• Firearm policy affects carriers across JBSA

    To ensure the safety of the Joint Base San Antonio community, Brig. Gen. Bob LaBrutta, 502nd Air Base Wing and JBSA commander, established a policy Sept. 30, regarding the handling, possession, storage and transportation of privately-owned firearms on all JBSA installations.The policy states that

  • 37th Training Group civilian honored by Department of Defense

    Jenks award story By Mike JosephJBSA-Lackland Public AffairsA 37th Training Support Squadron flight chief recently received a 2013 Secretary of Defense Award for outstanding civilian employees with disabilities.Raymond D. Jenks, 37th TRSS Instructional Technology Unit flight chief at Joint Base San

  • New Airman Training Complex re-dedicated

    The Air Force continued to usher in a new age in housing facilities for basic military training recruits during ceremonies here Wednesday.The 37th Training Wing held a ribbon cutting and re-dedication for Airman Training Complex No. 2, the second dormitory completed in a $900 million construction

  • Local police to issue tickets for blocked intersections at JBSA-Lackland

    The Bexar County Sheriff Department will write tickets for anyone who blocks the intersections outside the Valley Hi gate here. Traffic surveys revealed personnel accessing the base frequently block intersections and obstructing a roadway is a $300 fine. In the mornings, many drivers pass the

  • Military working dog monument dedicated

    The first national monument dedicated to U.S. Military Working Dog teams was unveiled in a ceremony here Monday.The dedication and unveiling ceremony completes a quest to nationally recognize military working dogs and handlers started in 2001 by John Burnam, a Vietnam scout dog handler and author of

  • 37TH TRAINING WING CELEBRATES 38 YEARS OF OPERATION HOME COOKING

     San Antonio area families can express their warmth and hospitality to Airmen and trainees at JBSA-Lackland by allowing them an opportunity to enjoy a holiday meal and family atmosphere through Operation Home Cooking.     In its 38th year, the program provides the opportunity for area families to

  • Thank-you for a great life

    Editor's note: This message was received on Oct. 17, 2013. The subject line contained the words, "Thank-you for a great life." Mr. Smith - we thank you for dedicating your life to service twice. Once as a member of your Air Force and a second time in the realm of education. We also appreciate that

  • Congress Passes Bill Reopening Federal Government

    President Barack Obama signed legislation late yesterday night bringing federal employees back to work after Congress finally resolved the budget logjam that led to a 16-day shutdown.Senate leaders championed bipartisan legislation to reopen the government and remove the threat of government default

  • Public engagement once again affected

    Air Force community and public outreach was significantly impacted earlier this year as sequestration went into effect, and is now all but non-existent due to the partial government shutdown, with more than 800 events being canceled or withdrawn this year. As a result of sequestration and the