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Inter-American Air Force Academy accepts first U.S. student
December 13, 2018 — The Inter-American Air Force Academy has fostered positive international relationships with Latin American countries for quite some time, but their latest alliance is making history right in front of them at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland... MORE

Airman 1st Class Cassandra Aguero, a member of the 802nd Security Forces Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, became the first student from the United States to enroll in the Ground Defense Leadership course at the Inter-American Air Force Academy.

Centering program brings moms, moms-to-be together
November 15, 2018 — Parents expecting a new child, even experienced parents with more than one child already at home, can feel overwhelmed at times... MORE

A group of moms discuss issues about their pregnancies during the Nov. 8 Centering for Pregnancy session at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. The Centering program provides moms with information and resources designed to help them throughout every stage of their pregnancy.
(U.S. Air Force photo by Daniel J. Calderón)

94-year-old veteran continues to serve at 59th Medical Wing
November 14, 2018 — Helen Wells, a 94-year-old volunteer librarian assistant at the 59th Medical Wing, recently celebrated 53 years of service... MORE

Helen Wells, a 94-year-old assistant library volunteer for the 59th Medical Wing, poses for a photo in the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center medical library. Wells has dedicated more than 50 years of service to the United States Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Iinuma)

Volunteers drive exemplary patient care at 59th Medical Wing
November 13, 2018 — Every day, more than 170 volunteers serve in a variety of positions throughout the 59th Medical Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland... MORE

Darlene Neubert, Step Saver carts driver of Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, prepares to go out to WHASC’s parking areas to pick up patients. Volunteers like Neubert, work in clinics and facilities throughout 59th MDW and give more than $1 million in free labor annually.
(U.S. Air Force photo by Daniel J. Calderón)

Lone Star Gunfighters train future warfighters
November 7, 2018 — The 149th Fighter Wing, known as the Lone Star Gunfighters, is an F-16 training unit that is a part of the Texas Air National Guard and the Texas Military Department. Based out of Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, the cornerstone of the 149th's flying mission is the 182nd Fighter Squadron, whose role is to take pilots, either experienced aircrew or recent graduates from U.S. Air Force Undergraduate Pilot Training, or UPT, and qualify them to fly the F-16... MORE

Maj. Thomas Werner, an instructor pilot assigned to the 149th Fighter Wing, Air National Guard, performs air-to-air drills in an F-16 Fighting Falcon June 25 near Čáslav Air Base in the Czech Republic during Sky Avenger 2018.

Secretary of the Air Force provides Air Force update
September 18, 2018 — Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson presented an update of the state of the Air Force Sept. 17, during the 2018 Air Force Association Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Maryland. Wilson discussed restoring force readiness, space operations and the future of the Air Force during her presentation... MORE

Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson delivers her "The Air Force We Need" address during the 2018 Air Force Association Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Maryland, Sept. 17. During her remarks, Wilson stressed the Air Force will need more active, Guard and Reserve Airmen to fully enable the service's operational squadrons.

Revitalizing squadrons, Air Force outlines progress
August 10, 2018 — Since Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. David L. Goldfein announced his initiative to revitalize squadrons, the assigned task force produced many visible changes and is moving forward with additional changes in an implementation plan... MORE

Verifiable mission success means aligning a clearly stated mission purpose from the command-level down to each task an Airman performs. Highly successful squadrons clearly define, understand, and communicate their purpose, asking every member of the squadron, “why?” until the purpose behind every task is aligned to mission success.

AFIMSC leads culture change in world of budget execution
August 2, 2018 — The Air Force exceeded 83 percent budget execution by July 31 this year in the installation and mission support portfolio, the achievement wasn’t about reaching some arbitrary milestone. Instead, it displayed a change in culture. ... MORE

The Air Force exceeded 83 percent budget execution by July 31 this year in the installation and mission support portfolio, the achievement wasn’t about reaching some arbitrary milestone. Instead, it displayed a change in culture.

EOD fitness assessment under revision
June 12, 2018 — The Air Force Exercise Science Unit located at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph is currently studying the Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Air Liaison Officer Tactical Air Control Party career field’s... MORE

An Explosive Ordnance Disposal member takes part in a fitness study June 5, 2018, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph.

New Air Force spouses prepare for military life
April 19, 2018 — Once Airmen graduate from Air Force basic training, they enter a new chapter of life by starting technical training. Not only is it an important milestone for them, it’s a whole new lane for their partners. The Spouse Orientation seminar offered each week at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland plays a major role in making that road a lot less bumpy... MORE

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