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433rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron superintendent retires
December 5, 2022 — Chief Master Sgt. Pedro Saenz, 433rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron superintendent, retired from the Air Force Nov. 5 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland after more than 35 years of military service... MORE

Lt. Col. Michael Webb, former 433rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander, presents a certificate of retirement to Chief Master Sgt. Pedro Saenz, 433rd AMXS superintendent, during a ceremony at hangar 826 on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Nov. 5, 2022. Saenz began his Air Force career in 1987 as a hydraulics mechanic working on the F-111D Aardvark combat aircraft at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico. He retired with over 35 years of military service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Wich)

960th Cyberspace Wing command chief retires
December 5, 2022 — Chief Master Sgt. Billie Baber, 960th Cyberspace Wing command chief, retired Nov. 4 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, after 26 years of military service... MORE

Col. Richard Erredge, 960th Cyberspace Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Billie Baber, 960th CW command chief, bow their heads for the invocation during a retirement ceremony, Nov. 4, 2022, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Baber retired after dedicating 26 years to military service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Adriana Barrientos)

433rd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron welcomes commander
November 14, 2022 — Col. Sylvia Fernandez assumed command of the 433rd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron during a ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Nov. 5... MORE

Col. James Miller, 433rd Operations Group commander, presents the 433rd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron guidon to Col. Sylvia Fernandez during an assumption of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Nov. 5, 2022. The 433rd AES provides aeromedical evacuation support when events like natural disasters and conflict occur, or anytime routine medical transportation by air is required. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Mike Lahrman)

DAF already taking steps to meet Climate Action Plan goals
November 9, 2022 — The Department of the Air Force recently released its Climate Action Plan, formulated in foresight and response to climate change and its reshaping of the increasingly complex global security environment. DAF installations are already implementing innovative solutions and pilot programs to meet the goals outlined in the plan, bolstering mission readiness through installation energy resilience. ... MORE

AF provides additional information for aircrew considering flying during their pregnancy
November 4, 2022 — The Department of the Air Force recently introduced new procedures that empower female aircrew to make the most informed decisions about whether to fly while pregnant... MORE

Lt. Col. Caitlin Reilly conducts pre-flight inspections Oct. 25, 2022, at Hurlburt Field, Fla. The Department of the Air Force recently introduced new procedures that empower female aircrew to make the most informed decisions about whether to fly while pregnant. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Caleb Pavao)

Former 96th CW commander, Gladiator promoted to brigadier general
November 3, 2022 — Brig. Gen. Lori Jones, a former Gladiator and commander of the 960th Cyberspace Wing, who is now the Mobilization Assistant to the Director, Cyberspace Operations and Warfighter Communications in Washington D.C., was promoted to brigadier general Oct. 16, 2022, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas... MORE

Brig. Gen. Lori Jones, Mobilization Assistant to the Director, Cyberspace Operations and Warfighter Communications in Washington D.C., accepts the brigadier general flag from retired Chaplain, Maj. Gen. Howard Stendahl during her promotion ceremony to brigadier general Oct. 16, 2022, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Jones was the first commander of the 960th Cyberspace Wing, the only cyberspace wing in the Air Force Reserve, activated on Nov. 18, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael Lahrman)

433rd Medical Squadron welcomes new commander
October 21, 2022 — Col. Alvin Bradford assumed command of the 433rd Medical Squadron during an assumption of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Oct. 16, officiated by Col. Michelle Van Sickle, 433rd Medical Group commander. ... MORE

Col. Michelle Van Sickle, 433rd Medical Group commander, claps during the 433rd Medical Squadron assumption of command ceremony Oct. 16, 2022, where Col. Alvin Bradford assumed command, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Monet Villacorte)

433rd Security Forces Squadron welcomes new commander
October 20, 2022 — The 433rd Security Forces Squadron of the 433rd Airlift Wing received a new commander, Maj. Mark Howard, during an assumption of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Oct. 15, 2022... MORE

Col. Jeanne Bisesi, 433rd Mission Support Group commander, presents the guidon to Maj. Mark Howard, 433rd Security Forces Squadron commander, during the 433rd SFS assumption of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Oct. 15, 2022. The assumption of command ceremony marks a formal passing of responsibility, authority and accountability of command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Adriana Barrientos)

860th Cyberspace Operations Group changes commanders
October 19, 2022 — Col. Joshua Garrison accepted command of the 860th Cyberspace Operations Group, 960th Cyberspace Wing, Oct. 15, 2022, during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas... MORE

Col. Silas Darden, 960th Cyberspace Wing vice commander, presents the leadership guidon to Col. Joshua Garrison, 860th Cyberspace Operations Group commander, during the 860th COG change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Oct. 15, 2022. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Monet Villacorte)

960th Cyberspace Operations Group receives new commander
October 19, 2022 — Col. Richard Wallace accepted command of the 960th Cyberspace Operations Group, 960th Cyberspace Wing, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, during a change of command ceremony Oct. 15, 2022... MORE

Col. Silas Darden, 960th Cyberspace Wing vice commander, presents the leadership guidon to Col. Richard Wallace, 960th COG commander, during the 960th COG change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Oct. 15, 2022. Wallace was the Individual Mobilization Augmentee to the 567th Cyberspace Operations Group commander at JBSA-Lackland. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Monet Villacorte)

Alamo Wing Airmen compete in exhibition games for International Day of Peace
October 4, 2022 — Two Alamo Wing Airmen from the 74th Aerial Port Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas -- Tech. Sgt. Kathy Peralez, passenger service NCO in charge, and Staff Sgt. Brandi Sullivan, 386th ELRS, passenger services supervisor -- are both currently serving in the 386th Expeditionary Logistics Squadron at Ali Al Salem Air Base and participated in the competition at the International Day of Peace at the Kuwait Sports Club, Kuwait, Oct. 1, 2022. ... MORE

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ashley Mikaio, 386th Air Expeditionary Wing public affairs craftsman (center), celebrates alongside her team after a victory during the International Day of Peace volleyball tournament at the Kuwait Sports Club, Kuwait, October 1, 2022. U.S. Airmen, Soldiers and Kuwait volleyball players came together to play in all-female coalition teams in an exhibition of women’s strength and empowerment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dalton Williams)

433rd Maintenance Squadron welcomes new commander
September 30, 2022 — Maj. Yolanda Seals, after serving one month as the 433rd Maintenance Group maintenance operations officer, assumed command of the 433rd Maintenance Squadron Sept. 10 during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland... MORE

Lt. Col. Carla Martinez, 433rd Maintenance Group commander (left), presents the 433rd Maintenance Squadron guidon to Maj. Yolanda Seals during the 433rd MXS change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Sept. 10, 2022. Seals was previously the executive officer to the 340th Flying Training Group commander at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mark Colmenares)

Former crew chief assumes command of the 433rd AMXS
September 30, 2022 — The 433rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland welcomed Maj. Nicholas Velazquez Jr. who assumed command during a ceremony Sept. 10... MORE

Lt. Col. Carla Martinez, 433rd Maintenance Group commander, presents the 433rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron guidon to Maj. Nicholas Velazquez Jr. during the 433rd AMXS change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Sept. 10, 2022. Velazquez previously served as the 433rd Maintenance Squadron Commander in the 433rd Airlift Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mark Colmenares)

CCAF electronic transcripts now available for ordering
August 15, 2022 — The Community College of the Air Force is now offering electronic transcripts delivery through Parchment, a digital credentialing service agency. This is the first time CCAF has been able to offer this in its 50-year history. CCAF students can now request and receive their transcripts electronically... MORE

Members of the CCAF Student Services staff take a break for the camera while processing transcripts in the new electronic system. Members include (front to back): MSgt Ellainne Bay—Flight Chief; A1C Megan Dillingham, A1C Paul Phillips, and A1C Tywayne Reynolds. Not pictured is A1C Nathaniel Hernandez

New AFPAAS mobile app available
July 18, 2022 — Reporting accountability during events just got easier. The Air Force Personnel Accountability and Assessment System recently announced that Air Force personnel can now use their mobile app (common access card not needed) to easily report accountability during natural or man-made disasters. ... MORE

Alamo Wing inducts Honorary Commanders
July 13, 2022 — The 433rd Airlift Wing inducted nine local civic leaders into the honorary commanders’ program during a ceremony in San Antonio July 9. The ceremony consisted of the honorary commanders’ receiving an Air Force commander’s insignia pin and assuming honorary command by accepting the 433rd AW guidon. ... MORE

The 2022 Honorary Commanders and 433rd Airlift Wing leadership assemble after the 433rd AW Honorary Commanders’ Induction Ceremony in San Antonio, July 9, 2022. A total of nine honorary commanders were inducted into the wing during the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Wich)

Air Force selects future aircrew helmet
June 28, 2022 — The helmet prototype was chosen after Air Combat Command initiated the search for a next-generation helmet to address issues with long-term neck and back injuries, optimize aircraft technology, improve pilot longevity, and provide better fitment to diverse aircrews... MORE

Photo: LIFT Airborne Technologies next-generation helmet.

Airmen, Guardians can learn anytime, anywhere, on any device with myLearning username and password
June 22, 2022 — As of June 23, Total Force Airmen and Guardians will have the capability to learn anywhere, anytime, and on any device, with the help of a myLearning username and password... MORE

AETC launches phase II of myTraining system designed to track on-the-job training
June 9, 2022 — As part of Air Education and Training Command's efforts to advance force development across the Air Force, officials here announced the Phase II launch of the service’s myTraining application to Airmen June 7... MORE

Air Force announces new mustache policy, sister service and joint unit patch update
May 31, 2022 — The Air Force recently published a memorandum outlining updates to the Department of the Air Force Instruction 36-2903, Dress and Personal Appearance of United States Air Force and United States Space Force Personnel, which include mustache, sister service and joint unit patch wear guidance. The updates are effective immediately for Airmen... MORE