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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)

392nd IS SNCO wins First Sergeant of the Year for 25th AF
April 6, 2017 — Recently, Timmerman won the First Sergeant of the Year award at the 25th Air Force level. This award recognizes the important contributions and leadership qualities exhibited by Air Force members in the First Sergeant career field... MORE

Recently, Timmerman won the First Sergeant of the Year award at the 25th Air Force level. This award recognizes the important contributions and leadership qualities exhibited by Air Force members in the First Sergeant career field.

Alamo Wing units conduct force protection training
April 5, 2017 — Members from the 433rd Security Forces and Civil Engineer Squadron conducted joint security training at Tactical Training Base "Warrior" April 1, 2017 at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis... MORE

Tech.Sgt. Steven Cherry, 433rd Security Forces Squadron fire team leader, discusses tactical movement scenarios in the event of enemy contact at Training Base "Warrior" April 1, 2017 at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas. The 433rd SFS and 433rd Civil Engineer Squadron conducted a six-block annual training regimen that included, application of force, tactics techniques and procedures, contingency patrol, movement, react to contact, and urban operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Benjamin Faske)

Air Force officer’s inventions inspired by Pin Art, E Ink
April 5, 2017 — When Capt. Daniel Stambovsky, a physicist assigned to the 32nd Intelligence Squadron, left his assignment at the Air Force Research Laboratory in Rome, New York, he left several patents pending. To his surprise, he recently received notification that two of his patents have been approved... MORE

Capt. Daniel Stambovsky, a physicist assigned to the 32nd Intelligence Squadron at Fort Meade, Maryland, recently received notification that two of patents from his previous assignment at the Air Force Research Laboratory in Rome, New York, have been processed and approved: the “Actuated Pin Antenna Reflector” and the “Radio Frequency Emissive Display Antenna and System for Controlling.” (U.S. Air Force graphic/Staff Sgt. AJ Hyatt)

Intelligence communications systems migrate worldwide
April 4, 2017 — While protecting the nation and seeking out the enemy, U.S. military forces must exchange sensitive information safely and securely. The Air Force Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications System allows multi-media communications between authorized individuals by secure means, and in a timely manner. ... MORE

To better utilize the Air Force's top secret communications system, there is a migration taking place that will consolidate all legacy Air Force and Air National Guard JWICS, synchronizing JWICS Air Force wide. Melanie Weems, program manager, AF JWICS Program Management Office, works with multiple contract personnel, like Brian Boblett, migration specialist, and Russ Williamson, migration technician lead, to complete the migration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lori A. Bultman)

Alamo Wing hosts Mississippi civic leaders
March 30, 2017 — The Alamo Wing welcomed 23 civic leaders from the surrounding communities of Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi March 23, 2017 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. ... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Sean Preston, 433rd Maintenance Squadron aircraft mechanic, explains the benefits of the new C-5M engines to civic leaders from the 403rd Wing, Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi March 24, 2017 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Benjamin Faske)

Award recognizes analysts’ extraordinary tactical impact
March 30, 2017 — The 25th Air Force Tactics Analysis Reporting Program recently recognized the Stu Engbretson Tactics Analysts of the Year. This program recognizes analysts’ significant accomplishments completed outside the scope of their traditional Air Force Specialty Code and how that work impacts Combat Air Forces and Mobility Air Forces, said Kevin Inman, Tactics and Adversary Studies Element Manager, 25th Air Force. ... MORE

The Stu Engbretson Tactics Analysts of the Year award recognizes analysts’ significant accomplishments completed outside the scope of their traditional Air Force Specialty Code and how that work impacts Combat Air Forces.

24th AF Airmen engage with local youth at Mayor's Cyber Cup banquet
March 27, 2017 — Airmen from the 24th Air Force and its subordinate units had the opportunity to speak to local youth about the Air Force cyber mission during the annual Mayor's Cyber Cup March 25 in San Antonio,... MORE

First Lt. Eric Kenney, 390th Cyberspace Operations Center, speaks with high schoolers about the Air Force cyber mission during an information fair at the annual Mayor's Cyber Cup banquet March 25 in San Antonio, Texas. The students all competed in the Air Force Association CyberPatriot challenge, a nationwide program in which teams of students learn to harden network security and then compete to defend systems against intrusions.

Command post controller takes top spot
March 22, 2017 — Staff Sgt. Madeline De La Garza, 433rd Airlift Wing command post controller, was named the Air Force Reserve Command's 2016 Command Post Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year award March 9. De La... MORE

Staff Sgt. Madeline De La Garza, 433rd Airlift Wing command post controller, was named the Air Force Reserve Command's 2016 Command Post Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year March 9, 2017. De La Garza competed against all staff and technical sergeants in the Air Force Reserve Command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Benjamin Faske)

Alamo Wing speaks to local Boy Scout association
March 15, 2017 — Col. David Enfield, 433rd Mission Support Group commander, spoke to members of the San Antonio Area Eagle Scout Alumni Association at their monthly meeting at Chester's Hamburgers March 8, 2017... MORE

Col. David Enfield, 433rd Mission Support Group commander, speaks to members of the San Antonio Area Eagle Scout Alumni Association at their monthly meeting at Chester's Hamburgers March 8, 2017. The association meets on the second Wednesday of every month and sponsors Troop 1021 on the southside of San Antonio. (U.S. Air Force photo by Benjamin Faske)