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SOUTHCOM commander: Partnerships key to national defense in western hemisphere
March 9, 2022 — Partnerships in South America and increased presence in the Arctic are among the security priorities defense leaders highlighted recent in testimony before the House Armed Services Committee... MORE

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Learn to spot the scam: Phone fraud
March 9, 2022 — From extortion and phishing to identity theft and hacking, cyber criminals target personal information with innovation and variance. In today’s online world, digital security protects more than bank account numbers. Much of everything is captured on the internet. An understanding of threats and how to protect against them remains vital. ... MORE

Get ready to check out the 2022 Great Texas Airshow
March 9, 2022 — After a long hiatus, the 2022 Great Texas Airshow is finally happening at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph April 23-24. The free show begins at 11 a.m. and wraps up at 4:30 p.m. each day... MORE

U.S. Army places infantry occupation to the frontlines
March 8, 2022 — The U.S. Army is offering up to $39,000 in signing bonuses for individuals who choose infantry as a career path and head to training within 30 days of enlisting... MORE

Soldiers carrying guns walk through smoke during training exercise.

Joint Base San Antonio hosts 2022 Air Force Trials March 19-27
March 8, 2022 — Air Force Wounded Warrior personnel are bringing the 2022 Air Force Trials to Joint Base San Antonio March 19-27. ... MORE

One of the biggest changes for the Air Force Wounded Warrior (AFW2) Program this year is the updates to 2022 Air Force Trials. Normally this big event is held at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada, but due to Covid, this year things will be different. The 2022 Air Force Trials is coming to Joint Base San Antonio, Texas March 19-27.

AETC, STARCOM commanders discuss training, readiness
March 8, 2022 — U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Education and Training Command, and Air National Guard Brig. Gen. Shawn Bratton, commander of United States Space Force planning lead for the Space Training and Readiness Command, led a panel discussion on wartime readiness at the Air, Space, and Cyberspace Conference in Orlando, Florida, March 4... MORE

AETC, STARCOM commanders discuss training, readiness
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Education and Training Command.

Air Force selects 1,443 in senior master sergeant promotion cycle; list posts March 15th
March 8, 2022 — Air Force officials have selected 1,443 master sergeants for promotion to senior master sergeant, out of 17,419 eligible, for a selection rate of 8.28% percent in the 22E8 promotion cycle, which includes supplemental promotion opportunities... MORE

A graphic detailing the number of eligible, selected and selection rate of the Air Force senior master sergeant promotion release. Blue digital background with rank insignia on the left side.

AFIMSC identifies information technology infrastructure needs across installations
March 8, 2022 — Communication – whether by land line, giant voice or land mobile radio – is critical to every installation and, ultimately, mission accomplishment for the Department of the Air Force. ... MORE

Mil-to-mil couples gain time to make separation decision after childbirth
March 8, 2022 — As of March 1, either parent of a Department of the Air Force military-to-military couple may now have up to 12 months to request separation from the service after the birth or adoption of a child... MORE

187th Medical Battalion signs Adopt-A-School charter with Davenport High School
March 8, 2022 — The 187th Medical Battalion signed with Davenport High School March 5 as part of the Fort Sam Houston Adopt-A-School Program... MORE

Davenport High School Adopt-A-School charter signing

433rd Mission Support Group welcomes new commander
March 7, 2022 — Col. Wayne M. Williams transferred command of the 433rd Mission Support Group to Col. Jeanne E. Bisesi during a change of command ceremony held at the 68th Airlift Squadron auditorium at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland March 6... MORE

Col. Terry W. McClain, 433rd Airlift Wing commander, presents the 433rd Mission Support Group guidon to Col. Jeanne E. Bisesi during the 433rd Mission Support Group change of command ceremony, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, March 5, 2022. Bisesi was previously the Reserve Advisor to the Director of Logistic, Engineering and Force Protection, Air Mobility Command, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Mark Colmenares)

BAMC campaign aims to build back grit, resilience
March 7, 2022 — In a renewed effort to fortify a team of nearly 9,000 healthcare and support personnel, Brooke Army Medical Center has dedicated the month of March to “building back grit and resilience.”... MORE

C-5M Super Galaxy undergoes anthropometric study
March 7, 2022 — Airmen from the Headquarters Air Force Aircrew Task Force and contractors from the Airmen Accommodation Laboratory conducted an anthropometric study at the 433rd Airlift Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland from Feb. 28 to March 4 to determine new height and stature measurements for career enlisted aviator positions on a C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft... MORE

Max Grattan, Airmen Accommodation Laboratory contractor, uses a portable coordinate measuring machine to get a 3D representation of a C-5M Super Galaxy flight deck, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Feb. 28, 2022. The 3D representation of a C-5M was applied to see landmarks of test participants and where they were in relation to the flight deck. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Mark Colmenares)

Spurs player visits Alamo Wing
March 4, 2022 — Keldon Johnson, a member of the San Antonio Spurs basketball team, visited the 433rd Airlift Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland March 2 to meet Reserve Citizen Airmen and learn the capabilities and missions of the C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft... MORE

Keldon Johnson, a San Antonio Spurs basketball player, talks with Dan Mishket, USAA senior military affairs representative and field operations-south region, during his visit to the 433rd Airlift Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, March 2, 2022. Johnson received an in-depth look at the missions and capabilities of an Air Force Reserve Command C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Samantha Mathison)

Feedback Fridays
March 4, 2022 — If you have a question or concern, please send an email to 502ABW.PA.official@us.af.mil using the subject line “Feedback Fridays.”... MORE

Airman’s Foundational Competencies: Developing people
March 3, 2022 — The success of the Air Force relies on developing people. Current leaders need to build and mentor future leaders. There is a responsibility for Airmen (enlisted, officer, and civilian) to be the best they can be in order to support the mission... MORE

graphic of female airman in dress uniform in formation with title developing people and four concepts to consider: advocate, make time, advise, and feedback.

Senate staff delegation visits Special Warfare Training Wing
March 3, 2022 — A delegation of U.S. Senate staff members from across the United States visited the Special Warfare Training Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex Feb. 23 to learn more about Air Force Special Warfare and the unique capabilities AFSPECWAR operators bring to the battlefield. The delegation were also briefed on the significance of the SWTW memorial site overlooking the construction site of a new, $66.6M aquatics training facility that will accommodate training for more than 3,000 Air Force Special Warfare trainees annually when complete at JBSA-Chapman Training Annex. ... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Todd Popovic, Special Warfare Training Wing command chief (center), briefs a delegation of Senate staff members from across the United States on the significance of the SWTW memorial site on Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas, Feb. 23, 2022. The delegation visited the Special Warfare Training Wing to learn more about Air Force Special Warfare and the unique capabilities AFSPECWAR operators bring to the battlefield.

AF Secretary details ‘Seven Operational Imperatives,’ how they forge the Future Force
March 3, 2022 — Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall discussed how the Air and Space Forces must modernize to meet new, emerging threats and challenges by implementing the Department of the Air Force’s “seven operational imperatives.”... MORE

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall, speaks at the Air Force Association Warfare Symposium Mar. 3, 2022. Kendal spoke about his one team one fight mantra and his operational imperatives during the symposium. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Armando A. Schwier-Morales)

JBSA leaders visit, encourage children during Read Across America
March 3, 2022 — March 2 was National Read Across America Day and Joint Base San Antonio leaders celebrated the occasion over the past several weeks by reading books to children at JBSA Child Development Centers and Fort Sam Houston Elementary School. ... MORE

Woman in military uniform reads a book to children.

Air Force art contest opens for submissions
March 3, 2022 — Imagine, Create & Win! It’s that time of year to show off your creative artistry in the Air Force Art Contest. The submission period will be throughout the month of March. ... MORE