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June Diamond Sharp Award winners announced
July 10, 2018 — Five Airmen from Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland have been honored as "Diamond Sharp" award winners for June 2018... MORE

Texas, Nebraska ANG participate in international exercise
July 6, 2018 — Airmen from Texas and Nebraska deployed with fighter and tanker aircraft and various other support equipment to participate in the bi-national air exercise Sky Avenger, held June 18 through 28. The... MORE

JBSA hosts college fairs at all installations
July 5, 2018 — Are you a high school student looking to find out more about college opportunities? Are you a service member who is retiring soon and trying to get information about the Troops to Teachers program? How about a military spouse who needs certification in a certain career field?... MORE

Are you a high school student looking to find out more about college opportunities? Are you a service member who is retiring soon and trying to get information about the Troops to Teachers program? How about a military spouse who needs certification in a certain career field?

Secretary of the Air Force talks innovation across JBSA, Austin
July 2, 2018 — Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson visited AFWERX-Austin, Pilot Training Next and Joint Base San Antonio June 27-29 to see firsthand the focus Airmen in the area are placing on improving readiness, cost-effective modernization and developing exceptional leaders... MORE

SECAF talks Air Force innovation across JBSA, Austin

Brig. Gen. Laura Lenderman tours JBSA-Fort Sam Houston facilities
June 18, 2018 — Brig. Gen. Laura L. Lenderman, commander, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio, took a JBSA-Fort Sam Houston immersion tour June 15, stopping at select locations to walk through facilities and talk to the people who work there... MORE

Brig. Gen. Laura L. Lenderman (center), 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio commander, talks with Amanda Wood (left), Chief, Child and Youth Services Flight, and Jeanne Warren (right), JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Youth Director, during a stop at the JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Youth Center June 15. The general visited the center as part of an immersion tour, which included stops at the Academic Support Center, Student Activity Center, the vehicle maintenance facility, Jimmy Brought Fitness Center, and Military & Family Readiness Center.

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.

JBSA continues quest to be energy smart
June 8, 2018 — As temperatures continue to climb and summer is just around the corner, many people are keeping a close eye on their utility usage as they struggle to beat the heat... MORE

Brig. Gen. Laura Lenderman takes command of 502nd Air Base Wing, Joint Base San Antonio
June 6, 2018 — Brig. Gen. Laura L. Lenderman became the fifth commander of the 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio at a change of command ceremony officiated by Lt. Gen. Steven L. Kwast, commander, Air Education and Training Command, June 6 at the MacArthur Parade Field on JBSA-Fort Sam Houston. Lenderman takes over for Brig. Gen. Heather L. Pringle, who led JBSA and the 502nd ABW since August 2016... MORE

Brig. Gen. Heather Pringle bids farewell to Joint Base San Antonio
June 1, 2018 — “A dream come true,” is how Brig. Gen. Heather Pringle, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio commander, describes her experience at JBSA... MORE

Brig. Gen. Heather Pringle, commander, 502nd Air Base Group and Joint Base San Antonio, speaks to delegates at the conclusion of the Armed Forces Action Program members annual forum, held at the Installation Management Command Academy at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Oct. 3-6, 2017.

Be Bright, Be Safe, and Be Seen
May 31, 2018 — The Joint Base San Antonio Safety Office urges all JBSA location pedestrians, joggers and bikers to become familiar with reflective equipment requirements to ensure their safety during the hours of decreased visibility... MORE

'Be Bright, Be Safe, Be Seen' is aimed at all road users; pedestrians, cyclists’ runners and drivers of all types of vehicles, to highlight the importance of being extra-cautious throughout the year in times of low visibility and darkness.

Administrative professionals are the 12th Flying Training Wing’s bedrock
April 26, 2018 — April 25 is Administrative Professionals Day, one day out of the year to pay tribute to the administrative assistants, secretaries and other office professionals who work tirelessly throughout the year to ensure the success of their organizations... MORE

Today is Administrative Professionals Day, one day out of the year to pay tribute to the administrative assistants, secretaries and other office professionals who work tirelessly throughout the year to ensure the success of their organizations.

502nd ABW Safety Office presents challenge to stop distracted driving
April 20, 2018 — Distracted driving kills and injures thousands of people each year. It’s not only a problem in San Antonio; it’s a problem all across our nation. April marks the beginning of Distracted Driving Awareness Month. The focus of this campaign is to bring much-needed attention to this epidemic and urgent problem... MORE

Commentary: Whatever it takes
April 9, 2018 — Sacrifice is not something you can train for, no one can prepare you for this feat. I would like to think, sacrifice is instilled through a continued growth of personal characteristics and values; both ethical and spiritual... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio Retiree Council seeks members
April 9, 2018 — While the Joint Base San Antonio Retiree Council has been in existence predating the formation of Joint Base San Antonio, with the creation of JBSA, it changed from an Army-only council to one which now includes all services and all bases in JBSA... MORE

The council needs of more officers and NCOs who have retired and can devote a small amount of time each month to help other retirees, which in turn, helps active duty members.
The council is also open to surviving spouses and any officer or NCO who has retired from the National Guard or Reserves.

JBSA members take part in Highland Park REHABARAMA restoration project
April 9, 2018 — Members of Joint Base San Antonio were among the 200 volunteers that took part in the second annual REHABARAMA in the Highland Park neighborhood April 7, sponsored by the City of San Antonio’s Office of Historic Preservation... MORE

Members of the 502nd Air Base Wing receive a briefing from a construction foreman during the second annual REHABARAMA in the Highland Park neighborhood April 7. REHABARAMA is a one-day event that brings together volunteers, local contractors, students and neighborhood leaders to assist homeowners with exterior maintenance at no cost to the homeowner. Members of Joint Base San Antonio were among the 200 volunteers that took part in the second annual REHABARAMA in the Highland Park neighborhood, sponsored by the City of San Antonio’s Office of Historic Preservation.

AF JROTC course now offered to Lackland ISD students
March 30, 2018 — A crosstown agreement between Lackland and Northside Independent School Districts will now allow students attending Lackland ISD at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland to enroll in its Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corp courses starting in fall 2018... MORE

Lackland Independent School District students listen as John Jay High School JROTC senior instructor, Col. John Lopardi, explains the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program during a field trip. A crosstown agreement between Lackland and Northside ISD will now allow Lackland ISD students at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland to enroll in its JROTC courses starting in the fall 2018.

Lackland ISD selected as Go Public Cool Schools winner
March 28, 2018 — The Lackland Independent School District at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, one of 16 San Antonio-area ISDs, was recognized for the month of March as the Go Public Cool Schools winner contest... MORE

The Lackland Independent School District at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, one of 16 San Antonio-area ISDs, was recognized for the month of March as the Go Public Cool Schools winner contest.The Go Public Cool Schools program, part of the Go Public initiative, is a marketing strategy Bexar County schools uses to share the special work that public schools do.

Flight school trains future crews for C-5M Super Galaxy
March 27, 2018 — Having the right crew is essential when it comes to flying a C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft — that is why instructors at the 733rd Training Squadron and 356th Airlift Squadron here prepare students to operate a multi-million dollar aircraft... MORE

Aerial porters with the 26th Aerial Port Squadron and loadmasters with the 68th and 356th Airlift Squadrons worked together Sept. 18, 2016, processing cargo during exercise Alamo Express at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.

Defense Civilian Personnel Advisory Service director meets service members, veterans at Hiring Heroes Career Fair
March 26, 2018 — A Department of Defense official who oversees human resources policies, programs and services for the civilian workforce met with transitioning service members and veterans during a visit to Joint Base San Antonio March 20-22... MORE

Ronna Garrett, Department of Defense Civilian Personnel Advisory Service executive director, gets ready to present the opening remarks at the Hiring Heroes Career Fair in the Sam Houston Community Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston March 21. In her remarks, Garrett praised service members and their families for the sacrifices they have and continue to make and urged employers at the fair to look closely at the attributes and skills of transitioning service members and veterans for career opportunities. In addition, Garrett met with human resource directors who serve commands and agencies within JBSA to discuss human resource policies and priorities for military civilian employees.

AFCYBER hosts new Cybersecurity Foundry Course
March 22, 2018 — Air Forces Cyber hosted its first-ever Cybersecurity Foundry Course, March 5-14, 2018, at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. Eighteen cyberspace professionals shared their knowledge and expertise of cybersecurity functions, processes, procedures and data analysis skills with 100 cyberspace students from across the Air Force, all with one goal in mind... MORE

Col. Gregory Davis, 690th Cyberspace Operations Group commander, gives closing remarks at the inaugural Cybersecurity Foundry Course at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., March 14, 2018. Course instructors taught 100 cyberspace students various cybersecurity functions, processes, procedures and data analysis skills to further their ability to secure the Air Force Network. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Scott Warner)