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ACC officially declares Full Operating Capability for Sixteenth Air Force (Air Forces Cyber)
July 20, 2020 — Gen. Mike Holmes, Air Combat Command commander, and Lt. Gen. Timothy D. Haugh, Sixteenth Air Force (Air Forces Cyber) commander declared Full Operating Capability for Sixteenth Air Force during a virtual ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland July 14... MORE

Sixteenth Air Force (Air Forces Cyber) Shields

Wilford Hall updates entry points, changes COVID drive-thru screening location
July 20, 2020 — The Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center COVID-19 screening/testing is now taking place at the bottom level of the WHASC parking garage. Days/hours remain from Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon... MORE

Wilford Hall Updates Entry Points Amid COVID-19

Reserve squadron, American Airmen march into history
July 20, 2020 — The Air Force Reserve's 433rd Training Squadron, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, marched hundreds of Total Force Air Force trainees into the history books July 16 when those trainees took their Airman's Oath during basic military training graduation and took their place in the long blue line... MORE

37th Training Wing welcomes new commander
July 20, 2020 — Col. Rockie K. Wilson, assumed command of the 37th Training Wing July 15 in a virtually broadcasted ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland officiated by Maj. Gen. Andrea D. Tullos, the commander of Second Air Force at Keesler Air Force Base, Biloxi, Mississippi... MORE

U.S. Air Force Col. Rockie Wilson, 37th Training Wing commander, addresses the audience during the change of command ceremony July 15, 2020

'Real Talk – Race and Diversity in the Air Force airs July 24 on AETC Facebook
July 20, 2020 — The first episode of “Real Talk – Race and Diversity in the Air Force” will air live July 24 beginning at 5 p.m. central time on the AETC Facebook page, hosted by Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of AETC, with Maj. Dan Walker, an instructor pilot from the 435th Flying Training Squadron... MORE

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Air Force publishes resources to support Airmen & Space Professionals in courageous conversations
July 19, 2020 — To equip leaders in leading those necessary conversations, the Department of the Air Force developed a resource list on race-specific issues, unconscious bias, diversity and inclusion, among others... MORE

AFSFC launches software to monitor health of Military Working Dogs
July 17, 2020 — The Air Force Security Forces Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland has officially launched the Kennel Health Assessment 2.0 project to ascertain the holistic state of all of the kennels across the U.S. Air Force and ensure the well-being of all Military Working Dogs... MORE

Vanda, a military working dog, or MWD, trainee assigned to the 341st Training Squadron, runs through a tunnel during obedience training Nov. 17, 2016, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. The course is designed to improve agility, reaction time and stamina in the military working dogs as part of their training.

Register now for 'Pathway to Wings' accessions and rated boards brief Aug. 5
July 17, 2020 — The U.S. Air Force Recruiting Service will host a “Pathway to Wings” interactive career briefing for potential future Air Force officers interested in learning more about accessions and rated boards beginning at 1 p.m. central time Aug. 5, 2020... MORE

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JBSA recreational facilities provide safe outdoor experience for military community members
July 17, 2020 — Joint Base San Antonio members who are tired of being cooped up indoors because of COVID-19 restrictions can enjoy the outdoors in a safe setting at one of several recreational facilities... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio members who are tired of being cooped up indoors because of COVID-19 restrictions can enjoy the outdoors in a safe setting at one of several recreational facilities.

Air Force Recruiter running to educate others
July 17, 2020 — An Air Force recruiter has devised an innovative way to educate his fellow recruiters about recruiting squadron locations around the world. ... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Jason Beaucage, assigned to the 341st Recruiting Squadron as the San Antonio Military Entrance Processing Station liaison supervisor, runs each day in honor of a different Air Force Recruiting Service group or squadron.

Feedback Fridays
July 17, 2020 — If you have a question or concern, please send an email to jbsapublicaffairs@gmail.com using the subject line “Feedback Fridays.” Questions will be further researched and published as information becomes available... MORE

Feedback Fridays is a weekly forum that aims to connect the 502d Air Base Wing with members of the Joint Base San Antonio community. Questions are collected during commander’s calls, town hall meetings and throughout the week.

Esper thanks diversity, inclusion board for tackling tough subjects
July 16, 2020 — At its first meeting July 15, the Defense Department's Board on Diversity and Inclusion pledged to rid the department of systemic discrimination. ... MORE

U.S. Secretary of Defense Dr. Mark T. Esper speaks during a lunch with Airmen at RAF Mildenhall.

U.S. Army North ready to battle COVID-19 after busy spring
July 16, 2020 — Lt. Gen. Laura Richardson, the head of U.S. Northern Command’s land forces spoke recently of the lessons learned from its ongoing battle against COVID-19, as the command prepares to send more troops to hotspots in Texas and California... MORE

Lt. Gen. Laura Richardson (second from left), commander of U.S. Army North, views the patient area of the intensive care unit at the Javits New York Medical Station, April 12, 2020.

AETC Spark Tank 2021 submission window open through Oct. 16
July 16, 2020 — Air Education and Training Command’s Spark Tank 2021 submission window is now open and Airmen with innovative ideas that can help the U.S. Air Force sustain a competitive advantage are welcome to submit. From now until midnight Oct. 16, 2020, all AETC Airmen are encouraged to submit ideas they believe may make significant impacts on Air Force missions within six to 24 months. ... MORE

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'Being an MTI is everything and nothing you ever thought'
July 16, 2020 — After more than a dozen years as a 433rd Training Squadron military training instructor at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Reserve Citizen Airman Senior Master Sgt. Jason Wagner is moving on. ... MORE

Army Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation aids spouse employment
July 15, 2020 — The Army’s Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation program has many resources to help Army spouses with employment and entrepreneur opportunities... MORE

The Army’s Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation program has many resources to help Army spouses with employment and entrepreneur opportunities including the Employment Readiness Program.

Joint Base San Antonio 2020 Airshow cancelled
July 15, 2020 — As Joint Base San Antonio continues to align COVID-19 prevention efforts with the City of San Antonio and to reduce the spread of the virus, the JBSA Airshow will not take place this year... MORE

As Joint Base San Antonio continues to align COVID-19 prevention efforts with the City of San Antonio and to reduce the spread of the virus, the JBSA Airshow scheduled for November will not take place this year.

Army offers college prep website amid pandemic
July 15, 2020 — As high school students look to continue learning in a COVID-19 environment, the Army has provided an online option to help students prepare for college... MORE

Whether or not a school chooses in-class or online learning, students can prepare for college using the Army’s college readiness website, March2Success, to augment their learning and study for entrance exams.

AETC to host Developmental Special Experiences webcast July 21
July 15, 2020 — The Air Education and Training Command Developmental Special Experiences branch will host a Developmental Special Experiences webcast at 10 a.m. July 21, 2020... MORE

AFIMSC travel pay team adapts to respond to customer needs
July 15, 2020 — A unit focused on quick and accurate payments to Airmen turned a workplace challenge presented by the Coronavirus pandemic into an opportunity to showcase the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center's value of responsiveness... MORE

The 130-person team at Travel Pay Processing - Ellsworth turned a workplace challenge presented by the Coronavirus pandemic into an opportunity to showcase AFIMSC’s value of responsiveness. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Greg Hand)