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  • 37th Training Wing military and civilian members hold positive messages of support at base gates during the morning inbound commute as part of their new initiative, “We Care,” at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Dec. 18, 2019. The initiative involved 37th Training Wing military and civilian members spending the morning at various gates letting each person know that they stand together in support of those struggling with depression and thoughts of suicide by holding a positive message of support and handing out over 400 candy canes. If you are struggling with thoughts of suicide, please go directly to the Mental Health Clinic or to your closest Emergency Room. You can also reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.

    Volunteers show commuters ‘We Care’ at JBSA-Lackland entry gates

    As part of their effort to support those struggling with mental health issues, Vann and the We Care team want everyone to know which agencies are available to help: If you or someone you know is struggling with depression please reach out to the Mental Health Clinic, Military & Family Life Counselors, Military OneSource or Chaplains. If you are struggling with thoughts of suicide please go directly to the Mental Health Clinic or to your closest emergency room. You can also reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Above all - you matter and your Air Force Family cares about you.
  • The "Developing Mach-21 Airmen" podcast provides visibility on emerging issues in the recruiting, training, education and development of Total Force Airmen, as well as impactful insight on leadership and lessons learned from the field through conversations with subject matter experts and leaders, in an easy-to-listen to format available on demand.

    IAAFA's Classroom of the Future explained on "Developing Mach-21 Airmen" podcast

    Episode 19 of Air Education and Training Command’s “Developing Mach-21 Airmen” professional development podcast series discusses the Classroom of the Future used at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy. 
  • Tech. Sgt. Joshua Green, 356th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, describes the 433rd Airlift Wing’s C-5M Super Galaxy’s cargo carrying capabilities to Inter-American Air Forces Academy students Oct. 30, 2019 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland.

    Inter-American Air Forces Academy students tour Reserve C-5M

    Twenty-nine students and faculty members from the Inter-American Air Forces Academy toured an Air Force Reserve Command C-5M Super Galaxy belonging to the 433rd Airlift Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Oct. 30.
  • U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb (right), commander of Air Education and Training Command (AETC), and Chief Master Sgt. Julie Gudgel, AETC command chief, salute basic military trainees during the graduation parade Aug. 2, 2019, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas

    Webb gets first-hand look at BMT, international training during 37th TRW immersion

    The 37th Training Wing Warhawks hosted Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Education and Training Command, and Chief Master Sgt. Julie Gudgel, command chief of AETC, for a two-day immersion here Aug. 1-2, 2019.After taking command of AETC on July 26, the general chose the 37th TRW to be his first visit into the field and went full speed over the
  • Visiting foreign mission partners take notes during the 4th annual Western Hemisphere Exchange Symposium May 19-24 at San Antonio, Texas.

    JBSA hosts 4th annual Western Hemisphere Exchange Symposium

    The Inter-American Air Forces Academy here welcomed foreign mission partners for the 4th annual Western Hemisphere Exchange Symposium at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland May 19-24. Delegates from 17 countries attended the WHES, which is an international exchange on how various countries respond to crisis and regional challenges.
  • IAAFA continues decades old tradition with “Alamo Wing” visit

    IAAFA continues decades old tradition with “Alamo Wing” visit

    IAAFA continues decades old tradition with “Alamo Wing” visit
  • Lt. Col. Matos

    IAAFA deputy commandant selected for new assignment

    After only nine months as the second in command at the Inter American Air Forces Academy, Lt. Col. Pedro Matos is leaving Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland to help direct the air war in Southeast Asia. Matos became IAAFA’s deputy commandant in September 2017 and helped play a key role building relationships with Western Hemisphere partners. He starts
  • Students from the Inter-American Air Force Academy’s 837th Training Squadron and 343rd TRS attend a pre-mission briefing at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis as part of their final training exercise Nov. 8, 2017. The students practiced reconnaissance, ambush, searching, and patrolling tactics. This was the first time the 837th TRS and 343rd TRS partnered for joint training.

    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.
  • Maj. Maria Tejada-Quintana, a guest instructor at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, is the only female flight guest instructor teaching international students from partner nations in the Western Hemisphere.

    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.
  • Master Sgt. Amy Ferraro-Rodriguez, 837th Training Squadron instructor, provides professional military education training to international and civil service students during an International Airman Leadership School course Oct. 13, 2017 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Inter-American Air Forces Academy. The IALS teaches the same course imparted to military personnel in the grade of senior airman and staff sergeant or E-5 equivalent in the United States Air Force Total Force. This course is the foundational step in the professional development as it prepares individuals to assume greater leadership and responsibilities.

    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.
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