• Run 4 Life moves Airmen forward during suicide prevention month

    On a sunny Saturday morning here, the thundering footsteps of hundreds of superheroes broke through a quiet section of the Gillum Fitness Center trail during the third annual JBSA-Lackland Run for Life, a JBSA-wide 5K hosted by the 502nd Air Base Wing.The run is dedicated to raising awareness for

  • In town for concert, David Cook gets taste of Airmen’s lifestyle, talents

    In 2008, rock singer David Cook emerged victorious on the hit TV show American Idol, which pitted him against competitors across the nation.During his visit to JBSA-Lackland to perform a free concert Friday, Cook and his accompanying bandmates got a taste of an even more grueling challenge: running

  • Joint Base San Antonio kicks off 2016 Combined Federal Campaign

    The 2016 Combined Federal Campaign at Joint Base San Antonio kicked off Thursday and runs until Nov. 15. The theme for this year is “Create Positive Change.” The CFC is known to be the most inclusive workplace giving campaign in the world with the number of participating charities estimated at over

  • Social media, political guidance for military members

    In the midst of this political season, service members and Department of Defense personnel should be aware of behaviors, on social media and in real-world activities, to steer clear of. Here are a list of Do’s and Do Not’s for social media and political activities:Do: Register to vote and vote.

  • JBSA Staff Sgt. Selects

    Out of 39,064 eligible senior airmen, 16,506 were selected for promotion with a selection rate of 42.25 percent.

  • More than 750 students benefit from JBSA backpack drive

    More than 750 schoolchildren received backpacks and school supplies collected during the sixth annual Build-a-Backpack Program drive sponsored by the Joint Base San Antonio School Liaison Office from July 25-Aug. 10.Donations of 757 backpacks filled with school supplies and 15 boxes of additional

  • JBSA members urged to celebrate Labor Day safely

    When Labor Day weekend starts Friday, Joint Base San Antonio active-duty members, families and civilians are certain to take advantage of the last holiday of the summer by participating in recreational activities and traveling.Besides providing an opportunity for JBSA members to relax and have fun,

  • Influenza vaccine essential for Airmen and their families

    The yearly influenza vaccine is one of the most important regular immunizations for Airmen and their families. This year will be different because the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended not using the live attenuated influenza vaccine commonly known as FluMist. All the

  • Real ID Act invalidates some IDs Sept. 15

    Individuals will no longer be able to access Air Force installations with a state-issued identification card or driver’s license from Minnesota, Missouri, Washington or American Samoa beginning Sept. 15.This new change aligns the Air Force’s installation access policy with requirements of the Real