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National security and ISR discussed during congressional visit
August 11, 2017 — Congressman Will Hurd, 23rd District of Texas, visited with Maj. Gen. Mary O’Brien, 25th Air Force commander, and other leaders at the Numbered Air Force’s headquarters at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Aug. 4, 2017... MORE

Congressman Will Hurd, 23rd District of Texas, visits with Maj. Gen. Mary O’Brien, commander, 25th Air Force.

ISR Command Chief provides departing words of wisdom
August 6, 2017 — When Chief Master Sgt. Roger Towberman began his Air Force career nearly 27 years ago, he had no idea he would contribute to Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance for nearly three decades... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Roger Towberman, former command chief for 25th Air Force, receives recognition from Steven Doucette, chief of staff, 25th Air Force, during his departure luncheon July 27, 2017.

Air Force civilian selected for 2017 USAF Portraits in Courage
August 5, 2017 — Gregory Gangnuss, Air Force Civil Engineer Center environmental engineer and program chief at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, is one of 49 Airmen to be memorialized in the 10th edition of the Air Force Chief of Staff’s “Portraits in Courage.”... MORE

Gen. Ellen Pawlikowski congratulates Greg Gangnuss after presenting him with the Air Force Civilian Award for Valor during a Feb. 22 commander’s call at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas.

Planning and programming summit focuses on “shared way forward”
August 4, 2017 — The Air Force Civil Engineer Center's Planning and Integration Directorate hosted a three-day summit to discuss enterprise initiatives, and planning and programming portfolios... MORE

Mark Correll, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Environment, Safety and Infrastructure, Headquarters Air Force, Pentagon, addresses the audience during the 2017 Planning and Programming Summit.

Air Force teen leaders offer messages of hope, resiliency
August 4, 2017 — Teen leaders from Air Force installations worldwide gathered July 10-14, 2017 in San Antonio for the Air Force Youth of the Year and Teen Council Summit. Twenty-six Installation Youth of the Year winners and 12 Air Force Teen Council representatives worked together to develop the 2017-2018 Teen Movement Projects that will be implemented across the Air Force... MORE

Jo Anne Dimitriou, AFSVA executive director, addresses the Air Force Youth of the Year winners during the Air Force Youth of the Year ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Steve Warns / Released)

Combating all that creeps, crawls and bites
July 29, 2017 — The 502nd Civil Engineer Squadron Pest Management spent one sunny morning showcasing how they combat insect and animal population on Joint Base San Antonio to the 502nd Air Base Wing and JBSA senior leadership July 20, 2017... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Kristopher K. Berg, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio command chief, sprays pesticides at JBSA-Lackland, Texas, July 20, 2017. Senior leadership from 502nd ABW and JBSA accompanied the 502nd Civil Engineer Squadron Pest Management pest control technicians as they completed work orders and took measures to keep the insect and animal population in check throughout the installation.

ROTC cadets receive a simulated ride in a C-5M
July 29, 2017 — Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets taking part in Operations Air Force, a professional development training program for ROTC student across the United States, visited the 433rd Airlift Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland to get a better understanding about the Air Force Reserve July 26, 2017... MORE

Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets enter the C-5 flight simulator at the 733rd Training Squadron, July 26, 2017 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. The cadets also visited the 433rd Maintenance Squadron's engine shop and received a C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft tour. (U.S. Air Force photo by Benjamin Faske)

Kelly Field: key in Cold War speed race
July 25, 2017 — (Editor's Note: This article is the final installment in a five-part monthly series celebrating Kelly Field's centennial. Continue checking for information about the upcoming JBSA Air Show and Open House at Kelly Field this November, which is expected to draw more than 350,000 visitors.)... MORE

In 1961, during the speed run launched on a course at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., the B-58 Hustler bomber blew past Mach 2, the 1,584 mph barrier, hitting a top speed of 2,095 mph.

NTTC-Lackland honors fallen Sailor
July 25, 2017 — U.S. Navy Master-at-Arms "A" School students and staff held a Fallen Hero's Ceremony in honor of Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael J. Brodsky, Naval Technical Training Center Lackland master-at-arms and military working dog handler, at Naval Technical Training Center Lackland here July 21, 2017... MORE

Petty Officer 2nd Class Nicholas Graham, Naval Technical Training Center Lackland master-at-arms and military working dog handler, and Aanie, MWD, observe a moment of silence during a ceremony July 21, 2017, held in remembrance of Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael J. Brodsky, Naval Technical Training Center Lackland master-at-arms. Brodsky was a MWD handler who died July 21, 2012, during Operation Enduring Freedom from injuries caused by an improvised explosive device. (U.S. Navy Photo by Chief Petty Officer Sara Horvath/Released)

Maintenance Citizen Airmen educate Honorary Commanders
July 24, 2017 — The 433rd Maintenance Group of the 433rd Airlift Wing took time from their busy schedule to provided the Group's Honorary Commanders a comprehensive tour of their facilities here at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, July 15, 2017... MORE

Tech Sgt. Sean Preston, 433rd Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion technician, showcases the General Electric engines for the C-5M Super Galaxy during the 433rd Maintenance Group Honorary Commander’s Tour July 15, 2017. The tour is designed to inform the honorary commanders of the roles and responsibilities the Airmen of the 433rd MXG provide to the success of the Alamo Wing’s mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Bryan Swink)

Joint Service Achievement Medal awarded to Montagu-Hunter Challenge volunteer Airmen
July 21, 2017 — Four Airmen from the 70th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing were recently awarded the Joint Service Achievement Medal for their volunteerism at the Defense Program Support Activity’s Montagu-Hunter Challenge May 19, 2017... MORE

U.S. Air Force graphic by Staff Sgt. Alexx Pons

Corvette enthusiasts visit Alamo Wing
July 21, 2017 — The 433rd Airlift Wing recently hosted 65 members from the National Corvette Restorers Society at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, July 13, 2017... MORE

Members from the National Corvette Restorers Society walk up stairs to the troop compartment of a C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft July 13, 2017 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. The tour also included a visit to the Military Working Dog program at the 341st Training Squadron and a self-guided tour of the United States Air Force Airman Heritage Museum and Enlisted Character Development Center. (U.S. Air Force photo by Benjamin Faske)

Chaplain internship: an important part of becoming a chaplain
July 19, 2017 — As part of the Chaplain Candidate Program, the internship portion is an opportunity for seminary and other professional religious school students to evaluate their compatibility and potential for commissioning as an Air Force Chaplain... MORE

Master Sgt. Crystal Ybarra, 319th Training Squadron military training instructor, provides a tour to chaplain candidates of the Basic Expeditionary Airmen Skills Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, July 5, 2017. The tour was part of the Chaplain Candidate Intensive Internship. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Krystal Wright)

Intel Airman earns top leadership awards
July 17, 2017 — A 433rd Operations Support Squadron intelligence flight Airman earns top leadership awards... MORE

Senior Airman Jonathan Francis, 433rd Operations Support Squadron intelligence flight, Maj. Wesley Lowery, 433rd OSS chief, and Lt. Col. Kari Hill, 433rd OSS commander, display Francis' Airman Leadership School awards July 5,2017 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Francis was awarded the Distinguished Graduate and the Commandant's Award. (Courtesy photo by Ester Francis)

Veteran support agency visits Alamo Wing
July 16, 2017 — The 433rd Airlift Wing hosted veterans from the Camino Real Community Services June 30, 2017... MORE

Staff Sgt. Cole Lance, 68th Airlift Squadron load master, shows veterans from Camino Real Community Services the aft load ramp on a C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft June 30, 2017 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. CRCS is a Veteran informed agency that provides "peer to peer" outreach and support to veterans and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Benjamin Faske)

Maj. Gen. Spacey leads D.C. Honor Guard in demonstration
July 15, 2017 — U.S. Air Force Honor Guard perform for Airmen from the 343rd Training Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas July 7, 2017. The Honor Guard embodies the Air Force Core Values through their precise movements, discipline and military professionalism. They are based from Washington, D.C. and led by Maj. Gen. Bradley D. Spacy, Installation and Mission Support Center commander. MORE

U.S. Air Force Honor Guard perform for airmen with the 343rd Training Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas July 7, 2017. The honor guard embodies the Air Force Core Values through their precise movements, discipline and military professionalism. They are based from Washington, D.C. and led by Brig. Gen. Bradley D. Spacy, Installation and Mission Support Center commander.

Air Force MTI named Military Times’ Airman of the Year
July 14, 2017 — A 326th Training Squadron military training instructor facilitator has been selected as the Military Times’ 2017 Airman of the Year for her exceptional service over the course of a 15-year Air Force career... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Megan Harper, A 326th Training Squadron military training instructor facilitator, stands with Airmen's week Airmen at the 326th TRS, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland June 28, 2017. Harper has been selected as the Military Times’ 2017 Airman of the Year for her exceptional service over the course of a 15-year Air Force career.

One year later, the ISG focus is still ‘Your Success. Our Mission.’
July 13, 2017 — After one full year in command as the 502nd Installation Support Group commander at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, the question that gets Col. Jonathan Wright motivated and inspired to come to work every day is, “How can we make JBSA a better place to live, work, and play?”... MORE

The 502d Civil Engineering Squadron conducted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for a 144 person dormitory at JBSA Lackland AFB on February 21, 2017. The $18 million dollar facility opened after a 30 month construction in September 2016 when active duty airman of the 24th AF, 25th AF, and the 502 Air Base Wing began moving in.

Tactical Air Control Party memorial honors fallen Airmen
July 6, 2017 — The Tactical Air Control Party Memorial, located outside the 353rd Battlefield Airmen Training Squadron, was rededicated during a ceremony June 23 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Medina Annex... MORE

Retired Air Force Col. Peter Donnely delivers a speech during the Tactical Air Control Party Memorial Rededication Ceremony outside the 353rd Battlefield Airmen Training Squadron at the Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Medina Annex June 23, 2017. Donnely accumulated nearly nine years in leadership positions within the 18th Air Support Operations Group and led TACP members supporting operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom as Expeditionary Air Support Operations Group commander.

Tactical Air Control Party memorial honors fallen Airmen
June 30, 2017 — The Tactical Air Control Party Memorial outside the 353rd Battlefield Airmen Training Squadron at the Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Medina Annex was rededicated during a ceremony June 23, 2017. The ceremony was held to pay special tribute to those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice as TACP Airmen, whose mission is to defeat the enemy through the use of airpower while protecting our ground forces and non-combatants from friendly air to ground attacks, and those who served in their direct support... MORE

The Tactical Air Control Party Reunion Memorial outside the 353rd Battlefield Airmen Training Squadron at the Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Medina Annex is rededicated June 23, 2017. The ceremony was held to pay special tribute to those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving as a part of TACP or in direct support of those who do.