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News Tipoffs - Texas Editors Newsletter for Sunday April 21, 2024 ( 4 items )  

Air Force Day at the Alamo celebrated April 22
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 19 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Join us for Fiesta's service-specific days at the Alamo! Come out and enjoy the upcoming Air Force Day at the Alamo celebration on April 22 from 11 a.m. to noon at Alamo Plaza in downtown San Antonio. The family-friendly event is free and open to the public and will feature displays and exhibits, along with demonstrations and performances by members  more

Construction begins on new child care facility at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 19 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The long-awaited groundbreaking ceremony for a new Child Development Center on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston took place on April 19, 2024. The new facility will help alleviate a shortage of childcare on the installation. "The future center will accommodate 304 children, six weeks to five years of age, as well as 80 staff members," said   more

JBSA First Sergeant Diamond Sharp Awards
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 19 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The Diamond Sharp Award is sponsored by the Joint Base San Antonio First Sergeants Council and recognizes outstanding Airmen who continually exceed the standard to meet the Air Force mission. RANK/NAME: Tech. Sgt. Eric J. Beougher (No photo) UNIT: 326th Training Squadron DUTY TITLE: Military Training Instructor Tech. Sgt. Eric J. Beougher advised  more

JBSA's outstanding military youth recognized
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 19 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Joint Base San Antonio recognizes exceptional military youth each year, one on each of its three major installations. This year's honorees are Leandra Garcia, JBSA-Fort Sam Houston's Youth of the Year; Jasony Ford, JBSA Randolph's Youth of the Year; and Elizabeth Note, JBSA-Lackland's Youth of the Year. Garcia was also recognized as the Texas State   more