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59th Airman named Outstanding Airman of the Year
August 28, 2017 — A 59th Medical Wing Airman's personal commitment, hard work and her dedication to her unit's success, was recognized as she was chosen as one of the Air Force's 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2017... MORE

Senior Airman Nicole Moore, 59th Medical Wing medical technician, was recognized as one of the Air Force 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2017, July 7th, 2017. An Air Force selection board at the Air Force Personnel Center considered 36 nominees who represented major commands, direct reporting units, field operating agencies and Headquarters Air Force. The board selected the final 12 Airmen based on superior leadership, job performance and personal achievements. (U.S. Air Force image by Senior Airman Stefan Alvarez)

Guy’s Family Road Trip visits JBSA-Lackland
August 25, 2017 — Guy Fieri, an American restaurateur, author, game show host, and television personality, visited Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, June 19, 2017, for filming an episode of his television show, Guy’s Family Road Trip... MORE

Guy Fieri visits Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland June 19, 2017 as part of Fieri’s television show, Guy’s Family Road Trip.

Award honors JBSA education centers as best in Air Force
August 18, 2017 — The Air Force has recognized Joint Base San Antonio Education and Training Centers for their excellence in 2016... MORE

The Air Force has recognized Joint Base San Antonio Education and Training Centers for their excellence in 2016.

Resilience: One Airman’s story of faith, service
April 17, 2017 — Senior Master Sgt. Jon Rousseaux was like many children who grew up in a military family. The self-described man of faith and service followed his father, a retired chief, into the Air Force -- and after 19 years, he is still at it. In fact, he just re-enlisted for four more years. Rousseaux’s years of service have strengthened his faith and resiliency, helping him through the most difficult time of his life. ... MORE

L to R: Sandra (holding the Rousseaux’s youngest son Gabriel), Jon Rousseaux, Dr. Amy Holder and Maj. (Dr.) Dax Holder. Dr. Amy Holder was one of Joshua’s doctors while he was in the PICU and she was the doctor in the room with the Rousseauxs when Joshua passed away. (Courtesy photo).

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)

59th Medical Wing plays key role in AETC mission
March 27, 2017 — Located on the northern edge of Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, the 59th Medical Wing headquarters – Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center – has overlooked the 'Gateway to the Air Force" since... MORE

Senior Airman Vanessa Powell-Davis, right, 59th Dental Training Squadron periodontics technician, prepares a patient for periodontal surgery performed by Capt. Andrew Verrett, a 59th DTS periodontics resident, at the Air Force Postgraduate Dental School, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. The wing’s postgraduate medical education function provides a wide array of training programs ranging from general surgery to emergency medical services administration. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Kevin Iinuma)

59th Medical Wing plays key role in AETC mission
March 24, 2017 — Located on the northern edge of Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, the 59th Medical Wing headquarters – Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center – has overlooked the 'Gateway to the Air Force" since 1942... MORE

AETC’s 2016 Altus Trophy goes to San Antonio community
March 22, 2017 — Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, commander of Air Education and Training Command, announced the community of San Antonio, Texas, as the winner of the 2016 Altus Trophy during a brief ceremony with AETC’s... MORE

Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, commander of Air Education and Training Command, and Dr. Joe Leverett , provided background information on the significance of the Altus Trophy during the AETC Commander’s Civic Leader Group tour March 22, 2017, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. The trophy is presented annually to the community judged to have provided the top support to an AETC base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sean Worrell)

Enlisted RPA pilot board selects 30 Airmen for pilot training
March 9, 2017 — The inaugural Enlisted Remotely Piloted Aircraft Pilot Selection Board has chosen 30 enlisted Airmen to fill fiscal year 2017/2018 training slots as a part of the deliberate approach to enhance the Air Force’s Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance mission... MORE

A student pilot enrolled in Undergraduate Remotely Piloted Aircraft Training at the 558th Flying Training Squadron, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, takes off in a new T-6 Texan II simulator. The inaugural enlisted remotely piloted aircraft pilot selection board has selected 30 enlisted Airmen for RPA pilot training, joining the 12 Airmen in the Enlisted Pilot Initial Class. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Clinton Atkins)

502nd Logistics Readiness Squadron wins four AETC awards
February 17, 2017 — Joint Base San Antonio’s 502nd Logistics Readiness Squadron is off to a strong start in 2017, taking home four Air Education and Training Command awards in January. At JBSA-Lackland, Tech. Sgt. Kevin... MORE

Medical supplies from the Air Force Medical Operations Agency are loaded onto a C-17 Globemaster III Sept. 26, 2014, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Kelly Field Annex in support of United States Africa Command and United Nations operations to help treat patients and halt the spread of the Ebola virus. The supplies will support field hospitals and aid workers battling the virus in Monrovia, Liberia, and efforts to fortify global health security infrastructure in the region and beyond.

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.

AETC launches Innovation Challenge
December 2, 2016 — The AETC Innovation Challenge launches across the command today and continues through February 2017. AETC members are encouraged to submit innovative ideas for awards... MORE

Airmen’s Week marks one year anniversary
March 22, 2016 — The 37th Training Wing will mark the first year of the innovative program entitled Airmen’s Week March 25 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland... MORE

Airmen currently attending Airman’s Week speak with their instructor about the significance of squadron symbols and lineage Jan 21, 2015, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Airmen’s Week. Airmen’s Week is a five-day course implemented in March 2015 that helps Airmen better prepare for technical training school and beyond.