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Final salute in honor of MWD Daysi
March 17, 2015
Military members assigned to the 802nd Security Forces Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland render a final salute in honor of military working dog Daysi, Feb. 27, at the Holland MWD Hospital. Due to an aggressive cancer and an inoperable malignant tumor, MWD Daysi was euthanized that afternoon. As tradition, a police procession is followed by a final salute to MWDs prior to euthanasia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Justine Rho/released)
Vietnam War veterans honored during ceremony at AF Memorial
March 11, 2015
Michael L. Rhodes, director of administration and management for the Office of the Secretary of Defense, addresses an audience during a wreath laying ceremony March 2, which was hosted by Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, to honor Air Force Vietnam prisoners of war and missing in action at the Air Force Memorial in Arlington, Va. (U.S. Air Force photo by Scott Ash)
Courts-martial, crimes and punishment at Joint Base San Antonio
March 11, 2015
JBSA Air Force Assistance Fund campaign kicks off March 23
March 11, 2015
Putting face on suicide prevention training
March 11, 2015
AMIGO program turns sponsorship into friendship
March 11, 2015
Dawna Hollie (left), Ambassador of the International Goodwill to Others (AMIGO) program manager, speaks with Jan Hall (center), an AMIGO sponsorship program volunteer, and Lt. Aboudou Ganihou Fadikpe (right), a Defense Language Institute English Language Center student at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. The DLIELC hosts the AMIGO program to create an opportunity for students to have a more personable American cultural experience and a chance to practice the English language. (courtesy photo)
AF Security Forces Academy graduates pipeline Combat Arms Instructors
March 11, 2015
Randolph High School boys' basketball team shoots for victory
March 11, 2015
Members of the Randolph High School boys’ basketball team practice for an upcoming game March 5 at the RHS gym. The team is headed to the state tournament for the first time in 20 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Harold China)
Apollo 16 astronaut shares life lessons, shapes future leaders
March 11, 2015
Capt. Brent Hoover (left), 560th Flying Training squadron instructor pilot, and retired Air Force Brig. Gen. Charlie Duke, Apollo 16 astronaut and 10th person to walk on the moon, prepare to taxi out to the flight line before an incentive flight Feb. 19 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. For the complete story, see page 5. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexandria Slade)
AF senior leaders caution against sequestration
March 5, 2015
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III answers a question about the fiscal year 2016 President's Budget request during a hearing of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense Feb. 25, 2015, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. (U.S. Air Force photo/Jim Varhegyi)
Air Force Smart Operations emphasizes continuous improvement
March 5, 2015
Life-saving training course prepares medics for combat operations
March 5, 2015
Surgeons in the Emergency War Surgery Course at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, listen to the advanced surgical skills for exposure in trauma lesson, Feb. 11, 2015. The Emergency War Surgery Course has been conducted at Wilford Hall since it was established back in 2004. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Michael Ellis)
75-day leave carryover ends Sept. 30
March 5, 2015
27 pay dates for civilians in 2015
March 5, 2015
Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month highlights resources
March 5, 2015
Cody gives enlisted perspective at AFA symposium
March 5, 2015
Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody delivers his "Enlisted Perspective" at the Air Force Association's annual Air Warfare Symposium and Technology Exposition, Feb. 12 in Orlando, Fla. Cody focused on key areas such as enlisted development, resiliency for Airmen and their families and innovation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Scott Ash)
Spring forward safely: stay seen with reflective belt, clothing
March 4, 2015
During hours of darkness and limited visibility, military members in uniform, as well as Department of Defense civilian employees, who are in a paid duty status, are required to wear a reflective belt. Wearing reflective gear provides increased visibility to others. (U.S. Air Force Photo Illustration by Senior Airman Schelli Jones)
Occupational analyst treated to celebration befitting 50-year career
March 4, 2015
Brig. Gen. Stephen Linsenmeyer (right), Air Education and Training Command Directorate of Intelligence, Operations and Nuclear Integration interim director, presents a certificate of service to Hank Dubois, AETC occupational analyst, in honor of his 50 years of civil service Feb. 12 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joel Martinez)
JBSA honors the beginning of military aviation
March 4, 2015
Lt. Gen. Perry Wiggins, commanding general, U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) and senior commander for Fort Sam Houston and Camp Bullis, and United States Air Force retired Col. Stump Sowada (right), Order of Daedalians, Stinsons Flight captain, place the wreath during an annual ceremony held at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston parade grounds March 2. The event was held in recognition of the 105th anniversary of Maj. Gen. Benjamin D. Foulois’ first flight which took place at then Fort Sam Houston. The celebration honored signal corps pilot, Foulois, who made his first take-off, solo flight, landing and first crash after four flights with the “Wright ‘B’ Flyer” aircraft over the Fort Sam Houston parade ground which has since been named the MacArthur Parade Field. (U.S. Air Force photo by Johnny Saldivar)
Controlling stray, roaming animals on Joint Base San Antonio
March 3, 2015