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Congratulations to the 2017 JBSA master sergeant selects
May 24, 2017 — The Air Force released the 2017 master sergeant promotion list May 24. There were 20,169 Airmen eligible for promotion in the 17E7 cycle. Only 5,166 were selected with a 25.61 percent selection rate... MORE

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 hosted a National Pilot Sourcing Meeting with airline executives to discuss the national pilot shortage in Alexandria, Va., May 18. ... MORE

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 weather brings with it the opportunity to get out and enjoy outdoor activities with fellow Airmen, family and friends. There is nothing quite like a warm afternoon on the beach, around the... MORE

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... MORE

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 — * Air Force clubs is transitioning to a web- and app-based portal system for membership, dues payment and information access. * The Air Force Club Member Portal launches at six pilot bases in May and across the Air Force in late summer. * This new approach to membership makes it easier for Airmen to stay connected with Air Force tradition... MORE

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 — Security forces Airmen from the 343rd Training Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, began Police Week with a retreat ceremony May 15, 2017, at JBSA-Lackland's Security Forces Museum... MORE

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 — The Air Force has begun the roll out of a new First Term Airmen Course dedicated to developing Airmen as next-generation leaders.Airmen straight out of technical training will be taking the next step... MORE

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 — When asked why it’s important as a leader to motivate and persuade your troops to follow you, I immediately think of mission and vision. It’s easy to see why this is important, because everything we... MORE

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 — Mark your calendars to attend this year's Air Force Ball, which will be held Sept. 29 as part of the celebration of the service's 70th birthday. This year's theme is "American Airmen: Breaking... MORE

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 — Joint Base San Antonio hosted members of the Department of Defense Executive Leadership Development Program May 9. The members visited the 24th and 25th Air Forces Headquarters and several locations around JBSA. The ELDP is a DoD program designed to shape future leaders for the defense department by exposing them to different commands and units to further their knowledge of the department... MORE

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.

Cool off at JBSA swimming pools starting Memorial Day weekend
May 10, 2017 — Department of Defense cardholders will soon have an opportunity to escape the Texas heat by cooling off in Joint Base San Antonio’s swimming pools. The JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Aquatic... MORE

Accelerating hypersonics development
May 9, 2017 — On May 3, 2017, Air Force senior leaders met to consider options to accelerate hypersonics research and development to break even more speed barriers and ensure continued technological superiority. Hypersonics refers to flying at five times the speed of sound, also known as “Mach 5,” or higher... MORE

Senate confirms Wilson as Air Force Secretary
May 8, 2017 — Heather Wilson will be the next secretary of the Air Force, following her confirmation by the Senate May 8, 2017. ... MORE

Heather Wilson was confirmed as the new Secretary of the Air Force by the Senate May 8, 2017. (U.S. Air Force photo/Scott M. Ash)

Focus on fall prevention can reduce serious injuries
May 8, 2017 — Air Force Occupational Safety will focus on the importance of life-saving fall prevention measures during Fall Prevention Focus, May 8 – 19, 2017, marking the fourth year the Air Force has partnered with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the National Institute of Occupation Safety and Health to draw attention to fall prevention... MORE

JBSA Libraries support servicemembers and their families
May 5, 2017 — The federal government hiring freeze comes to an end, however, there are still some activities that will continue to be affected as the summer months approach. The JBSA library staff is working to... MORE

The federal government hiring freeze comes to an end, however, there are still some activities that will continue to be affected as the summer months approach. The JBSA library staff is working to support servicemembers and their families, but due to decreased manning, JBSA library hours are being adjusted.

Department of Defense announces Invictus Games 2017 team members
May 5, 2017 — The Department of Defense announced the names of the 90 athletes who will compete on the United States' team at the Invictus Games in Toronto, Canada, Sept. 23-30. More than 550 wounded, ill and... MORE

Congratulations to the Spring 2017 Community College of the Air Force Graduates
May 4, 2017 — JBSA-Lackland-Senior Airman Jasmine Abraham, Human Resource Management-Master Sgt. Jesse Adams, Criminal Justice-Staff Sgt. Michael Adams, Cybersecurity-Master Sgt. Justin Alexander, Education and... MORE

Congratulations to Joint Base San Antonio’s
Spring 2017 Community College of the Air Force
and Distance Learning Graduates.

Total force development services now in a single-point center
May 3, 2017 — The Air Force has consolidated all total force development services and resources to a single-point center. All Airmen (active duty, Reserve, Guard and civilian) will now be able to fully utilize all force development resources through the virtual force development center... MORE

Air Force implements changes to joint matters, joint tour credit
May 2, 2017 — The definition of “joint matters” and the authorized length of joint tours, two major joint officer management laws affecting active and reserve component Air Force officers, have recently changed... MORE

Two major joint officer management laws affecting active and reserve component Air Force officers have recently changed. The definition of “joint matters” has expanded and the authorized length of a joint tour without waiver has shortened. (U.S. Air Force courtesy graphic)

AETC launches Strategic Management Annex, Strategic Planning Dashboard
May 1, 2017 — Air Education and Training Command officials are launching two tools May 1 for advancing the 2016 AETC Strategic Plan: the AETC Strategic Management Annex and the AETC Strategic Planning Dashboard.The... MORE