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CSAF visits Battlefield Airmen, presides over BMT graduation
June 16, 2017
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Goldfein addresses Airmen during a basic military training graduation June 16, 2017, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. Goldfein toured various JBSA-Lackland facilities and met many 37th Training Wing Airmen during his two-day visit. Every enlisted Airmen begins their Air Force career at basic military training. JBSA-Lackland is often referred to as the "Gateway to the Air Force," graduating about 39,000 Airmen annually. BMT is one of the missions of the 37th Training Wing, the largest training wing in the United States Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Johnny Saldivar)
Summer heat dangerous without proper caution
June 16, 2017
The WBGT index is a heat stress indicator used to gauge the relative severity of environmental temperature on the human body by measuring humidity, wind speed, and sunlight and then compositing the information into an actual temperature experienced by personnel. The index consists of five color-coded categories with associated temperature information derived from the WGBT and specifies fluid intake requirements and work allowed. Flags with corresponding colors are flown to indicate current heat and work conditions.
Shedding ‘male mask’ difficult for male victims of sexual assault
June 15, 2017
Sexual assault is an offense typically associated with female victims, but men can also fall prey to these brutal attacks. The Department of Defense Annual Report on Sexual Assault in the Military for Fiscal Year 2016 showed male victims made about 20 percent of the 6,172 reports of sexual assault during the time period of Oct. 1, 2015-Sept. 30, 2016.
Lifestyle changes can reap benefits in combating diseases
June 14, 2017
Two of the top causes of death among adult men in the U.S. are heart disease and cancer, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Although heart disease and various forms of cancer claim the lives of hundreds of thousands of men each year, lifestyle changes can play a major role in lowering the risk of these common killers.
AFROTC accepting instructor, detachment commander applications for summer 2018
June 13, 2017
A cadet reports in for his room assignment during Reserve Officers’ Training Corps field training initial processing at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala. Air Force ROTC has multiple instructor and detachment commander positions available for summer 2018. This is an opportunity for eligible officers to develop quality leaders for the Air Force through a college campus program base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jason Lake)
Know the risks to stay safe in the water this summer
June 9, 2017
Whether boating, swimming or participating in water sports, it is important for servicemembers and their families to be aware of the risks and stay safe. More than 3,500 people in the Unites States die annually from unintentional drowning, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Command surgeon recognized for decades of exemplary service
June 9, 2017
Col. Paul Young, command surgeon, 25th Air Force, has been awarded the George E. Schafer Award by the Society of U.S. Air Force Flight Surgeons Board of Governors for 2017.
FTAC’s focus shifts from in-processing to professional development
June 8, 2017
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Mitchell Gorham participates in the first (beta) Career Assistance Advisor training course for the newly redesigned First Term Airmen Course held in November 2016. The new course revamped FTAC from an in-processing focused program to a standard curriculum focused on developing Airmen. Gorham is the First Term Airmen Course team lead at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, which beta-tested the new FTAC curriculum. (U.S. Air Force photo by Melissa Peterson)
Beyond the gates: serving those who serve
June 1, 2017
Members of national and international police departments attended resiliency training May 24-26 led by the Airman Leadership School cadre at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. The training, attended by graduates of the FBI National Academy and representatives of the Texas Department of Public Safety, is the same resiliency training active duty, guard, reserve and civilian Air Force members receive annually.
Operation Homecoming helps bring Vietnam POWs back home
May 27, 2017
A cheering crowd greets former Vietnam prisoners of war returning home at Kelly Field, Texas, as part of Operation Homecoming, February 1973. (U.S. Air Force photo) (caption cited from http://www.AF.mil)
Congratulations to the 2017 JBSA master sergeant selects
May 24, 2017
Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland master sergeant selects pose for a group photo at the 37th Training Wing Headquarters building May 24, 2017. There were 20,169 Airmen eligible for promotion, and 5,166 were selected with a 25.61 percent selection rate Air Force wide. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Andrew Patterson)
Air Force Chief of Staff meets with airline executives
May 20, 2017
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein discusses the national pilot sourcing with airline executives at the National Pilot Sourcing Meeting in Alexandria, Va., May 18, 2017. The meeting was held to discuss opportunities to improve collaboration between airlines and the military to ensure high-quality pilots for the need of the nation. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jannelle McRae)
Start Summer plans with safety in mind
May 19, 2017
Summer is finally here! Make this one the best summer ever with risk management! # JBSASafeSummer
Protecting your Child from Lead and Other Household Poisoning
May 19, 2017
Blood lead poisoning occurs when a person or child eats, drinks or inhales lead or a lead-contaminated item. Lead is commonly found in homes built in 1978 or earlier in the form of paint, pipes or plumbing fixtures. The Environment Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that over 24 million homes in the U.S. contain lead-based paint or lead-contaminated dust.
Air Force Clubs transition from credit card system to virtual portal, app
May 19, 2017
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. -- Airman 1st Class Brett Wells, 21st Communications Squadron (right) and Tech. Sgt. Andrew Decker, 21st Aerospace Medicine Squadron, participate in a guitar duel at The Club April 25. The duel was part of the Wing’s monthly Final Friday event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Craig Denton)
JBSA Defenders honor fallen comrades with retreat ceremony
May 17, 2017
Members of the 343rd Training Squadron lower the flag at the Joint Base San Antonio Police Week retreat ceremony held in honor of fallen officers May 15, 2017, outside the Security Forces Museum at JBSA-Lackland. JBSA security forces members and military police officers joined local police departments to honor their comrades who were killed in action. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Dillon Parker)
First Term Airmen Courses receive curriculum overhaul
May 17, 2017
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Mitchell Gorham participates in the first (beta) Career Assistance Advisor training course for the newly redesigned First Term Airmen Course held in November 2016. The new course revamped FTAC from an in-processing focused program to a standard curriculum focused on developing Airmen. Gorham is the First Term Airmen Course team lead at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, which beta-tested the new FTAC curriculum. (U.S. Air Force photo by Melissa Peterson)
The vision of leadership: developing future leaders, not attracting followers
May 16, 2017
While each leader has their own way of portraying their organization’s vision, Senior Master Sgt. John J. Chacon's advice to future leaders is to have F-A-I-T-H in their vision of mission completion. After 21 years of military service, Chacon believes no acronym is more important than F-A-I-T-H; Family, Attitude, Influence, Trust, & Humility.
Save the date: JBSA to hold Air Force Ball Sept. 29
May 15, 2017
The Air Force Ball be held Sept. 29, 2017 in celebration of the service's 70th birthday. Former 20th Chief of Staff of the Air Force, retired Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, will be the guest speaker. (Courtesy Graphic)
Civilians gain leadership, warfighter support skills through ELDP
May 15, 2017
Department of Defense's 2017 Executive Leadership Development Program participant Amanda McGlone (right) experiences virtual reality simulations during the group's visit to 25th Air Force Headquarters at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas May 9.