May 14, 2020 Air Force Thunderbirds honor San Antonio in Operation America Strong flyover The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron Thunderbirds conducted flyovers May 13 over San Antonio and Austin as a salute to frontline healthcare workers, first responders, military, and other essential personnel, while standing in solidarity with all Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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. 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. 24, 2017 Commentary: You Ask Why? I Say Why Not? In my Air Force career one thing that constantly surprises me is when the response I get from Airmen is, “Why should I care?” My response is always, “Why not?”
Oct. 21, 2017 International Airman Leadership School set to launch Classes for the new International Airman Leadership School at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland get underway Feb. 18, 2018.