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First military flight remembered at JBSA
March 3, 2017 — Members of the JBSA community gathered to celebrate the 107th anniversary of military aviation on March 2 at the JBSA-Fort Sam Houston MacArthur Parade Field. On March 2, 1910, then U.S. Army Lt... MORE

(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... MORE

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 — Five or 10 years ago, such a statement might have been appropriate for a cartoon matinee or slapstick farce, but in a new world defined by the Internet of Things, this statement isn’t just a possibility, but an actual cyber vulnerability to be aware of. Companies today are adding the word “smart” to a constellation of different products: water bottles, refrigerators, televisions, and yes, even running sneakers... MORE

12th Maintenance Group Hosts Job Shadow Day 2017
February 28, 2017 — JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas - Students from Judson High School Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Academy visited with the 12th Maintenance Group Feb. 2 at Joint Base San... MORE

Robert Hamm, 12th Maintenance Group deputy director, poses with the Judson High School Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Academy class Feb. 2, 2017 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. The group completed a tour of the flight line and an aircraft maintenance hangar.

Overcoming adversity: One Airman's fight to beat cancer and serve
February 28, 2017 — All Airmen will face some form of adversity in the pursuit of their military service. For Senior Airman Cameron Sowle, it was cancer.Sowle, cyber operator for the 221st Combat Communications Squadron,... MORE

While deployed to the Middle East in 2015, Senior Airman Cameron Sowle found a lump in his neck he would later discover was stage 3 non-Hodgkin lymphoma (Courtesy Photo).

37th Training Wing hosts Drill Down Invitational
February 27, 2017 — Drill teams from around Air Education and Training Command gathered for the 37th Training Wing Drill Down Invitational at the Pfingston Reception Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Feb. 25. The... MORE

Members of the 59th Training Group drill team perform in the freestyle round of the 37th Training Wing Drill Down Invitational at the Pfingston Reception Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Feb. 25, 2017. The 59th Training Group included a team of nine Airmen enrolled in technical training at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston.

Military child care is just a keystroke away
February 27, 2017 — Permanent change of station moves, whether moving from state-to-state or to another country, occurs in a service member’s career. Frequently, family members also move with them. To make PCS moves a... MORE

AF offers new two-year degree program for civilians
February 22, 2017 — The Air Force is expanding development opportunities for the civilian workforce by offering an associate degree at little to no cost. Graduates of the online program will be awarded an Associate of... MORE

The Air Force is expanding development opportunities for the civilian workforce by offering an associate degree at little to no-cost. (U. S. Air Force graphic by Staff Sgt. Alexx Pons)

18th CMSAF: The Airman behind the stripes
February 21, 2017 — Growing up with five other siblings, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright said he had a very loving home. However, living in poor neighborhoods and moving from place to place presented trials. In his own words, they were, ‘humble beginnings.’... MORE

Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright

Citizen Airmen recognized for DOD-wide impact
February 17, 2017 — Retired Lt. Col. Todd Ernst believes the notion of “taking care of the military family” starts with taking care of your fellow Airmen. At a ceremony here Feb. 13, Ernst was recognized for doing just... MORE

Retired Air Force Lt. Col. Todd Ernst shares memories of his friend Maj. Pete “Oly” Jahns with family and dignitaries at a ceremony on Feb. 13 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas honoring him for his efforts to get legislation changed to ensure Reserve and Guard families receive the same survivor benefits as active duty service members. Jahns perished on March 19, 2003, in a T-38 crash during a routine training flight at JBSA-Randolph. (Air Force photo by Janis El Shabazz, 340th Flying Training Group Public Affairs)

Cody testifies before SASC on importance of Airmen, families
February 15, 2017 — Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody testified on the importance of Airmen and their families before the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel Feb. 14 on Capitol Hill... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody speaks with Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Steven Giordano and Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Ronald L. Green before testifying at the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel in Washington, D.C., Feb. 14, 2017. In his comments, Cody talked about compensation and growing the force. This is the last Congressional hearing for Cody before he retires from the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Scott M. Ash)

Rally promoting health, fitness to unite JBSA next month
February 14, 2017 — An event emphasizing health, fitness and nutrition will be offered to Joint Base San Antonio beneficiaries next month.The 59th Medical Wing Health Rally – an event featuring 5K and 9K runs and... MORE

JBSA - Runners take off from the starting line during the Fit Kid 5K and Health Fair March 12 at Heritage Park on Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. The Fit Kid 5K and Health Fair is part of National Nutrition Month that aims to teach children healthy habits related to nutrition and fitness.

AF program assists special needs family members
February 6, 2017 — The Air Force Exceptional Family Member Program allows Airmen to proceed to assignment locations where suitable medical, educational and other resources are available to treat special needs family members... MORE

Blended Retirement System Opt-In training now available to all Airmen
February 2, 2017 — The Department of Defense will implement the new Blended Retirement System in less than a year. While no one needs to make a decision until Jan. 1, 2018, all Airmen should take advantage of training... MORE

AF responds to hiring freeze
February 1, 2017 — The Air Force is working with the Defense Department to provide additional guidance on the federal civilian hiring freeze implemented Jan. 23... MORE

The Air Force is working with the Defense Department to provide additional guidance on the federal civilian hiring freeze implemented Jan. 23. The Air Force Personnel Center will provide individual notices to those directly affected by this freeze. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Rob Lyon)

Officer developmental education application window opens Jan. 30
January 29, 2017 — Eligible active duty officers can apply for intermediate and senior developmental education opportunities starting Jan. 30.The nomination process starts via the web-based form 3849, available on AFPC... MORE

The application window for intermediate and senior developmental education programs opens Jan. 30, 2017, for eligible active duty officers. All applications, including senior rater nominations, are due to the Air Force Personnel Center by March 3, 2017. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Staff Sgt. Alexx Pons)

Throwback paint scheme proves heritage is big in the 435th
January 19, 2017 — The 435th Fighter Training Squadron and the 12th Maintenance Group have blended a throwback paint scheme with a 40th anniversary reunion to celebrate a vital Air Force mission.When the 435th was... MORE

Rudy Olivarez, a Corrosion Control Specialist in the 12th Maintenance Group, applies paint to the landing gear of a T-38C Talon at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, Jan. 13, 2017. Members of the corrosion control shop are changing the plane’s color scheme from two-tone gray to heritage blue, a scheme that was used by the 435th Fighter Training Squadron 40 years ago, ahead of a reunion of pilots that trained for fighter fundamentals after Jan. 1, 1977. (U.S. Air Force photo/Randy Martin)

502nd Air Base Wing: Supporting the largest installation in the first command
January 19, 2017 — As Air Education and Training Command recruits, trains and educates thousands of civilians and Airmen to become experts in a broad range of important skills, there is an indispensable member of the... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland dates back to July 4, 1942, when the War Department separated part of Kelly Field west of Leon Creek and made it an independent installation, naming it the San Antonio Aviation Cadet Center. The Army re-designated it as the Army Air Forces Military Training Center Feb. 1, 1946, and gave it the basic military training mission for the Army Air Force.

Overcoming the fire: One defender’s story of survival and healing
January 13, 2017 — JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas – Poking, prodding, patching and splinting – the doctors were doing everything they could to assess and treat Staff Sgt. Bryan Nelson. Just days earlier, Nelson... MORE

Staff Sgt. Bryan Nelson, 802nd Security Forces Squadron training NCO, fires an air pistol during the week-long Air Force Wounded Warrior (AFW2) Warrior CARE event at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Jan. 11, 2017. Shooting, an adaptive and rehabilitative sport, is designed to introduce wounded warriors to adaptive sports which aid in their recovery and promotes mental and physical wellness and teamwork. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren Parsons/Released)

Joint Base San Antonio names military ambassadors
January 3, 2017 — Ten service members from across Joint Base San Antonio were chosen to represent their respective military services as part of the 2017 Military Ambassadors program... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Marie Sarabia and Staff Sgt. Nicholas J. Gooden-Bustamante are the 2017 U.S. Air Force Military Ambassadors for Joint Base San Antonio.