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Air Force honors top recruiters for 2011
February 21, 2012 — Fifteen Air Force recruiters were named tops in their field for fiscal year 2011 by the Air Force Recruiting Service in a ceremony here Feb. 8. Known as Operation Blue Suit, the AFRS program... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Victor Follis, 364th Recruiting Squadron recruiter, and his wife, Jillian, arrive at Headquarters Air Force Recruiting Service during an Operation Blue Suit ceremony here Feb. 8. Each year Operation Blue Suit recognizes top Air Force recruiters worldwide. Winners are nominated by their recruiting groups and selected based on their performance in meeting assigned recruiting goals, leadership qualities and other professional traits. This year 15 members of AFRS were recognized as tops in their field. (U.S. Air Force photo/Christa D’Andrea)

12th FTW IG presented Air Medal and Bronze Star
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Lt. Col. John Melloy, 12th Flying Training Wing Inspector General, was presented the Air Medal and Bronze Start Feb. 4, 2012 for meritorious achievement during a recent deployment as the Commander of the 321st Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadron in Baghdad, Iraq. While deployed, Mellow commanded the King Air 350 and C-130E advisory squadron, executing more than thirteen hundred combat sorties, through thirty-five hundred mishap-free flight hours, overcoming the constant threat of surface to air attacks and further the United States' goal of a stable Iraq. (Courtesy Photo)

Basic training campus nears completion
February 17, 2012 — The first Air Force Basic Military Training new housing campus projects are scheduled to be completed this summer, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the project administrator.Daniel... MORE

Construction of the new Airman Training Complex No. 1 and its dining-classroom facility continues. The complex is on pace to be finished by late summer. Eventually, four ATCs and two dining-classroom facilities will replace eight Recruit Housing and Training buildings built in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Each new ATC will house up to 1,200 basic trainees. (U.S. Air Force photo/Alan Boedeker)

AFRC geared up to promote financial fitness
February 17, 2012 — Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland service members, government civilians, retirees and their families can get the opportunity to assess their fiscal fitness during the Military Saves campaign, which... MORE

Air Force boxers take 3 medals at Armed Forces Championships
February 17, 2012 — No more motivation is needed for Air Force boxing heavyweight Kent Brinson when it comes to preparing for the upcoming 2012 USA National Boxing Championships Feb. 27 through March 3 in his backyard of... MORE

Senior Airmen Kent Brinson and Adam Hassan will represent the Air Force at the 2012 USA National Boxing Championships, held Feb. 27 through March 3 in Fort Carson, Colo. (U.S. Air Force photo/Antonio Morano)

12th FTW earns ‘Excellent’ grade on CUI
February 17, 2012 — The Air Education and Training Command Inspector General announced the 12th Flying Training Wing earned an overall grade of 'Excellent' for its 2012 Combined Unit Inspection during an executive... MORE

New IAAFA airfield facility consolidates aviation training
February 17, 2012 — Senior Air Force and Inter-American Air Forces Academy leaders, along with representatives from six Latin America partner nations, opened the new IAAFA Airfield Training Complex at Joint Base San... MORE

Illustration of the new IAAFA Airfield Training Complex at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. (Courtesy Illustration)

Joint Base San Antonio announces fourth quarter winners
February 16, 2012 — Joint Base San Antonio officials recently announced the Fourth Quarter award winners. The winners are:· Junior Enlisted Member CategorySenior Airman Benjamin Minard802nd Operations Support... MORE

Base activities highlight Military Saves Week
February 16, 2012 — In a memorandum announcing Military Saves Week, Acting Under Secretary of Defense Jo Ann Rooney called the annual observance "an opportunity for the entire military community to come together with... MORE

AF 2013 budget: Cuts keep agile, flexible, ready force
February 16, 2012 — The Air Force released its fiscal 2013 budget Feb. 13 and stressed the need for difficult budgetary cuts to meet the new defense strategy while maintaining the service's agility, flexibility and... MORE

Civilian employee parlays interest in electronics into 50-year career
February 16, 2012 — More than 60 years ago, an 11-year-old boy living on the near west side of San Antonio decided to enroll in a night school two blocks from his home so he could learn more about repairing radios and a... MORE

Base activities highlight Military Saves Week
February 16, 2012 — In a memorandum announcing Military Saves Week, Acting Under Secretary of Defense Jo Ann Rooney called the annual observance "an opportunity for the entire military community to come together with... MORE

Smoke alarms save lives: Tips for the family home
February 10, 2012 — Almost two-thirds of all home fire-related deaths are a direct result of not having smoke alarms installed or having non-functioning smoke alarms at home.When there is a fire, smoke spreads fast... MORE

Lady Warhawks hope to punch ticket to U.S. Military World tourney
February 10, 2012 — The Joint Base San Antonio Lady Warhawks slow-pitch softball team opens its season this weekend at the Alamo City Shootout.It's mission: to punch a return ticket to the U.S. Specialty Sports... MORE

CSD takes goodwill game with 73-54 win over SWCID
February 10, 2012 — The Cryptologic Systems Division Rim Rockers 73-54 win over the Rattlers from Howard College's Southwest Collegiate Institute for the Deaf Saturday at the Chaparral Fitness Center wasn't about wins or... MORE

Rattlers guard Aaron Young goes airborne for a layup during Southwest Collegiate Institute for the Deaf’s 73-54 loss to Cryptologic Systems Division Saturday. (U.S. Air Force photo/Alan Boedeker)

On time, on budget: T-38 mechanics celebrate 100th aircraft milestone
February 10, 2012 — The professionals who make the repairs and modifications that keep the Air Force's aging T-38s poised for flight celebrated a major milestone at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph this month.Inside... MORE

National database protects military from financial fraud
February 8, 2012 — Their presence outside military bases has become all too familiar: businesses peddling cars, electronics and other items with undisclosed conditions or sky-high interest rates that quickly become a... MORE

JBSA-Lackland acquires C-5M, retires some C-5As
February 8, 2012 — The 433rd Airlift Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland plans to add several C-5M aircraft to its fleet in 2016 while beginning to retire 16 C-5A aircraft in 2013. In addition, proposed future plans... MORE

Air Force assessing performance feedback program
February 7, 2012 — Air Force officials are field testing a new performance feedback worksheet to assess how supervisors interact and provide feedback to their Airmen. The Airman Comprehensive Assessment worksheet is... MORE

Voting tool gets thumbs up from DOD
February 7, 2012 — As this presidential election year unfolds, America's voting process will get plenty of attention.Thanks to two members of the Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Agency... MORE