March 10, 2020 Joint Base San Antonio suspends public attendance for non-mission essential mass gatherings, to include BMT graduation Beginning March 13, Joint Base San Antonio officials will suspend all guest attendance for basic military training, or BMT, graduation ceremonies to reduce potential spread of COVID-19.
Feb. 6, 2020 JBSA-Lackland celebrates Black History Month The African-American Heritage Committee initiated the start of Black History Month in a ceremony filled with history, fashion, poems, jazz and soul food at Arnold Hall at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Jan. 28.
July 20, 2018 SERE candidates face trial by fire at JBSA-Camp Bullis Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape, or SERE, candidates must overcome roughly a year’s worth of demanding training before calling themselves SERE specialists. Their trails start with the SERE Specialist Training and Orientation Course, or SST-OC.
Feb. 14, 2018 Welcome to the Air Force Reserve Despite the wet weather, Col. Thomas K. Smith, Jr., 433rd Airlift Wing commander, administers the oath of enlistment to 48 future 433rd Airlift Wing Reserve Citizen Airmen Feb. 10, 2018 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.
Feb. 11, 2018 MWD hospital keeps canine warriors fit for duty The Lt. Col. Daniel E. Holland Memorial Military Working Dog Hospital at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland provides specialty care for animals from more than 200 places around the world where military working dogs serve, while also supporting the Air Force’s 341st Training Squadron.
Dec. 8, 2017 Trees to Troops delivers Christmas trees Many members of Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland community braved the rain and the cold element, waiting outside JBSA-Lackland Outdoor Recreation Dec. 7, to receive a free tree from trees to Troops.
Nov. 29, 2017 IAAFA teams up for first ever joint training exercise Students from both the Inter-American Air Force Academy’s 837th Training Squadron and the 37th Training Group's 343rd TRS partnered in the first of many joint military training exercises.
Nov. 17, 2017 CORBT summit provides joint services insights on recruit basic training Representatives from all five branches of the U. S. armed forces, members from British Armed Forces and Australian Defence Force, held a Council on Recruit Basic Training summit Nov. 8-10 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland.
Nov. 13, 2017 IAAFA’s first female flight instructor continues to make history She may only weigh about a 100 pounds, but her expertise in flying a 2-ton fighter plane and years of extensive work in aviation helped Maj. Maria Tejada-Quintana land a historic guest instructor position at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland.
Oct. 25, 2017 Operation Home Cooking, Family Feast kicks off the holiday season Operation Home Cooking and Operation Family Feast are two programs that provide Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Airmen in training an opportunity to enjoy a holiday meal in a family atmosphere with local San Antonio area families willing to show their hospitality.