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Cyberspace Engineering Group displays its mission capabilities
October 5, 2017 — Cyberspace Wing headquartered at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas that falls under the 24th Air Force and Air Force Space Command, interacted with an enthusiastic public of all ages at the Joint Base Andrews Air Show, Md. Sept. 15-17, 2017... MORE

Secretary of the Air Force, Honorable Heather Wilson, poses with personnel from the 38th Cyberspace Engineering and Implementation Group during the Andrews AFB Airshow, Md, 15 Sep 2017.

Texas C-5M delivers supplies to Puerto Rico
October 5, 2017 — In the aftermath of three devastating hurricanes that struck Texas, Florida and the Caribbean region of the U.S. Virgin Islands, Citizen Airmen of Air Force Reserve Command’s 433rd Airlift Wing flew their 17th mission in a C-5M Super Galaxy in less than a month to answer their nation’s call for help in the commonwealth of Puerto Rico in response to the destruction of Hurricane Maria... MORE

A Joint Incident Site Communications Capability (JISCC) vehicle is unloaded from an Air Force Reserve Command’s 433rd Airlift Wing C-5M Super Galaxy at Ceiba, Puerto Rico Oct. 1, 2017. The C-5M, flown by Reserve Citizen Airmen from Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, took the JISCC, 11 Soldiers, supplies and two fuel trucks to Puerto Rico to aid hurricane recovery efforts that have affected the United States and its territories in the Caribbean. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Carlos J. Treviño)

AF selects 2017 All-Air Force Women’s Basketball Trial Camp Candidates
October 3, 2017 — The Air Force recently selected attendees for the 2017 All-Air Force Women’s Basketball Trial Camp... MORE

AF selects 2017 All-Air Force Men’s Basketball Trial Camp Candidates
October 3, 2017 — The Air Force recently selected attendees for the 2017 All-Air Force Men’s Basketball Trial Camp... MORE

Innovator reconfigures, enhances critical intelligence asset
October 3, 2017 — Among the nearly 30,000 Airmen of 25th Air Force are a multitude of outstanding innovators who, through hard work and diligence, make technological advancements that significantly improve mission and training capabilities... MORE

Graphic: Tech. Sgt. Christopher, a member of the Tactical Systems Operators’ Research and Development section, 25th Intelligence Squadron, is one of 25th Air Force's Outstanding Innovators.

Leader, team recognized for exceptional insider threat capabilities
October 2, 2017 — The 25th Air Force’s Insider Threat Hub, led by Jason Barron, was recognized by the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association this past September for their dedication to developing top-notch Air Force intelligence community insider threat capabilities... MORE

The 25th Air Force’s Insider Threat Hub, led by Jason Barron, was recognized last week for their dedication to developing top-notch Air Force intelligence community insider threat capabilities by the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association.

JBSA reminds drivers to watch for flooded roadways
September 30, 2017 — Each year, more deaths occur due to flooding than from any other thunderstorm related hazard. Authorities want to remind drivers to steer clear of certain parts of roadways that could result in injury to you and damage to your vehicle... MORE

Each year, more deaths occur due to flooding than from any other thunderstorm related hazard, according to Texas Department of Transportation. Many of the deaths occur in automobiles as they are swept downstream. A small car can be carried away with just twelve inches of water, while 2 feet of rushing water can carry away most vehicles.

Commentary: Run as if your career depends on it!
September 28, 2017 — Are you running as if your military career depends on it, or do you put the same effort into your military career as you do on your run? Treat your career as you would when you run your next 5K, 10K, or physical fitness test. If you put forth your best effort in all you do, you will meet your goals with less resistance and dreams can become a reality... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph personnel prepare for their physical training test during an early morning run July 13 on the Rambler Fitness Center track at Randolph. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

AFFSC prepares to process thousands of Irma vouchers
September 28, 2017 — Air Force Financial Services Center officials anticipate processing 6,000-8,000 travel vouchers filed by Air Force members who evacuated in advance of Hurricane Irma... MORE

JBSA leaders, SAPD sign National Night Out Proclamation; event takes place Oct. 3
September 27, 2017 — Leaders from Joint Base San Antonio and the San Antonio Police Department joined together Sept. 26 to proclaim Oct. 3 as National Night Out for all JBSA locations. JBSA will be teeming with activities the evening of Oct. 3 as the installations celebrate the partnership between law enforcement and the community... MORE

(From left) Col. Thomas Miner, commander, 502nd Security and Readiness Group; Brig. Gen. Heather Pringle, commander, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio; Rear Adm. Rebecca McCormick-Boyle, commander, Navy Medicine Education and Training Command; Chief William McManus, chief, San Antonio Police Department; Col. David Raugh, commander, 502nd Force Support Group; and Mark Allen, director, 502nd Security Forces Squadron, prepare to sign the proclamation Sept. 26 for the National Night Out celebration planned at all JBSA locations for Oct. 3.

Air Force seeks community input to improve services
September 27, 2017 — Air Force officials are asking for help from the community to identify gaps and strengths in services at their local installations through the Community Feedback Tool... MORE

Air Force officials are asking for help from the community to identify gaps and strengths in services at their local installations through the Community Feedback Tool.

DLIELC manager ensures smooth partner nation in-country English language training
September 26, 2017 — Since 1954, the Defense Language Institute English Learning Center has provided English language training and services in support of security cooperation objectives. They also provide English language training to U.S. military service members whose primary language is not English. As part of that mission, they annually train students from more than 100 countries... MORE

From left to right: Col. Roy W. Collins, 37th Training Wing commander, Lt. Col. Aaron J. Franklin, 637th International Support Squadron commander, Katie Carraway, Defense Language Institute English Learning Center overseas program manager, and Maj. Gen. Robert D. LaBrutta, commander of the Second Air Force, pose for a photo May 8, 2017 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Carraway, who conducts site surveys with partner nation in-country English language training programs and makes specific recommendations to strengthen them, was honored for being selected as the 2016 Air Force International Affairs Excellence awardee.

JBSA marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month with variety of activities
September 22, 2017 — Selected buildings at Joint Base San Antonio locations will glow with purple light as the installation launches Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month Oct. 1... MORE

Leaders from across Joint Base San Antonio sign a Domestic Violence Awareness Month proclamation Aug. 30, 2017, at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston.

Serving our nation: the journey to citizenship
September 21, 2017 — The Department of Defense commemorated Constitution Day and Citizenship Day Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017 and will observe Constitution Week the week of Sept. 17 through Sept. 23... MORE

Airmen from the 344 Training Squadron display their immigration packet upon completing the Oath of Allegiance at JBSA-Lackland on Aug. 30.

New commandant seeks to make IAAFA known
September 20, 2017 — The mission of the Inter-American Air Forces Academy is strengthening international partnerships through education and training and the new IAAFA commandant, Col. Isaac Davidson, wants to make sure everyone knows this about his academy... MORE

Lt. Col. Isaac Davidson, Inter-American Air Forces Academy new commandant, proudly stands in front of the circle of international flags Sept. 15 at the academy's headquarters at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Davidson says he will continue to strengthen international relationships through education and training. IAAFA is preparing to celebrate 75 years of existence in March 2018 with its western hemisphere partners.

Commentary: Is this the right one?
September 19, 2017 — As leaders, we need to remember our words, actions, and the “bait” we select in developing our Airmen, must be carefully considered for optimal impact. Not only do we need to know whom we are trying to reach, but also understand their motivations and the best way to get them to embrace our message... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Jason Kadisak, 331st Training Squadron military training instructor, provides marching instructions to newly arrived Air Force basic trainees May 20, 2015, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Military training instructors are vital to maintaining the world’s greatest Air Force. In 7 ½ weeks, MTIs transform America’s sons and daughters from civilians into Airmen by instilling discipline, attention to detail, esprit de corps and challenging them physically and mentally. (U.S. Air Force photo by Johnny Saldivar/released)

502nd OSS supports MASS mission
September 18, 2017 — The Air Force Reserve’s 910th Airlift Wing, a special team based out of Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio, was recently deployed to Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Kelly Field, Texas to conduct nightly aerial spray missions in eastern Texas with the help of the 502nd Operations Support Squadron... MORE

Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station, S.C. – A specially-modified Air Force Reserve C-130 Hercules tactical cargo aircraft, assigned to the 910th Airlift Wing, based at Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio, disperses a water-diluted EPA-approved insecticide over an area known as the spoils site here, June 15, 2013. The 30-acre ‘spoils site’ is known to produce approximately 40-million mosquitoes per acre, or 1.2 billion of the pest insects, annually. The 910th’s Aerial Spray Unit conducted spraying operations here, June 15, 2013 to control the population of the disease-carrying pest insects at the installation. The 910th sprayed approximately 16,500 acres to provide much sought relief for the base’s populace. The 910th’s 757th Airlift Squadron is home to the Department of Defense’s only large-area, fixed-wing aerial spray capability. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rick Lisum.

Mission support units educate Honorary Commanders
September 16, 2017 — More than a dozen 433rd Airlift Wing Honorary Commanders toured the 433rd Mission Support Group units Sept. 9 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland... MORE

433rd Honorary Commanders visit 433rd MSG

JBSA security forces schedule National Night Out activities
September 14, 2017 — Joint Base San Antonio will be teeming with activities the evening of Oct. 3 as the installation celebrates the partnership between law enforcement and the community during National Night Out... MORE

Military Working Dog Sonja attacks Senior Airman Travis Counts, 802nd Security Forces Squadron MWD handler, as her handler, Staff Sgt. Paul Olmos, 802nd SFS, watches on as part of a demonstration during National Night Out Oct. 6, 2015, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. At the annual event there was also a bouncy castle, police cars, fire trucks, a Humvee, face painting station, firearms display, a station that taught how to use a taser and a station that taught children scare away attackers with a baton. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Krystal Wright/Released)

Department of Defense combats human trafficking
September 13, 2017 — With more than an estimated 21 million victims in modern-day slavery worldwide and an estimated 600,000 to 800,000 new victims each year, human trafficking is a problem that has plagued humanity throughout its existence... MORE