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JBSA-Lackland Security Forces senior NCO takes top honor for Navy Senior Enlisted Academy
February 28, 2022 — When Master Sgt. Eric Garza from Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland entered the Navy Senior Enlisted Academy, or SEA, program in November 2021, he was looking for an opportunity to broaden his education and skills in becoming a better leader and Airman to those he leads and serves... MORE

Stained glass from old WHMC Chapel preserved at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center
February 11, 2022 — Between the time when the old Wilford Hall Medical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland shuttered its doors in 2011 and the new Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center officially opened June 7, 2017, the stained glass windows at the former WHMC Chapel had been collecting dust... MORE

New exhibits make history come alive at Airman Heritage Museum
February 8, 2022 — A number of upgraded and new exhibits are making the history of the Air Force and the experiences of Basic Military Training come to life at the Airman Heritage Museum at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland... MORE

59th Medical Wing performs first CCATT training mission
January 19, 2022 — The 59th Medical Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland performed the first-ever in-flight Critical Care Air Transport Team training mission Jan. 12... MORE

Night moves: 149th Fighter Wing Fighting Falcons take flight at night
January 19, 2022 — Air National Guard F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 149th Fighter Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland took to the skies for night operations Jan. 11, 2022... MORE

Getting back to good: resiliency, grappling and dogs
December 9, 2021 — James Turner, a Military Working Dog Trainer for the 341st Training Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, credits the sport of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and his career training MWD, with helping him find a sense of purpose and happiness. It was not always a smooth journey... MORE

149th Fighter Wing takes 502nd ABW vice commander airborne
October 20, 2021 — The 149th Fighter Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland recently hosted Army Col. Bryan Logan, the 502nd Air Base Wing and JBSA vice commander, for a ride in an F-16 Fighting Falcon Oct. 16... MORE

902nd CES EOD called to investigate potential sea mine in Matagorda
October 8, 2021 — When coming across a large metal sphere that you suspect could contain approximately 300 pounds of explosives, you should probably bring in the experts – in this case, the 902nd Civil Engineering Squadron’s explosive ordnance disposal team at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland... MORE

The 902nd Civil Engineering Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal team

149th Fighter Wing F-16 paint scheme commemorates anniversary
October 1, 2021 — The 149th Fighter Wing commemorated its 25th wing anniversary by painting an F-16 in a Vietnam-inspired paint scheme at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Sept. 26, 2021... MORE

149th Fighter Wing hosts Egyptian Air Force
September 28, 2021 — Members of the Egyptian Air Force made a trip to the 149th Fighter Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Sept. 26 as part of the state partnership program that has been newly established between the 149th FW and Egypt... MORE

Brig. Gen. Matthew Barker (right), Chief of Staff, Headquarters Texas Air National Guard, hosted the Egyptian delegation as they toured the 149th FW facilities.

149th Fighter Wing hosts Spouse Taxi program
September 28, 2021 — Spouses of 149th Fighter Wing members got the chance to taxi in an F-16 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Oct. 21... MORE

Defense Language Institute English Language Center recognizes National Hispanic Heritage Month
September 17, 2021 — National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. This month in the United States recognizes the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States... MORE

Hurricane Hunters fly out of JBSA-Lackland to track Hurricane Ida
August 30, 2021 — The Air Force Reserve’s 403rd Wing started relocating aircraft to Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Aug. 27 as Hurricane Ida made its way towards the Gulf Coast... MORE

Modern-day pioneers lead the way for gender integration
August 25, 2021 — Five women took the stage in front of an international, Spanish-speaking audience to take part in a Women’s Peace and Security panel at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Aug 3... MORE

INSPIRE-ing women: Program helps women attain professional, leadership goals
August 20, 2021 — A program at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland is helping empower women at Sixteenth Air Force in developing both their professional and leadership skills through mentorship, career-building, and community activities... MORE

Military training instructor dons uniform for the last time
August 12, 2021 — In December 1965, R. Thomas Coons left Chesterfield County, Virginia, to join the U.S. Air Force. He didn’t know a career as a military training instructor would be his calling... MORE

Air Force Basic Military Training graduation reopens to the public
July 23, 2021 — After 16 months without families being able to attend Air Force Basic Military Training graduations at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, more than 1,200 guests viewed the ceremony July 22, with many shedding tears of joy at finally seeing their Airman recite the oath of enlistment in person... MORE

149th Fighter Wing civil engineers make flight line repairs
July 15, 2021 — Members of the 149th Civil Engineer Squadron were out at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland June 29 to repair sections of the flight line. These routine flight line repairs are done as preventative maintenance when cracks or faults appear as a way to reduce potential damage to aircraft. ... MORE

2nd Lt. Ryan McGoldrick, 149th Civil Engineer Squadron environmental manager

3rd Audiovisual Squadron welcomes new leader
July 12, 2021 — U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Darrick Lee relinquished command of the 3rd Audiovisual Squadron to Maj. Karl Wiest during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland July 9... MORE

U.S. Air Force Maj. Karl Wiest accepts the guidon from U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Greg Hignite, Air Force Public Affairs Agency commander, during a change of command ceremony.

59th MDW: Intra-ocular injections help prevent blindness
June 29, 2021 — The 59th Surgical Operations Squadron Retina Clinic at the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland performs intra-ocular procedures... MORE

Betadine kills germs and assists in preventing infection in the eyes prior to an intra-ocular procedure.