News

Feb. 4, 2020
DLIELC to beta test new program similar to U.S. Army Echo Company

Nested in the corner of Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland lies the Defense Language Institute English Language Center. Identifiable by its kempt campus, DLIELC is home to over 400 civilian and military employees whose mission is to teach English and immerse its international and domestic students into
Feb. 3, 2020
The next transition from ABUs to OCPs: what to expect

The next transition before the final uniform change from the Airman Battle Uniform to the newly regulated Operation Camouflage Pattern combat uniform will be effective June 1, 2020, for all Airmen.
Feb. 3, 2020
AETC Security Forces announces 2020 Defender Challenge team

Three Joint Base San Antonio Security Forces Airmen were among the seven selected to represent Air Education and Training Command during the Air Force-wide Defender Challenge competition to be held in May 2020.
Feb. 3, 2020
AETC announces 2019 Technical Training and Training Support award winners

Air Education and Training Command announced the 2019 technical training and training support annual award winners Jan. 30, 2020.
Feb. 2, 2020
Academy brings back MTIs, refocuses on training fundamentals

As part of ongoing training evaluation, Brig. Gen. Michele Edmondson, commandant of cadets, identified the need for MTIs to bring their expertise back to the Academy.
Jan. 30, 2020
AIRMEN these days: Volume 3 - Senior Airmen Jordyn Schoen

I’ve heard the comment, “Airmen these days” quite a bit over the years. It’s usually from a negative standpoint; how today’s Airmen are not as disciplined, dedicated, or mature as those from “back in my day…” To help others see the greatness in our Airmen who join and stay on our team (no matter
Jan. 28, 2020
Area school superintendents, administrators tour JBSA-Lackland

Area school superintendents and administrators got to see a military working dog demonstration and watch a basic military training graduation during a tour of Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Jan. 23.
Jan. 28, 2020
Air Force Chief of Staff offers optimistic update on AF’s evolution, future

Creating a system that uses data, machine learning and state-of-the art software to seamlessly link “sensors to shooters” across all domains – air, land, sea, cyber and space – is among Goldfein’s highest priorities as the Air Force’s highest-ranking military officer.
Jan. 28, 2020
BMT adaptive learning platform beta-test focus on latest "The Air Force Starts Here"

Air Education and Training Command’s emphasis on the use of technology to aggressively and cost-effectively modernize education and training is the focus of the latest episode of "The Air Force Starts Here," released Jan. 28, 2020. The team sat down with Capt. Tyler Hoff, an Air Force basic military
Jan. 28, 2020
Coronavirus: What providers, patients should know

With news of the contagious and potentially deadly illness known as novel coronavirus grabbing headlines worldwide, military health officials say that an informed, common sense approach minimizes the chances of getting sick.