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59th Medical Wing: Our team, our fight against the flu
January 5, 2023 — The Allergy and Immunizations Clinic, along with 43 medical volunteers, came together during the 59th Medical Wing’s annual flu campaign in the atrium of Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland from October to November 2022. Their teamwork resulted in more than 93% of the wing being vaccinated. ... MORE

The importance of the annual flu campaign is to support the mission, reduce the overall impact of contagious respiratory illnesses and protect patients from preventable diseases allowing a ready and fit force.

Basic military training commander completes first Iowa ride with Air Force Cycling Team
September 1, 2022 — The Air Force Cycling Team, known as the "Guardian Angels of the Road," recently participated in Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa, or RAGBRAI. The oldest, largest, and longest multi-day bike ride in the world, the ride takes place across Iowa and is now in its' 49th year, and is quite an achievement for avid bike riders... MORE

Group of people in cycling kit stand together for a photo in front of two jets

TEAM aims to tackle equality issues within Air Force Recruiting Service
October 7, 2020 — Following Gen. David Goldfein and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth Wright’s open conversation on racial inequality and injustice June 1, the Air Force has taken action to tackle the issue of diversity and inclusion within our ranks. Within Air Force Recruiting Service, initiatives such as Tackling Equality to Advance the Mission, or TEAM, have been implemented to get after these issues... MORE

Tackling Equality to Advance the Mission, or TEAM, is a new Air Force Recruiting Service initiative with the goal to provide a platform for Airmen throughout AFRS to identify issues of inequality or bias in programs, policies, or procedures and present solutions for senior leadership action.

AETC Security Forces announces 2020 Defender Challenge team
February 3, 2020 — Three Joint Base San Antonio Security Forces Airmen were among the seven selected to represent Air Education and Training Command during the Air Force-wide Defender Challenge competition to be held in May 2020... MORE

U.S. Air Force Security Forces Airmen pose for a photo after being selected to represent AETC’s team, Jan. 31, 2020, at Joint Base San Antonio-Medina Annex. The seven selectees to the AETC team will represent the First Command at the career field’s world-wide competition that will be held at JBSA-Camp Bullis in May 2020. (From left to right) Staff Sgt. Isreael Camille (alternate), 37th Training Support Squadron, JBSA-Lackland; Senior Airman Jonathan Hardy, 97th Security Forces Squadron, Altus Air Force Base, Okla.; Senior Airman Craig Smith, 71st Security Forces Squadron, Vance Air Forces Base, Okla.; Airman 1st Class Ryan Franklin, 802nd Security Forces Squadron, JBSA-Lackland; Staff Sgt. Wilson Brantley, 802nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, JBSA-Lackland; Staff Sgt. William McLaughlin, 502nd Security Forces Squadron, JBSA-Ft. Sam Houston; Staff Sgt. Jesse Daniel, 81st Security Forces Squadron; Master Sgt. Sean McDermott (alternate), 56th Security Forces Squadron, Luke Air Force Base, Ariz.; Senior Airman Paul Cupp, 42nd Security Forces Squadron, Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base, Ala.; Senior Airman Andrew Vance (alternate), 902nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, JBSA-Randolph. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sarayuth Pinthong)

Commentary: You Ask Why? I Say Why Not?
October 24, 2017 — In my Air Force career one thing that constantly surprises me is when the response I get from Airmen is, “Why should I care?” My response is always, “Why not?”... MORE

Positivity in leadership is contagious. You know what's more contagious then positivity? Negativity. Changing a few words can flip around a thought.

Commentary: Win, lose or draw, you still win by learning
October 12, 2017 — Regardless of the results — win, lose or draw — it is a win when you learn... MORE

The Randolph Air Force Base goal keeper makes a save which which prevents Cannon AFB from scoring, while Randolph scored two. Randolph Air Force Base soccer team plays other intramural teams from other Air Force bases from across the United States. The games were part of 2010 Defender's Cup held at the South Texas Area Regional Soccer Complex in San Antonio, Texas. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Brian McGloin)