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319th TRS remembers fallen Airman
October 9, 2008 — Airman 1st Class Elizabeth Jacobson was the first female Airman killed in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom and the first Security Forces member killed in combat since 1975. She was honored at... MORE

9/29/2008 - A memorial to Airman 1st Class Elizabeth Jacobson in Bldg. 9310 serves as a reminder of her sacrifice. Airman Jacobson was the first female Airman killed in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom. The building was dedicated to her in 2006. (USAF photo by Alan Boedeker)

Deployment Processing Center prepares Airmen for GWOT
October 9, 2008 — Though many at Lackland work diligently to protect the country from terrorism, those who deploy put their lives on the line every day supporting the Global War on Terrorism. "For fiscal year 2008, we... MORE

Basic Combat Convoy Course graduates walk to board an aircraft at Kelly Field Annex. Approximately 150 BC3 graduates deployed Monday in support of the Global War on Terrorism. BC3 trains Air Force transportation Airmen in the basic combat skills required to integrate with Joint Forces in hostile convoy operations. The 37th Training Wing runs the mentally and physically challenging course at Camp Bullis. The Airmen receive approximately 300 hours of rigorous training in 30 days to prepare them for security escort and line haul missions with coalition convoys supporting the GWOT. (USAF photo by Alan Boedeker)

Team Lackland takes a night off against crime
October 9, 2008 — Lackland took the night off to fight crime through prevention during the 25th annual National Night Out Against Crime Oct. 7 at Lions Park in cooperation with the city of San Antonio and coordination... MORE

10/7/2008 - Bak latches onto Senior Airman Chad O'Neil, 37th Security Forces Squadron, during a military working dog demonstration. The demonstration was part of Lackland's National Night Out Against Crime Oct. 7 at Lions Park. The National Night Out campaign involves citizens, law enforcement agencies, civic groups, businesses, neighborhood organizations and local officials from communities and military bases worldwide. (USAF photo by Alan Boedeker)

Friends of the library
October 8, 2008 — MORE

37th Services Division Chief Jerry Stanfill, right, and staff at the Lackland Library accept a $1500 gift card from the Friends of the Lackland Library and Officer's Wives Club and Security Service Federal Credit Union Sept. 29. The donation will help purchase materials such as bestsellers, DVDs and graphic novels for library customers. (USAF photo)

Tough enough
October 3, 2008 — MORE

Trainees from basic military training navigate a water obstacle during Warrior Week. Changes were made to the basic military training curriculum in November 2005 that focused more on instilling war skills and strengthening the warrior ethos in Airmen graduating from training. BMT is scheduled to lengthen by two weeks next month, beginning with trainees arriving Nov. 4. (USAF photo by Robbin Cresswell)

In the line of duty
October 3, 2008 — MORE

9/26/2008 - Master Sgt. Anson Wiltse, 341st Training Squadron, takes a moment to remember Sergeant Greg Rodriguez Sept. 26 at the Hope Chapel. Sergeant Rodriguez, a former handlers course student and Specialized Seach Dog Course instructor, was killed in the line of duty while serving in Afghanistan. (USAF photo by Robbin Cresswell)

Team Lackland prepares for Operational Readiness Inspection
October 3, 2008 — Team Lackland is gearing up for the Operational Readiness Inspection, which will be held in June 2009. For the first time, the inspection is being conducted every three years, instead of every other... MORE

IAAFA Squadron Officer School in Spanish opens to captains
October 3, 2008 — Two Airmen made history here when they graduated from IAAFA's Squadron Officer School. Captains Pedro Gonzalez and David Arroyo were among 11 students who graduated from the Spanish-speaking course at... MORE

Bundles for Babies offers Airmen advice and support
October 3, 2008 — The expectation of having a child can bring additional stress and financial strain on any family; Bundles for Babies' mission is to alleviate military parents' uneasiness through information and... MORE

MPF going through changes
October 3, 2008 — Changes have come to the Military Personnel Flight, and 2nd Lt. Gina Vaccaro, deputy commander for the flight, wants everyone to be sure to know how to get through the processes and procedures that... MORE

Save a Life Tour aims to prevent drunken driving
September 26, 2008 — Lackland Airmen learned first hand how alcohol impairs driving during the Save A Life Tour; the high-impact alcohol awareness program featured a drunken driving simulator and testimonial video at... MORE

9/16/2008 - Airman 1st Class Derek Wilson, 346th Test Squadron, uses the drunken driving simulator Sept. 16 during the Save A Life Tour, a program that informs the public about the serious consequences of drinking and driving. (USAF photo by Robbin Cresswell)

Junior Enlisted Appreciation Picnic
September 26, 2008 — MORE

9/19/2008 - Airman 1st Class Misael Iracheta, 37th Logistics Squadron, goes in for the dig during a volleyball game at the Junior Enlisted Apprecation Picnic Sept. 19. The picnic was held at Stillman Park. (USAF photo by Robbin Cresswell)

Troops to Teachers offers career opportunities
September 26, 2008 — Several programs exist through the Airman and Family Readiness Flight that make it easier to transition into and out of the military, and a few of them even offer career options for those who are... MORE

Team Lackland represents in 12th AF Marathon
September 26, 2008 — Team Lackland competed in the 12th annual United States Air Force Marathon at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Saturday, contributing runners to the marathon, half-marathon and men and women's... MORE

ESPC helps with energy conservation
September 26, 2008 — With energy conservation becoming more and more important on base, a new tool is being used to help the process. The Energy Saving Performance Contract provides Lackland the opportunity to have... MORE

Lackland bone marrow donor drive continues
September 26, 2008 — This year's bone marrow drive has been a success, with more than 2,000 swabs from potential donors already collected. "We advertised the drive for last week only but have gotten a lot of interest from... MORE

Foster families prepare working dogs for duty
September 26, 2008 — When Military Working Dog Puppy Consultant Burgess Beall got his first foster puppy, Zzelda, from the Military Working Dog Puppy Program on Lackland, he never foresaw the day when someone would... MORE

9/6/2008 - Uulricka, a military working dog puppy, and her foster mother Ester Nunez attend the military working dog Puppy Program appreciation luncheon Sept. 6. Foster families play an important role in the development of military working dogs, which are assigned to bases worldwide for patrol purposes and explosives and narcotics detection. As foster parents, they expose the puppies to a variety of social settings, caring for the dogs until they are seven months old. (USAF photo by Robbin Cresswell)

Boots complete ABU
September 26, 2008 — Lackland trainees received more than 800 pairs of new Airman Battle Uniform boots Sept. 8 - 12. Overall, 848 pairs were distributed during the week, 653 to male trainees and 195 to female trainees... MORE

09/10/2008 - Basic military trainee Benjamin Stanley, 321st Training Squadron, laces up his newly issued sage boots. The sage boots, part of the new Airman's Battle Uniform, were issued to BMT trainees for the first time Sept. 8. (USAF photo by Robbin Cresswell)

Hispanic Heritage Month comes to Lackland
September 26, 2008 — Hispanic Heritage Month kicked off Monday with a breakfast celebrate the culture of those whose ancestry traces back to Spanish-speaking countries. "We have four major events planned and some minor... MORE

9/15/2008 - Members of the Ballet Folklorico del Cielo dance company perform during the Hispanic Heritage kickoff breakfast Sept. 15 at the Gateway Club. (USAF photo by Robbin Cresswell)

Single parent support group addresses need on base
September 12, 2008 — When Staff Sgt. Patricia LeTendre became a single parent, she felt like she needed guidance and support to do her best as a parent and as an Airman. The result of that need is the Single Parents... MORE