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Trees for Troops a hit with spouses
December 10, 2007 — Sharon Tarbell stands patiently in line as Christmas music plays from outdoor speakers. Her 4-year-old daughter is by her side. Her 2-year-old son and her friend's sleeping infant are securely... MORE

Base lights up for the holidays
December 6, 2007 — MORE

Lackland listed at top of 'best place to raise a child' list
December 6, 2007 — On Nov. 18, BusinessWeek.com reported a study that recognized Lackland AFB for being the eighth best place in the country to raise children. The study rated cities from all over the country in the... MORE

Sam Walton's touch felt at Fisher House
December 6, 2007 — It was not a traditional sleigh and they were not your typical Santa's helpers, but on Dec. 4, Wal-Mart and Sam's Club associates spread some holiday magic to the families of servicemembers residing... MORE

Airmen seek to hit the right notes at talent competition
December 6, 2007 — Airmen from 18 to 42 years old from stateside to Turkey are at Lackland this week honing their musical talents as they compete in the Air Force Worldwide Talent Contest. The fierce competition... MORE

IS drills Dental, 48-26
December 6, 2007 — The 93rd Intelligence Squadron's game against the 59th Dental Squadron ended early. With a 22-point lead and only two minutes left in the game, 93rd IS earned the mercy rule victory, winning 48-26 on... MORE

Warhawks beat Brooks, 70-42
December 6, 2007 — With 8:51 remaining in the first half, center Quinton Leathers leaped over two defenders for a dunk off of a backdoor pass from point guard Eli Lozano. He seemed to be playing above the competition.... MORE

TxDOT sends safety message from Lackland
December 4, 2007 — A skydiving Santa Claus dropped into Lackland AFB on Dec. 4 to help launch the state's annual drunken driving prevention campaign. The Air Force's commitment to safety and taking care of its Airmen... MORE

Intramural basketball tips off; Guard takes first win
November 30, 2007 — The 149th Fighter Wing's Air National Guard team battled back from a 19-12 halftime deficit to win their first intramural basketball game of the season Nov. 27 with a 42-35 victory over the 341st... MORE

Wingman Day planned for Dec. 5
November 29, 2007 — This date is a correction to the article printed in the Nov. 30 issue of the Lackland Talespinner.On Dec. 5, the Air Force will celebrate its fourth annual Wingman Day, which is a time for Airmen to... MORE

Serving from the top
November 26, 2007 — MORE

Best time to prepare for a Christmas play
November 26, 2007 — MORE

Lost items find new home
November 26, 2007 — MORE

Team Lackland donates more than $1.5 million to CFC
November 26, 2007 — Team Lackland has responded generously to the 2007 Combined Federal Campaign, raising $1,548,525 for various charitable organizations. The active campaign began Sept. 12 and ended Oct. 27 for... MORE

Base buildings go homestyle with energy metering
November 26, 2007 — All buildings at the Kelly Field Annex will soon have their own electrical meters, much like average homeowners. The 37th Civil Engineer Squadron and San Antonio-based City Public Service will begin... MORE

New machine tests true calorie needs
November 26, 2007 — The Health and Wellness Center on Lackland AFB recently purchased a new machine to measure a person's caloric use. The indirect calorimeter will provide one more tool to enhance the Lackland Fitness... MORE

Runners honor fallen Airmen
November 26, 2007 — At 6:40 a.m., the air was still full of fog, allowing minimal visibility where Adonto D'Amore was warming up in front of the historic Alamo in downtown San Antonio. He and 17 other security forces... MORE

Trainees give thanks for homecooking
November 25, 2007 — Basic trainees traded their dorm rooms for family rooms Thanksgiving Day as more than 1,400 local families arrived at Lackland AFB to adopt some of the newest members of the Air Force for the day. "I... MORE

Week 1 trainees treated to civilian-style dining
November 22, 2007 — Tucked in the Texas Hill Country, an 18-month-old fine dining restaurant fed a special Thanksgiving dinner for some of the newest members of the Air Force family. With solid oak tables and chairs... MORE

Randolph leads DoD with base-entry system test
November 17, 2007 — A new high-tech entry system designed to make military installations safer while improving traffic flow will conclude testing at Randolph early next year. The Automated Entry Control System at the... MORE