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Dec. 15, 2021
WAPS adjusts for 22E6, 22E5 testing cycles

Starting with the 22E6 and E5 promotion testing cycles, the Air Force will begin using Situational Judgment Test questions as part of the Promotion Fitness Examination.
Dec. 14, 2021
Identical twins share similar journey to become Airmen

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas -- Of the more than 26,600 regular Air Force enlistments in fiscal 2021, statistically speaking, two were extraordinary. Identical twin brothers were recruited by their brother and they attended Basic Military Training together at the same time, in the same
Dec. 2, 2021
DLIELC holds Democratic Republic of Congo promotion ceremony

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – In a unique and unprecedented ceremony, five military members from the Democratic Republic of Congo were promoted Nov. 2, at the Defense Language Institute English Language Center here.
Nov. 29, 2021
14th Annual Defender Ruck honors fallen Airmen

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-CAMP BULLIS, Texas – Beads of sweat rolled down many Airmen’s brows as familiar tunes echoed throughout vast and varied terrain. Marching over four miles to the beat of jodies, approximately 1,500 Airmen and guests participated in the 14th Annual Defender Ruck on Nov. 12.
Nov. 29, 2021
UPDATE: Airmen interested in learning aviation fundamentals, becoming a rated officer can apply for Rated Prep Program until Dec. 31

The Air Force extended the deadline for Airmen applying for the Rated Prep Program until Dec. 31.Active duty Air Force officers and enlisted personnel interested in becoming rated officers have until Dec. 31, 2021 to apply for the Spring 2022 Air Force Rated Preparatory Program (RPP), scheduled for
Nov. 22, 2021
MTL of the Year inspired by family, colleagues

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – Inspired by a deeply rooted military household with a history of service and self-sacrifice, Tech. Sgt. Austin Meier grew up unwaveringly willing to serve. It wasn’t just one parent in Meier’s family who committed to defending our nation. His parents,
Nov. 17, 2021
IAAFA takes security cooperation mission to Colombia

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – Instructors at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy took their mission to Colombia to teach Colombian Air Force students Aug. 27 to Sept. 22.
Nov. 17, 2021
37th TRG Airmen awarded Master MTL designation

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO- LACKLAND, Texas – The Master Military Training Leader Competition recognized two superior 37th Training Group MTLs in October.
Nov. 17, 2021
IAAFA instructor participates in Army Jungle Operations course, brings experience to partner nation students

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – The Army Jungle Operations Training Course near Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, is a two-week course designed to prepare joint forces members to survive in a jungle environment. One of the Inter-American Air Forces Academy’s instructors recently attended the
Nov. 12, 2021
BMT increases guests, adds Airman's run to graduation ceremony

Beginning with the Nov. 24 Basic Military Training Graduation ceremony, graduates can invite up to four visitors. The Airman’s Run will also return as a public event beginning Nov. 24. However, there are important caveats to the increase of visitors for graduations scheduled for Nov. 24, and Dec. 2,