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Around the Air Force: X-37B returns from space, new concierge cell aids pilots, True North+
March 21, 2025 — In this week’s look Around the Air Force, X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle successfully landed, a new pilot concierge cell helps with transitions from active duty to Reserve, and CSAF Allvin consolidates two of the service’s largest preventative, readiness and resiliency programs... MORE

JBSA planning extensive disaster exercise with mission, community partners
February 24, 2025 — To ensure continued readiness across Joint Base San Antonio, the 502d Air Base Wing will conduct a Severe Weather, Natural Disaster Response, Continuity of Operations, and Energy Resilience Readiness Exercise/Black Start Exercise March 19-27, 2025, in coordination with JBSA mission partners and the local community... MORE

Kendall offers vision for the Air Force, Space Force of 2050
January 14, 2025 — Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall offers his vision for the security challenges the Air Force and Space Force could face in 2050 and what is needed to properly respond... MORE

Around the Air Force: Letter to Airmen, INDOPACOM Trip, and Enlisted Development and Education
November 1, 2024 — In this week’s look around the Air Force, Air Force Chief of provides updates in his latest letter to Airmen, the CSAF and CMSAF visit Indo-Pacific allies and leaders, and the DAF introduces a new enlisted development and education policy... MORE

In this week’s look around the Air Force, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin provides updates in his latest letter to Airmen, the CSAF and CMSAF visit key allies and leaders in the Indo-Pacific, and the Department of the Air Force introduces a new enlisted development and education policy. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

Changemakers ... in the culture of caring
October 9, 2024 — The 59th Medical Wing's "Changemakers" series features members who are impacting our organization in a positive way. ... MORE

Medical Wing senior-noncommissioned officer poses for a photo at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center

Military families find support at JBSA's Exceptional Family Resource Fair
September 26, 2024 — The first annual Joint Base San Antonio Exceptional Military Family Resource Fair took place on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024 at Randolph High School. The event brought together more than 70 vendors, including community resources, military resources, and government agencies, to support military families with exceptional needs... MORE

female vendor interacts with a female youth at a table

Operation Hooah gives military children deployment experience
June 13, 2024 — Children from across Joint Base San Antonio got a taste of what their military parents experience when they deploy during Operation Hooah June 12, 2024, at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

Children high five adults holding welcome home signs

JBSA recognizes exceptional volunteers
May 3, 2024 — The Joint Base San Antonio community celebrated the hard work of its 2023 volunteers during an award ceremony April 17, 2024, at the Fort Sam Houston Theater... MORE

Air Force updates mental health care policies, lowers barriers
May 2, 2024 — The Air Force’s mental health waiver policy in both the Air Force’s Medical Standards Directory and Aerospace Medicine Waiver Guide has been updated to allow for Airmen to receive 60 days of treatment for mental health concerns before a return to duty waiver to fly is required... MORE

U.S. Air Force Gen. Mike Minihan, Air Mobility Command commander, delivers remarks during the Phoenix Rally conference at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, April 29, 2024. Spring Phoenix Rally brought together more than 300 Total Force Mobility Air Force leaders and spouses to discuss Warrior Heart, Air Mobility Command's strategy and priorities, and how to work together to ensure the Mobility Air Force is ready to deliver Rapid Global Mobility across the Joint Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessica Do)

Construction begins on new child care facility at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston
April 19, 2024 — The long-awaited groundbreaking ceremony for a new Child Development Center on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston took place April 19, 2024... MORE

JBSA’s outstanding military youth recognized
April 19, 2024 — Joint Base San Antonio recognizes exceptional military youth each year, one on each of its three major installations. This year’s honorees are Leandra Garcia, JBSA-Fort Sam Houston’s Youth of the Year; Jasony Ford, JBSA Randolph’s Youth of the Year; and Elizabeth Note, JBSA-Lackland's Youth of the Year... MORE

Three young ladies receiving recognition.

CSAF 23 Letter to Airmen – Following Through
April 15, 2024 — Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin released his latest letter to Airmen, following up on his previous letter... MORE

Commentary: Overcoming abuse
April 5, 2024 — I joined the U.S. Air Force when I was 38 years old. My life's purpose aligned with their basic principles of honesty, quality, and service before self, which made joining the military a great professional choice. For 10 years I was a stay-at-home mother; prior to that, I worked as an interpreter, an English teacher in Brazil, a co-owner of a transportation company that I helped launch, and in the marketing and healthcare sectors. I also developed a strong interest in managing a nonprofit ministry that supports abuse victims. This is my Air Force story; why despite my difficult life experiences and many jobs I had, I chose to become an Airman... MORE

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Michelle Ferrari, 49th Wing Public Affairs journeyman, poses for a photo at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, April 3, 2024. Ferrari shared her experiences that ultimately led to her joining the Air Force, exemplifying resiliency and the ability to overcome hardships and traumatic experiences. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antonio Salfran)

EFMP members learn, grow at equestrian experience
March 22, 2024 — Exceptional family members at Joint Base San Antonio had the opportunity over spring break to learn and practice horsemanship skills with the help of a generous grant from a community partner... MORE

Transition Assistance job fair coming Dec. 14
December 7, 2023 — The Joint Transition Readiness Center hosts their annual Transition Assistance Program mega job and resources fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Dec. 14, 2023, at the Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Joint Transition Readiness Center at 3931 Okubo Barracks, building 3639. ... MORE

CSAF 23 Letter to Airmen
November 7, 2023 — The letter serves as a rallying call for Airmen to continue their exceptional service and adapt to the evolving demands of national security... MORE

Vogel Meditation Center teaches resilience through art, meditation, yoga
September 15, 2023 — When it comes to national security, the Department of Defense has three documents it depends on. One of those, the National Defense Strategy, contains four top-level priorities, including building a resilient Joint Force. To do that, resiliency teams are looking outside the box for innovative ways to create awareness and resilience among service members... MORE

Students sitting on the floor creating art.

Department of the Air Force takes action on barriers to mental health, wellness, resilience
July 31, 2023 — The Fortify the Force Initiative Team, championed by the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force and Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force, had volunteers from myriad functional communities working to promote holistic wellness and address resiliency barriers since early 2022... MORE

Combat suicide with prevention, protection strategies
June 6, 2023 — There are many factors that contribute to someone committing suicide, making it difficult to decipher what preventive measures might have been helpful. The goal of suicide prevention is to reduce the risk factors and increase factors that promote resilience through multiple strategies... MORE

Breaking silence: Shattering the taboo of mental health
May 15, 2023 — May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about the importance of mental health and to reduce the stigma that surrounds mental illness... MORE

Airman holds up sign that reads, be kind to your mind.