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Legion of Valor chapter members hold luncheon, recognize achievements
April 14, 2022 — Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Education and Training Command, spoke to a group of Medal of Honor and Service Cross recipients during the Legion of Valor of San Antonio Chapter’s luncheon at the Parr Club at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph April 12... MORE

Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Dale Eppinger (seated), San Antonio Legion of Valor chapter honorary member, and his family.

Lethal means safety is key to suicide prevention
April 14, 2022 — Every death by suicide is an unnerving tragedy, and the Defense Department is taking a comprehensive public health approach to save lives through widespread education and evidence-based prevention practices in the face of one of the military's — and the nation's — most vexing public health crises... MORE

A service member’s silhouette stands near the entrance of a dark tunnel.

Do you need all 4 parts of Medicare for TRICARE For Life?
April 13, 2022 — Do you have Medicare, or will you soon be eligible to enroll? Medicare has four Parts: A, B, C, and D. It’s important that you understand how each part differs and which parts you’ll need for TRICARE For Life, or TFL... MORE

South Texas Reserve units participate in 2022 Flambeau Parade
April 13, 2022 — Reserve Citizen Airmen with the 433rd Airlift Wing, 960th Cyberspace Wing, 340th Flying Training Group and 23rd Intelligence Squadron participated in San Antonio’s 74th annual Fiesta Flambeau parade, the largest illuminated night parade in the United States according to the official Flambeau organization website, on April 9... MORE

Reserve Citizen Airmen in the 433rd Airlift Wing, 960th Cyberspace Wing, 340th Flying Training Group and 23rd Intelligence Squadron sing along with the crowd during the Flambeau parade in downtown San Antonio, April 9, 2022. This was the first time the four South Texas Reserve units worked together on a float for the annual Fiesta celebration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Samantha Mathison)

10th Air Force commander, command chief visit 960th Cyberspace Wing
April 13, 2022 — Maj. Gen. Bryan P. Radliff, 10th Air Force commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Jeremy N. Malcolm, 10th AF command chief, visited the 960th Cyberspace Wing at the Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex March 31 through April 2... MORE

Maj. Gen. Bryan P. Radliff, 10th Air Force commander (center-right), and Chief Master Sgt. Jeremy N. Malcolm, 10th AF command chief (right), meet with 960th Cyberspace Wing Airmen to discuss successes and concerns April 2, 2022, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. These meetings provide an opportunity for senior leaders to interact directly with junior unit Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kristian Carter)

Project management boot camp builds proficiency, delivers more effective program management
April 12, 2022 — The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center continues to deliver the Department of the Air Force’s military construction programs more effectively and efficiently. ... MORE

San Antonio celebrates Navy Day at the Alamo
April 12, 2022 — The Navy was well represented during Fiesta as the Naval Technical Training Center-Lackland hosted Navy Day at the Alamo April 7. The day is an annual Fiesta event in which Navy units from around Joint Base San Antonio demonstrate their various missions... MORE

AFPC accepting applications for officer instructor, recruiting duty
April 12, 2022 — The Air Force Personnel Center will accept applications from active duty line of the Air Force officers for the calendar year 2023 Officer Instructor & Recruiting Special Duty, or OI&RSD, Nomination Board from April 11 to May 14... MORE

Air Force officer and OI&RSD participant.

Operation Homefront recognizes 2022 Air Force Military Child of the Year
April 11, 2022 — Each April the Department of Defense celebrates Month of the Military Child to recognize the children of all service members and veterans. Along with that celebration, Operation Homefront hosts an annual awards gala recognizing eight outstanding young people ages 13 to 18 from each branch of the military based on their scholarship, volunteerism, leadership, extracurricular involvement, and resiliency... MORE

Anna Cummins, 16, who attends Air Academy High School in Colorado Springs, Colo., is the 2022 Military Child of the Year for the Air Force.

Facing recruiting headwinds, Air Force offers thousands in new enlistment incentives
April 11, 2022 — The Air Force added more opportunities for future Airmen to receive bonuses upon entering active duty in fiscal year 2022... MORE

The Air Force added more opportunities for future Airmen to receive bonuses upon entering active duty in fiscal year 2022.

AFIMSC I-WEPTAC capstone event accelerates change
April 11, 2022 — Mission area working groups presented solutions for the Air and Space Forces’ biggest installation and mission support challenges to senior leaders during out-briefs at the Installation and Mission Support Weapons and Tactics Conference April 6-7... MORE

Inter-agency support vital to JBSA-Camp Bullis wildfire response
April 9, 2022 — Joint Base San Antonio’s Fire departments from Camp Bullis, Fort Sam Houston, Lackland, and Randolph as well as a Leon Creek Fire Department are currently responding to reports of smoke caused by a wildfire in the demolition range area on Camp Bullis... MORE

Community College of the Air Force announces JBSA Spring 2022 graduates
April 9, 2022 — The Community College of the Air Force recently announced its 2022 graduates for Joint Base San Antonio... MORE

The Gold Star: An honor no one wants
April 8, 2022 — The phrase “Gold Star Family,” dates back to World War I, when military families displayed service flags featuring a blue star for every immediate family member serving in the Armed Forces. The star’s color would be changed to gold if the family lost a loved one in the war, hence the term, “Gold Star Family.”... MORE

Resiliency focus of 2022 emBOLDen military spouse conference
April 8, 2022 — This year's emBOLDen Conference for military spouses at Joint Base San Antonio will be held virtually May 13-14... MORE

Commentary: The importance of mindfulness at work
April 8, 2022 — Learning to be mindful at work means better health overall... MORE

Tough Conversation Roundtable tackles toxic leadership
April 8, 2022 — Brig. Gen. Caroline M. Miller, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio commander, and Command Chief Master Sgt. Casy Boomershine sat down with military and civilian members from across the wing April 5 to discuss toxic leadership as part of the “Tough Conversations" series... MORE

Air Force Band of the West performs at the National Medal of Honor Museum groundbreaking ceremony
April 8, 2022 — The National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation hosted their groundbreaking ceremony in Arlington, Texas March 25, 2022. The United States Air Force Band of the West performed throughout the ceremony... MORE

United States Band of the West preforms at the national medal of honor museum groundbreaking ceremony

IAAFA celebrates 79 years, unveils heritage wall
April 8, 2022 — The Inter-American Air Forces Academy at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland recently celebrated its 79th anniversary with dozens of cadre, staff, and international military students... MORE

IAAFA staff look at photos on heritage wall

Defense Secretary lays out reasoning behind DOD budget request
April 8, 2022 — At $773 billion, the fiscal 2023 Defense Budget Request is huge, but that doesn't mean that painful choices are not necessary, defense leaders told the Senate Armed Services Committee April 7... MORE