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New commander takes the helm of Air Force's top medical wing
August 28, 2024 — Members of the Air Force's 59th Medical Wing reflected on their recent accomplishments and readiness for future missions during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, on Aug. 23, 2024... MORE

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brian S. Robinson, Air Education and Training Command commander, passes the guidon to Brig. Gen. Gwendolyn A. Foster, 59th Medical Wing commander, at the 59th MDW change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio, Tx., Aug. 23, 2024.

70 years strong: The Air Force honors the legacy of the C-130
August 28, 2024 — Members of the C-130 Hercules community, past and present, from Air Mobility Command, Air Force Materiel Command and Lockheed Martin gathered at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, on Aug. 23, 2024, to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the 1954 YC-130’s first flight... MORE

Gen. Mike Minihan walks by a C-130J Super Hercules Aug. 23, 2024 at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. Minihan, Air Mobility Command commander, celebrated the 70th anniversary of the C-130 aircraft along with other Air Force and Lockheed Martin leaders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Chris Bishop)

Deputy Defense Secretary: Climate change is crisis for entire planet
August 27, 2024 — Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks said a top concern for officials within the defense community has been securing national interests in the face of climate change effects... MORE

Uniformed service members shovel sand into bags.

Information shared, questions answered at retired military town hall
August 27, 2024 — A town hall for retired service members in the Alamo Region was held Aug. 24, 2024, at the Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Military and Family Readiness Center... MORE

Naval Medical Forces Development Command welcomes new E-learning development specialist
August 27, 2024 — The Naval Medical Forces Development Command at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston welcomed Timothy Bergkvist to the team as an E-learning development specialist on Aug. 26, 2024... MORE

The Naval Medical Forces Development Command welcomed Timothy Bergkvist to the team as an E-learning development specialist, August 26, 2024. (U.S. Navy Graphic by Malcolm McClendon).

Alamo Wing Citizen Airman earns direct commission as social worker
August 26, 2024 — Master Sgt. Frankie Jenkins stepped into his office at the 433rd Airlift Wing command post on July 29, just like any other day, until he received a text that his direct commissioning package had been approved... MORE

1st Lt. Frankie Jenkins Jr., 433rd Medical Squadron licensed clinical social worker, holds up his previously worn Master Sgt. Air Force uniform after he took the oath of office during an Air Force officer swearing in ceremony at the 433rd Airlift Wing on Jul. 29, 2024.

Seven days to perfection … or some tragic déjà vu?
August 26, 2024 — Flashback to day 100 of the 101 Critical Days of Summer last year. At that point, Air Education and Training Command had remained fatality-free during this high-risk period... MORE

With a week left to finish out the 101 Critical Days of Summer safety campaign, Air Education and Training Command, thankfully, has not suffered a preventable mishap fatality. However, it’s not time to celebrate or let your guard down. Last summer, AETC lost a valuable teammate to a tragic motorcycle mishap over the Labor Day holiday weekend on day 100 of the 101 Critical Days.

149th Fighter Wing takes part in Operation Northern Cactus
August 26, 2024 — Northern Cactus is a joint training exercise that takes members of the 149th Fighter Wing, headquartered at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, to an austere environment to participate in a simulated deployment exercise... MORE

AFIMSC introduces combat support instructor course to increase ATF readiness
August 26, 2024 — The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is developing a course designed to equip combat air base squadron leaders with the skills needed to teach and lead combat support warfighters through every phase of the Air Force's Force Generation model... MORE

the Combat Support Instructor Course beta test

Air Force Chaplain Corps hosts annual summit, celebrates 75th anniversary
August 26, 2024 — The U.S. Air Force Chaplain Corps marked a significant milestone as it celebrated its 75th anniversary during its annual summit in Arlington, Virginia, from Aug. 6-8... MORE

Basic Officer Leadership Course students stay cool at JBSA-Camp Bullis
August 23, 2024 — Students attending the Basic Officer Leadership Course are stating cool while training at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis by inserting their arms in an Arm Immersion Cooling Station, or AICS... MORE

NAMRU San Antonio attend San Antonio's Military Transformation Task Force Quarterly Meeting
August 23, 2024 — The leadership of Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio attended the City of San Antonio’s quarterly Military Transformation Task Force meeting held at the City Tower Conference Room on Aug. 19... MORE

Your guide to TRICARE Pharmacy Program terms
August 23, 2024 — Do you have a new prescription you need to fill? Or maybe you’ve been taking the same drug for years. Knowing these TRICARE Pharmacy Program terms can help you get the medications you need at the right price. ... MORE

Uniformed service member stands in pharmacy and reaches for to high shelf for box of medication.

Get to know Naval Medical Forces Development Command’s new deputy commander
August 23, 2024 — Navy Capt. Sharon House assumed her new role as the Naval Medical Forces Development Command’s deputy commander at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston on Aug. 19, 2024... MORE

Capt. Sharon House assumed her new role as the Naval Medical Forces Development Command’s Deputy Commander August 19, 2024. (U.S. Navy Graphic by Malcolm McClendon).

Laughlin Air Force Base supports Air Force instructor pilot training at JBSA-Randolph
August 23, 2024 — First Assignment Instructor Pilots (FAIPS) from Laughlin Air Force Base are stepping up to support Pilot Instructor Training (PIT) at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph (JBSA), Texas, ensuring instructors of tomorrow are prepared to train the next generation of U.S. Air Force pilots nationwide... MORE

First Assignment Instructor Pilots (FAIPS) from Laughlin are stepping up to support Pilot Instructor Training (PIT) at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph (JBSA), Texas, ensuring instructors of tomorrow are prepared to train the next generation of U.S. Air Force pilots nationwide.

Stage 4 water restrictions implemented across JBSA
August 23, 2024 — Joint Base San Antonio has moved into Stage 4 water restrictions. The water restrictions are progressive in nature, which means that ALL the restrictions from Stage Normal, 1, 2 and 3 plus the Stage 4 restriction are in effect. The attached fact sheet covers just the restrictions, while the attached Critical Period Management Plan covers the regulatory requirements and additional context to the management of the JBSA water conservation program. ... MORE

JBSA has entered Stage 4 water restrictions.

Air Force releases latest field grade officer promotions
August 23, 2024 — The Air Force selected 521 active-duty officers for promotion to colonel and major during the P0624B and P0424A central selection boards (Chaplain, Judge Advocate General, Nurse Corps, Medical Service Corps and Biomedical Service Corps categories)... MORE

340th Flying Training Group claims Twenty-Second Air Force Battle Born trophy
August 23, 2024 — Every year during the Twenty-Second Air Force Summer Senior Leadership Summit, the Battle Ready trophy is presented to the direct reporting unit that distinguishes itself through exceptionally meritorious service along with the Battle Born trophy which is presented to the unit that best represents the commander’s priority of “Readiness Now.” This year, the 340th Flying Training Group was awarded the Twenty-Second Air Force Battle Born trophy at the 2024 Summer SLS at Knoxville, Tennessee, on June 5... MORE

340th FTG earns 22nd AF Battle Born trophy

ARNORTH supports NIFC in wildland fire ground response operation in Boise and Payette National Forests
August 22, 2024 — At the request of the National Interagency Fire Center, approximately 250 U.S. Army Soldiers from the 14th Brigade Engineer Battalion began supporting a wildland fire ground response operation in Boise and Payette National Forests on Aug. 21. U.S. Army North (Fifth Army), U.S. Northern Command’s Joint Force Land Component Command, is providing operational command of the active-duty military ground forces in support of federal and state efforts... MORE

AETC developing Enterprise Learning Engineering Center of Excellence to accelerate learning for GPC
August 22, 2024 — In support of Air Education and Training Command’s intent to soon redesignate as Airman Development Command, or ADC, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, AETC is planning to realign portions of the headquarters staff to establish the Enterprise Learning Engineering Center of Excellence. ... MORE

four pictures of Airmen in training including in a swimming pool, with aircraft munitions, in a T-6 taxing, and basic military training