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502nd ABW commander’s meeting addresses mold issues with residents
August 14, 2019 — “It is no secret that Joint Base San Antonio has mold problems,” said Brig. Gen. Laura L. Lenderman, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio commander, during a meeting with barracks, ship, and dorm residents Aug. 13 at the Academic Support Center on JBSA-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

Richard Trevino, the 502nd Civil Engineering Group director, discusses the steps being taken to combat mold with residents of JBSA-Fort Sam Houston’s barracks, ships, and dorms during a gathering on Aug. 13. The meeting offered service members an opportunity to directly address issues about their housing with senior leadership. (Photo by Tristin English)

Update: Gen. Lenderman addresses JBSA-Lackland mold
August 13, 2019 — I would like to thank our entire team for your continued support as we work together, as a wing and with our mission partners, to mitigate the mold challenge across our installation. To all our dorm residents, we appreciate your continued patience as we tackle these challenges together, as a team. This is my responsibility. My promise to all of you is that I am listening, and I am committed to doing everything I can and bringing all of the available resources to bear to fix this problem in order to take care of all of you and the JBSA community. Very respectfully, Laura L. Lenderman, Brig Gen, USAF ... MORE

Update: Gen. Lenderman addresses JBSA-Lackland mold
August 13, 2019 — UPDATE: JBSA Teammates, As we continue to work the mold issue in our barracks, ships and dorms across the joint base, I want every Airman, Soldier, Sailor, Marine, Coast Guardsman and civilian to know that we are committed to eradicating the issue. We owe it to you to ensure your living areas are safe & healthy. Thank you for your patience as we work to get this right. Very respectfully, Laura L. Lenderman, Brig Gen, USAF ... MORE

JBSA leaders discuss mold remediation in dorms, way forward
August 2, 2019 — As part of the 502nd Air Base Wing’s effort to address the mold situation in barracks, ships and dorms, JBSA leaders continue to ask residents to up-channel their concerns for resolution. Brig. Gen. Laura L. Lenderman, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio commander, stressed the command is committed to transparency and regaining the trust of residents. “Trust and transparency are my ultimate goal and I need to rebuild the trust and ensure we have transparency so we can eradicate this issue,” she said... MORE

Members of the 502nd Civil Engineering Group remove carpet from a dorm room impacted by mold August 1, 2019, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. After an assessment, remediation steps include ensuring heating, ventilation and air conditions systems are properly working, as well as installing dehumidifiers, exhaust and ceiling fans. In order to reduce mold and humidity challenges, carpeting is being replaced with vinyl planking. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sean M. Worrell)

59th MDW offers information, medical care after mold found in dorms
July 31, 2019 — Leaders of the 59th Medical Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland are using their expertise to inform Airmen about how mold could affect their health... MORE

AETC commander gets up-close, takes active stance with JBSA-Lackland mold issues
July 30, 2019 — Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Education and Training Command, spent his first full day as commander on the job at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland July 29, examining facilities where mold conditions exist. “Taking care of our Airmen who execute the mission everyday will always be my top priority,” Webb said. ... MORE

Professionals from the 502nd Air Base Wing Civil Engineer Group work to remediate dorms with mold July 29 at Joint Base San Antonio–Lackland. The mold remediation is taking place after Airmen at JBSA-Lackland voiced their concerns.

Update: Gen. Lenderman addresses JBSA mold
July 30, 2019 — UPDATE: I appreciate our teams who have already inspected 7,080 of 8,279 rooms/open bays across JBSA, and have found the presence of mold in 1,146 rooms, approximately 14 percent. Also, check out the 502d Civil Engineer Group getting after the mold!... MORE

Update: Gen. Lenderman addresses JBSA mold
July 29, 2019 — The health and well-being of our Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Coast Guardsmen, and civilians at JBSA are essential. Mold in living facilities is unacceptable. To residents who have voiced their concerns and brought attention to this much needed call to action, I thank you... MORE

Gen. Lenderman addresses JBSA-Lackland mold
July 26, 2019 — On July 23, 2019, imagery of mold growth in the Lackland dormitories was shared on social media. Over the last few days, current and former residents have actively shared their valid concerns and calls to action. I heard your voices and took immediate action. Within 24 hours, leadership teams began inspecting dorm rooms across JBSA with the goal of completing all inspections as soon as possible. We are carefully and accurately assessing the entire scope of this vital quality of life issue... MORE