SecAF 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.

Brig. Gen. Laura Lenderman takes command of 502nd Air Base Wing, Joint Base San Antonio

Brig. Gen. Laura L. Lenderman became the fifth commander of the 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio at a change of command ceremony officiated by Lt. Gen. Steven L. Kwast, commander, Air Education and Training Command, June 6 at the MacArthur Parade Field on JBSA-Fort Sam Houston.

Individual protective equipment training prepares Airmen medics

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas-- With support from Air Education and Training Command and various major commands, the AETC surgeon general has implemented new scenarios for Airmen to use individual protective equipment during the Expeditionary Medical Support Course and Aeromedical

Harvey relief efforts are personal to Airman from Houston

A 902nd Security Forces Squadron entry controller’s thoughts turned to his family as Hurricane Harvey prepared to unleash its fury on the city of Houston more than two weeks ago.

EPLOs provide critical coordination to FEMA disaster relief efforts

As three CH-47 Chinooks flew in to Joint Base San Antonio-Seguin Auxiliary Airfield from the west, Emergency Preparedness Liaison Officer Col. Harry Hughes was quickly working through how to help alleviate a back-up of overflow truck traffic onto the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Incident

Royal Canadian Air Force supports JBSA with Hurricane Harvey relief supplies

A Royal Canadian Air Force CC-130J Hercules airlift arrived at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Kelly Field, Texas carrying humanitarian supplies from the government of Canada to aid in Hurricane Harvey relief efforts Sept. 3, 2017.

59th MDW arrives in Houston

JBSA Airmen prepare to support Houston during Hurricane Harvey

Approximately 70 Airmen from Air Education and Training Command departed JBSA-Lackland Kelly Field Annex Aug. 30, 2017, in support of Hurricane Harvey relief efforts. The team composed of Airmen from JBSA, Texas; Keesler Air Force Base, Miss.; and Vance Air Force Base, Okla., are in route to

Air Force MTI named Military Times’ Airman of the Year

A 326th Training Squadron military training instructor facilitator has been selected as the Military Times’ 2017 Airman of the Year for her exceptional service over the course of a 15-year Air Force career. Tech. Sgt. Megan Harper, who became an MTI in March 2013 and Airmen’s Week facilitator in

CSAF visits Battlefield Airmen, presides over BMT graduation

Air Force Chief of Staff David L. Goldfein visited with members of the Battlefield Airmen Training Group and served as the reviewing official and guest speaker for Air Force Basic Military Training graduation here June 15-16.“The nation relies on us to provide global vision, reach and power,”