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Fire station open house educates children, strengthen relations
June 29, 2017 — Firefighters of the 502nd Civil Engineering Squadron at Fire Station 2 who support the installation and the local community hosted an open house for autistic children June 23... MORE

Jeffery Pardo (left), 502nd Civil Engineering Squadron firefighter, shows off his fire protection gear as Michael Martinez, 502nd CES firefighter, explains it to children from Vibrant ABA Solutions during a open house tour of Fire Station 2 June 23, 2017, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Krystal Wright)

Commentary: I Joined for the Boots
June 26, 2017 — The hardest lesson I learned came from the man who wore the boots. Take every opportunity you get to spend with the people you love. When it comes to time, there is never enough time with the people you love... MORE

The hardest lesson I learned came from the man who wore the boots. Take every opportunity you get to spend with the people you love. When it comes to time, there is never enough time with the people you love.

Chief of Staff of the Air Force Visits Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland
June 20, 2017 — On June 15 and 16, 2017 Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein and Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright paid a visit to Joint Base San Antonio - Lackland, and toured the facilities for the Battlefield Airman Training Group. The general also served as the reviewing official for Basic Military Training graduation... MORE

CSAF visits Battlefield Airmen, presides over BMT graduation
June 16, 2017 — Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein; his spouse, Dawn Goldfein; and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright visited Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, June 15-17. As part of that visit, Goldfein toured the Battlefield Airmen Training Group and was the reviewing official for the Air Force Basic Military Training graduation... MORE

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Goldfein addresses Airmen during a basic military training graduation June 16, 2017, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. Goldfein toured various JBSA-Lackland facilities and met many 37th Training Wing Airmen during his two-day visit. Every enlisted Airmen begins their Air Force career at basic military training. JBSA-Lackland is often referred to as the "Gateway to the Air Force," graduating about 39,000 Airmen annually. BMT is one of the missions of the 37th Training Wing, the largest training wing in the United States Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Johnny Saldivar)

The new Wilford Hall welcomes its first patient with ribbon cutting
June 12, 2017 — The 59th Medical Wing's new Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center officially opened with a ribbon cutting June 7 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. The 59th MDW identified Master Sgt. Karrin Hatcher as it's first official patient to be seen in the $418-million, 682,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility... MORE

The 59th Medical Wing's new Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center officially opened with a ribbon cutting today, June 7, on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. The 59th MDW identified Master Sgt. Karrin Hatcher as it's first official patient to be seen in the $418 million, 682,000 square foot, state-of-the-art facility. Wilford Hall is the U.S. Air Force's flagship medical facility for outpatient care. The building features four wings, on four floors, housing more than 25 outpatient clinic and clinical services.

Physical security Airman counters threats before they occur
June 9, 2017 — Tech. Sgt. Michelle Aberle, 802nd Security Forces Squadron NCO in charge of physical security, is being highlighted as the Front and Center for June. She is charged with securing all protection level assets at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland... MORE

Tech Sgt. Michelle Aberle, 802nd Security Forces Squadron installation security, poses for a photo after conducting a security check on the base fence line May 9, 2017, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Aberle and Tech. Sgt. Paul Turner, also 802 SFS instalation securityprovide force protection for base personnel, equipment and facilities from threats to include intrusions by unauthorized people. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sean Worrell)

Egress team enables F-16 pilots to eject safely
June 3, 2017 — To disembark a stationary F-16 Fighting Falcon, a pilot needs a sturdy ladder. To get out of one that’s spiraling out of control at 10,000 feet – and live to tell about it – that pilot needs the help of Airmen like Senior Master Sgt. Aaron Hartzler, 149th Fighter Wing air crew flight equipment superintendent. ... MORE

Master Sgt. Tracy Potts (left), 149th Fighter Wing NCO in charge of air crew flight equipment, instructs two F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots on a mock fighter jet's emergency egress system. Airmen like Potts are responsible for maintaining ejection equipment that must function perfectly to save a pilot's life.

Beyond the gates: serving those who serve
June 1, 2017 — Members of national and international police departments attended resiliency training May 24-26 led by the Airman Leadership School cadre at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland... MORE

Members of national and international police departments attended resiliency training May 24-26 led by the Airman Leadership School cadre at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. The training, attended by graduates of the FBI National Academy and representatives of the Texas Department of Public Safety, is the same resiliency training active duty, guard, reserve and civilian Air Force members receive annually.

Lackland Family Homes resident awarded academic scholarship
June 1, 2017 — Linda Steel-Goodwin, a Lackland Family Homes resident here at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, was awarded an academic scholarship for the 2017/2018 school year through Balfour Beatty Communities Foundation... MORE

New 25th Air Force commander takes reins of vast ISR enterprise
May 31, 2017 — Maj. Gen. Mary F. O’Brien took command of 25th Air Force today at Joint Base San Antonio – Lackland. Maj. Gen. Bradford "B.J." Shwedo relinquished command during the ceremony, presided over by Gen. Mike Holmes, Commander of Air Combat Command. ... MORE

Maj. Gen. Mary F. O’Brien takes command of 25th Air Force from Gen. Mike Holmes, Commander of Air Combat Command, May 31, at Joint Base San Antonio – Lackland.

92nd COS 75th anniversary
May 23, 2017 — Members of the 92nd Cyberspace Operations Squadron celebrated their unit's 75th anniversary in style with a formal Dining Out May 12, 2017, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. During the event... MORE

Senior Airman Destiny Lemos, 92nd Cyberspace Operations Squadron, and Lt Col Benjamin Montgomery, 92nd COS commander, unveil the 92nd COS 75th Anniversary poster commemorating the squadron's lineage from air warfare to cyber warfare during a Dining Out ceremony May 12, 2017, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland.

Air Force validates cyber protection teams 'full operational capability'
May 22, 2017 — The Air Force recently hosted a four-week long training exercise known as “Black Demon“ at Scott Air Force Base, Ill., to ensure “full operational capability“ status for two teams of cyber protection experts... MORE

A member of a Cyber Protection Team participates in the Air Force's Exercise Black Demon, designed to validate his ability to protect and defend specific critical missions or assests. Unlike other communications specialists who work to defend and protect an entire network, CPTs have advanced training and skillsets that go deeper into locating and then neutralizing the threats posed to high priority missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Daniel Garcia)

MTI mission recognized with song, music video
May 3, 2017 — Most Airmen forever remember their experiences at basic military training and the military training instructors who taught them the foundation of their Air Force career. The importance of the BMT... MORE

Senior Master Sgt. Ryan L. Carson, Superintendent and a vocalist, points into the crowd during a performance at the Air Force Basic Military Training Cadre's annual BBQ. The United States Air Force Band’s premier rock band, Max Impact and their debut of a song and video written especially for the 37th Training Wing Basic Military Training Cadre and support staffs. This was written as a recognition and thank you for their service and mission to, “Transform civilians into motivated, disciplined warrior Airmen with the foundation to serve in the world’s greatest Air Force.” The debut took place at Joint Base San Antonio – Lackland, Saturday April 29, 2017. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Owen)

Airman Resilience Teams keep Silent Warriors ready to fight, ready for life
April 14, 2017 — Whether active-duty Air Force, civilian or contractor, life happens, and you can’t always be prepared for it. An important part of making daily Air Force missions happen is ensuring Airmen are ready for what life hands them. ... MORE

Chaplain (Maj.) Jim Bridgham, wing chaplain, 363rd Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing, Joint Base Langley- Eustis, discusses resilience during a podcast.

59th Medical Wing hosts annual motorcycle safety event
April 12, 2017 — The 59th Medical Wing hosted its 6th annual All Motorcycle Riders Call April 7 for all Joint Base San Antonio motorcycle riders at the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center auditorium... MORE

Col. Kyle Pelkey, 59th Dental Group commander, shares his experiences riding motorcycles during the 6th Annual All Motorcycle Riders call April 7 at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. The colonel said wearing the correct personal protective gear saves lives. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Kevin Iinuma)

433rd Airlift Wing commander visits Movers and Shakers program
April 12, 2017 — Col. Thomas K. Smith, Jr., 433rd Airlift Wing commander, was interviewed by John Thurman, Heart of Texas Realty, Bjorn Dybdahl, Bjorns Audio Video, and Klaus Weiswurm, Innovation Technology Machinery, on the San Antonio's Movers and Shakers radio program April 8, 2017 at the 930AM The Answer studios... MORE

Col. Thomas K. Smith, Jr., 433rd Airlift Wing commander, speaks with John Thurman, Heart of Texas Realty, Bjorn Dybdahl, Bjorns Audio Video, and Klaus Weiswurm, Innovation Technology Machinery, on the San Antonio's Movers and Shakers radio program April 8, 2017 at the 930AM The Answer studios. The show celebrates education, business, civic, and public leaders who keep the entrepreneurial spirit alive in San Antonio. (U.S. Air Force photo by Benjamin Faske)

24th Air Force hosts Community Open House
April 11, 2017 — The 24th Air Force opened its doors to the community April 6 on Port San Antonio, Texas, showcasing to local civic and industry leaders the great work its Airmen accomplish daily... MORE

2nd Lt. Nathaniel Hicks, 33rd Network Warfare Squadron, and Tech. Sgt. Kayla Bilger, 624th Operations Center, speak with a guest about their units’ missions and how they fit into the overall 24th Air Force efforts during the 24th AF Community Open House April 6 at Port San Antonio, Texas. The 33rd NWS detects, prevents, and responds to cyber intrusions on the Air Force network, while the 624th OC provides command and control for the 24th Air Force.

Memorial held for fallen battlefield Airman
April 7, 2017 — Members of the 37th Training Wing honored the legacy of Lt. Col. William “Bill” Schroeder, former 342 Training Squadron commander at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas April 7, 2017. On April 8, 2016, Schroeder recognized a perilous situation developing and reacted swiftly by putting himself between an armed individual and his first sergeant. In the process, he saved lives of other squadron members while being fatally wounded. Schroeder was posthumously awarded the Airman’s Medal... MORE

Members of the 350th Battlefield Airmen Training Squadron and from throughout Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland participated in a 1-mile log march during a memorial remembrance ceremony honoring Lt. Col. William “Bill” Schroeder April 7, 2017, at JBSA-Lackland, Texas, Medina Annex. Schroeder’s unit honored his legacy renaming a drop zone as Schroeder DZ and participated in a "Monster Mash" fitness competition, remembrance ceremony and log march. April 8, 2016, Schroeder recognized a perilous situation developing and reacted swiftly by putting himself between an armed individual and his first sergeant. In the process, he saved lives of other squadron members while being fatally wounded. Schroeder was posthumously awarded the Airman’s Medal, given to those that distinguish themselves by a heroic act – usually at the volunteer risk of their lives but not involving combat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Johnny Saldivar)

433rd AW join the ranks of San Antonio’s aviators and innovators honorees
April 6, 2017 — The 433rd Airlift Wing was inducted into Dee Howard Foundation’s San Antonio Aviation and Aerospace Hall of Fame, during an awards dinner, March 30 at the GDC Technics Hangar, Port San Antonio... MORE

Col. Thomas K. Smith, Jr., 433rd Airlift Wing commander, speaks to a crowd of about 500 guests, after accepting the 433rd AW's induction into the San Antonio Aviation and Aerospace Hall of Fame, March 30, 2017 at the GDC Technics Hanger, Port San Antonio, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Minnie Jones)

Leuthold takes command of 433rd CES
April 6, 2017 — Maj. Nathan Leuthold took command of the 433rd Civil Engineer Squadron on April 2, 2017... MORE

Col. David W. Enfield Jr., left, 433rd Mission Support Group commander, presents the 433rd Civil Engineer Squadron guidon to Maj. Nathan Leuthold, the squadron's new commander, during the unit change of command ceremony April 2, 2017 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.
(U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Carlos J. Trevino)