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Project reduces energy consumption, costs
November 4, 2010 — It was fitting that the 802nd Civil Engineer Squadron was almost halfway through installing energy efficient window insulators at Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Agency... MORE

LACKLAND AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Ben Patterson, contractor with Dawson Technical, prepares to install an energy-saving window barrier handed to him from co-workers Tirin Sneed, front, and Francisco Contreras at the Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Agency headquarters here Sept. 23, 2010. The 802nd Civil Engineer Squadron estimates that the installation of radiant barrier window insulators in the 53-year-old building, at a cost of $488,000, will save $100,000 a year by reducing air conditioning needs. (U.S. Air Force photo by William Belcher)

Blood donations save lives around world
November 4, 2010 — Anyone who went through Air Force Basic Military Training in recent memory may recall standing on line in the pre-dawn darkness at the blood donation center at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. It may... MORE

AFRC offers resume writing classes
November 4, 2010 — Two units in the 802nd Force Support Squadron, the Airman and Family Readiness Center and the Civilian Personnel Section, have joined together to provide resources for educating current Air Force... MORE

343 days and counting
November 4, 2010 — Air Education and Training Command is closing in on a never before achieved safety goal -- going 365 days without a fatality. According to Robbie Bogard, AETC Safety and Occupational Health... MORE

Lackland Airman contributes to mortuary mission
November 4, 2010 — For four months, an Airman from Lackland's 802nd Security Forces Squadron provided dignity, honor and respect while serving on a carry team with Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations at Dover Air... MORE

A U.S. Air Force carry team transfers the remains of an Airman at Dover Air Force Base, Del. Carry teams are comprised of personnel from the services career field who deploy to Air Force Mortuary Operations. Recently, personnel from other career fields were included in the tasking. Staff Sgt. Chris Hill (front left), a computer programmer, Airman 1st Class Matthew Bokesch (front right), a public health technician and Staff Sgt. Rachel Gamertsfelder-Doane (third on the left), security forces took part in the sacred mission of honoring the fallen with dignity, honor and respect. (U.S. Air Force photo/Jason Minto)

Lackland welcomes community to AirFest 2010
November 4, 2010 — After nearly nine months of preparation, the AirFest 2010 planning committee is ready to showcase the accomplishments of military aviation to an expected crowd of 300,000 Saturday and Sunday at the... MORE

Clinic leadership offers recommendations for temporary system shutdown
November 4, 2010 — The Randolph Medical Clinic's electronic medical records and scheduling system will be inaccessible Nov. 11-14 during relocation of the Composite Health Care System's computer server operating system... MORE

Operation Homecooking set for sign-ups
October 29, 2010 — San Antonio area families can share their warmth and hospitality with Airmen at Lackland this Thanksgiving by giving them a chance to enjoy a holiday meal in a family atmosphere through Operation... MORE

Triathlete captures 2nd base run
October 29, 2010 — An Ironman once again outpaced the competitive field during Lackland's half marathon Oct. 23.Charlie Rey, 342nd Training Squadron, can now add the annual 13.1-mile race to his other athletic... MORE

Runners begin the Gateway Half Marathon Oct. 23 at the Air Force Basic Military Training parade grounds on Lackland. Along with the half-marathon, runners competed in 10K and 5K events. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

Show of respect
October 29, 2010 — MORE

Members of the Patriot Guard Riders lead a procession of vehicles through Port San Antonio for fallen Marine Cpl. Jorge Villarreal Jr. Oct. 22. Men and women from Lackland lined the street as a show of respect for Corporal Villarreal who was killed on patrol in Afghanistan Oct. 17. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

F-22 to perform at AirFest 2010
October 29, 2010 — Visitors to Lackland AirFest 2010 will see the world's only operational fifth-generation fighter aircraft when the F-22 takes to the sky Nov. 6-7 during AirFest 2010 at the historic Kelly Field Annex... MORE

LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. -- Lt. Col. James Hecker banks his F/A-22 Raptor during a training sortie here. He is the 27th Fighter Squadron commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ben Bloker)

Skywatch Flyer surveillance tower assists 902nd SFS
October 28, 2010 — From high above, Randolph's new Skywatch Flyer mobile surveillance tower helps the 902nd Security Forces Squadron keep a watchful eye over the base.The mobile surveillance tower has a variety of... MORE

Staff Sgt Amanda Cervantes from the 902nd Security Forces Squadron monitors the movement of traffic on Randolph AFB using Skywatch.
(U.S Air Force Photo By Don Lindsey)

Mouth guards are easy, replacing teeth nothing to smile about
October 28, 2010 — If an apple a day keeps the doctor away, then a mouth guard can keep broken teeth and concussions away.Mouth guards work do more than preventing chipped teeth, they work in two main ways to prevent... MORE

Keeping lunch down when going up
October 28, 2010 — Even the bravest fighter pilots and toughest medevac helicopter pilots may occasionally need an airsickness bag. Airsickness has nothing to do with how tough or strong someone is. It's a complex... MORE

2nd Lt. Shannon Scannon spins slowly in a Barany chair used to help prevent air sickness. Lieutenant Scannon is a physiologist with the 359th Aerospace Medical Squadron (U.S. Air Force photo/Brian McGloin)

Airmen finish 860-mile trek
October 26, 2010 — Their journey is over, but their cause unfortunately goes on.Their feet hurt with each step. Their skin burned under the oppressive sun. Their clothes were drenched with sweat, and they were exhausted... MORE

Surviving family members, a few wounded Airmen and members of the Air Force Special Operations Command, join fifteen Special Tactics Airmen on the final stretch of an 860-mile memorial march from San Antonio, Tex. to Hurlburt Field, Fla., Sept. 21, 2010. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Master Sgt. Russell E. Cooley IV/Released)

Political activities by Air Force members
October 25, 2010 — Involvement in the political process is an important inalienable right, but as an active duty service member, certain rules must be followed. The political activities Air Force members can take part... MORE

Base readies, sets for run
October 21, 2010 — Registration numbers for the Gateway Half Marathon are snowballing, as the second annual event fast approaches Oct. 23.A week prior to the run, 95 total runners had signed up to hit the installation... MORE

Moving day looms for 'Spirit of San Antonio'
October 21, 2010 — The T-43A Gator, the "flying classroom" that served the training needs of the combat systems officer training program at Randolph for 17 years, was retired last month, but will soon be more accessible... MORE

Air Force Band of the West holds auditions
October 21, 2010 — The Air Force Band of the West is holding chorus auditions for this year's Holiday in Blue concert series.For the upcoming holiday season, The Band of the West is doing something a little different... MORE

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – The Air Force Band of the West performs theme songs from various spy films including Mission Impossible, Pink Panther and James Bond during the second half of the show held at the Paul Poag theatre in Del Rio October 2. The Air Force Band of the West is a group of highly trained professional musicians (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sara Csurilla)

359th MDG changes health care provider assignment procedure
October 21, 2010 — When military health care providers head elsewhere for temporary changes of station or temporary duty assignments, it can be difficult and frustrating for their patients.The 359th Medical Group has a... MORE