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  • Members of the 802nd Civil Engineer Squadron Hazardous Waste Management Team collect and coordinate disposal of hazardous waste at various locations throughout Joint Base San Antonio.

    Learn how to dispose of hazardous waste throughout JBSA

    Whether you live on or off a Joint Base San Antonio installation, it is important to have the right information to safeguard your family and the environment when dealing with hazardous waste. Improper use, storage or disposal of household hazardous waste items can pose a danger or severe health risks to everyone in your home and your community. Such waste includes household chemicals, unused medicines and other substances which the owner no longer has a use for.
  • The United States Air Force Band of the West, from Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, perform at Jardin Urbano de Isla Verde in Carolina, Puerto Rico, April 5, 2019 as part of a series of performances and masterclasses around the island featuring multiple Band of the West ensembles. The USAF Band of the West are touring the island of Puerto Rico to tell the Air Force's story through live music and to continue building relationships with Puerto Rican communities during concerts. (U.S. Air Force photo by: Airman 1st Class Shelby Pruitt)

    Air Force Band of the West brings musical mission to Puerto Rico

    The United States Air Force Band of the West brought the joy of live music to the residents of Puerto Rico during a recent weeklong tour of the United States territory still recovering from the devastating effects of Hurricane Maria nearly two years ago. In living up to its mission to honor, inspire and connect, the band’s music told the Air Force story of diversity and opportunity, built relationships with Puerto Rican communities and honored veterans from the island.
  • Kathy Kraninger, director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, spoke about the newly expanded Misadventures in Money Management, or MiMM, before an assembly of more than 1,000 service members at the Academic Support Building at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston.

    CFPB launches expanded financial education program for service members

    The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau launched the expansion of its online program, “Misadventures in Money Management,” which provides financial education tools to service members at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston May 23.
  • At the start of the 2019 riding season the Air Force Motorcycle Program Manager lets Air Force riders know some basic requirements for rider training and what the acronyms mean. Motorcycle safety training is an important component in keeping Airmen who ride safe and ready to support wartime operations.

    Motorcycle safety courses offered at JBSA

    Motorcycle enthusiasts can enjoy the ride and keep the road safe for everyone with courses offered here.
  • Summer is a time that every military member should rejoice. The beautiful weather is cause to explore the corners of not only the United States, but also countries across the globe, as Airmen are engaging in worldwide operations. With those adventures come risks. Military members are encouraged to have a plan, understand their local hazards and practice good risk management.

    Summer – A time to enjoy family, friends, and practice good risk management

    While June 21 is the official beginning of summer, Memorial Day weekend acts as the unofficial kickoff to the summer season for many Air Force families. The weather is in that sweet spot between not too hot, and not too cold. Many families are enjoying an extended weekend together. Friends gather to barbeque and take time to honor those who died while serving the United States. Simply put, it is a great jump-start for the season to come.
  • Staff Sgt. Anthony B. Molina, 68th Airlift Squadron flight engineer, briefs University of North Texas Air Force ROTC cadets the functions of some of the components in the C-5M Super Galaxy flight deck, May 16, 2019, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.

    University of North Texas Air Force Cadets tour 433rd Airlift Wing

    The University of North Texas Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps toured the C-5M Super Galaxy, May 16, here.
  • Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson receives the Exceptional Civilian Service Award during her farewell ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, May 21, 2019.

    Wilson praises Airmen, expresses gratitude in farewell remarks reflecting on her tenure as Air Force secretary

    Two years and nine days since becoming the 24th Secretary of the Air Force, Heather Wilson bid a formal farewell May 21 to the institution and its Airmen, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to serve and declaring, “I will always be an Airman.”
  • As you execute our Air Force mission or participate in summer activities with your family and friends, please use what you have learned about risk management. Plan for the unexpected, make wise choices, and avoid unnecessary risks. Your families need you, and our Nation needs you to be healthy and fit to accomplish our mission.

    Air Force leaders: have fun with safety in mind this Memorial Day weekend

    The Memorial Day holiday weekend is the official start of the 2019 Summer Safety focus period that will run through Labor Day.

  • AFOSI seeks enlisted Airmen to join ranks

    The Air Force Office of Special Investigations is actively seeking enlisted Airmen in the ranks of senior airman through technical sergeant to cross-train into the 7SXXX Air Force Specialty Code and serve as AFOSI special agents.
  • Misadventures in Money Management, or MiMM, is a virtual financial education learning experience that fills a critical gap in consumer financial education topics for future service members. The program is currently in use by all of the military services: the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard and National Guard.

    Consumer Financial Protection Bureau launches education program for military members

    The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is launching its Misadventures in Money Management financial education tools for all active duty service members at the Academic Support Building, building 1467, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston May 23.
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