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Base leadership receives training on NSPS
November 20, 2006 — Commanders from throughout Team Lackland attended a Senior Leader Forum Aug. 17 at the Gateway Club to learn more about the National Security Personnel System and their responsibilities. The program,... MORE

Lackland gears up for AirFest 2006
November 20, 2006 — The "Gateway to the Air Force" is revving up for AirFest 2006 which takes to the skies over San Antonio Nov. 4 and 5. The event, which will be at historic Kelly airfield, is free and open to the... MORE

Cryptologic Systems Group to receive both SNCO and NCO Sijan Leadership Award
November 20, 2006 — Master Sgt. Richard Saldana, the mission support superintendent in the Cryptological Systems Group, will receive the 2006 Lance P. Sijan Leadership Award for a senior NCO. According to award citation... MORE

Bases nearing Stage II water restrictions
November 20, 2006 — Lackland and other San Antonio-area military installations are likely to enter Stage II water restrictions by the end of next week unless the Edwards Aquifer receives replenishing rainfall. Even... MORE

Lackland students head back to books, bells and teachers
November 20, 2006 — Nearly 1,000 students and faculty returned to highly polished floors and sharp-tipped pencils here Monday, ready to begin another year of learning and growing. "I was extremely pleased and impressed... MORE

Community invited to open homes to Airmen for holidays
November 20, 2006 — San Antonio area families can express their warmth and hospitality to Airmen and trainees at Lackland AFB by allowing them an opportunity to enjoy a holiday meal and family atmosphere through... MORE

Puppies looking for temporary homes locally
November 20, 2006 — Lackland is looking for a few good homes; and currently, we're offering a unique opportunity for the citizens of San Antonio and the surrounding areas to be on the forefront of the War on Terror and... MORE

Army Golden Knights coming to AirFest 2006
November 20, 2006 — One of the world's best parachute teams is scheduled to perform at Lackland's Airfest Nov. 4 and 5. The United States Army Parachute Team, the Golden Knights, will carry out precision aerial maneuvers... MORE

Base prepares to welcome retirees
November 20, 2006 — Lackland plans to honor military retirees Nov. 3 with a daylong series of activities, including a special Retiree Appreciation Fair from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Arnold Hall. "This is our opportunity to... MORE

Water conservation important at home, on base
November 20, 2006 — Although two-thirds of the Earth's surface is water, less than one-half of 1 percent of that water is currently available for human use, according to the Federal Energy Management Program. As the U.S... MORE

100 Senior leaders see Gateway training
November 20, 2006 — About 100 new or selected brigadier generals and Senior Executive Service members got a firsthand look Monday at Lackland's enhanced field training for basic military trainees. "We came to Lackland... MORE

PJ named Pararescue Senior NCO of the Year
November 20, 2006 — He can now add the 2005 Pararescue Awards to his growing list of impressive and prestigious awards. Master Sgt. Doug Isaacks, 342nd Training Squadron combat training flight chief, was recently named... MORE

Thunderbirds headline Lackland AirFest
November 20, 2006 — Lackland AirFest 2006, scheduled for Nov. 4 and 5, headlines the Air Force Thunderbirds, which includes the first female demonstration pilot in the 52-year history of the elite aerial demonstration... MORE

Town Hall Meeting Aims to Inform, Answer Questions
November 20, 2006 — Housing residents were informed during a July 27 Town Hall Meeting that the process for completing privatization of all homes on Lackland will begin soon. The meeting, which was aired simultaneously... MORE

Save money by conserving energy
November 20, 2006 — With the 101 critical days of summer behind us and cooler weather ahead, making seemingly small changes can have great impact on the monthly energy bill. Electricity used in the home comprises the... MORE

Planning ahead can help make this Halloween a fire
November 20, 2006 — The pumpkin-scented candle fills the house with the smell of the upcoming holidays. The paper luminaries lead trick-or-treaters to front doors of homes where occupants fill children's bags with... MORE

Navy Loses Bid to AF for Muslim Chaplain
November 20, 2006 — (Editor's note: This is the conclusion of a two-part article.) Among the four chaplain candidates receiving their initial Air Force Reserve tour at Lackland is a former Sailor who said he was "highly... MORE

BC3 wins Chief of Staff Team Excellence Award
November 20, 2006 — The creators, leaders and permanent party instructors of Lackland's Basic Combat Convoy Course have won the Air Force Chief of Staff Team Excellence Award. Four teams from other commands also were... MORE

Base tasked to drive down energy consumption
November 20, 2006 — October is Energy Awareness Month and Lackland is committed to reducing energy consumption to meet all conservation directives. Lackland's Energy Program is designed to comply with federally mandated... MORE

Base band deploying to boost morale
November 20, 2006 — Top Flight, the Air Force Band of the West's popular tunes ensemble, is leaving soon on a monthlong deployment to Qatar, Iraq, Afghanistan, Djibouti and United Arab Emirates to bring U.S. forces some... MORE