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Air Force Secretary outlines operational imperatives for Guardians, Airmen
January 24, 2022 — While the U.S. military remains “the best in the world,” the Air Force and Space Force must move quickly to adapt and modernize to offset actions by China and others that have dented the United States' "presumption of superiority," Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said... MORE

While the United States military remains “the best in the world,” Department of the Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said Jan. 19 that the Air and Space Forces must move quickly to adapt and modernize to offset actions by China and others that have dented the “presumption of superiority” held by the U.S.

Armed Services Blood Program urges donors to step up
January 24, 2022 — Donations are down, and the Armed Services Blood Program is encouraging volunteers to step up and donate blood to replenish the supply... MORE

AETC continues to develop Airmen, celebrates 80th anniversary
January 24, 2022 — Members of Air Education and Training Command celebrated the command’s 80th anniversary recently, honoring the Air Force’s oldest major command and all of the students and trainees who have been recruited, trained and educated at First Command... MORE

JBSA M&FRCs accepting nominations for annual volunteer awards
January 24, 2022 — Joint Base San Antonio Military & Family Readiness Centers are accepting nominations for annual awards recognizing the contributions of outstanding volunteers within the JBSA community in 2021... MORE

Military hospital support to FEMA, DHHS begins in five states, Navajo Nation, expands elsewhere
January 21, 2022 — At the request of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Department of Health and Human Services, approximately 220 military medical personnel have deployed or will deploy in 10 new teams to eight states and the Navajo Nation to support civilian healthcare workers treating COVID-19 patients... MORE

Military hospital support to FEMA and DHHS begins in five states, Navajo Nation, expands elsewhere

Fiesta leadership visits 12th Flying Training Wing
January 21, 2022 — Fiesta San Antonio leadership visited the 12th Flying Training Wing Jan. 18-19 and got to see what it takes to be an Air Force pilot... MORE

JBSA-Lackland to host voting assistance officer training
January 21, 2022 — The Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Military & Family Readiness Center will conduct a training workshop for voting assistance officers, Family Support & Readiness Groups and networks of military Ombudsman and Key spouses from 9-11 a.m. Feb 28 at the JBSA-Lackland Arnold Hall Community Center... MORE

MTI achieves success from humble beginnings
January 21, 2022 — There are more trainees attending Air Force Basic Military Training than residents living in the small city of Garapan, Saipan, the hometown of Tech. Sgt. Eileen Echaluse, a Master Military Training Instructor at the 331st Training Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland... MORE

TSgt Eileen Echaluse stands in front of 331 TRS mural at JBSA-Lackland, Texas.

Medical leaders address COVID-19 concerns during Blue Star Families Forum
January 21, 2022 — Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said that by mid-February, various states should start to show signs of turning around and begin to come down in their COVID-19 case numbers and hospitalizations... MORE

A hospital corpsman administers a vaccination.

Guard chief details changes to combat sexual assault, harassment
January 21, 2022 — The National Guard is instituting changes to better combat sexual assault and harassment in the ranks, Army Gen. Daniel Hokanson told the House Armed Services military personnel subcommittee Jan. 19... MORE

Feedback Fridays
January 21, 2022 — If you have a question or concern, please send an email to jbsapublicaffairs@gmail.com using the subject line “Feedback Fridays.”... MORE

12th Flying Training Wing selects quarterly award winners
January 20, 2022 — The 12th Flying Training Wing recently selected its fourth-quarter award winners for 2021... MORE

Husband & wife MEDCoE doctoral students run to top spots in San Antonio Rock ’n’ Roll Marathon
January 20, 2022 — A husband and wife who are doctoral students at the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence, or MEDCoE, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, made their mark running in the 2021 Humana Rock ’n’ Roll San Antonio Marathon Dec. 4, 2021... MORE

Commentary: Mentorship, An Airman Perspective
January 20, 2022 — While mentorship seems like the Air Force’s latest buzzword, it’s my favorite part of being a service member. Since I enlisted, the most common questions I hear from my peers are “What is a mentor,” “How do I find a mentor” and “Why is mentorship so important.” ... MORE

JBSA launches mandatory active threat virtual training
January 20, 2022 — Active threat training at Joint Base San Antonio has gone virtual, thanks to the efforts of several 502nd Air Base Wing organizations... MORE

JBSA First Sergeant Diamond Sharp Awards
January 20, 2022 — 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

Medical NCO Academy Institution of Excellence welcomes new commandant
January 19, 2022 — The U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence welcomed Command Sgt. Maj. Robert J. Jackson II as the 16th commandant of the Medical NCO Academy Institution of Excellence at a change of responsibility ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Jan 19... MORE

59th Medical Wing performs first CCATT training mission
January 19, 2022 — The 59th Medical Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland performed the first-ever in-flight Critical Care Air Transport Team training mission Jan. 12... MORE

Online safety tips: Spot the scam
January 19, 2022 — Cybercriminals are getting more creative every day, but Defense Contract Management Agency Information Technology pro Tobi Beck shares some top tips for protecting yourself online... MORE

Night moves: 149th Fighter Wing Fighting Falcons take flight at night
January 19, 2022 — Air National Guard F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 149th Fighter Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland took to the skies for night operations Jan. 11, 2022... MORE