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First JBSA Gold Star Family receives base access
April 13, 2018 — For the first time in history, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Gold Star parents, Marcy and Wayne Voss, received gold star base access ID cards March 14. As part of an Air Force initiative, Gold Star families are granted unescorted access to Air Force installations to attend base events and continue to receive services from the Military and Family Readiness Center for immediate and long-term emotional support... MORE

JCS advisor: NCOs must keep growing, learning, setting example
April 12, 2018 — Noncommissioned officers have to keep growing, have to keep learning and have to keep setting the example for the American military to remain the best in the world, the senior enlisted advisor to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff told a group of Air Force senior enlisted leaders in Washington April 4... MORE

Army Command Sgt. Maj. John W. Troxell, senior enlisted advisor to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, speaks to airmen attending an Air Force Element Senior Enlisted Leader Conference at the Pentagon April 4.

Air Force announces change to deployments
December 13, 2017 — The Air Force announced another milestone under the chief of staff’s number two focus area: Strengthening Joint Leaders and Teams... MORE

Airmen deploying on individual taskings will now deploy in teams of three or more. This move will provide mutual support during the entire deployment continuum. This directive, effective Nov. 30, 2017, is referred to as “Deployed Teaming.”

Air Force announces continuation pay rates
November 28, 2017 — Air Force leaders recently announced the Air Force’s continuation pay rates which are part of the new Blended Retirement System... MORE

Continuation pay is a way to encourage Airmen covered by the Blended Retirement System.to remain in the Air Force since it will be possible to leave with some retirement benefit prior to 20 years of service.

Joint, Total-Force Team Soars to New Heights
November 22, 2017 — The deceptively cool morning skies over Martindale Army Airfield had started their climb to 90 degrees Fahrenheit as a joint, Total Force team of Texas Army National Guard Soldiers, Air Force Reserve Airmen, and an Active Duty pathfinder team prepared for their own climb into the heavens on wings of titanium... MORE

Air Force travelers reminded of flat rate per diem policy
November 21, 2017 — Some Air Force travelers may not be aware of a flat rate per diem policy established a few years ago that focused on extended temporary duty travel... MORE

CMSAF eyes indefinite enlistment, awards program changes for enlisted force
November 1, 2017 — The Air Force’s top enlisted Airman provided updates on the status of issues affecting the enlisted force Oct. 27 at the 2017 Airlift/Tanker Association Symposium in Orlando, Fla... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth Wright, the 18th person to hold this position, sits for his official portrait in the Pentagon, Feb. 10, 2017.

Outstanding ISR Airmen nominated for top leadership award
October 19, 2017 — Four outstanding 25th Air Force Airmen have made the cut to be considered for the 2017 Lance P. Sijan Award. ... MORE

The Sijan award, first presented in 1981, was named in honor of the first Air Force Academy graduate to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor. Each year it is given to a senior and junior officer, and a senior and junior enlisted member who demonstrated outstanding leadership abilities though out the year.

Air Force highly recommends renters insurance
September 3, 2017 — Unforeseen fires, floods, theft or accidents can occur in anyone’s residence. Airmen need to understand the importance of protecting their families from financial hardship should such losses occur. Whether you live on base or off base, the Air Force highly recommends you get renters insurance... MORE

Duplex housing at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, features rooftop solar panels. The homes are part of the Air Force Housing Privatization program portfolio, which is managed by the Air Force Civil Engineer Center. (U.S. Air Force photo/Carole Chiles Fuller)

JBSA Airmen prepare to support Houston during Hurricane Harvey
August 31, 2017 — Approximately 70 Airmen from Air Education and Training Command departed JBSA-Lackland Kelly Field Annex Aug. 30, 2017, in support of Hurricane Harvey relief efforts. The team composed of Airmen from JBSA, Texas; Keesler Air Force Base, Miss.; and Vance Air Force Base, Okla., are in route to provide medical support in Houston... MORE

Airmen from the 59th Medical Wing readiness section load deployment bags for transport

59th Airman named Outstanding Airman of the Year
August 28, 2017 — A 59th Medical Wing Airman's personal commitment, hard work and her dedication to her unit's success, was recognized as she was chosen as one of the Air Force's 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2017... MORE

Senior Airman Nicole Moore, 59th Medical Wing medical technician, was recognized as one of the Air Force 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2017, July 7th, 2017. An Air Force selection board at the Air Force Personnel Center considered 36 nominees who represented major commands, direct reporting units, field operating agencies and Headquarters Air Force. The board selected the final 12 Airmen based on superior leadership, job performance and personal achievements. (U.S. Air Force image by Senior Airman Stefan Alvarez)

559th Host Bring Your Kids to Work Day
August 17, 2017 — Airmen with the 559th Flying Training Squadron welcomed younger family members to Hangar 64 on Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph for Bring Your Child to Work Day August. 11... MORE

Airmen with the 559th Flying Training Squadron welcomed younger family members to Hangar 64 on Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph for Bring Your Child to Work Day August. 11.

Joint Service Achievement Medal awarded to Montagu-Hunter Challenge volunteer Airmen
July 21, 2017 — Four Airmen from the 70th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing were recently awarded the Joint Service Achievement Medal for their volunteerism at the Defense Program Support Activity’s Montagu-Hunter Challenge May 19, 2017... MORE

U.S. Air Force graphic by Staff Sgt. Alexx Pons

DUI: What it really costs
July 12, 2017 — When an Airman receives a DUI charge, they are eligible to receive both a civilian conviction if caught off base, as well as a punishment given at their commander’s discretion. The final sentence could cost thousands of dollars in fines, suspension of their license, negative paperwork, administrative demotion, and possible loss of career or reclassification... MORE

Airman 1st Class Erick Requadt, 23d Wing photojournalist, simulates a field sobriety test, July 7, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. When an Airman receives a driving under the influence charge, they are eligible to receive both a civilian conviction if caught off base, as well as a punishment given at their commander’s discretion. The final sentence could cost thousands of dollars in fines, suspension of their license, negative paperwork, administrative demotion, and possible loss of career or reclassification. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Airman 1st Class Lauren M. Sprunk)

First Space Cyber Challenge held by 707th Communication Squadron warriors
June 19, 2017 — At this year’s National Security Agency Cyber Defense Exercise, the first Space Cyber Challenge was hosted. Five 707th Communications Squadron Airmen, alongside NSA personnel and NASA engineers, competed in the challenge against graduate students from the Royal Military College of Canada... MORE

The glowing LED lights on a miniature satellite, or CubeSat, simulate its thrusters firing during a demonstration May 22, 2017, in Linthicum Heights, Maryland. Five 707th CS Airmen, alongside NSA personnel and NASA engineers, competed with graduate students from the Royal Military College of Canada in a Space Cyber Challenge. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Alexandre Montes)

Mattis welcomes new SecAF home
May 17, 2017 — Defense Secretary Jim Mattis ceremoniously swore in Heather Wilson as the 24th Secretary of the Air Force at the Pentagon May 16, 2017... MORE

Newly sworn Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson thanks family, friends and colleagues during her ceremonial oath of office as the 24th Air Force secretary, at the Pentagon event, May 16, 2017. (U.S. Air Force photo/Wayne A. Clark)

Rock returns to alma mater, commissions future AF leaders
May 16, 2017 — JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, TEXAS -- Living without fear was the central theme as Lt. Gen. Anthony Rock, Secretary of the Air Force Inspector General, spoke to 17 commissioning lieutenants May 12... MORE

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Anthony Rock, Secretary of the Air Force Inspector General, speaks during a commissioning ceremony May 12, 2017 at the University of Texas San Antonio. Rock is a San Antonio native who graduated from UTSA 35 years ago. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stormy Archer)

Focus on fall prevention can reduce serious injuries
May 8, 2017 — Air Force Occupational Safety will focus on the importance of life-saving fall prevention measures during Fall Prevention Focus, May 8 – 19, 2017, marking the fourth year the Air Force has partnered with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the National Institute of Occupation Safety and Health to draw attention to fall prevention... MORE

Intelligence Exploitation Analysts: Creating cyberspace warriors
May 1, 2017 — As one of Air Combat Command’s integral assets, the 70th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing is home to several cyberspace warriors, including the exploitation analysts of the 41st Intelligence Squadron... MORE

Exploitation Analyst Airmen assigned to the 41st Intelligence Squadron have begun using advanced mobile desktop training that uses an environment to challenge each individual analyst in cyberspace maneuvers to achieve mission objectives at Fort. George G. Meade. (U.S. Air Force Illustration/Staff Sgt. Alexandre Montes)

70th ISRW Athletes of the Year named
April 29, 2017 — The 70th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing recently named six Airmen as Athletes of the Year... MORE

Senior Airman Nicholas, 22nd Intelligence Squadron, was awarded second place in the men’s category for his accomplishments in Boxing. Nicholas is a Cyber System Operator that has competed and won multiple matches since starting the sport in 2003. (U.S. Air Force illustration by Staff Sgt. Alexandre Montes)