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Center for Security Forces selects 2017 Sailor of the Year
February 16, 2018 — Vice Adm. Mary M. Jackson, commander of Navy Installations Command, congratulates Petty Officer 1st Class Shannon Chatterton, the Center for Security Forces 2017 Sailor of the Year. Chatterton is assigned to the U.S. Air Force 341st Training Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland where she supervises and facilitates an 11-week joint-service Military Working Dog Handler Course... MORE

Welcome to the Air Force Reserve
February 14, 2018 — Despite the wet weather, Col. Thomas K. Smith, Jr., 433rd Airlift Wing commander, administers the oath of enlistment to 48 future 433rd Airlift Wing Reserve Citizen Airmen Feb. 10, 2018 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas... MORE

Despite the wet weather, Col. Thomas K. Smith, Jr., 433rd Airlift Wing commander, administers the Oath of Enlistment to 48 future 433rd Airlift Wing Reserve Citizen Airmen Feb. 10, 2018 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. The future Airmen, members of the Delayed enlistment Training Flight, were supported by Chief Master Sgt. Brian Pinsky, 433rd AW command chief, 10 recruiters, load masters and a flight engineer. (U.S. air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Carlos J. Trevino)

MWD hospital keeps canine warriors fit for duty
February 11, 2018 — The Lt. Col. Daniel E. Holland Memorial Military Working Dog Hospital at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland provides specialty care for animals from more than 200 places around the world where military working dogs serve, while also supporting the Air Force’s 341st Training Squadron... MORE

Military Working Dog SStash stands for the first time on his new outfitted leg brace at LTC Daniel E. Holland Memorial Military Working Dog Hospital at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, April 2, 2015. Previously, SStash has been unable to put weight on his injured leg, so the leg brace will help speed his recovery.

Texas ANG member shares lessons learned from Hurricane Harvey
February 9, 2018 — It’s been several months since Hurricane Harvey devastated Texans residing in the Rockport region. Nathan Ward, a local police officer from the area, is now reflecting on the days leading up to the hurricane and how his training in the National Guard made a noticeable impact on his first responder duties... MORE

ABLE Flight provides wing level support
February 9, 2018 — Airmen by Leadership and Example, or ABLE, Flight is not an official military flight, but rather a mechanism for Airmen awaiting security clearances to provide support to prioritized wing level jobs... MORE

ABLE Flight Airmen conduct an official Air Force physical training test, Jan. 29, 2018 at Fort George G. Meade, Md. ABLE Flight utilizes Airmen, who are waiting on their security clearances, to support prioritized Wing level jobs such as the Chaplain’s office, Military Personnel Flight, Fitness Center, Inspector General’s office, Dental Clinic, the Meade Attic, Transportation, Legal Office, Mailroom and many more. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. AJ Hyatt)

Joint Base San Antonio locations host transition summits Feb. 21-23
February 8, 2018 — Three separate transition summits for service members, veterans, military spouses and family members seeking a career in the civilian job sector will be held Feb. 21-23 at the at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, JBSA-Randolph and JBSA-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

Three separate transition summits for service members, veterans, military spouses and family members seeking a career in the civilian job sector will be held Feb. 21-23 at the at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, JBSA-Randolph and JBSA-Fort Sam Houston.

12th Maintenance Group Hosts Job Shadow Day 2018
February 8, 2018 — Air Force civilians with the 12th Maintenance Group at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph hosted 22 students from Wagner High School in the Judson Independent School District as part of the San Antonio Job Shadow Day Feb. 2... MORE

Larry Welfel, 12th Maintenance Squadron, T-1A aircraft technician, briefs Wagner high school students inside the phase inspection facility during the job shadow tour, Feb. 2, 2018, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas.

Oshiba assumes leadership of AFCEC
February 8, 2018 — The Air Force Civil Engineer Center welcomed its third director since the organization activated in 2012, Edwin H. Oshiba, a member of the senior executive service, during an assumption of leadership ceremony here at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Feb. 5, 2018... MORE

Maj. Gen. Bradley D. Spacy, commander of the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center, passes the unit flag to Edwin H. Oshiba

Air Force Finance Workshop Focuses on Training, Process Improvement
February 5, 2018 — Staff Sgt. Amber Gonzalez and Airman 1st Class Femke Vargas can’t wait to return home to Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico from their recent trip to the 2018 Financial Services Air Force Workshop in San Antonio, Texas. Motivated by the variety of training topics, instruction, and crosstalk with more than 300 peers from across the Air Force, Gonzalez and Vargas are returning to their team with a better understanding of financial services support... MORE

More than 300 Air Force financial customer service technicians received training and updates on issues, policies, and processes during a workshop in San Antonio, Jan. 29-Feb. 2.

Tet Offensive veterans changed the way security forces operates
February 2, 2018 — Members of the Vietnam Security Police Association, along with close family, gathered outside the Security Forces Museum at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland on a breezy day for a ceremony to honor and remember the service members who fought and died on the 50th anniversary of the 1968 Tet Offensive, Jan. 31, 2018... MORE

Surviving veterans part of the Tet Offensive (Jan. 31, 1968) and their loved ones gathered for a commemoration ceremony and presentation of the Security Forces Battle Cross to the Security Forces Museum at Joint Base San Antonio- Lackland, Texas Jan. 31, 2018. Guest speaker retired Col. Bernie DeNisio (Security Police), Silver Star recipient spoke on the events of that operation and how it changed the course of history.

Getting to know the Wilford Hall Department of Dermatology
February 1, 2018 — The 59th Medical Wing Department of Dermatology, located in the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, is one of the largest and most capable dermatology clinics in the country providing world-class medical and surgical care for diseases of the skin, hair, and nails... MORE

Wilford Hall audiology clinic works to maintain, restore hearing
January 29, 2018 — As the largest clinic of its kind in the Air Force, the 59th Medical Wing audiology clinic offers hearing tests, balance testing and hearing aid screenings and can alleviate and restore hearing related issues... MORE

Exercise at JBSA-Randolph tests Air Force members’ combat readiness
January 24, 2018 — More than 40 Air Force members from across Joint Base San Antonio came to JBSA-Randolph’s Camp Talon Jan. 18 for evaluation of the skills that prepare them for deployment. ... MORE

Operational Readiness Exercise/Ability to Survive and Operate

IAAFA students benefit from opportunity to learn English
January 20, 2018 — The Inter-American Air Forces Academy at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland recently completed its English language course taught to students interested in expanding their knowledge that will assist them in future international endeavors... MORE

Airman Laura Mendez Murcia (right) displays her English class certification of completion during an Inter-American Air Force Academy ceremony held at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in December 2017. The Colombian aircraft technician student was accompanied by her English class instructor Staff Sgt. Emanuel Martinez Gomez, a volunteer instructor for the course.

25th AF releases revised mission, vision, priorities statements
January 19, 2018 — Twenty-Fifth Air Force officials released new mission, vision and priorities statements today, highlighting the capabilities 25th Air Force Airmen provide the Air Force and Joint teams and how 25th Air Force is postured to adapt to a dynamically-changing national security environment... MORE

Twenty-Fifth Air Force officials released new mission, vision and priorities statements Jan. 18, highlighting the capabilities 25th Air Force Airmen provide the Air Force and Joint teams and how 25th Air Force is postured to adapt to a dynamically-changing national security environment.

JBSA-Randolph Dental Clinic hosts Give Kids a Smile Day
January 17, 2018 — The 59th Medical Wing hosts Give Kids a Smile Day from 7:30-11:30 a.m. Feb 9 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph’s dental clinic... MORE

The 59th Medical Wing hosts Give Kids a Smile Day from 7:30-11:30 a.m. Feb. 9 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph’s dental clinic.

Medal of Honor story shared by sister at PACE Summit
January 13, 2018 — Janine Sijan-Rozina shared the story of how her older brother, Air Force Capt. Lance Sijan, earned the Medal of Honor, the country’s highest award for valor, for his bravery to an audience of Airmen and Air Force civilians at the Profession of Arms Center of Excellence Summit Dec. 6, 2017 in San Antonio, Texas... MORE

As a cadet at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Lance Sijan played football until his senior year, when he left the team to concentrate on his studies.

Driving smart around school zones
January 5, 2018 — With the second half of the school year resuming for 2018, it is important to remind everyone to drive smart and obey all traffic laws while driving on Joint Base San Antonio, especially around the schools and housing areas... MORE

Vehicle drivers must be observant and obey all speed limits, traffic signs, crossing guards, and other signals including those on school transport vehicles to promote safety within a school or child safety zone.

Veterans not forgotten during the holidays
January 4, 2018 — (Editor’s note: Last names were omitted for security reasons) For some, the holidays are a time of giving and an opportunity to express one’s gratitude. For one Airman, he expressed his gratitude by... MORE

Five hundred packages were delivered to the San Antonio Military Medical Center and Center for the Intrepid, 200 packages went to the Audie L. Murphy Veteran Affairs Hospital, 200 to the Army Residence Community, 200 to the Wounded Warrior Project, and the remaining 100 went to the Join Base San Antonio-Lackland Fisher House.

VIPER clinic: Taking care of future Airmen
December 15, 2017 — Starting with barely a handful of staff members located in a small area of the Reid Clinic, the 559th Medical Group’s Versatile Injury Prevention and Embedded Reconditioning Clinic is now maturing to approximately a dozen members and spreading through five different clinics in the JBSA area... MORE

559th Medical Group's Versatile Injury Prevention and Embedded Reconditioning Clinic. The VIPER team writes individualized exercise prescriptions to help patients maintain some level of fitness during the healing and recovery process.