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Airman brightens Thanksgiving Day for firefighters
November 8, 2017 — Airman 1st Class Kijana Soppe, an administrative specialist with the 802nd Force Support Squadron, spends her Thanksgiving Day showing love to the local firefighters at Fire Station 1 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. This year, Soppe would like to get volunteers to help her cook and make this a much bigger event... MORE

Several fire fighters gather around the table at their fire station to enjoy a home-cooked Thanksgiving Day meal.

Chris “Chaos” Kelly provided order and control at JBSA Air Show
November 8, 2017 — Whether it is upside-down helicopters, formation flying of the U.S. Air Force Aerial Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds,” or the pyrotechnics and deafening uproar of Tora! Tora! Tora!, Chris “Chaos” Kelly was on top of things... MORE

Introducing the new Wilford Hall Eye Center
November 6, 2017 — The Wilford Hall Eye Center, the 59th Medical Wing’s departments of ophthalmology, optometry, and the Joint Warfighter Refractive Surgery Center now aligned under one umbrella for the first time ever, is located within the Department of Defense’s largest outpatient clinic and surgical facility, Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, and includes the San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium Ophthalmology residency program... MORE

(U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman Stephan Alvarez)

2017 JBSA Airshow brings air power to San Antonio
November 5, 2017 — The 2017 Joint Base San Antonio Air Show and Open House wrapped up a two-day run Nov. 4-5, hosting visitors from around the country to witness military and civilian aerial acrobatics, learn about various static aircraft displays and interact with JBSA military members at the JBSA-Lackland, Kelly Field Annex... MORE

The U.S. Aerial Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” perform at the Joint Base San Antonio Air Show and Open House Nov. 4, 2017, at JBSA-Lackland, Kelly Field. Air Shows allow the Air Force to display the capapbilities of our aircraft to the American Public through aerial demonstration and static displays.

JBSA Air Show kicks off at Port San Antonio
November 4, 2017 — The 2017 Joint Base San Antonio Air Show and Open House is taking place Nov. 4-5 at JBSA-Lackland, Kelly Field, Texas... MORE

Rehearsal Day showcases what’s to come at Air Show and Open House
November 3, 2017 — Members of the military community got a preview of the 2017 JBSA Air Show and Open House during the air show rehearsal day Nov. 3 at the JBSA-Lackland, Kelly Field Annex... MORE

Members of the U.S. Air Force Aerial Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” perform during the 2017 Joint Base San Antonio and Open House rehearsal day Nov. 3, 2017, at JBSA-Lackland, Kelly Field, Texas. Air shows allow the Air Force to display the capabilities of our aircraft to the American taxpayer through aerial demonstrations and static displays. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stormy Archer)

BMT graduation, JBSA air show immerse JROTC cadets in Air Force culture
November 3, 2017 — Hundreds of young men and women from high schools throughout Texas watched with keen interest as nearly 700 Airmen completed the initial phase of their Air Force career, graduating from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland the morning of Nov. 3... MORE

JBSA pilots and engineers engage with community leaders, residents on compatible use
November 2, 2017 — Open Houses held near JBSA inform the public about the Air Installation Compatible Use Zones (AICUZ) Program... MORE

Commentary: You Ask Why? I Say Why Not?
October 24, 2017 — In my Air Force career one thing that constantly surprises me is when the response I get from Airmen is, “Why should I care?” My response is always, “Why not?”... MORE

Positivity in leadership is contagious. You know what's more contagious then positivity? Negativity. Changing a few words can flip around a thought.

Band of the West has a new home
October 24, 2017 — The Air Force Band of the West is moving to the former reception center, building 7246 on Carswell Avenue at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, where Airmen began their Air Force careers at basic military training... MORE

Band of the West is moving to its new home, the former basic military training reception center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, in early November 2017. The $7 million dollar renovation project began in 2014, however, due to congressional sequestration, construction was halted and did not resumed until December 2016.

International Airman Leadership School set to launch
October 21, 2017 — Classes for the new International Airman Leadership School at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland get underway Feb. 18, 2018... MORE

Master Sgt. Amy Ferraro-Rodriguez, 837th Training Squadron instructor, provides professional military education training to international and civil service students during an International Airman Leadership School course Oct. 13, 2017 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Inter-American Air Forces Academy. The IALS teaches the same course imparted to military personnel in the grade of senior airman and staff sergeant or E-5 equivalent in the United States Air Force Total Force. This course is the foundational step in the professional development as it prepares individuals to assume greater leadership and responsibilities.

Air Force Alpha Warriors prepare for ‘Final Battle’
October 20, 2017 — Fifty athletes from U.S. Air Force installations worldwide will compete over a grueling obstacle course as a celebration of fitness and tradition will be on display during the first Air Force Alpha Warrior Final Battle Nov. 11 in San Antonio... MORE

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.

4th Air Force leadership visits Alamo Wing
October 19, 2017 — Maj. Gen. Randall A. Ogden, 4th Air Force commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Timothy C. White Jr., 4th AF command chief, spent four days at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Oct 12-15, 2017, observing the 433rd Airlift Wing’s mission and to meet and greet with the Alamo Wing's Reserve Citizen Airmen... MORE

Tech. Sgt. John Gonzalez, 433rd Maintenance Squadron structural maintenance technician, demonstrates to 4th Air Force leadership how the technology available to his shop helps improve practices and increases production. Maj. Gen. Randall Ogden, 4th Air Force commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Timothy White, Jr., 4th AF command chief, were visiting squadrons within the 433rd Maintenance Group Oct. 15, 2017 during their four-day visit to the Alamo Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Bryan Swink)

SWAT training helps build capabilities and relationships
October 18, 2017 — In addition to improving their emergency response expertise during a basic special weapons and tactics course, the 802nd Security Forces Squadron also fostered their relationship with civilian entities who respond alongside them in real world situations... MORE

Air Show comes to JBSA-Lackland Kelly Field
October 16, 2017 — After nearly a year of planning and preparation, the Joint Base San Antonio 2017 Air Show and Open House is ready to showcase and celebrate its rich military and aviation history next month, Nov. 4-5, at JBSA-Lackland Kelly Field Annex flightline... MORE

Residents of the San Antonio community get a close up view of various aircraft during the 2015 Joint Base San Antonio Air Show and Open House Nov. 1, 2015 at JBSA-Randolph, Texas. Air shows allow the Air Force to display the capabilities of our aircraft to the American taxpayer through aerial demonstrations and static displays and allowing attendees to get up close and personal to see some of the equipment and aircraft used by the U.S. military today. (U.S. Air Force photo by Johnny Saldivar)

Celebrate Halloween safely at JBSA
October 13, 2017 — Halloween is a fun fall celebration with plenty of tricks and treats. Through planning ahead and teaching your children how to make smart decisions, Halloween can be fun and safe for everyone. Here... MORE

JBSA commander helps load last hurricane relief effort pallet
October 13, 2017 — Three and a half weeks of 24/7 hurricane relief operations came to an end Oct. 11 as Brig. Gen. Heather Pringle, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio commander, assisted Airmen from the 502nd Logistics Readiness Squadron in loading the last pallet to leave JBSA-Kelly Air Field... MORE

AFIMSC war room facilitates fiscal year closeout
October 13, 2017 — Budget analysts representing every Air Force major command successfully closed out fiscal year 2017 from a war room established at the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center’s headquarters in San Antonio... MORE

CATM instructor returns to JBSA, trains next generation of Airmen
October 12, 2017 — As a basic trainee, Senior Airman Robert Allore completed his combat arms training at the JBSA-Lackland Medina Training Annex... MORE