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Gunsmith work
July 24, 2009 — MORE

Tech. Sgt. Margery Martin, 575th Combat Sustainment Squadron, installs the barrel of an M16a2 assault rifle receiver at the gunsmith shop on Lackland's Training Annex. The only gunsmith shop in the Air Force, it focuses on the transfer of Marine and Army M16a2 assault rifles into the hands of Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

Lacklanders make a wish come true
July 24, 2009 — One hand shaking another was all it took to turn one teenage girl's dream of watching military working dogs up close into actually wearing a bite sleeve with a 6-month-old Belgian Malinois attached to... MORE

7/18/2009 - Reveca Cahue (left) holds a military working puppy during her visit to Lackland's puppy whelping center July 18. Ms. Cahue and her family, including her sister Connie (right), also saw a military working dog demonstration during their tour. (U.S. Air Force photo/Alan Boedeker)

General Patrick bids adieu to the 37th TRW
July 24, 2009 — As he scanned the parade grounds filled with graduating Airmen and stands full of proud parents and families, Brig. Gen. Len Patrick, 37th Training Wing commander for the past 18 months, looked back... MORE

The 37th Training Wing change of command was July 24. Brig. Gen. Len Patrick relinquished command of the 37th TRW to Col. William H. Mott V. General Patrick assumes command of the new 502nd Air Base Wing July 31. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

Force Support Squadron stands up
July 17, 2009 — A new squadron on base is poised to continue delivering top support, service and quality of life activities to Team Lackland. After more than a year's worth of preparation to make the transition, the... MORE

Artists seek inspiration at Lackland
July 17, 2009 — Four freelance artists spent last week on base, observing Team Lackland's mission as part of the Air Force art program. The four artists, of various backgrounds, locales and ages, were shuttled about... MORE

7/11/2009 - Tony Stencel, a freelance artist with the Air Force Art Program, takes photos of trainees during the Airman's Run July 11. The team visited Lackland to learn about the 37th Training Wing so they can produce paintings or drawings to illustrate the wing's missions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Alan Boedeker)

Airmen support fallen officers' families
July 17, 2009 — Airmen from across Lackland swarmed the Italia Pizza, preparing and serving plates piled high with pasta, tossed salad, and a variety of desserts during the 100 Club of San Antonio's annual spaghetti... MORE

7/12/2009 - Airmen from the 343rd Training Squadron prepare salad during the 100 Club of San Antonio's annual spaghetti dinner fundraiser July 12. The fundraiser raised money for the families of fallen police officers and firefighters who have died in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo/Zahra Farah)

Lackland first shirts volunteer at food bank
July 15, 2009 — MORE

San Antonio mayor visits Lackland
July 10, 2009 — San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro visited Lackland July 2, meeting with 37th Training Wing leadership, learning about the missions of the Air Force's largest training wing, and praising the strong... MORE

San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro meets Brig. Gen. Len Patrick, 37th Training Wing commander, and Col. Gregory Parsons, 37th TRW vice commander during a visit to the base July 2. (U.S. Air Force photo/Alan Boedeker)

Base expansion subject of study
July 10, 2009 — With an eye cast toward the future, Team Lackland, the city of San Antonio and the Port San Antonio Authority are joining forces on a study involving the Lackland Growth Management Plan. The San... MORE

Air Force wounded warrior visits White House
July 9, 2009 — Senior Airman Duane Dunlap enjoyed a very special Independence Day with President Barack Obama. Airman Dunlap, a security forces journeyman assigned to the 59th Patient Squadron at Lackland Air Force... MORE

Senior Airman Duane Dunlap visits with President Barack Obama during a Salute to the Military event at the White House on the Fourth of July. Airman Dunlap, a security forces journeyman assigned to the 59th Patient Squadron at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, was one of five Airmen chosen to attend the event that included dinner, fireworks and a chance to meet President Obama and the First Lady. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Theda Franklin)

Star Spangled Festival 2009
July 8, 2009 — MORE

A fireworks extravaganza lights up the sky at Lackland as the 31st annual Star Spangled Festival wraps up at the Amphitheater grounds on July 4. An estimated 25,000 people attended the celebration this year. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

Technical sergeant selects prepare for leadership
July 2, 2009 — Team Lackland Airmen selected for promotion to technical sergeant had an opportunity to learn about leadership while experiencing what it means to be an Airman during the inaugural technical sergeant... MORE

Team Lackland Airmen selected for promotion to technical sergeant pose for a group photo during the technical sergeant summit June 25. (U.S. Air Force photo/Alan Boedeker)

Joint Base San Antonio moves closer toward implementation
July 2, 2009 — Representatives from the Office of the Secretary of Defense and participating branches of the service met to finalize the way ahead for Randolph, Lackland and Fort Sam Houston during a joint basing... MORE

Lackland officers selected for promotion
July 2, 2009 — The 2009A Line of the Air Force, Biomedical Science Corps and Nurse Corps Central Selection boards selected 466 lieutenant colonels, 92 majors and 271 captains for promotion June 24. The boards... MORE

CSAF visits Lackland
July 2, 2009 — MORE

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz meets with Defense Language Institute English Language Center students during his visit to Lackland June 26. From left to right, the students are Lt. Michael Onalaja, Nigeria; Lt. Juan Pina Duluc, Dominican Republic; and Lts. Emre Vuran and Unal Karahan, Turkey. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

Lackland readies for Star Spangled Festival
June 26, 2009 — The sights and sounds of America's birthday celebration will fill the air at the base amphitheater July 4 as Team Lackland opens its gates to the public for its 31st annual Star Spangled Festival. The... MORE

IG to Wings: 'Excellent'
June 26, 2009 — With repeated cheers among a backdrop of horns, sirens, drums and any kind of item that made noise, the 37th Training Wing and 59th Medical Wing received overall excellent ratings in the Unit... MORE

Training with a bang
June 25, 2009 — MORE

Tech. Sgt. Eric Thomas, an instructor with the 343rd Training Squadron, preps M-67 training grenades June 18 at Camp Bullis, Texas. Students practice throwing the simulated grenades to hone their technique as instructors evaluate before moving on to live ordnance. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

Dorm residents stay connected with CoP
June 23, 2009 — An Airman's vision and perseverance have made it possible for Lackland's Permanent Party dormitories to have a single point of contact for information. Using his experience with a Community of... MORE

Lackland to test DoD job application program
June 23, 2009 — Team Lackland will soon begin testing a new online federal service job application program designed to standardize and simplify the way civilians search and apply for government jobs. The program,... MORE