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One Airman's Air Force story on new “The Air Force Starts Here” podcast
May 23, 2023 — Reflections on one Airman's decision to join the military and then stay for more than two decades is highlighted on the latest episode of "The Air Force Starts Here" podcast, released May 22, 2023. ... MORE

"The Air Force Starts Here" is Air Education and Training Command's professional development podcast. The professional development podcasts are designed to help communicate and inform Total Force Airmen across the globe on relevant, timely topics related to the recruiting, training, education and development fields and can be listened to on the government network on the AETC website, or via mobile application as well as on Apple Podcasts (iTunes). For Android or Google mobile users, the podcast can be found on their favorite third-party podcast phone application. (U.S. Air Force graphic / 1st Lt. Robert Guest)

Stage 2 water restrictions implemented across Joint Base San Antonio
May 23, 2023 — The recent rains brought some relief which allows JBSA to slightly relax the water restrictions from Stage 3 to Stage 2. As of May 23, 2023, Joint Base San Antonio military officials have issued Stage 2 water restrictions at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, JBSA-Randolph and JBSA-Lackland... MORE

Civilians, service members recognized for excellence in sexual assault prevention, victim advocacy
May 23, 2023 — The Defense Department recognized a group of service members and civilians for their outstanding work toward sexual assault prevention and victim support during an award ceremony at the Pentagon. Staff Sgt. Erika Feliciano from Brooke Army Medical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston was one of the recipients of the 2023 Liz Blanc Exceptional SAPR VA of the Year Award... MORE

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Symposium strengthens housing professionals to deliver ‘excellent’ facilities, services
May 22, 2023 — The Air Force Civil Engineer Center hosted the 2023 Air Force Global Housing Symposium for military housing managers, unaccompanied housing managers and resident advocates in San Antonio May 15-18. More than 250 Department of the Air Force housing professionals met to learn, network and hone skills to support Airmen, Guardians and their families’ housing needs... MORE

2023 Air Force Civil Engineer Center Housing Symposium

Air Education and Training Command personnel, aircraft to be featured at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh
May 22, 2023 — The aircraft and personnel of Air Education and Training Command will be among the featured attractions at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, from July 24-30... MORE

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JBSA honors fallen military law enforcement officers at close of National Police Week
May 22, 2023 — The Security Forces Museum at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland hosted the National Police Week closing ceremony May 19. This ceremony was a memorial tribute honoring fallen military law enforcement officers and concluded the National Police Week celebration for the Joint Base San Antonio military community. ... MORE

Air Force set to release 30-episode Artisan Air series
May 22, 2023 — The Air Force Services Center is set to release the first five episodes of its highly anticipated Artisan Air series Memorial Day weekend. The new series showcases the creativity and depth of talent in the Air Force and Space Force... MORE

Words Artisan Air with the A in Artisan as a red and blue star

902nd Civil Engineer Squadron wins 2022 DOD Fire and Emergency Services Award
May 22, 2023 — The Department of Defense announced the recipients of the 2022 DOD Fire and Emergency Services Awards for outstanding accomplishments of its fire departments, fire officers, and firefighters May 22. The 902nd Civil Engineer Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio won for Fire Prevention Program of the Year. DOD F&ES Working Group representatives from the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Defense Logistics Agency selected nine winners from a total of 41 nominations... MORE

DOD Announces Winners of the 2022 DOD Fire and Emergency Services Awards

AETC’s Squadron Leadership Course earns Air University catalog recognition, issues digital badges for attendees
May 22, 2023 — The five-day course provides newly selected command teams, which include commanders, senior enlisted leaders and spouses with the tools and resources for a successful command tour. This course is focused on empowering command teams to enhance leadership skills, develop multi-capable Airmen, foster resource management, cultivate unit improvement, promote/safeguard unit morale, encourage physical well-being and increase quality of life for Airmen and their families... MORE

Group photo of newly assigned command team and spouse standing outside of the Parr Club at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph.

960th Cyberspace Wing holds change of command
May 22, 2023 — During the 960th Cyberspace Wing change of command ceremony, Col. Silas V. Darden assumed command of the wing from Col. Richard A. Erredge, outgoing 960th CW commander, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland on May 7, 2023... MORE

The Joint Base San Antonio Air Base Honor Guard present the colors for the 960th Cyberspace Wing change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas on May 7, 2023. (U.S. Air
Force photo by Brian Boisvert)

101 Critical Days of Summer defending the Human Weapon System
May 19, 2023 — The 101 Critical Days of Summer begins on Memorial Day weekend and continues through Labor Day weekend... MORE

Air Force transporters deliver agility, lethality
May 19, 2023 — In recognition of National Defense Transportation Day on May 19, here’s a look at what Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center’s logistics pros bring to the fight. Dominant logistic capabilities that traverse the air and ground are key to the agility and lethality of a superior force. That’s what the transportation teams at the AFIMSC bring to bear by manning, training and equipping transportation personnel across the Air Force... MORE

Around the Air Force: Defense Innovation, Defender 23, Prepping the Line
May 19, 2023 — In this week’s look around the Air Force, Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall talks about the future of innovation and collaboration with partners and allies, the Air Force supports Defender 23, an Army-led international exercise in Europe, and new supervisors have an additional resource to ready themselves for taking care of Airmen. (Hosted by Staff Sgt. Milton Hamilton)... MORE

JBSA-Randolph teenager returns for Youth of the Year
May 18, 2023 — Jasony Johnson, daughter of U.S. Army Maj. Nakisha Johnson and Chief Warrant Officer 4 Anthony Johnson, returned as Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph’s Youth of the Year nominee at Austin, Texas, this past March. At first glance, this 16-year-old teenager appears like most teenagers. However, it’s her professionalism that sets her apart from the rest... MORE

Jasony Johnson, daughter of U.S. Army Maj. Nakisha Johnson and Chief Warrant Officer 4 Anthony Johnson, shares her story, Apr. 11, 2023, about returning as Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph’s Youth of the Year nominee at Austin, Texas, in March.

Air Force, Space Force to offer medals, promotions for recruiting support
May 18, 2023 — Airmen and Guardians can now receive decorations or promotions through recruiting referrals under the new Airman and Guardian Referral Program... MORE

Two new programs, Stellar Talent Acquisition Recruiting Referral and Stripes for Referrals, aim to incentivize all Airmen and Guardians to inspire the next generation to serve in the Air Force and Space Force.

PHOTOS | Army South trains at JBSA-Camp Bullis
May 18, 2023 — U.S. Army South Soldiers conducted a variety of training during a staff exercise at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis May 9-11... MORE

PHOTOS | Army South represents at inaugural XFL championship
May 18, 2023 — U.S. Army South was well represented May 13 as San Antonio was the host of the inaugural XFL championship game at the Alamodome in downtown San Antonio... MORE

Army South represents at XFL championship

JBSA First Sergeant Diamond Sharp Awards
May 18, 2023 — 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

JBSA-Lackland street renamed to honor Air Force nurse
May 17, 2023 — A street at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland was renamed May 5, 2023, to honor U.S. Air Force Capt. Mary Klinker, a flight nurse who died while serving in Vietnam... MORE

A street on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland was renamed to Klinker Street on May 5, 2023, during a street renaming ceremony, JBSA-Lackland, Texas.

U.S. Army North wraps up annual homeland defense Vibrant Response exercise
May 17, 2023 — U.S. Army North, U.S. Northern Command’s Joint Force Land Component Command, oversaw approximately 2,500 military and civilian personnel assigned to numerous military organizations across the country during its annual disaster response training exercise, Vibrant Response, which took place April 24 through May 12, 2023... MORE

Vibrant Response reaches new heights with emergency deployment readiness exercises