Aug. 5, 2019 STARBASE Kelly visits Southwest Research Institute Students participating in the STARBASE Kelly summer program here toured the Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio, Texas, July 31. They received instruction and demonstrations in how the institute’s scientists use science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Aug. 4, 2019 Col. Miller assumes command of operations group Col. Terry W. McClain, 433rd Airlift Wing commander, presented the 433rd Operations Group guidon to Col. James C. “JC” Miller signifying Miller’s assumption of command during a ceremony here Aug. 3.
July 31, 2019 Avoid bug bites on vacation with these TRICARE tips It’s common to see an increase of bugs in the summer months, which can be annoying. But more than that, some bugs, like mosquitoes and ticks, carry harmful diseases.
July 30, 2019 AETC commander gets up-close, takes active stance with JBSA-Lackland mold issues Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Education and Training Command, spent his first full day as commander on the job at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland July 29, examining facilities where mold conditions exist. “Taking care of our Airmen who execute the mission everyday will always be my top
July 29, 2019 Air Force participates in Safe + Sound Week The Air Force will participate in Safe + Sound Week Aug. 12-18. Safe + Sound Week is a nationwide event designed by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to highlight the value of safety and health programs in the workplace and to celebrate the institutions that implement them.
July 28, 2019 Update: Gen. Lenderman addresses JBSA-Lackland mold Thank you to our dorm residents for supporting senior leader teams as we conduct inspections of 100% of the dorms across JBSA. We greatly appreciate your patience and support.
July 26, 2019 Stop the Bleed: A battlefield innovation on civilian soil A public health campaign called Stop the Bleed builds on lifesaving lessons from military battlefields. The goal is to train Americans of all ages how to successfully respond to bleeding emergencies in traumas from accidents and intentional violence.
July 26, 2019 Retired MWDs looking for family, homes, couches Thousands of Military Working Dogs are stationed around the world placing themselves in harm’s way detecting bombs, land mines and subduing threatening people; all in the name of keeping Americans safe. Eventually, these canines retire and some can be adopted by the public to live as a couch potato.
July 24, 2019 Esper Becomes 27th Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper became the 27th defense secretary July 23 during an early evening White House swearing-in ceremony. Earlier in the day, by a 90-8 vote, the U.S. Senate confirmed Esper to serve in the office.
July 15, 2019 STEM students visit 433rd Airlift Wing Fourteen students with the San Antonio Chapter of Tuskegee Airmen Inc.’s Youth Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics-Aviation Program visited the 433rd Airlift Wing here July 12.