Joint Base San Antonio > News

P-51 Mustang: First flight of an Icon
October 26, 2022 — No World War II fighter aircraft was more iconic than the bubble canopied P-51 Mustang. So successful was the airframe that was deemed the most aerodynamically perfect pursuit plane in existence by the Truman Senate War Investigating Committee. More than 80 years later, the U.S. Air Force continues to develop innovative aircraft and tactics to ensure American victory in the skies. The T-7A Red Hawk is an all-new advanced pilot training system designed for the U.S. Air Force that will train the next generation of fighter and bomber pilots at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas... MORE

340th Flying Training Group debuts Avengers Podcast
October 26, 2022 — The 340th Flying Training Group launched a new podcast Oct. 24, 2022, to bring total force tips and conversations from subject matter experts and leaders throughout the Air Force that are intended to help inspire and inform... MORE

U.S., Mexico thrive together during exercise ‘Fuerzas Amigas 2022’
October 26, 2022 — The U.S. military conducted the theater security cooperation exercise Fuerzas Amigas 2022 with the Mexican militaries at Campo Militar Reynosa in Reynosa, Mexico, Oct. 16-21, 2022. ... MORE

The U.S. military conducted the theater security cooperation exercise Fuerzas Amigas 2022 with the Mexican militaries on Oct. 16-21, 2022, at Campo Militar Reynosa in Reynosa, Mexico.

More partners sign on to hire military spouses
October 26, 2022 — The Defense Department signed up an additional 70 government organizations, nonprofits and private sector companies to participate in its Military Spouse Employment Partnership program Oct. 25... MORE

Three men and a woman huddle around a laptop computer.

BAMC exercise sharpens warrior skills, builds readiness
October 26, 2022 — Brooke Army Medical Center conducted a field training exercise Oct. 12-21 to focus on pre-deployment readiness and training... MORE

DOD ID cardholders can host students in tech training on Thanksgiving Day
October 26, 2022 — For the sixth year, Operation Family Feast is giving community members the chance to celebrate their Thanksgiving Day with students in technical training across Joint Base San Antonio... MORE

Operation Family Feast graphic with fall-related borders on top and bottom (includes flowers, pumpkins, leaves).

Cybersecurity Awareness Month: 502nd Communications Squadron serves JBSA
October 25, 2022 — The 502nd Communications Squadron provides cybersecurity support and training across Joint Base San Antonio serving over 266 mission partners. Cybersecurity safeguards networks and electronic devices from theft of, or damage to hardware, software or electronic data... MORE

BAMC doctor honored as Hero of Military Medicine
October 24, 2022 — U.S. Air Force Col. (Dr.) Heather Yun, an infectious diseases physician, Brooke Army Military Center deputy commander for medical services, received the inaugural Hero of Military Medicine San Antonio award from the Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine Inc., Oct. 20... MORE

Senior leader embraces behavioral health to overcome abuse, racism and trauma
October 24, 2022 — Sgt. Maj. Rafael Colon Hernandez, assistant chief of staff of medical at U.S. Army South, sat proudly in his office decorated with awards, coins and memorabilia from his more than 29 years of total service in the U.S. Army. Behind the pride of his honorable service, he reflected on countless moments of abuse, neglect, racism and combat-related trauma he had to overcome throughout his life... MORE

Navy Talent Acquisition Group San Antonio recruiter's service earns recognition
October 24, 2022 — Petty Officer 1st Class Jeremy T. Lagunas, a Machinist Mate Nuclear, who has served as a recruiter for Navy Talent Acquisition Group San Antonio since 2020, recently earned a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal and Navy Recruiting Service Ribbon for his dedicated service... MORE

Machinist Mate Nuclear First-Class Petty Officer Earns is Honored for His Impressive Efforts

BAMC offers new prostate cancer therapy for patients
October 24, 2022 — The Brooke Army Medical Center Department of Nuclear Medicine is now offering a newly approved treatment for patients who have prostate cancer... MORE

BAMC provides new prostate cancer treatment

Navy Talent Acquisition Group San Antonio recruiter receives honor
October 24, 2022 — Chief Petty Officer Robert B. Massingill, a Navy Fire Controlman who has served as a Leading Chief Petty Officer, Lead Onboarder for Navy Talent Acquisition Group San Antonio since 2019, earned a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal and Navy Recruiting Service Ribbon for his dedicated service Oct. 17... MORE

Lufkin Native Recognized for His Exceptional Naval Service

Navy Talent Acquisition Group San Antonio supports San Antonio Football Club
October 24, 2022 — In its continued effort to strengthen community relationships with the city of San Antonio, Navy Talent Acquisition Group San Antonio participated in the city’s professional soccer club during the club’s Military Appreciation Night Sept. 9... MORE

Army re-establishes accelerated naturalization for Lawful Permanent Residents
October 24, 2022 — The U.S. Army has re-established the opportunity for Lawful Permanent Residents to apply for accelerated naturalization upon arrival at the Army Reception Battalion for Basic Combat Training... MORE

Soldiers in uniform stand at attention with their right hand raised.

First Air Force Combat Dive Course graduates to receive new Air Force combat diver badge upon graduation
October 24, 2022 — Graduates of the Air Force Combat Dive Course, Class 22-6, are the first to receive the new Air Force combat dive badge upon graduation Oct. 20. For Class 22-6, earning the Air Force Combat Dive Badge is the culmination of six weeks of rigorous work at the AFCDC but for members of the Special Warfare Training Wing who designed the new badge, this is the culmination of more than two years of work. ... MORE

Newly authorized Air Force Combat Dive Supervisor and Diver pins issued for the first time, Oct. 20.

DAF, Clemson conducting research for Undergraduate Space Training educational partnership
October 24, 2022 — A team from Second Air Force, as well as the U.S. Space Force and the Air Force Personnel Center, has been working with Clemson University under a mutually beneficial educational partnership agreement since July 2020 as part of an effort to assist the United States Space Force with the deliberate development, education and training of space professionals... MORE

2nd Air Force shield on blue and orange background

Ready for enrollment: AFCDA presents its first modernized CDC
October 24, 2022 — As part of the Second Air Force commander’s priority to advance force development across the entire service, the Air Force Career Development Academy, or AFCDA, officially implemented Career Development Course, or CDC, 2R151 Edit Code M-01, Maintenance Management Production Journeyman Aug. 1... MORE

Graphic for the Air Force Career Development Academy depicting two Airmen holding cell phones.

AETC officials announce top ideas for Spark Tank ‘23 Challenge
October 24, 2022 — Two Airmen were selected to represent Air Education and Training Command for advancing to the quarterfinals of the 2023 AFWERX Spark Tank Challenge at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Oct. 19, 2022... MORE

graphic announcing AETC's Spark Tank winners selection

Join the 'Freeze the Gain' wellness challenge
October 24, 2022 — During the holiday season, Air Force Civilian Health Promotion Services, or CHPS, sponsors the Freeze the Gain wellness challenge. Freeze the Gain is a weight maintenance program that encourages participants to maintain – not gain weight during the six-week challenge period, which runs from Nov. 1 through Dec. 12, 2022... MORE

graphic showing a ruler, scale, and icicles

AETC, AFSOC Airmen induct former commander into Order of the Sword
October 21, 2022 — In long-standing military tradition, retired Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, former commander of both Air Education and Training Command and Air Force Special Operations Command, was inducted into the Order of the Sword at Keesler Air Force Base, Oct. 15, 2022... MORE

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Antonio Cooper, 14th Flying Training Wing command chief, presents a commemorative sword to retired Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, left, while serving as the Sergeant at Arms during the Order of the Sword Ceremony at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Oct. 15, 2022