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Legendary equestrian rider Russell passes away at 100
October 28, 2020 — Retired Col. John Russell, who was the oldest living Olympic medalist, respected international equestrian rider and coach, and World War II veteran, passed away at the age of 100 in his home in San Antonio Sept. 30... MORE

Retired Col. John Russell, who was the oldest living Olympic medalist, respected international equestrian rider and coach, and World War II veteran, passed away at the age of 100 in his home in San Antonio Sept. 30.

Medical professionals from BAMC, Argentine Army discuss COVID best practices
October 28, 2020 — Medical professionals from Brooke Army Medical Center and Argentine Army’s Central Military Medical Hospital didn't let 5,600 miles of separation keep them from discussing best practices against COVID-19 Oct. 21... MORE

Argentine Army Col. Oscar Zarich (left), Argentine Partner Nation Liaison Officer, U.S. Army South, moderates a COVID-19 subject matter expert exchange between doctors from the Argentine Army and Brooke Army Medical Center Oct. 21.

WWII legendary ace’s aircraft lore alive and well at 12th FTW, 39th FTS
October 28, 2020 — The 340th Flying Training Group’s 39th Flying Training Squadron, initially activated as the 39th Pursuit Squadron in 1940, re-designated as the 39th FTS in 1999 and subsequently activated in the Reserve component in 2001, has a storied World War II past that’s being celebrated by its operational host, the 12th Flying Training Wing... MORE

Lt. Col. Thomas Lessner, 39th Flying Training Squadron commander and Air Force Reserve Command T-1 instructor pilot, stands beside the squadron's T-6 flagship aircraft, which the host wing - 12th Flying Training Wing-Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas - painted in the heritage scheme used on the P-51 “Little Girl” flown by Capt. Leroy Grosshuesch, commander of the then-designated 39th Fighter Squadron, during the during WWII single-handed attack on a Japanese destroyer off Goto Retto near Kyushu, Japan in 1945. (U.S. Air Force photo)

Reservists must stay focused on PII breach reduction during ‘new normal’
October 28, 2020 — For most Reserve Citizen Airmen, partial or full-time telework has become the “new normal” during the COVID-19 pandemic. Since telework poses a slew of potential information security risks, Reserve Command officials are encouraging all members of the Reserve team to stay focused on Personally Identifiable Information breach reduction while working from home... MORE

PII is unique information about an individual not releasable to the public without the written consent of the individual. Examples includes Social Security numbers, dates of birth, marital status, race or financial information. (Air Force Graphic by Naoko Shimoji)

Commentary: Delivering a 21st century learning services environment
October 27, 2020 — Something big is happening and it affects us all -- the journey to modernize the delivery of Air Force learning services... MORE

All-female CCATT saves life of infant
October 27, 2020 — A 59th Medical Wing Pediatric Critical Care Air Transport Team from Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland provided care to a five-month-old patient on board a C-17 Globemaster III headed to California Oct. 9. The patient and his family were traveling from the neonatal intensive care unit in Hawaii to Texas... MORE

MTI recruiter swaps campaign cover for RED HORSE cap
October 27, 2020 — An Air Force Reserve military training instructor and MTI recruiter swapped his campaign cover for a RED HORSE ball cap this month, returning to his pre-MTI career field with new tools that he'll use in the next phase of his career... MORE

Interservice Physician Assistant Program application season open through January 2021
October 27, 2020 — The Interservice Physician Assistant Program, or IPAP, is accepting applications through Jan. 22, 2021 from active duty enlisted and officer service members interested in caring for Airmen, Space professionals and their families. IPAP is a 29-month, two phase program that includes 16 months of academics followed by 13 months of hands-on training at a military medical treatment facility... MORE

The Interservice Physician Assistant Program (IPAP) is accepting applications through January 22, 2021 from active duty enlisted and officer service members interested in caring for Airmen, Space professionals and their families.

Fourth evacuation; 403rd Wing moving aircraft to JBSA-Lackland for Zeta
October 26, 2020 — The Air Force Reserve’s 403rd Wing started flying Tropical Storm Zeta today and will be relocating its aircraft once again, but now to move out of the path of Zeta as it makes its way toward the U.S. Gulf Coast... MORE

Air Force Reserve members of the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, or Hurricane Hunters, take-off for their first mission into Tropical Storm Zeta today out of Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. The Hurricane Hunters collect weather data real-time and transmit that data to the National Hurricane Center, which assists in improving and updating the tracking forecasts models. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jessica L. Kendziorek)

Annual U.S.-Brazil army-to-army staff talks secure readiness, friendship
October 26, 2020 — The U.S. Army has engaged in annual bilateral staff talks with the Brazilian Army beginning in 1984. This meeting marks the 36th time the two armies have met for staff talks... MORE

Maj. Gen. Daniel R. Walrath (left), U.S. Army South commanding general, and General de Brigada Otávio Rodrigues de Miranda Filho, 5th deputy chief of staff for the Brazilian Army, sign documents to approve agreed-to-actions and a five year plan between the two armies to conclude the U.S., Brazil army-to-army staff talks at Army South headquarters at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Oct. 23.

502nd ISG leadership visit 433rd Airlift Wing
October 26, 2020 — Col. Steven A. Strain, 502nd Installation Support Group commander, along with Chief Master Sgt. Carey S. Jordan, command chief, and Mark J. Tharp, technical director, toured the 433rd Airlift Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Oct. 21. The purpose of the tour was to familiarize the new 502nd ISG leaders with the 433rd AW mission and its leaders... MORE

Col. Steven A. Strain, 502nd Installation Support Group commander, experiences the virtual reality training system at the 733rd Training Squadron during a tour of the 433rd Airlift Wing Oct. 21 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. The purpose of the tour was to familiarize the new 502nd ISG leadership with the 433rd AW.

Recruiters, MTIs, MTLs lay foundation for tomorrow’s forces
October 26, 2020 — For Air Education and Training Command, developing the Airmen we need doesn’t happen magically. It takes the right Airmen with the right training at the right time with the right focus. It means investing in our future by investing in force generators – recruiters, military training instructors and military training leaders... MORE

U.S. Chief Master Sgt. Erik Thompson (left), command chief for Air Education and Training Command, talks with Senior Master Sgt. Lorenda Wong (right) 737th Training Support Squadron superintendent, during a tour of the Pfingston Reception Center Oct. 15 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland.

JBSA-Fort Sam Houston views heard during Army’s ‘Your Voice Matters’ listening tour
October 26, 2020 — To better understand the opinions and concerns of more than 1.4 million U.S. Army personnel, including both Soldiers and Civilians, and to improve diversity, equity and inclusion across the force and build cohesive teams, Army senior leaders directed a worldwide listening tour take place through fiscal year 2022... MORE

Lt. Gen. Laura J. Richardson, U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) commander and Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston and JBSA-Camp Bullis senior commander, receives a “Your Voice Matters” listening tour in-brief from Army Staff personnel, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Oct. 21.

Fall Back: Change your clocks, batteries as Daylight Saving Time ends
October 26, 2020 — Daylight Saving Time ends Nov. 1. As you move your clocks back an hour, don’t forget to change the batteries in your smoke detectors and other home safety devices... MORE

Counselor guides career paths of NTAG San Antonio Sailors
October 26, 2020 — When service members with Navy Talent Acquisition Group San Antonio have questions about or need guidance on their career options in the Navy, one person they can reach out to is Petty Officer 2nd Class Jasmine Harris... MORE

Petty Officer 2nd Class Jasmine Harris, Navy Talent Acquisition Group San Antonio assistant command career counselor, briefs Cmdr. Nicholas Gamiz, NTAG San Antonio commanding officer, on the Command Career Counselor Program at NTAG San Antonio headquarters in August.

AFCEC hosts annual Discipline Working Group Workshop
October 24, 2020 — Engineers and architects from across the Department of Defense met virtually Oct. 20 to discuss policy updates to help build more resilient and code compliant facilities to meet mandatory DOD facility criteria... MORE

Engineers and architects from across the Department of Defense met virtually Oct. 20

AFIMSC key to disaster recovery at installations
October 24, 2020 — When natural disasters strike installations, Air Force leadership immediately begins recovery operations to get missions up and running again as soon as possible. Requirement validators, in concert with financial experts, at the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center play an important role in that recovery. ... MORE

The entire roof of a hangar next to the flightline at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, is lifted off the structure during a wind storm Jan. 9, 2017.

Air Force Recruiting Service training team wins AETC Gears of Government Award
October 24, 2020 — Air Education and Training Command has awarded the 2020 Gears of Government Award to Air Force Recruiting Service’s Command Standardization and Training Team in the team category... MORE

Air Education and Training Command has awarded the 2020 Gears of Government Award to Air Force Recruiting Service’s Command Standardization and Training Team in the team category.

Halloween is looking a little different for 2020
October 23, 2020 — By all accounts, traditional Halloween customs are looking a little different this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic... MORE

By all accounts, traditional Halloween customs are looking a little different this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Working ‘ToGetHer’ helps spread breast cancer awareness
October 23, 2020 — Breast Cancer Awareness Month might be in its waning days, but the National Breast Cancer Foundation’s theme this year resonates regardless of the month... MORE

Breast Cancer Awareness Month might be in its waning days, but the National Breast Cancer Foundation’s theme this year resonates regardless of the month.