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San Antonio Traffic Alert: I-35 closure April 7-10
April 5, 2017
Interstate 35 will be closed April 7-10 due to the demolition of a bridge near the northeast loop 410 for four days.
Stopping Sexual Assault – Not Just in April
April 5, 2017
During a recent message to Airmen, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright addresses Airmen about the responsibility that every Airman has to stop sexual assault. (Courtesy photo)
Airmen’s Week: Changing the culture of Airmen
April 4, 2017
Lt. Col Meghan Doherty, 326th Training Squadron commander, addresses Airmen during Airmen’s Week April 3, 2016, at the Pfingston Reception Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Airmen’s Week is a 31-hour, values-based course with a mission to “develop professional, resilient Airmen, inspired by our heritage, committed to the Air Force core values, and motivated to deliver airpower for America.”
AETC’s 2016 Altus Trophy goes to San Antonio community
March 22, 2017
Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, commander of Air Education and Training Command, and Dr. Joe Leverett , provided background information on the significance of the Altus Trophy during the AETC Commander’s Civic Leader Group tour March 22, 2017, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. The trophy is presented annually to the community judged to have provided the top support to an AETC base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sean Worrell)
JBSA April 2017 Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month
March 21, 2017
Military Youth of the Year finds a home at JBSA-Lackland
March 17, 2017
David Zulli, 18, won his year's Texas State Military Youth of the Year award in February. David, the son of Air Force chaplain Lt. Col. Daniel Zulli, was recognized for his outstanding public speaking, academics, and his story of overcoming the challenges of changing schools and communities several times due to his family's military lifestyle. (Courtesy photo)
JBSA-Randolph mentors lend guiding hand to at-risk students
March 14, 2017
A mentoring program at four school districts across two San Antonio area counties is giving members of the Joint Base San Antonio community an opportunity to serve as wingmen to at-risk students. The program is offered through Communities in Schools of South Central Texas, which is part of a national network established in New York City more than 40 years ago to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and succeed in life.
New AETC video reflects on the value of duty within the First Command
March 14, 2017
Tech. Sgt. Serenna Harmon, a Basic Military Instructor at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, pushes a flight of trainees as a film crew captures the action. Harmon was selected to participate in the Profession of Arms Center of Excellence’s newest Heritage Today video that focuses on Air Education and Training Command. Filming was conducted over two days around Joint Base San Antonio in early February and features a number of military and civilians in instructor and training positions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christa D’Andrea)
Squadron revitalization leads to EPME changes
March 14, 2017
The reenlistment and extension ineligibility requirement will be removed from the enlisted professional military education program effective March 15, 2017 according to Air Force officials. The policy adjustment places authority and responsibility for reenlistments back at the squadron level and provides flexibility for commanders to retain high-performing experienced Airmen who meet the Air Force’s mission needs, in line with revitalizing Air Force squadrons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Nieves Camacho)
149 FW Command Chief retires
March 10, 2017
Command Chief Master Sgt. George Longoria holds an American flag during his retirement ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Feb. 25, 2017. Longoria retires after 35 years of service with the 149th Fighter Wing, Texas Air National Guard. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Eric L. Wilson)
Air Force Aid Society celebrate 75 years
March 10, 2017
CSAF letter to Airmen
March 10, 2017
Wright: We must put Airmen, families first
March 9, 2017
Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth Wright prepares to testify before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs in Washington, D.C., March 8, 2017. The CMSAF was joined by his service counterparts for the hearing.
TBI Recognition Critical to Treating Invisible Wounds
March 8, 2017
March is Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month. Make yourself aware of the signs and symptoms that you or someone else may be suffering from this invisible injury.
Total Force Service Center to expand chat features on myPers
March 8, 2017
(U.S. Air Force graphic by Staff Sgt. Alexx Pons)
180-day civilian hiring restriction reinstated for military retirees
March 7, 2017
The Department of Defense recently reinstated a 180-day hiring restriction for military retirees entering government service. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Staff Sgt. Alexx Pons)
Civilian developmental education window open through May 1
March 7, 2017
The civilian developmental education window is open. Deadline to submit application packages for civilian developmental education is May 1. Applicants may list up to four CDE program preferences this year. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Staff Sgt. Alexx Pons)
First military flight remembered at JBSA
March 3, 2017
(Left to right) U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Heather Pringle, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio commander, retired Army Col. Stewart Wyland and retired U.S. Air Force Col. James Humphries lay a wreath at a memorial honoring Army Lt. Benjamin Foulois’ first military flight March 2, 2017. In 1910, Foulois became the first person to make a military flight, from a military facility, in a government owned plane flown by a military-trained pilot.(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stormy Archer)
Are you PCSing or deploying overseas?
March 1, 2017
In August 2016, Air Mobility Command began a pilot program to charge Military Transportation Authorization to Individual Government Travel Charge Card accounts. The program was a success and will be immediately implemented Air Force-wide. If individual GTCCs do not have enough credit to cover anticipated travel expenses and the tariff charge, members must contact unit agency program coordinators and complete a GTCC credit limit increase form.
Are your running shoes spying on you?
March 1, 2017
Are your running shoes spying on you?