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The Things We Carry - U.S. Army Col. David Trotter
May 21, 2021 — U.S. Army Col. David. L. Trotter, the 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio vice commander, is just one of many who have fought through tough life events that have shaped them into who they are today. Listen as Trotter discusses the suicide of his brother and his fallen comrades from deployment... MORE

Risk management: the key to a safe and enjoyable summer
May 21, 2021 — The Department of the Air Force reminds Airmen and Guardians to apply sound risk management when enjoying outdoor and recreational activities with family and friends this summer. The summer focus period runs from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day... MORE

JBSA First Sergeant Diamond Sharp Awards
May 21, 2021 — The Diamond Sharp Award is sponsored by the Joint Base San Antonio First Sergeants Council and recognizes outstanding Airmen who continually exceed the standard to meet the Air Force mission... MORE

IMCOM deputy commanding general retires from illustrious 34-year career
May 21, 2021 — Maj. Gen. Timothy P. McGuire, U.S. Army Installation Management Command deputy commanding general, is bringing a close to a decorated 34-year career in a ceremony at the Fort Sam Houston Theatre May 28... MORE

Three men standing in a cemetery. Two military members saluting.

Feedback Fridays
May 21, 2021 — 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

Air Force Secretary sends summer safety, health message
May 20, 2021 — As the weather warms, we encourage our Airmen and Guardians to make the most of this time with your family and loved ones, but also ask you to do so with a renewed emphasis on staying healthy and avoiding injury... MORE

Keep safety first and foremost during the Memorial Day weekend
May 20, 2021 — As Memorial Day approaches, millions of travelers will be on the road heading out to enjoy the summer sun with friends and family. With that being said, there are some things to keep in mind and plan for over the holiday weekend... MORE

Reserve chief doing big things at Air Force Recruiting Service
May 20, 2021 — When Chief Master Sgt. Michael Johnson got the call to report to Headquarters Air Force Recruiting Service as part of the early push toward Total Force recruiting, he faced many of the typical questions a Reserve Airmen faces when working with the active duty. ... MORE

Now-retired Air Force Reserve Brig. Gen. Christian Funk served as the honorary captain for the Air Force Academy during a Falcons football game, Oct. 19, 2018.

Tough conversation with a focus on work-life balance
May 20, 2021 — Brig. Gen. Caroline M. Miller, 502d Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio commander, along with Command Chief Master Sgt. Wendell Snider, sat down with 10 members from the wing May 18 for their “Tough Conversation” series on the topic of work-life balance in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

Air Force Reserve Command ISR director meets with 433rd Airlift Wing members
May 20, 2021 — Brig. Gen. John McKaye, Air Force Reserve Command director of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, visited 433rd Airlift Wing leadership and intelligence Reserve Citizen Airmen to discuss challenge areas to enable headquarters to better support wing-level activities at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland May 1... MORE

Brig. Gen. John McKaye, director of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, Headquarters Air Force Reserve Command, at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, talks with 433rd Airlift Wing personnel during a visit to the wing, May 1, 2021, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. McKaye wanted to emphasis the importance of being able to bring up concerns and being able to reach out for support. (U. S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Iram Carmona)

Army policy offering up to three-year service break
May 20, 2021 — A retention policy offering Soldiers a chance to take a break in service while receiving pay and benefits for up to three years is now a permanent program... MORE

Reducing the stigma, encouraging mental health care in the military
May 19, 2021 — In the military, the stigma of mental health is grounded in the cultural misperception that a service member must have "zero defects" to be mission-ready. While the Department of Defense strives to identify and eliminate barriers to care that service members face regarding mental health treatment, stigma remains a significant issue within the military... MORE

Air Force GeoBase safely integrates drones in AFCEC operations
May 19, 2021 — The Department of the Air Force is one step closer to safely and more widely integrating small unmanned aircraft systems into civil engineering operations, thanks to the Air Force GeoBase Program’s sUAS office... MORE

AETC Semi-Annual Innovation Activities Data Call runs until May 29
May 18, 2021 — In the ongoing effort to gain a command-wide view of innovation activities, Air Education and Training Command Analysis and Innovation Directorate request AETC Airmen provide insight on all current innovation projects. This Semi-Annual Innovation Activities Data Call will run until May 29... MORE

Graphic of two cogwheels symbolizing innovation and collaboration.

Air Force releases update on telework, remote work guidance
May 18, 2021 — The Department of the Air Force recently released updated guidance concerning the use of telework and remote work for all civilian employees and service members worldwide, including active duty, Guard and Reserve Airmen and active duty Guardians... MORE

433rd Airlift Wing C-5M Super Galaxy delivers aid to COVID-19 stricken India
May 18, 2021 — A contingent of 17 Air Force Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 433rd Airlift Wing, located at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, delivered 48,000 pounds of critical supplies from the Defense Logistics Agency to Indian government officials in New Delhi, India, on May 3, 2021. ... MORE

The crew of the 433rd Airlift Wing C-5M Super Galaxy "Reach 281" and others pose May 5 at the airport in New Delhi, India.

149th Fighter Wing welcomes new commander
May 18, 2021 — The 149th Fighter Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, also known as the Alamo Wing, welcomed Col. Matthew C. Jensen as the newest “Gunfighter” during a change of command ceremony May 15. Jensen takes over for Col. Raul Rosario, who is retiring after 26 years of service... MORE

The 149th Fighter Wing hosted a change of command ceremony

AFIMSC ‘launches’ new virtual support center
May 18, 2021 — The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland rolled out the updated version of LAUNCH, the center’s virtual support center located on SharePoint, May 17... MORE

Alamo Wing hosts UTSA ROTC commissioning ceremony with former CSAF
May 17, 2021 — The 433rd Airlift Wing hosted the University of Texas at San Antonio Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps Spring commissioning ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland May 14, which featured retired Gen. David L. Goldfein, the 21st Air Force chief of staff... MORE

Retired Gen. David Goldfein, the 21st Chief of Staff of the Air Force, administers the Oath of Office to cadets during a commissioning ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas May 14, 2021.

Lifetime of Service: New award recognizes BAMC civilians serving 45-plus years
May 17, 2021 — Brooke Army Medical Center held a Lifetime of Service award ceremony May 11 to honor the legacy of employees who have served 45 or more years in civil service. The new award was presented to a group of 18 individuals from across the organization whose years of service ranged from 45 to 66 years, for a combined total of 876 years of federal service... MORE

Michael Dulevitz, chief of Volunteer Services, presented with a Lifetime of Service award.