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AFSAT resumes Air Force international partner training
September 2, 2020 — The Air Force Security Assistance and Training Squadron, which conducts Air Force international partner training, resumed temporary duty travel of Mobile Training Teams and virtual operations after suspending in mid-March due to the COVID-19 pandemic... MORE

An Airman assigned to the 571st Mobility Support Advisory Squadron at Travis Air Force Base, California, instructs a member of the Ecuadorian Air Force on aircraft maintenance operations July 28, 2020 in Latacunga, Ecuador, as part of the Air Force Security Assistance and Training Squadron international partner training. Air Force international partner training has resumed under AFSAT after it was briefly halted in mid-March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)

12th Maintenance Squadron demos new tow technology
September 2, 2020 — The 12th Maintenance Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph recently demonstrated the capabilities of a remotely controlled aircraft towing system, or RCATS, designed to make transporting aircraft more cost-efficient. The RCATS will reduce manpower requirements, allow close-quarter towing and quicker aircraft stowing ahead of inclement weather... MORE

Jaime Villarreal, 12th Maintenance Squadron crew chief, sits inside a T-38 aircraft during a practice transport Aug. 27 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. The T-38 is being pulled by a remotely controlled aircraft towing system designed to make transporting aircraft more cost efficient.

Learn to manage risk during the extended Labor Day weekend
September 2, 2020 — Labor Day weekend typically marks the end of summer and it’s a time to take a well-deserved break to relax and recharge one last time before temperatures start falling. Unfortunately, this weekend has also historically been associated with increased mishaps... MORE

The long Labor Day weekend marks the traditional end of summer and offers many Joint Base San Antonio service members, civilians and their families the final opportunity to take to the highways and byways for a summertime adventure.

Army South, Central American army partners enhance regional capabilities
September 2, 2020 — Key leaders from U.S. Army South and partner nation armies from El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras took part in the Central America Working Group, or CENTAM, Working Group, held virtually Aug. 24-28... MORE

Personnel from the U.S. Army South Security Cooperation Division, listen in during the Central America Working Group virtual meeting held Aug. 24-28.

CSAF outlines strategic approach for Air Force success
September 2, 2020 — In his first major pronouncement as Air Force Chief of Staff, Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr., declared Aug. 31 that the service must go fast, must collaborate more effectively with Congress and military, industry and allied partners, and “must accelerate the transition from the force we have to the force required for a future high-end fight.”... MORE

In his first major pronouncement as Air Force Chief of Staff, Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr., declared Aug. 31 that the service must go fast, must collaborate more effectively with Congress and military, industry and allied partners, and “must accelerate the transition from the force we have to the force required for a future high-end fight.”

Boyd's rite of passage, history as greatest instrument of learning
September 2, 2020 — A respected researcher and writer of history, Gary W. Boyd, the command historian of Air Education and Training Command, has lived through several significant periods of history — all of which he believes has determined our present and shapes our future... MORE

Gary W. Boyd, Air Education and Training Command historian, reads through documents of the formation of Randolph Field July 28, 2020 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. A respected researcher and writer of history, Boyd has lived through several significant periods of history—all of which he believes has determined our present and shapes our future.

Election season do's and don'ts for DOD personnel
September 2, 2020 — It's election season again – that time when federal, state and local political campaigns kick into high gear... MORE

It's election season again – that time when federal, state and local political campaigns kick into high gear. Whether you're extremely involved in politics or you aren’t even registered to vote, the Defense Department has expectations for the way its military service members and civilian employees conduct themselves during this time.

USAISR physicians conduct research into improving tactical combat casualty care
September 2, 2020 — Two physicians at the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston are focused on improving tactical combat casualty care through research that finds the best resources and methods for treating and improving the survivability rate of wounded service members on the battlefield... MORE

Maj. (Dr.) Steven Schauer (center), U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research physician-scientist, and Maj. (Dr.) Ian Hudson (center right), USAISR Tactical Combat Casualty Care emergency physician, conducted studies on devices used for tactical combat casualty care with combat medics at Hunter Army Airfield in Georgia July 8-9.

Virtual Aim High Flight Academy targets diversity, inclusion improvement
September 1, 2020 — While the COVID-19 pandemic has limited some in-person efforts for Air Force Recruiting Service, technology – like video teleconferencing – has helped bridge the gap and allowed the service to keep performing its mission. ... MORE

The Air Force Recruiting Service’s Detachment 1 hosts the Virtual Aim High Flight Academy.

JBSA-Fort Sam Houston hosts Virtual 360° Leaders Course
September 1, 2020 — During a July 31 virtual ceremony, 34 joint military and civilian leaders, as well as a Gold Star spouse, graduated from the Virtual 360° Leaders Course, a two-week, resiliency-based course sponsored by the 502nd Air Base Wing... MORE

Due to COVID-19, the Virtual 360° Leaders Course was held virtually July 20-31 and provided a holistic, integrative resiliency approach designed to address every aspect of a leader’s well-being. Topics focused on the mind, body, spirit, relationships and finances. The course motto is “Skills For Leaders, Skills For Life.”

AFIMSC seeks ideas for 2021 Innovation Rodeo
September 1, 2020 — The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center kicks off its third annual Innovation Rodeo with a call-for-topics campaign. The campaign, open through Dec. 1, gives military and civilian members of mission support groups around the world a chance to win part of $1 million in funding and resources to pursue their ideas. ... MORE

AFIMSC provides Air Force with innovative post-COVID workspace options
September 1, 2020 — The Air Force Civil Engineer Center and the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Ventures innovation office are developing a viable plan that will optimize telework operations for the enterprise... MORE

SAMHS adjusting COVID-19 testing for Labor Day weekend
September 1, 2020 — The San Antonio Military Health System is adjusting its COVID-19 drive-thru screening and testing hours of operation for the Labor Day weekend... MORE

The San Antonio Military Health System is adjusting its COVID-19 drive-thru screening and testing hours of operation over Labor Day weekend.

ARNORTH oversees military wildland fire ground response operation in California
August 31, 2020 — At the request of the National Interagency Fire Center, approximately 200 U.S. Army Soldiers are supporting a wildland fire ground response operation in Northern California. U.S. Army North (Fifth Army), U.S. Northern Command’s Joint Force Land Component Command headquartered at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, is overseeing the military ground operation in support of federal and state efforts. ... MORE

Soldiers from the 14th Brigade Engineer Battalion from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, prepare to deploy in support of the Department of Defense wildland firefighting response operations. U.S. Northern Command, through U.S. Army North, remains committed to providing flexible DOD support to the National Interagency Fire Center to respond quickly and effectively to protect lives, property, critical infrastructure and natural and cultural resources.

Army CID reports increase in phishing scams during pandemic
August 31, 2020 — The U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command’s Major Cybercrime Unit has seen an increase in phishing and spoofing scams and reminds the Army community to be cautious when opening emails and to take extra precautions to protect personal information... MORE

CID Lookout is a U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command initiative to partner with the Army community by providing a conduit for members of the Army family to help prevent, reduce and report felony-level crime.

502nd Logistic Readiness Squadron helps recruits continue training during pandemic
August 31, 2020 — The 502nd Logistics Readiness Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland has been providing clothing to new recruits at an alternate Basic Military Training location since March 2020 to help the U.S. Air Force continue forging America’s future Airmen during the coronavirus pandemic... MORE

Man wearing a mask speaking to a woman in military uniform. People sewing clothing in the background.

Installation commanders key in privatized housing success
August 31, 2020 — Following full analysis and inputs from more than 45,000 residents, the Air Force's enterprise-wide effort to improve privatized housing program by actively engaging residents and families, and increasing installation commander input is showing positive results... MORE

Col. Paul Filcek, 72nd Air Base Wing commander, talks to a housing resident at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma,

Hypobaric altitude chamber installed at 344th Training Squadron
August 29, 2020 — A hypobaric altitude chamber was relocated to the 344th Training Squadron Career Enlisted Aviator Center of Excellence hangar at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland from Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Aug. 25. The 344th TRS team worked closely with members of the 19th Air Force to make this repositioning possible and also received support for the 502nd Air Base Wing Civil Engineer... MORE

Members of the 344th Training Squadron Career Enlisted Aviator Center of Excellence and 19th Air Force team pose for a photo in front of a newly positioned hypobaric altitude chamber at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Aug. 25, 2020. The chamber was delivered from Tyndall Air Force Base and will support over 2,300 enlisted aircrew and several hundred permanent party officer and enlisted flyers from across the JBSA community.

AFSFC Airman aims to save world, one book at a time
August 28, 2020 — Master Sgt. Daniel Crook serves his country as a military working dog scheduler at the Air Force Security Forces Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland by day, but by night he writes and illustrates books for children. Through his stories, he hopes to bring a little light to what many see as a troubled world... MORE

Family photo of Air Force Security Forces Center author

‘Connect to Protect’ during Suicide Prevention Month
August 28, 2020 — September is Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month and this year’s theme is “Connect to Protect.”... MORE

September is Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month and this year’s theme is “Connect to Protect.”