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Fogarty bids farewell to Lackland
July 9, 2010 — If there's a buzzword around the 802nd Mission Support Group these days, it could easily be "transition."Recent transitions include leaving the 37th Training Wing as the 37th MSG, realigning as the... MORE

Col. Patrick Fogarty relinquishes command of the 802nd Mission Support Group by passing the guidon to Brig. Gen. Leonard Patrick, 502nd Air Base Wing commander, during a change of command ceremony July 7. (U.S. Air Force photo/Alan Boedeker)

Revised fitness program takes off at Lackland
July 9, 2010 — Despite rainy conditions, Lackland held its first official fitness test July 1, introducing the revised standards set under Air Force Instruction 36-2905. 502nd Air Base Wing Commander Brig. Gen... MORE

Brig. Gen. Leonard Patrick, 502nd Air Base Wing commander, completes the one-minute push-up assessment during his physical fitness test on the first official day of the revised program July 1. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

Running the obstacle course
July 9, 2010 — MORE

Staff Sgt. Robert Fitte, 319th Training Squadron, demonstrates how to begin an obstacle June 30. Before attempting the obstacle course, Air Force Basic Military Training trainees are briefed on proper technique and safety. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

New ejection seat adds modern touch to venerable T-38
July 6, 2010 — The T-38 has served the Air Force as one of its advanced jet trainers for nearly 50 years and remains a common sight at Randolph as the winged warhorse of the 435th Fighter Training Squadron and the... MORE

Rey Gutierrez, 12th Operational Support Squadron, goes over procedures for connecting parachute harnesses to the new T-38C ejection seat while Maj. Bryan France, 435th Flying Training Squadron, connects his harness shoulder straps to the seat June 30. The new seat replaces the carried parachute with a harness and in-seat chute, has zero/zero capability and includes a redesigned parachute.(U.S. Air Force photo/Steve Thurow)

Airmen promoted below the zone
July 1, 2010 — Below the zone is a competitive early promotion program offered to Airmen in the grade of airman first class. This early promotion opportunity is restricted to elite Airmen who stand out from their... MORE

Lackland club streaks into holiday break
July 1, 2010 — The horizon is looking bright for Lackland's varsity baseball team as it enters the Fourth of July break red hot, having just completed its seventh win in a row in the San Antonio Men's Senior... MORE

AFRS films Lackland training
July 1, 2010 — Looking to build on the recent success of its Web site's basic military training video, the Air Force Recruiting Service returned to Lackland June 21-25 to film several technical school career fields... MORE

Seminar prepares NCOs for leadership
July 1, 2010 — More than 200 Air Force master sergeant selects attended the first Joint Base San Antonio Senior NCO Professional Development Seminar June 21-25.The 204 NCOs gathered for two days at Lackland, and a... MORE

JBSA Airmen pay tribute to family
July 1, 2010 — The flag at half mast behind the 37th Training Wing headquarters building during the basic military training graduation parade June 25 served as a visual reminder.But it wasn't necessary for Marie... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Juan Lewis, 502nd Air Base Wing command chief, presents the flag to Marie Campbell during a retreat ceremony June 25. Ms. Campbell's husband, Sgt. Millard Dee Campbell, was among 19 Airmen killed during a terrorist attack at Khobar Towers in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. (U.S. Air Force photo/Sid Luna)

CSOs take flight
July 1, 2010 — The 479th Flying Training Group stationed in Naval Air Station Pensacola, Fla., celebrated a historic milestone June 23 when they flew the first combat system officers. Lt. Col. Eric Wright, 479th FTG... MORE

479th Flying Training Group CSOs take flight
June 30, 2010 — MORE

Lt. Col. Eric Wright, 479th Flying Training Group instructor, and 1st Lt. Laura Jeffrey, 451st Flying Training Squadron student, were the first Combat System Officer team in the air June 23. The 479th FTG is part of the 12th Flying Training Wing and trains CSOs at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Fla.

Sustainment training adds dose of realism to security forces' preparation
June 28, 2010 — A new chapter in security forces training will soon begin.Last week the 902nd Security Forces Squadron certified three evaluators to assess the performance of 902nd SFS members during sustainment... MORE

Staff Sgt. Teron Mobley, 902 Air Base Wing security forces, fires at a target during an evalulator training course at Randolph Air Force Base June 25. (U.S. Air Force photo by Steve White)

Showing respect
June 24, 2010 — MORE

The urn carrying the remains of Staff Sgt. Michael P. Flores arrives at Lackland June 18. Tech. Sgt. Michael P. Flores, an Airman from San Antonio, was killed while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Sergeant Flores was assigned to the 48th Rescue Squadron, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

Sweet music
June 24, 2010 — MORE

Michael McAnderson, 690th Network Support Squadron, sings Sweet Dreams during the 3rd annual Lackland Talent Contest at the Arnold Hall Community Center Ballroom June 19. Fifteen contestants competed for $1,000 in prizes. Staff Sgt. Naomi Keen, 559th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, won first place. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

802nd FSS wins softball championship
June 24, 2010 — Known for its heavy hitting, the 802nd Force Support Squadron was favored to make it back to the base intramural softball championship.But, surprisingly, it was FSS' defense that sealed the 11-7 win... MORE

Boxers prep for nation's best
June 24, 2010 — Last week, members of the Air Force boxing team returned to Lackland's gym, laced up their boots and taped up their knuckles.It's their first time back since departing for the Armed Forces Boxing... MORE

Pararescuemen: Honoring fallen warriors
June 24, 2010 — More than 20 pararescuemen, active duty, retired and prior service, donned their service dress uniforms, with boots and maroon berets, and fell into formation. Local freedom riders holding American... MORE

Master Sgt. Mike Maroney, renders a salute after removing the flash from his pararescue beret and leaving it on the casket of his fallen comrade, Tech. Sgt. Michael Flores who died June 9, near FOB Jackson, Afghanistan, in a HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter crash. Since Sept. 11, 2001, U.S. Air Force Pararescueman have begun the tradition of leaving their beret flashes to their fallen "PJs" as a sign of honor and respect. The beret and flash are the cherished items of a pararescueman has it takes two years of training to earn.
(U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Bennie J. Davis III)

July 4th celebration relocates to Randolph
June 24, 2010 — For more than three decades, Lackland opened its gates to the public for its Independence Day celebration. This year's celebration, the first since Randolph and Lackland realigned under Joint Base San... MORE

Annual water quality report released
June 24, 2010 — Annual reports detailing the quality of drinking water provided on Lackland and the Lackland Training Annex were recently released by base officials stating that drinking water on base meets... MORE

Women's wellness group helps manage life stressors
June 24, 2010 — Women's Wellness group is held every Thursday in the 359th Medical Group conference room.The group is designed for women who are experiencing difficulty with a range of concerns, from depression,... MORE