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Sept. 26, 2024
DAF HEAT conference highlights ‘Pioneers of Change’

The conference featured keynote speakers, panels of enlisted leaders, and fireside chats, bringing together Hispanic community leaders and advocates to discuss the challenges and opportunities Hispanic service members and civilians face in the Air Force and Space Force.
April 12, 2024
AF Week in Photos

This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe who are involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
Feb. 16, 2024
AF Week in Photos

This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
Feb. 10, 2024
Air Force honors CMSAF #5 Robert D. Gaylor during celebration of life services

The U.S. Air Force celebrated the life and lasting contributions of fifth Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Robert D. Gaylor at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland and the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Feb. 10.
Aug. 23, 2023
AFIMSC tackles dorm, child care center needs with $1.6 billion improvement plan

The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is upgrading quality-of-life infrastructure through its multi-layered construction.
July 27, 2023
CSAF, Tuskegee Airmen recognize 75 years of trailblazing

The event recognized the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen and their impact of ensuring Airmen as well as other service members can serve to their full potential.
July 25, 2023
Multi-capable equipment initiative wins 2023 AFIMSC Innovation Rodeo

An idea to deliver multi-capable equipment for agile combat employment operations won the 2023 Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Innovation Rodeo July 21 in San Antonio.
July 1, 2023
Airmen, Guardians embrace Air Force Junior ROTC SkillBridge Program for internship opportunities

SkillBridge is offering a new Air Force Junior ROTC internship to retiring DAF members.
Nov. 18, 2022
AF Week in Photos

This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
Nov. 8, 2022
SecAF takes closer look at JBSA missions

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall visited Joint Base San Antonio to meet with leaders across Air Education and Training Command, Air Force Personnel Center, Air Force Installation Management Support Command and Sixteenth Air Force.
July 11, 2022
AFIMSC set to begin Red Hawk beddown efforts at JBSA

The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center will move forward with major construction work to support the beddown of a new aircraft and training mission at JBSA-Randolph. The fifth-generation jet trainer will replace AETC's aging fleet of T-38 Talon fleet with advanced technology.
June 3, 2022
AF Week in Photos

This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
Jan. 25, 2022
AFICC oversees COVID-19 relief efforts as part of DAF ACT, awards contract for critical test kit materials

The Air Force Installation Contracting Center is overseeing the execution of billions of dollars in COVID-19 relief, with a recent contract award providing critical materials used in the production of rapid, point-of-care COVID-19 test kits.
Dec. 10, 2021
AF Week in Photos

This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
Dec. 8, 2021
Tuskegee Airman celebrates 102nd birthday at 12th FTW

Tuskegee Airman, retired Brig. Gen. Charles E. McGee, and several members of his family, visited JBSA Dec. 6 and were treated to a heritage tour of the 99th Flying Training Squadron, where they also saw a T-1A Jayhawk on the nearby flightline with his name painted on the side.
Nov. 10, 2021
Beginning Nov. 11, ‘After Basic' social show offers live reaction, analysis to BMT docuseries

A live social media 'after' show focused on reflecting on and discussing the Air Force Recruiting Service’s new docuseries ‘Basic’ is set to debut on the Air Education and Training Command Facebook page Thursday, Nov. 11, at 7:45 p.m. Central Standard Time.
Oct. 6, 2021
USecAF gets firsthand look at AETC’s values-based approach to foundational readiness

Under Secretary of the Air Force Gina Ortiz Jones visited Joint Base San Antonio, Oct. 1-4, seeing firsthand how Air Education and Training Command ingrains dignity and respect throughout the force, and how the command implements a values-based approach to training and readiness.
July 11, 2021
Security forces, OSI consolidate personnel in Protective Services Operations

The integration of personnel from both career fields enhances PSO capabilities at 1st FIS, whose mission is to provide full-spectrum, protective security support to the Department of Defense, Air Force senior leaders and visiting foreign dignitaries.
Jan. 7, 2021
Registration open now for virtual AETC Leadership Mentoring Symposium Jan. 27-28

The two-day event is being hosted by the AETC Mentoring Council, which is composed of Airmen from around the command, and will allow senior leaders to mentor a virtual audience on specific topics.
Dec. 31, 2020
Lieutenants at DLIELC first women in Chad Air Force to become pilots

A journey begins with a single step, but for two lieutenants from the Republic of Chad air force, that first step was more than 7,100 miles from home.
Nov. 12, 2020
COMPUSEC automation delivers time, cost savings

A three-person team of Matt Seibert, AFICC chief information officer and information technology specialists, Mia DeLucia and Liam Randall, competed in the Air Force's "Rise of the Digital Wingman Challenge," an Air Force-wide competition that empowers Airmen to automate and learn about Robotic
Aug. 24, 2020
Air Force top officials visit JB San Antonio for first combined trip

Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett was accompanied by newly sworn in Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr. and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne Bass to take a closer look at operations across JB San Antonio during the COVID-19 pandemic.
July 15, 2020
JB San Antonio environmental program takes off with UAS technology

The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center’s Unmanned Aerial System project was initiated in late 2019. Then, in March of this year, the Air Force presented a $3 million Small Business Innovation Research Program award for the project.
April 7, 2020
Update: Air Force BMT graduation and schedule

The revised schedule will allow BMT to restructure and enhance social-distancing requirements across the training campus to ensure the safety and security not just for the trainees, but for the Military Training Instructors, other active-duty members, civilians and contractors that support the
March 31, 2020
FAQ: COVID-19 impacts to BMT, technical training

This frequently-asked-questions acts as a resource for anyone who has questions or concerns about themselves or a loved one that is part of the 37th Training Wing, including basic military training at the 737th Training Group and technical training at the 37th Training Group.
March 21, 2020
Air Force Youth Programs releases applications for summer Space Camp and Aviation Camp

The Air Force Teen Aviation Camp will be held from June 15-21, at the United States Air Force Academy, Colorado. Space Camp will offer two sessions at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama--the first from July 19- 24 and the other from July 26-31.
Feb. 10, 2020
Total Force Integration team assesses Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph

Total Force Integration officials visited Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph to learn from the successes and improve the challenges of JB San Antonio-Randolph Airmen Feb. 4-6.
Oct. 2, 2019
CSAF charts Air Force defender way forward in Year of Integrated Base Defense

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein addressed security forces defenders, past and present, at the 33rd Air Force Security Forces Association national meeting banquet in San Antonio, Sept. 28, 2019.
Aug. 2, 2019
Air Force releases officer instructor and recruiting special duty candidate lists

The release of the candidate lists is the next significant milestone in the Air Force’s initiative to transform the officer talent management process used to fill education, training and recruiting positions.
July 25, 2019
Air Force Uniform Office seeks feedback on maternity uniforms

All Air Force women will receive an email message from the Air Force Survey Office with a unique link inviting them to take the survey. To determine who should take the full survey, the Uniform Office is asking participants to respond to the first survey question.
Feb. 20, 2019
Financial Operations workshop features innovation

Tech. Sgt. Samuel Spaethe used to spend hours upon hours completing work as a financial services technician, often working weeknights until 7 p.m. and then on Saturdays just to get the job done.
July 2, 2018
SecAF Wilson talks Air Force innovation across JBSA, Austin

Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson visited AFWERX-Austin, Pilot Training Next and Joint Base San Antonio June 27-29 to see firsthand the focus Airmen in the area are placing on improving readiness, cost-effective modernization and developing exceptional leaders.
May 15, 2018
ALS honors alumnus during naming ceremony

The Joint Base San Antonio Airman Leadership School was named the “JBSA Rogers ALS” in honor of Staff Sgt. Cierra Rogers during a ceremony May 11, 2018.
Dec. 18, 2016
AFVSA to implement new RPA childcare

To combat these one-of-a-kind challenges, personnel from the Air Force Services Activity headquarters in Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, recently met with military members and conducted interviews here where they discussed new and evolving childcare options.
Nov. 18, 2016
SecDef ensures future military readiness during JBSA visit

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter traveled to Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, Nov. 16, during a trip focused on ensuring the readiness of the U.S. military and the effectiveness of the training and equipment provided to today’s warfighters. While at JBSA, Carter spoke with Airmen who had just
Sept. 21, 2016
10 AF captains selected for Inter-American Squadron Officer School

Ten captains have been selected to attend the 2017 Inter-American Squadron Officer School at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy here in fiscal year 2017.
Nov. 25, 2014
Construction continues on largest ambulatory care center in the DOD

San Antonio will soon be home to the largest outpatient ambulatory care center in the Department of Defense: the new Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.
Sept. 23, 2014
Army, AF share joint information network

During September, the Army and Air Force achieved major network security and capacity upgrades at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, in partnership with the Defense Information Systems Agency, or DISA.

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