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Air Force to lift hiring freeze Dec. 15
December 14, 2011 — The hiring freeze implemented in August will be fully lifted Dec. 15, Air Force Personnel Center officials announced.The freeze, preceded by hiring controls, was one of several measures implemented in... MORE

Fundamentals carry 802nd FSS past 717th Mi Bn
December 13, 2011 — He's no Lebron James or Michael Jordan. He's just "Maurice."Jordan or James he didn't have to be, as Maurice Jenkins-Day led the 802nd Force Support Squadron with 18 points in a 51-40 victory over the... MORE

Caught between two 717th Mi Bn players, 802nd FSS guard Charles Burrell lands on the basketball. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Alan Boedeker)

Spartans get the ‘jump’ on Log Dogs
December 13, 2011 — The 543rd Support Squadron Spartans came out the gate early, fell behind in the second half and then battled back to defeat the 59th Medical Logistics Readiness Squadron Log Dogs 49-40 in Division I... MORE

Spartans guard Brandon Hawkins scored 18 points in the squad’s victory over the 59th Medical Logistics Readiness Squadron Log Dogs 49-40. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Alan Boedeker)

Pararescueman pins Bronze Star with valor
December 13, 2011 — While engaged in operations against enemy forces near Arghandab Province, Afghanistan, July 12, 2010, an Airman risked his life to medevac three U.S. Soldiers injured by improvised explosive devices,... MORE

Brig. Gen. Timothy Zadalis, Air Education and Training Command Intelligence, Operations and Nuclear Integration director from Randolph AFB awards Tech. Sgt. Luis Garcia, 342nd Training Squadron pararescueman, with a Bronze Star Medal with Valor during an award ceremony at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 2. Only 414 Bronze Star Medals with Valor have been awarded to Air Force service members since Sept. 11, 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

Appointments only for CAC, ID cards in JBSA
December 13, 2011 — The 502nd Air Base Wing has implemented new procedures for customers requiring new identification cards, common access cards and Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System services.To reduce... MORE

On or off base? Housing assistance now available at central facility
December 13, 2011 — The recent relocation of Capital Asset Management's housing referral office to the new Balfour Beatty Communities management center continues the evolution of privatized housing at Joint Base San... MORE

Claudia Moreno, lifeworks coordinator and resident specialist with Balfour Beatty Communities, shows a home to Airman 1st Class Kenny Casaverde, personnelist with the 319th Training Squadron. Casaverde, who recently graduated from technical school at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., and his family now reside in the Frank Tejada Estates East on base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Antonio Morano)

AF officials implement task management software for personnel, services, manpower community
December 13, 2011 — Air Force officials are providing specialized task management software to help field operating agencies in the Air Force's personnel, services and manpower community track and manage official taskings... MORE

Air Force officials are providing specialized task management software to help field operating agencies in the Air Force’s personnel, services and manpower community track and manage official taskings and correspondence from Headquarters, Air Force Manpower, Personnel and Services. The new software went online Nov. 1.

Medical leaders build SAMHS framework
December 8, 2011 — With the government's need to reduce costs, gain efficiencies, and improve effectiveness, Base Realignment and Closure 2005 directed many changes around the world, with a deadline of Sept. 15, 2011... MORE

The San Antonio Military Health System provides oversight of all military health services within the San Antonio area. SAMHS includes over 9,000 healthcare workers in 10 facilities, supporting over 230,000 beneficiaries, and providing over 100 specialty services with over a $1 billion economic impact to the San Antonio community. (U.S. Air Force illustration)

12th FTW member named AETC Athlete of the Year
December 7, 2011 — Capt. A.J. Bonitati, 451st Flying Training Squadron instructor combat systems officer, was named the 2011 Air Education and Training Command Athlete of the Year Nov. 21. Bonitati is a fifth degree... MORE

Capt. A.J. Bonitati, 451st Flying Training Squadron instructor combat systems officer, was named the 2011 Air Education and Training Command Athlete of the Year Nov. 21. Bonitati is a fifth degree black belt in the ancient combat art of Tae Kwon Do.

Remembering Boxer 22
December 7, 2011 — The 558th Flying Training Squadron honored one of their own when they dedicated the Capt. Benjamin F. Danielson Auditorium in a ceremony Dec. 2. Captain Danielson was an F-4C pilot in the 558th... MORE

Capt. Landon Phillips, 12th Operations Group, performs a pre-flight inspection of a T-38C Talon from the 435th Fighter Training Squadron prior to take off Dec. 2. Captain Phillips piloted the aircraft as a part of the dedication ceremonies for the Capt. Benjamin F. Danielson Auditorium in the 558th Flying Training Squadron. Retired Lt. Col. Jim George (right), the on-scene-commander for the majority of the Boxer 22 mission which attempted to rescue Captain Danielson, flew in the rear cockpit during the flight. (U.S. Air Force photo/Rich McFadden)

Rambler 'Wellness Wars' adds body-fat category
December 7, 2011 — Registration will begin next week and continue through Jan. 6 for the second edition of a 12-week challenge that encourages healthy lifestyle changes.The second annual Randolph Wellness Wars, a... MORE

AFISRA’s free throws sink 341st TRS in OT
December 5, 2011 — Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Agency guards Chris Berry and Peter Dominguez made the team's final four free throws in overtime to clinch a 42-36 victory over 341st Training... MORE

Guard Peter Dominguez drives the ball to the hoop during Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Agency’s overtime win Monday. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

Operation Homecooking: Annual holiday program surpasses record
December 5, 2011 — Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland training students went out in record numbers to local homes this Thanksgiving Day for Operation Homecooking.Now in its 36th year, Operation Homecooking gives local... MORE

Air Force basic military trainees wait in line to be paired with host families who will take them home for Thanksgiving Nov. 24 at the BMT Reception Center. (U.S. Air Force photo/Alan Boedeker)

AF rolls out new rifle qualification course
December 5, 2011 — Airmen taking the new Air Force Rifle Qualification Course are finding themselves learning more than just basic marksmanship skills.Long-awaited changes requiring more intensive weapons training... MORE

Air Force basic trainee Zachary Browning, 324th Training Squadron, Flight 044, reloads between shooting practice rounds at the firing range Nov. 22. Airmen are now required to take a new intensive Air Force Rifle Qualification Course. (U.S. Air Force photo/Alan Boedeker)

AETC, 902nd CES civil engineers earn command-level honors
December 1, 2011 — Civil engineers from Headquarters Air Education and Training Command and the 902nd Civil Engineer Squadron have earned seven command-level awards.Three HQ AETC civil engineers are recipients of the... MORE

Senior Master Sgt Howard Yard official photo

Air Force fellows win national ACAAI competition
November 30, 2011 — Allergy Immunology fellows from Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center won first place during a competition held during the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Annual Meeting in Boston... MORE

Majors Jeremy Sikora (left) and Shayne Stokes hold the FIT Bowl first place trophy after winning the competition Nov. 5, 2011, during the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Annual Meeting in Boston, Mass. The two Air Force doctors are allergy/immunology fellows assigned to the 59th Medical Operations Squadron, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. (Courtesy photo)

12th FTW trains AF's international partners
November 30, 2011 — International pilots from around the globe come to 12th Flying Training Wing locations to hone skills and strengthen friendships. Whether it's at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph or the 12th FTW's... MORE

Randolph AFB, TX, 3 Dec 10: Capt Regnen Valvenoe, Peru Army, looks over his right shoulder as he prepares to land the T-6 Texan II simulator at Randolph.
(U.S. Air Force photo/Rich McFadden)

Air Force Band of the West: Transcending boundaries
November 28, 2011 — The U.S. Air Force Band of the West speaks the universal language of music.That's how the 45 professional musicians accomplish their mission as ambassadors for the Air Force throughout a four-state... MORE

First Lt. Joe Hanson, conducts while Master Sgt. Nancy Poffenbarger, U.S. Air Force Band of the West vocalist, leads the audience in a series of patriotic melodies at the Majestic Theater Nov. 13. (U.S. Air Force photo/Alan Boedeker)

45 JBSA Airmen make chief
November 28, 2011 — Air Force officials announced Nov. 3 the selection of 487 of 2,201 eligible senior master sergeants for promotion to chief master sergeant, a selection rate of 22.13 percent. Forty-five of the 487... MORE

Forty-five senior master sergeants from Joint Base Antonio military installations were selected for promotion to chief master sergeant this month. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Alan Boedeker)

CAC, ID cards issued by appointment only in JBSA
November 28, 2011 — Beginning Dec. 1, the 502nd Air Base Wing will implement new procedures for customers requiring new identification cards, common access cards and Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System... MORE