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Developmental Special Duty assignment positions Airman for growth
November 5, 2020 — When Tech. Sgt. William Gabel was given a developmental special duty assignment, it was an opportunity for him to step away from his career in maintenance, broaden his leadership experiences and see the Air Force from a different perspective... MORE

Nineteenth Air Force activates maintenance training center
October 30, 2020 — The Nineteenth Air Force Maintenance Training Center, located on the south end of Hangar 62 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, will start producing a new generation of trainer aircraft maintenance technicians for Air Education and Training Command’s 19th Air Force when classes begin in the near future. ... MORE

Legendary equestrian rider Russell passes away at 100
October 28, 2020 — Retired Col. John Russell, who was the oldest living Olympic medalist, respected international equestrian rider and coach, and World War II veteran, passed away at the age of 100 in his home in San Antonio Sept. 30... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio celebrates National American Indian Heritage Month
October 23, 2020 — National American Indian Heritage Month, or NAIHM, is from Nov. 1-30 and this year’s theme is in support of the Office of the Secretary of Defense’s efforts to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the end of World War II. This year’s theme is “Honoring the Past, Securing the Future!”... MORE

A pilot’s pilot: Honoring Capt. Mark “Tyler” Voss and his Gold Star family
October 21, 2020 — On Friday, May 3, 2013, Capt. Mark “Tyler” Voss perished in a plane crash near Chon-Aryk, Kyrgyzstan, while on his sixth deployment, making his family a Gold Star Family who will be honored, along with many other families, annually on the last Sunday of September... MORE

Activation ceremony heralds new chapter in trainer aircraft maintenance story
October 16, 2020 — A trainer aircraft maintenance training center that will serve the needs of Air Education and Training Command for decades to come will be activated during a ceremony at 10:15 a.m., Oct. 29, in Hangar 62 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph... MORE

National Disability Employment Awareness Month: Foreign affairs specialist provides diverse skill set
October 16, 2020 — After applying for a position with the Air Force Security Assistance Training Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph late last year, Andy Smith received an automated email telling him he was not qualified for the job. Then, something surprising happened... MORE

Commentary: Cake with persistence
October 15, 2020 — Persistence keeps you moving. It is a drive within you that helps to steer you toward your goals. A lesson of persistence was given to me by my child after my husband baked a pumpkin candied pecan torte. ... MORE

Hurricane Hunters fly Delta missions from Joint Base San Antonio
October 15, 2020 — As Hurricane Delta made its way into the Gulf of Mexico Oct. 7 and headed for the Louisiana coastline, Joint Base San Antonio personnel jumped into action to support the evacuation of aircraft and personnel from the U.S. Air Force Reserve’s 403rd Wing at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi... MORE

JBSA retirement offices assist with gaining, maintaining benefits
October 15, 2020 — Joint Base San Antonio Retirement Services and Retiree Activities Offices assist, inform and prepare military members and their families during their transition to retirement. The offices are also available after the big day to keep them up-to-date on their rights, benefits and privileges... MORE

Hatch Act limits political activities, even during telework
October 14, 2020 — The Hatch Act, a federal law passed in 1939, limits certain political activities of federal employees, as well as some state, D.C., and local government employees who work in connection with federally funded programs, even during telework... MORE

Partnership brings movies, activities to technical trainees
October 13, 2020 — Life for U.S. Air Force Airmen in technical training has been rough since March due to COVID-19 restrictions. That changed Oct. 9 when several organizations partnered at Joint Base San Antonio-Kelly Field to provide a movie, games and socializing night for the Air Force’s newest Airmen. ... MORE

Voice Your Values: Voting assistance available on JBSA
October 12, 2020 — As the Nov. 3 election fast approaches, Joint Base San Antonio Voting Assistance Offices are helping eligible voters prepare to cast their ballots... MORE

502d ABW commander unveils wing’s new Lines of Effort
October 9, 2020 — Brig. Gen. Caroline M. Miller, 502d Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio commander, addressed base personnel with the wing’s new Lines of Effort and vision Sept. 28 at her first commander’s call at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland... MORE

Hurricane Delta has 403rd Wing evacuating to JBSA-Lackland again
October 7, 2020 — The Air Force Reserve’s 403rd Wing relocated its aircraft for the third time this year, but this time it was to get out of the path of Hurricane Delta as it made its way toward the U.S. Gulf Coast... MORE

Air Force military ambassador program looking forward to Fiesta 2021
October 7, 2020 — As Joint Base San Antonio looks ahead to Fiesta 2021, the Air Force begins its search for a male and female military ambassador. The Air Force Military Ambassador Program will feature two Airmen, one female and one male, to represent the service. ... MORE

Centralized Cargo Operations unique team with critical mission
October 2, 2020 — One of the precautions taken by Joint Base San Antonio at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic was adding a second Basic Military Training location at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, to help better ensure physical distancing between recruits. Accomplishing this task required many other logistical modifications, and one group of people had a key role to play in achieving this... MORE

JBSA’s annual Volunteer Awards Ceremony Oct. 28
October 2, 2020 — Joint Base San Antonio will recognize the efforts of individuals and groups who have helped and given their time to the local community at the ninth annual Volunteer Awards Ceremony Oct. 28 at the JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Military & Family Readiness Center... MORE

502nd CPTS closes FY20, reopens customer service desks
October 2, 2020 — Members of the 502nd Comptroller Squadron “Dragons” worked late into the night Sept. 30 to ensure the 502nd Air Base Wing’s $578 million fiscal year 2020 budget was executed responsibly before the midnight deadline... MORE

Achieving the American Dream: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
October 1, 2020 — “I was born in Brooklyn, New York, but raised in Queens,” said Tech. Sgt. Genesis Infante. “I am a proud Hispanic woman in the United States Air Force.” ... MORE