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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

Cyberspace squadron celebrates 100 years
September 13, 2017 — The 91st Cyberspace Operations Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland spent the week of Aug. 21-26 celebrating its 100th anniversary with a week of festivities designed to both honor its heritage and its cyber Airmen who accomplish the mission daily... MORE

Technical Sgt. Blake Butzer shows a group of family members through the 91st Cyberspace Operations Squadron spaces during an Open House Aug. 25 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, in support of the 91st COS Centennial. During this event family and friends were treated to snacks, a mission briefing, and a tour of the unit. (Courtesy photo)

Security Hill Airmen take JBSA softball championship title
September 13, 2017 — The Hitmen of 25th Air Force and the Cryptologic and Cyber Systems Division came out swinging Aug. 17 to beat the Air Force Personnel Center in the Joint Base San Antonio Softball Championship... MORE

433rd CES firefighters pay tribute to 9/11 firefighters
September 11, 2017 — Members of the 433rd Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department paid tribute to the 9/11 firefighters who perished in the World Trade Center during its September unit training assembly here at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Sept. 10, 2017 by walking up and down 110 flights of stairs... MORE

Reserve Wing prepares for Hurricane Irma
September 11, 2017 — The Air Force Reserve Command’s 433rd Airlift Wing, the 'Alamo Wing,' is prepared to provide assistance when called upon by state and federal agencies. ... MORE

Harvey relief efforts are personal to Airman from Houston
September 11, 2017 — A 902nd Security Forces Squadron entry controller’s thoughts turned to his family as Hurricane Harvey prepared to unleash its fury on the city of Houston more than two weeks ago... MORE

Amn Malcolm Charles, 902nd Security Forces Squadron entry controller, sends a situation report of the Incident Support Base where Federal Emergency Management Agency disaster relief trucks are parked at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, September 7, 2017.

ISR command chief’s goal: to help all Airmen do their best
September 7, 2017 — Chief Master Sgt. Stanley Cadell’s goal at the 25th Air Force is to help all Airmen do their best, without hindrances. “I see my job as to help remove obstacles so people can do their job."... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Stanley Cadell, 25th Air Force command chief, observes instruments of a U-2 Dragon Lady training aircraft.

EPLOs provide critical coordination to FEMA disaster relief efforts
September 5, 2017 — As three CH-47 Chinooks flew in to Joint Base San Antonio-Seguin Auxiliary Airfield from the west, Emergency Preparedness Liaison Officer Col. Harry Hughes was quickly working through how to help alleviate a back-up of overflow truck traffic onto the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Incident Support Base... MORE

Col. Harry Hughes, a reservist assigned as Emergency Preparedness Liaison Officer to the Federal Emergency Management Agency-Region 8, listens to a Hurricane Harvey relief effort update at Joint Base San Antonio-Seguin Auxiliary Airfield Sept. 5, 2017. Helping local response agencies coordinate with one another is a primary responsibility for EPLOs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Dan Hawkins)

FSS theme: “Revitalizing the Squadron & YOU!”
September 5, 2017 — Week-long workshop brought Force Support Squadron commanders together to share innovative ideas, best practices and remain relevant as they serve Airmen and their families... MORE

Royal Canadian Air Force supports JBSA with Hurricane Harvey relief supplies
September 3, 2017 — A Royal Canadian Air Force CC-130J Hercules airlift arrived at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Kelly Field, Texas carrying humanitarian supplies from the government of Canada to aid in Hurricane Harvey relief efforts Sept. 3, 2017... MORE

A Royal Canadian Air Force CC-130J Hercules arlift arrives at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Kelly Fied, Texas carrying humanitarian supplies from the government of Canada to aid in Hurricane Harvey relief efforts Sept. 3, 2017. The supplies included pediatric necessities like baby formula, blankets, cribs and other similar items. The RCAF airlift flew in from 8 Wing Trenton, Ontario, Canada.

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)

Texas reserve wing assists in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey
September 2, 2017 — Earlier in the week the "Alamo Wing" got the call they may be called up. The mission was to deliver medical personnel, equipment and supplies to support relief efforts after the devastation that Hurricane Harvey left behind... MORE

JBSA provides several donation options for flood victims
August 31, 2017 — Many people in the Joint Base San Antonio community want to do something to assist the flood victims in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. Several options, more impactful and helpful, exists to donate to those impacted by Hurricane Harvey, than food and clothing donations. ... MORE

The 502 Air Base Wing Chaplain Corps is partnering with faith-based community organizations to provide a much-needed resources for when people return to their once-flooded homes and the clean-up phase begins.

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 MDW arrives in Houston
August 31, 2017 — Members from the 59th Medical Wing from Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas prepare their equipment to accept patients at the George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, Texas, in response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey Aug.30, 2017. The 59th MDW is part of a larger Department of Defense presence in an effort to aid eastern Texas following a record amount of rainfall and flooding... MORE

The Warrior Medics from the 59th Medical Wing, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, muster together at the George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, Texas, concerning the response and relief efforts following the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey, August 30, 2017. The 59th MDW is part of a larger Department of Defense presence in an effort to aid eastern Texas following a record amount of rainfall and flooding. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Keifer Bowes)

59th Medical Wing supports Hurricane Harvey relief efforts
August 30, 2017 — A Lockheed C-5 Galaxy takes aim to Houston, Texas Aug. 30, 2017 transporting the 59th Medical Wing’s disaster relief teams. A 70-members from the Air Force’s flagship medical wing were mobilized to provide medical attention to the 6 million residents of the greater Houston area after the city suffered catastrophic flooding due to Hurricane Harvey... MORE

59th Medical Wing members start boarding a Lockheed C-5 Galaxy as the disaster relief team flying into Houston, Texas, August 30. More than 70-members of the Air Force’s flagship medical wing were mobilized to provide medical attention to the 6 million residents of the greater Houston area, after the city suffered catastrophic flooding due to Hurricane Harvey.

Adaptive Sports helps Airman overcome adversity
August 29, 2017 — Master Sgt. Benjamin Seekell, a 343rd Training Squadron security forces instructor, recently returned back to Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland after competing in the 2017 Department of Defense Warrior Games where he earned eight medals. Seekell says the key to his success in adaptive sports has been balancing all the challenges that come along with military life... MORE

Master Sgt. Benjamin Seekell, a 343rd Training Squadron security forces instructor, received a warm welcome from a familiar face from his 2011 Afghanistan deployment: Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, commander of Air Education and Training Command. Seekell recently returned back to Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland from the 2017 Department of Defense Warrior Games having earned eight medals.

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)

The 24th AF mission continues to grow after eight years
August 28, 2017 — The 24th Air Force, activated at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas Aug. 18, 2009, held a celebratory cake-cutting and burger burn to celebrate eight years of Air Force Cyber... MORE

Airman Celeste Perry, 68th Network Warfare Squadron and youngest 24th Air Force Airman in San Antonio, joins Maj. General Chris Weggeman, 24th AF Commander, in cutting the cake to celebrate the NAF’s eighth birthday Aug 18, 2017, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.

Guy’s Family Road Trip visits JBSA-Lackland
August 25, 2017 — Guy Fieri, an American restaurateur, author, game show host, and television personality, visited Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, June 19, 2017, for filming an episode of his television show, Guy’s Family Road Trip... MORE

Guy Fieri visits Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland June 19, 2017 as part of Fieri’s television show, Guy’s Family Road Trip.