Aviation History Month is an annual designation observed in November. (Graphic by Anthony Ervin)
U.S. Air Force Col. Jason E. Corrothers, 737th Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. James A. Roy, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force, CMSAF retired, salute during a basic military training graduation, More
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Heather Pringle, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Kristopher K. Berg, Command Chief Master Sgt. for the 502d Air Base Wing, pose for a ph More
Retired Col. "Buck" Inghram graduated as a 2nd Balloon fighter pilot in July 1941 with the U.S. ArmyAir Corps. Inghram lew P-9s while assigned to the 31st Fighter Group and later flew spitfires with theBritish More
Civilians attend the Band of the West’s performance as part of Fiesta in Blue San Antonio, Texas April 24, 2018. The act was dedicated to the 300th Anniversary of San Antonio and honors the city's military heri More
A display of U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. John A. Chapman is pictured in the Enlisted Heritage Training Complex on Oct. 8, 2019, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Tech. Sgt. Chapman distinguished himself More
More than 70 years after he died fighting for his country, the remains of 2nd Lt. Toney Gochnauer were laid to rest on Nov. 4, 2019 at the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. Gochnauer, 24, of Amarillo, Texas, More
The Randolph High School marching band performs during the Battle of Flowers Parade April 24 in downtown San Antonio. The parade was held in conjunction with Fiesta San Antonio. Fiesta San Antonio, the city's 1 More
The Joint Base San Antonio Honor Guard carries the U.S. and Texas flags during the Battle of Flowers parade April 27, 2018, at Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, Texas. The Battle of Flower parade started in 1891 as a p More
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Heather Pringle, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio commander, speaks during a ceremony celebrating the anniversary of the first flight of Army Signal Corps aircraft No. 1 More
Members of the 2019 Fiesta Court stand during the playing of the Star Spangled Banner at the 2019 Air Force Basic Training Fiesta Graduation Parade April 19, 2019, at JBSA-Lackland, Texas. They attended the gra More
Lt. Col. Michael Sauer, commander of troops, marches the color guard forward during the brigade's Change of Command ceremony held July 18 on MacArthur Parade Field, Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, wher More
James A. Roy, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force (retired) meets with military training instructors, May 17, 2019, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Roy was selected the 16th CMSAF on June 2009. JBSA-L More
Members of Floresvillie High School Air Force JROTC present the colors at an event honoring Benjamin Foulois March 2, 2017 at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. Foulois is credited with completing the fir More
Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Drum and Bugle Corps, comprised of JBSA-Lackland basic military trainees who have been in the Air Force less than eight weeks, perform at the San Antonio Fiesta 2017 April 24 dur More
502nd Security Forces and Military Working Dogs from Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland perform demonstrations during San Antonio’s Fiesta 2017 Air Force Day at the Alamo April 24. Fiesta originated in 1891 as a t More
Nancy Rogers (right), Breeding Program Foster volunteer, and Jjared, a military working dog in training from the MWD program, demonstrate the unique capabilities and vital mission of military working dogs April More
Airmen with the 737th Training Group Drum and Bugle Corps stand ready to perform April 23, 2018 at the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas. The performance was part of Fiesta’s Air Force at the Alamo. Since 1891, Fiest More
Tech. Sgt. Justin, 558th Flying Training Squadron, remotely piloted aircraft student pilot, receives a pre-flight brief from Maj. Josh Peterson, 558th FTS RPA instructor, prior to a pre-check flight in a T-6 Te More
Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis sits astride the Southern Edwards Plateau on the Northwest edge of San Antonio. (Photo by U.S. Army Photo)
Joint Base San Antonio's newly activated Joint Transition Readiness Center, located on the Brooke Army Medical Center campus, houses the Soldier for Life-Transition Assistance Program. The program currently ass More
Wounded warriors compete against each other in an Air Force vs. Marine Corps wheelchair basketball game at the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program Adaptive Sports Camp Sept. 19 at the Joint Base San Antonio-Rando More
Active-duty Reservist Senior Airman Christopher Cleveland is assigned to the 433rd Civil Engineer Squadron as a water and liquid fuel maintenance specialist. He is currently detailed as an augmentee to support More
Holly Middleton (right), yoga instructor, teaches vinyasa style yoga Sept. 14, 2016 during a class at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Fitness Center. Although class attendees follow the direction of the ins More
An Airman from the United States Air Combat Command competes in a combat weapons competition during the Air Force Defender Challenge Sept. 12, 2018 at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis. The weapons competition More
Airmen from the 902nd Security Forces Squadron attend the command dedication of their Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom Defenders Wall Dec. 6, 2012. The memorial wall is in the 902nd SFS bu More
The Band of the West's brass ensemble, Gateway Brass, performs during the Holiday in Blue concert Dec. 7 at the Edgewood Independent School District Theatre of Performing Arts in San Antonio. Gateway Brass trav More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Mark “Tyler” Voss, far right, with his family for Christmas in 2012. On Friday, May 3, 2013, Voss perished in a plane crash near Chon-Aryk, Kyrgyzstan, while on his sixth deployment, making More
Retired Air Force Tech. Sgt. Palacio Salazar receives the Purple Heart from retired Air Force Col. Colin Chauret Feb. 15, 2013 at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Taj Mahal. Salazar was wounded in action as More
Tech. Sgt. Charlene Gillman,902nd Security Forces Squadron antiterrorism NCO in charge, has manufactured the template for situational adaptation for the total military member package. While being a single mothe More
A Texas Air National Guard F-16 takes off from a runway at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland to conduct routine training operations March 13, 2013, at JBSA-Lackland. (U.S. Air Force photo by Benjamin Faske) (released)
U.S. Air Force Airman from the 343d Training Squadron are conducting expeditionary ground combat training at the Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis Combined Arms Collective Training Facility (CACTF) March 15, 2 More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Mark Fogel and Capt. John Scott, both from the 560th Flying Training Squadron, raise the Prisoner of War flag at Heritage Park April 12, 2013, during the flag raising and wreath laying cerem More
Members from the 502nd Air Base Wing and representatives from mission partner organizations from through out Joint Base San Antonio attended a rehearsal of concept drill for wing transformation at the JBSA-Ft. More
The 2013 Battle of Flowers Parade showcased a wide array of different floats and historical societies as part of the Fiesta celebration April 26, 2013, at the Alamo Plaza, San Antonio. The Battle of Flowers par More
U.S. Air Force personnel at Joint Base San Antonio received their associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees May 3, 2013, at a ceremony in the Fleenor Auditorium Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. The Communit More
U.S. Air Force personnel at Joint Base San Antonio received their associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees May 3, at a ceremony in the Fleenor Auditorium Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. The Community Coll More
Retired Air Force Chief Master Sgt. BT Parcenue, Headquarters Air Education and Training Command chief of Airfield Operations, leads a daily meeting with Master Sgt. Wade Glegg, air traffic control training and More
Chief Master Sgt. Gerardo Tapia, Air Education and Training Command command chief, and Chief Master Sgt. Woolridge, 12th Flying Training Wing command chief, receive a demonstration on a simulator used for remot More
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Robert D. LaBrutta speaks during the 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio change of command ceremony May 29, 2013, at 9 a.m. at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston's MacArthur Parade Field More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Justin Rankin and Airman 1st Class Jose Martinez, 902nd Security Forces Squadron, speak to Chief Master Sgt. Brian Livingston, 359th Medical Group June 7, 2013, at Joint Base San An More
Oscar, an Affenpinscher purebred, undergoes an examination from Dr. Richard Avery, 902nd Force Support Squadron veterinarian at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Veterinary Treatment Facility June 12, 2013. ( More
Joint Base San Antonio Honor Guard members perform proper burial procedures at the first combined honor guard practice Aug. 8, 2013, at JBSA-Lackland. (U.S. Air Force photo by Benjamin Faske/ Released)
Children who participated in the weeklong Missoula Children's Theater program, hosted by Joint Base San Antonio Youth Programs, perform "Jack and the Beanstalk" Aug. 16, 2013, at the Joint Base San Antonio-Rand More
Capt. Mari Metzler, 31st Aerospace Medicine Squadron, Aviano Air Force Base, Italy, practice aligning night vision goggles during a Night vision goggles class held Oct. 28, 2013 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randol More
The F-35 Lightning II Heritage Flight performs at the Joint Base San Antonio Air Show and Open House Nov. 4, 2017, at JBSA-Lackland, Kelly Field, Texas. The F-35A Heritage Flight Team at Luke Air Force Base tea More
Ruben Pesina,12th Maintenance Group, repairs a panel from a T-38C Talon aircraft during a phase inspection at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. A trainer aircraft maintenance training center in Hangar 62 at JBSA More
Kevin O'Dell, 12th Flying Training Wing maintenance division aircraft mechanic, repairs an engine from a T-38 Talon aircraft during a phase inspection Nov. 18, 2013, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. (U.S. Ai More
Members of the 39th Flying Training Squadron receive a pre-flight briefing May 4, 2017, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas during the Cobras in the Clouds exercise. The exercise gave 39th FTS members a c More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. David Worley, 320th Training Squadron, explains daily operations within the Airman Training Complex to Chief Master Sgt. JoAnne S. Bass, 2nd Air Force Command Chief, at Joint Base San More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Anthony Rock, Secretary of the Air Force Inspector General, speaks to commissioning second lieutenants May 12, 2017, at the University of Texas San Antonio. Rock reports both to the secr More
A U.S. Air Force Airman, Air Mobility Command, holds up eye protection during a bag drag at Air Force Defender Challenge 2018, Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas, Sept. 10, 2018. Fourteen Security Forces More
U.S. Air Force Airmen on the United States Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa team prepare to compete in a dismounted operation competion during Air Force Defender Challenge Sept. 11, 2018 at Joint Base More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Marcus Griffin, Pacific Air Forces Command team, secures a role player at scenario two of the dismounted operations competion during Air Force Defender Challenge Sept. 11, 2018 at Join More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Cory Irvin, Air Education and Training Command, competes in a dismounted operation competion during Air Force Defender Challenge Sept. 12, 2018 at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, T More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Spencer Wallace, Air Force Space Command team, uses his compass to navigate to the next location at the dismounted operations competion during Air Force Defender Challenge Sept. 12, 20 More
German Air Force team competes in a dismounted operation competion during Air Force Defender Challenge Sept. 12, 2018 at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas. During the challenge Airmen are placed into a More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Dedrick Baublitz, Air National Gaurd team, competes in a combat endurance competion during Air Force Defender Challenge Sept. 13, 2018 at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas. Fou More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Tyler Arevalo, Air Force Global Strike Command team, competes in a combat endurance competion during Air Force Defender Challenge Sept. 13, 2018 at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bulli More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Benjamin Rodriguez, Air Force District of Washington team, competes in a combat endurance competion during Air Force Defender Challenge Sept. 13, 2018 at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bu More
Angela Green, Military and Family Readiness Center school liaison officer, prepares documents for a customer Jan. 30, 2014, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joel Martinez)
Staff Sgt. Natalie Madison-Rascoe (right), Top Flight vocalist, rehearses with (left to right) Airman 1st Class William Kelly, Top Flight bass player, Senior Airman Lee Heerspink, Top Flight musical director an More
U.S. Air Force basic military training trainees receive haircuts before initial clothing issue, Mar. 21, 2019, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. The 502nd Logistic Reading Squadron is responsible for i More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Brendan Rapp, 59th Medical Wing, briefs basic military training trainees from the 433rd Training Squadron during their immunization processing Oct. 18, 2018, at Reid Clinic, Joint B More
Members of Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland and local community officials gather for the Tribute to Freedom sculpture grand opening, Mar. 27, 2019, at the corner of U.S. Highway 90 and Military Drive. The event More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Joshua Lien, 37th Training Wing Warhawk of the Month winner for February 2019, instructs students in the Combat Arms Apprentice Course, March 29, 2019. The award honors the work done a More
A retired and partially disassembled Air Force C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft is towed across major San Antonio highways March 2, 2014, en route from Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland to the 937th Training Group M More
Master Sgt. Patricia Manzur-Ballard, Aerospace and Operations Physiology craftsman, demonstrates the effect of the Barany chair with Panamanian Capt. Juan Alvarado, helicopter pilot, March 11, 2014, at the 359t More
Soldiers from Texas Army National Guard Company C, 2-149 Aviation board a UH-60 Black Hawk June 15, 2018, during a personnel recovery mission during Operation Lone Star Vigilance at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp More
Retired Lt. Col. John Yuill, Prisoner of War from December 1972 to March 1973, speaks to an audience during the 41st Freedom Flyer event March 28, 2014, in the Fleenor Auditorium at Joint Base San Antonio-Rando More
Representing the Navy for award presentations during the Joint Base San Antonio Annual Awards Banquet March 29 are Rear Adm. Bill Roberts, left, and Command Master Chief Petty Officer Christopher Angstead, righ More
U.S. Air Force basic military training trainees participate in the Airman’s Run, May 2, 2019, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. The run is a victory celebration of the challenges overcome and esprit de corps More
U.S. Air Force Airmen, local law enforcement representatives and family members prepare for the rigorous 3-mile “Three Bear” ruck march May 13, 2019, at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas, in support of More
Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Drum and Bugle Corps, comprised of JBSA-Lackland basic military trainees who have been in the Air Force less than eight weeks, perform at the San Antonio Fiesta 2014 April 21 dur More
U.S. Northern Command, at the direction of the Secretary of Defense and at the request of the Department of Health and Human Services, is providing a temporary housing facility at Joint Base San Antonio-Lacklan More
Airman 1st Class Abi Mello, Airman’s Dorm Council president, speaks to Airmen attending a council meeting May 28, 2014, at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph unaccompanied dorm theater room. (U.S. Air Force ph More
Jesus Rico and Esteban Perez, 902nd Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters, train using the Jaws of Life June 8, 2018 at Camp Talon, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. These men use the Jaws of Life to pry the lodg More
Airman 1st Class Shawna Grocott and Officer Marcelo Aguillon Jr., 902nd Security Forces Squadron security officers, walk down aisles in the Exchange June 11, 2014, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. According More
The United States flag flies above Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, July 21, 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo by Johnny Saldivar)
Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph's Taj Mahal and Missing Man Monument, July 2, 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stormy D. Archer)
Tim Hagan, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph firefighter, trains Dawson L. Frank, San Antonio International Airport interim airport emergency coordinator, during T-6 Texan II aircraft egress training July 9, 2014 More
Officer Marcelo Aguillon, 902nd Security Forces uses his speed laser equipment to record vehicle speeds July 9 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joel Martinez)
Col. L. Wayne Magee Jr. receives a Legion of Merit award from Maj. Gen. Allen Batschelet prior to the U.S. Army 54th Recruiting Brigade’s Change of Command Ceremony at ARNORTH Quadrangle Joint Base San Antonio More
Col. Jack Davis, commander, 32nd Medical Brigade, presents the Meritorious Service Award to Col. Philip Sheridan, at the 232nd Medical Battalion Change of Command ceremony held at MacArthur Parade Field, Joint More
Members of the Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston honor guard and attending general officers render a salute for the remains of United States Army Spc. Donnell A. Hamilton, Jr., July 30, 2014, at JBSA-Rand More
Retired Master Sgt. Rita Ambrose is a breast cancer survivor. Ambrose beat cancer with the overwhelming support of her family and friends (left) Rose Barnes and Master Sgt. Kristie Reece and she currently works More
Left to right: Malachi Austin, William Thornton and Izabelle Schultz use a crosswalk Aug. 11 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. (U.S. Air Force photo by Melissa Peterson)
Gen. Robin Rand (center), commander of Air Education and Training Command; Maj. Gen. Margaret Poore (left), commander of Air Force Personnel Center; and Col. Michael Romero, acting commander of Air Force Recrui More
The Randolph Field Independent School District received about 1,000 iPads for students to use this school year as part of a $1.7 million Department of Defense educational grant. (U.S. Air Force photo by Melissa Peterson)
Col. Matthew C. Isler, 12th Flying Training Wing commander, addresses the attendees of the Senior Noncommissioned Officer Induction ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Aug. 22. The SNCO Induction cerem More
Brig. Gen. Bob LaBrutta, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio commander, passes the guidon to Col. Michael Gimbrone, incoming 502nd Security Forces and Logistics Support Group commander, Aug. 26, 2014 More
Brig. Gen. Bob LaBrutta, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio commander, speaks at the Lyndon B. Johnson birthday observance wreath-laying ceremony Aug. 27 at the LBJ National Historical Park in Johns More
Angelica Evans and her husband, Senior Airman John Evans, 502nd Civil Engineering Squadron, look back at their son, Johnny, as they run towards the finish line Sept. 6, 2014, during the Run for Life 5k at Joint More
Col. Matthew Isler, 12th Flying Training Wing commander and Chief Master Sgt. Troy Palmer, 12th FTW command chief, meet with Staff Sgt. Kenneth Keith, command chief executive assistant, to sign their 2014 Combi More
Each year an event to honor those prisoners of war and those still missing in action is held at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. The event was hosted by Brig. Gen. Bob LaBrutta, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint B More
Staff Sgt. Alisha Slone, 359th Medical Group noncommissioned officer in charge of immunizations, inspects an influenza vaccine Sept. 30, 2014, at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Medical Clinic. The influenz More