articulate, self-confident Air Force, Air Force Reserve or Air National Guard members with outgoing personalities are needed to serve as military ambassadors at community events to represent the Air Force within Joint Base San Antonio in 2019... MORE

Two articulate, self-confident Air Force, Air Force Reserve or Air National Guard members with outgoing personalities are needed to serve as military ambassadors at community events to represent the Air Force within Joint Base San Antonio in 2019.

2018 Texas Cavalier River Parade
April 25, 2018 — Military representatives throughout San Antonio took part in the Texas Cavalier River Parade. The parade is one of the key events during Fiesta San Antonio and dates back to 1941. It runs along the River Walk in downtown San Antonio... MORE

2018 Joint Base San Antonio Ambassadors take part in NCAA Div. I men's hoops final
April 4, 2018 — The 2018 Joint Base San Antonio Ambassadors were part of a nationally televised salute to the military before NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship game at the Alamodome in downtown San Antonio April 2... MORE

The 2018 Joint Base San Antonio Ambassadors pose at midcourt before the NCAA Division I men's basketball championship game at the Alamodome Monday, April 2, 2018. From left ot right are: Army Sgt. 1st Class Nicholas J. Warner; Army Sgt. 1st Class Latrise N. Flanigan, Marine Cpl. Emanuela Shehu, Marine Sgt. Jonaton T. McFadden Jr., Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Shannon Chatterto, Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Diana Mendoza De Saenz, Air Force Tech. Sgt. Christofer Mercad, Air Force Tech. Sgt. Melissa M. Bennett and Coast Guard Petty Officer 1st Class Victoria Toth.

Leaders meet, greet 2018 Joint Base San Antonio Military Ambassadors
January 12, 2018 — Brig. Gen. Heather Pringle, commander of the 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio, and Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Buchanan, commanding general of U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) hosted a meet-and-greet session for the 2018 JBSA Military Ambassadors at the wing conference room at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Jan. 10... MORE

Brig. Gen. Heather Pringle, commander of the 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio, and Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Buchanan, commanding general of U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) hosted a meet-and-greet session for the 2018 JBSA Military Ambassadors at the wing conference room at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Jan. 10.

Joint Base San Antonio names 2018 military ambassadors
January 11, 2018 — Ten service members from across Joint Base San Antonio were chosen to represent their respective military services as part of the 2018 Military Ambassadors program. Throughout the year, they will represent their service and JBSA at events throughout South Texas, including nearly 50 activities associated with Fiesta San Antonio, according to Kathy Salazar, JBSA public affairs specialist. ... MORE

2018 U.S. Army Military Ambassadors: Sgt. 1st Class Nicholas J. Weaver and Staff Sgt. Latrise N. Flanigan.