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, 20 More
Tuskegee Airmen attending Air Force BMT Graduation
Maj. Gen Brad Spacy, Air Force Installation & Mission Support Center, provides opening remarks to the top Air Force Alpha Warrior athletes from around the globe for the Final Battle which occurred at Retama Par More
Retired Gen. Richard E. Cavazos, the U.S. Army's first Hispanic four-star general, casket is transported by the Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Caisson Section during his internment ceremony Nov. 14, 20 More
Fort Sam Houston Honor Guard executes the 21-gun salute followed by taps for Retired Gen. Richard E. Cavazos, the U.S. Army's first Hispanic four-star general, during his internment ceremony Nov. 14, 2017, at J More
Retired Gen. Richard E. Cavazos, the U.S. Army's first Hispanic four-star general, casket is carried by honorary pallbearers during his internment ceremony Nov. 14, 2017, at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston National Cemet More
Honorary pallbearers fold the U.S. flag that was draped on Retired Gen. Richard E. Cavazos’ casket during his internment ceremony Nov. 14, 2017, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Tex More
Airmen from the 26th Aerial Port Squadron prepare the pick-up zone control site in advance of a sling load and medical evacuation exercise, Operation Alamo Evacuation, Nov. 18, 2017, at Martindale Army Airfield More
From left, U.S. Representative Will Jurd, Brig. Gen. Heather Pringle, the commander of the 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio, and Chief Master Sgt. Kristopher Berg, the 502nd Air Base senior enlist More
Members of the Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland community gather for the tree lighting ceremony at JBSA-Lackland Nov. 29, 2017. The tree lighting ceremony is an annual event that occurs in JBSA-Lackland, Fort Sa More
The Randolph Elementary School Choir singing Christmas songs during the tree lighting ceremony, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, Nov. 30, 2017. The tree lighting event started at 6 p.m. with music also p More
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, TEXAS -- Three different generations of training tourniquets with the same function in the use of bleeding control in emergency situations is identified for the 68W Com More
Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) graduates pose for a group photo after the graduating ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Medina Training Annex, Texas Dec. 8, 2017. The role of U.S. Air Force TACP is to contro More
Snow falls on the Taj Mahal during the Christmas season at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Dec. 8, 2017. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joel Martinez)
Static aircraft displays around Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland are covered from a rare snowfall that accumulated throughout San Antonio and surrounding areas the evening on Dec. 7, 2017 leaving a few inches of More
The U.S. Air Force Band of the West and the 323rd Army Band "Fort Sam's Own" team up for a "Holiday in Red, White and Blue" concert Dec. 10, 2017 at the Edgewood Performing Arts Center, 402 Lance St., in San An More
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, TEXAS -- Members of the 502nd Security Forces Squadron at JBSA-FSH received a certification of appreciation for their participation in National Night Out activities duri More
Brooke Army Medical Center Soldiers participate in a 12-Mile Ruck Run Bataan Death March Qualifier at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis Dec. 19, 2017. The Annual Memorial Bataan Death March, with co-sponsors More
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, TEXAS -- SSgt Kenji M. Hamilton, 502nd Security Forces Squadron, conducts an entry control identification check of all vehicle operators entering JBSA-FSH Installation a More
U.S. Marines of the 4th Reconnaissance Battalion at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston conduct weapons training February 13, 2018, at JBSA-Camp Bullis San Antonio, Texas. The Marines practiced on targets a More
Staff Sgt. Anthony Pearson (ret.) sings the national anthem during the opening ceremony of the 2018 south central Warrior CARE event Jan. 8, 2018, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. Warrior CARE events are a More
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, TEXAS -- Brig. Gen. Heather Pringle, commander of the 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio, and Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Buchanan, commanding general of U.S. Army Nort More
During a Profiles in Leadership seminar, Retired U.S. Navy Adm. William H. McRaven speaks to service members inside the Pfingston Reception Center located on Joint Base San Antonio – Lackland, Texas, January 10 More
The 5th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, Robert Gaylor, takes his place at the podium to be the guest speaker for the 502nd ABW Annual Awards presentation, Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Communi More
Surviving veterans who were part of the Tet Offensive (Jan. 31, 1968) and their loved ones assembled for an anniversary event at Carter Hall at Joint Base San Antonio- Lackland, Texas Jan. 30, 2018. The event i More
Surviving veterans who were part of the Tet Offensive (Jan. 31, 1968) and their loved ones assembled for a commemoration ceremony and presentation of the Combat Cross to the Security Forces Museum at Joint Bas More
Medical Education & Training Campus pharmacy students prepare for an examination Feb. 5, 2018, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. The Department of Defense’s pharmacy technician program prepares stude More
Maj. Earl Arnold, 12th Flying Training Wing electronic flight bag program manager, does preflight checks on a T-6 Texan using an electronic flight bag Feb. 13, 2018, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. Arnold More
Airman 1st Class Michael Prado, 343rd Training Squadron student, showcases the “Ride Systems” application for Joint Base San Antonio shuttles to Brig. Gen. Laura Lenderman, 502d Air Base Wing and JBSA commander More
The Joint Base San Antonio Lackland African-American Heritage Committee hosts a Health & Heritage Expo during Black History month at Port San Antonio, Texas Feb. 21, 2018. The theme for this year is "African-Am More
U.S. Army Medical Department Center and School (AMEDDC&S) Basic Officer Leadership Course (BOLC) students perform medical triage training Feb. 26, 2018, at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas. AMEDDC&S BO More
Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Recycling Center processes tons of recyclable materials including paper products, cardboard, scrap metals, wood pallets, etc. Materials are received from facilities all over JBSA More
The Daughters of the Republic of Texas hosted a memorial service for the Heroes of The Alamo at The Cenotaph in Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, Texas Mar. 6, 2018. The memorial service is an annual event that has dis More
502nd Logistics Readiness Squadron members, Mrs. Maricela Gomez & Mr. Manuel Gonzalez, load and transport items part of the recycling program at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas March 7, 2018. Building 57 More
Air Education, and Training Command and 25th Air Force Civil Leaders attend a basic military training graduation March 9, 2018 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Approximately 35,000 trainees graduate A More
The San Antonio Chamber of Commerce hosted a reception for The 3rd Annual Western Hemisphere Exchange Symposium (WHES) military officials and delegates in San Antonio, Texas March 13, 2018. Chairman of the Boar More
Military officials and delegates from 20 partner nations toured the City of San Antonio Emergency Operations Center in San Antonio, Texas March 14, 2018 as part of the Western Hemisphere Exchange Symposium (WHE More
Col. Jamie Blow, Armed Forces Pest Management Board director addresses the crowd March 19, 2018, during the 21st Triennial Department of Defense Pest Management Workshop at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texa More
Brig. Gen Heather D. Pringle, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio commander, gives opening remarks during the 2018 Fiesta San Antonio Media Day, March 28, 2018, San Antonio, Texas. In attendance were More
Mr. Ben Garcia, a T-38 maintainer, Coats a T-38’s left wing with a sealing solvent, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, July 14, 2020. The T-38 aircrafts where produced between 1961-1972, and are maintained to fun More
Members of the 502nd Air Base Wing receive a briefing from a construction foreman during the second annual REHABARAMA in the Highland Park neighborhood April 7. REHABARAMA is a one-day event that brings togethe More
Ducks swim in the pond within the Quadrangle April 11, 2018, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas. The Fort Sam Houston Quadrangle, built by George Henry Griebel, is the oldest structure on the ba More
San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg poses with U.S. Navy Military Ambassador Petty Officer 1st Class Shannon Chatterton during Fiesta Fiesta! Celebration at Hemisfair Park on 19 Apr. Fiesta Fiesta! is the kickoff More
Battlefield Airmen Preparatory Course candidates participate in pool exercises April 19, 2018, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. The 8-week course prepares potential operators for the rigorous training More
Airmen undergoing training with the Special Warfare Training Wing carry weights as teams through Medina Annex at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas Apr. 19, 2018.
Ten service members from across Joint Base San Antonio chosen to represent their branch of service as part of the 2018 Military Ambassadors Program pose for a photo during Fiesta Fiesta! Celebration at Hemisfa More
David Lackland (Inside Left) and his wife Eileen take a group photo at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas after a basic military training graduation ceremony April 20, 2018. David is the cousin of Brig. Gen More
Veterans aboard the Honor Flight back from Washington D.C., are welcomed home with water cannons May 5, 2018 at the San Antonio International Airport. 40 World War 2, Vietnam War, and Korean War veterans were f More
U.S. Army and Navy polo teams compete against one another during the annual Military Appreciation Weekend May 6, 2017 at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas. U.S. Army North and JBSA hosted the two-d More
Air Force Col. Joel Carey, 12th Flying Training Wing commander, is promoted to the rank of brigadier general, May 18, 2018, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. The 12FTW is responsible for four single-sourc More
Lt. Gen. Mark A. Ediger (right), Air Force Surgeon General addresses attendees during the Air Force Medical Operations Agency change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, May 22, 2018. More
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Dr. Matthew Stafford discusses the Continuum of Learning with a visitor at Air Education and Training Command headquarters, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, June 1, 2018. Stafford, appointed as AETC Chie More
Members of the 350th Battlefield Airmen Training Group execute a free-fall jump from 13,000 feet prior to the change of command ceremony at Port San Antonio-Kelly Field, Texas June 1, 2018. Among the 10 jumpers More
The United States Air Force band of the west, led by Maj. David A. Alpar stand at attention during the 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio change of command ceremony at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston's MacArt More
From left to right, U.S Air Force Lt. Gen. Steve Kwast, commander of Air Education and Training Command and presiding official; Brig. Gen. Heather Pringle, outgoing 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antoni More
U.S Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kristopher Berg, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio command chief, holds a guide on during the 502nd ABW and JBSA change of command ceremony at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston’ More
Brig. Gen. Laura L. Lenderman, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio Commander, greets the 502nd Logistics Readiness Squadron Vehicle Maintenance staff during an immersion tour at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Jonathan Bucey (standing), Pilot Training Next instructor pilot, briefs 2nd Lts. John Massey and Brett Bultsma, PTN students, on their training mission at the Armed Forces Reserve Center i More
U.S. Air Force Airman First Class Hajime Saintelus, Pilot Training Next student, participated in Air Education and Training Command’s first iteration of Pilot Training Next at the Armed Forces Reserve Center in More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. James, 558th Flying Training Squadron basic sensor operator course instructor, briefs Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson on the training remotely piloted aircraft senor operator More
Capt. John Joern, Pilot Training Next trainer, briefs Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson as they observe pilot students train with virtual reality systems at PTN, located at the Armed Forces Reserve Cent More
U.S. Air Force pararescuemen descend as part of the 330th Recruiting Squadron activation and assumption of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Medina Annex June 29, 2018. Their mission is to train and as More
U.S. Air Force Airman stand in formation during their basic military training graduation June 29, 2018, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson was the presiding off More
Dr. Bruce Smith, father-in-law to Maj. Heath J. Kearns, joins members of the 330th Recruiting Squadron during a monster mash exerercise routine at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Medina Annex, Texas, June 29, 2 More
Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson acted as the presiding official for the Basic Military Training graduation at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, June 29, 2018. During the graduation, Wilson also More
U.S Air Force Brig. Gen. Heather L. Pringle, outgoing commander, gives a nod of approval towards, Brig. Gen. Laura L. Lenderman, incoming commander, while Lt. Gen. Steve Kwast, commander of Air Education and Tr More
37th Training Wing, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas held a change of command ceremony at Kelly Field Hangar 1610 July 10, 2018. Maj. Gen. Timothy J. Leahy, 2nd Air Force, commander, officiated the ceremo More
Alamo City Construction crews repair sidewalks and concrete areas on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas July 11, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Andrew C. Patterson)
Participants gather inside the Danielson Auditorium for day two of the Air Education and Training Command Remotely Piloted Aircraft Training Enhancement Summit atJoint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, July 11, More
Gen. Mike Holmes, commander of Air Combat Command, officiates the change of command ceremony where 24th Air Force guidon passes to Maj. Gen. Robert Skinner upon assuming command of the 24th AF at Joint Base Sa More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Craig Smith, 71st Security Forces Squadron airman, jumps over an obstacle during the Air Education and Training Command’s Defender Challenge team selection July 23, 2018, at Join More
Security Forces Airmen work together to lower a ladder over simulated “water” July 24, 2018, at Joint Base San Antonio - Camp Bullis, Texas in preparation for the 2018 Defender Challenge. The competition will More
Several members of the 2018 Air Force Cycling Team (AFCT) pose for a “Retro-Day” photo during the Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa (RAGBRAI) before heading out on the 59.1 mile route on day 4 fr More
U.S. Air Force Battlefield Airmen Preparatory Course trainees participate in pool exercises at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, July 25, 2018. The mission of the Battlefield Airmen Training Group, locate More
Staff Sgt. Matt Ralston, Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape specialist with Detachment 3, 66th Training Squadron teaches students how to use a compass for land navigation at Joint Base San Antonio-Medina More
U.S. Air Force Security Forces members, preform jumping jacks during the Air Education and Training Command’s Defender Challenge team selection July 27, 2018, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. Defender More
Col Jason Janaros, 37 Training Wing, commander, and spouses attended a Basic Military Training Immersion Tour to acquire an understanding of current BMT life cycle at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas Aug. More
Rear Admiral Tina Davidson, Nurse Corps, U.S.Navy, assumes command of the Navy Medicine Education, Training and Logistics Command from Rear Admiral Rebecca McCormick-Boyle at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Hou More
502nd Civil Engineer Squadron Pest Management team work to remove a bee hive in a utility access box at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Aug. 8, 2018. Approximately 10 -12 pounds of honeycomb was removed More
SSgt Anthony Ibanez (center), SSgt Nathalie Rodriguez (left center), SSgt Mayra Corona (front left), TSgt Luis DeVasquez (front right), and MSgt Luis Mercado Jr. (right rear) Inter-American Air Forces Academy ( More
Members of the Air Force Personnel Center salute during the playing of the national anthem at their change of command ceremony August 9, 2018, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. Maj. Gen. Brian Kelly fo More
Brig. Gen. Laura Lenderman, Joint Base San Antonio & 502 Air Base Wing commander, held a commander's call at Gateway Club Lackland Aug. 14, 2018. This was her first commander's call with the Lackland community More
Over 700 airmen and instructors attended the viewing of TSgt John Chapman's Medal of Honor Ceremony at the Pfingston Reception Center on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas Aug. 22, 2018. President Donald Tr More
SSgt promotion release group photo at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Tx Aug. 23, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Andrew C. Patterson)
Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright addresses Airmen during a basic military training graduation Aug. 30, 2018, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Every enlisted Airmen begins their Air More
The 502d Air Base Wing held an activation ceremony for the 502d Civil Engineer Group here Oct 26, 2018. The group was activated effective Sept 1, 2018, with Brenda Roesch as the director. (U.S. Air Force layout More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Oralia Buenrostro, 319th Training Squadron, briefs Chief Master Sgt. JoAnne S. Bass, 2nd Air Force Command Chief, about operations at Basic Expeditionary Airman Skills Training at Join More
TSgt. Justin Hartley, 502d Logistics Readiness Squadron Vehicle Operations Support Supervisor, poses in front of one of the shuttles Joint Base San Antonio provides to it’s passengers on the installation Sept. More
2018 Air Force Defender Challenge competitors attend orientation sessions at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas, Sept. 10, 2018. Fourteen Security Forces teams from U.S. Air Force major commands, United More
Col. Peter Velesky, 502d Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio vice commander, talks to NCOs Sept. 10, 2018 at the 360° Leadership Course at, JBSA-Randolph, Texas. The 360° Leadership Course is a complex, h More
2018 Air Force Defender Challenge competitors, from Air Mobility Command, pose for a team photo at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas, Sept. 10, 2018. Fourteen Security Forces teams from U.S. Air Force m More
2018 Air Force Defender Challenge competitors, from Air Combat Command, pose for a team photo at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas, Sept. 10, 2018. Fourteen Security Forces teams from U.S. Air Force maj More
2018 Air Force Defender Challenge competitors perform bag drag inspections to confirm proper equipment has been loaded in their individual rucksacks at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas, Sept. 10, 2018 More
2018 Air Force Defender Challenge competitors, from Air Force Material Command, pose for a team photo at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas, Sept. 10, 2018. Fourteen Security Forces teams from U.S. Air F More
2018 Air Force Defender Challenge competitors attend the opening ceremonies at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas, Sept. 10, 2018. Fourteen Security Forces teams from U.S. Air Force major commands, Unite More
2018 Air Force Defender Challenge competitors perform bag drag inspections to confirm proper equipment has been loaded in their individual rucksacks at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas, Sept. 10, 2018. More
U.S. Air Force Captain Jared Zentz, Defenders Challenge competition operations officer, briefs competitors on the sequence of events for a bag inspection during Defenders Challenge Sep. 10, 2018, at Joint Base More