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Chapel program reaches out to dorm residents
January 26, 2010 — The first Check Six event of the year is Jan. 28, 6 p.m., at the Kisling Community Center.The event, co-sponsored by Freedom Chapel, 37th Communications Squadron and 67th Network Warfare Wing chapel,... MORE

Lackland honors Martin Luther King Jr.
January 26, 2010 — A capacity crowd was on hand to hear retired Brig. Gen. Toreaser Steele deliver the keynote address at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. commemorative luncheon Jan. 14 at the Gateway Club.The annual... MORE

Retired Brig. Gen. Toreaser A. Steele gives comments during Lackland's Martin Luther King Day luncheon Jan. 14. The general spoke about Dr. King's vision of change. (U.S. Air Force photo/Alan Boedeker)

NCO Academy gets $6M upgrade
January 26, 2010 — The Robert D. Gaylor NCO Academy officially reopened Jan. 15 after completing a multi-million dollar renovation.A $6 million makeover to the 29,000 square foot building, begun in November 2008,... MORE

Training camp deadline extended into February
January 26, 2010 — The program that produced standout service boxers such as three-time All-Air Force light heavyweight champion Rodney Ellison is looking for a few Airmen to fill their shoes.Currently, Air Force boxing... MORE

2010 AETC Symposium reaches new heights with record attendance
January 26, 2010 — More than 3,700 people attended the 2010 Air Education and Training Command Symposium held at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in downtown San Antonio last week, the largest showing to date... MORE

An M915 semi-tractor trailer was part of the 342nd Training Squadron's display at the 2010 Air Education and Training Command symposium Jan. 14 and 15. The display was manned by Senior Master Sgt. Brian Hubbard (standing) and Master Sgt. Chris Dunstone, both with the 342nd TRS. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

Tax center sets hours, gives tips for tax season
January 15, 2010 — Tax season is approaching, and the Lackland Tax Center will be providing free tax preparation of both federal and state income tax returns for active duty, Reserve, National Guard, retired military,... MORE

Free flights available through Space-A travel
January 15, 2010 — Space-available, or Space-A, travel offers military servicemembers and their families the adventure of travel without the rat race or expense of airfare.Supporting the 433rd Airlift Wing, the... MORE

Lackland celebrates 100 years of military flight
January 15, 2010 — Lackland, other area military installations and organizations in San Antonio have begun a series of events to celebrate the 100th anniversary of military flight in Texas.The University of Texas at San... MORE

Fitness assessment cells begin testing
January 15, 2010 — Organized during the final weeks of 2009, base centralized testing sites, Fitness Assessment Cells, began official testing Jan. 6. Aligned with the 37th Force Support Squadron, the testing sites are... MORE

DePLAYment benefits available for families of deployed
January 15, 2010 — A new Year of the Air Force Family program is available at the Airman and Family Readiness Center to assist families of deployed servicemembers with discounts and free programs.Once registered with... MORE

Keesler-bound students get new mode of travel
January 13, 2010 — When a commercial airline jet taxied down Lackland's runway at approximately 11 a.m. on Jan. 11, a faster mode of travel for technical school-bound basic military training graduates became reality... MORE

Recent Air Force Basic Military Training graduates board a plane bound for Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., Jan. 11. The Airmen will be attending one of Keesler's 39 technical schools. (U.S. Air Force photo/Alan Boedeker)

Air Force secretary visits Lackland, addresses priorities
January 11, 2010 — The secretary of the Air Force toured Lackland Air Force Base and presided over the latest Basic Military Training graduation here Jan. 8.Secretary Michael Donley toured the Basic Expeditionary Airman... MORE

Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley (right), and Gen. Stephen R.
Lorenz pay respect to the national anthem during the Basic Military Training graduation ceremony Jan. 8, 2010, at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. The ceremony was held in sub-freezing temperatures on the parade grounds. General Lorenz is the Air Education and Training Command commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Lance Cheung)

Countdown to AETC Symposium
January 8, 2010 — As the "First Command," Air Education and Training Command will continue its annual tradition presenting the most innovative technological advancements in Air Force training during the 2010 AETC... MORE

HNR program open to all
January 8, 2010 — The hometown news release program is available to all Lackland permanent party and civilian employees for the purpose of announcing accomplishments to their hometown media.Department of Defense Form... MORE

Ernestine Manigault, 37th Training Wing Public Affairs, explains the Hometown News Release Program to Air Force Basic Military Training trainees Dec. 29. Every week, Ms. Manigault gives BMT trainees the opportunity to publicize their Air Force achievements through their hometown newspaper. The program showcases the worldwide accomplishments and activities of all Airmen through print and electronic news releases. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

Team Lackland selects 2010 ambassadors
January 8, 2010 — Two Airmen were recently selected to represent the base as 2010 Lackland AFB Ambassadors.Tech. Sgt. Kathleen May, 737th Training Support Squadron, and Staff Sgt. Vicente Rodriguez, 59th Orthopedics... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Kathleen May, 737th Training Support Squadron, and Staff Sgt. Vicente Rodriguez, 59th Orthopedics and Rehabilitation Squadron, were selected as the 2010 Lackland Ambassadors. The new ambassadors will represent Lackland at many community events in San Antonio and the surrounding communities throughout the year. (U.S. Air Force photo/Armando Flores)

Former Kelly AFB completes cleanup project
January 8, 2010 — With the conclusion of a major environmental cleanup project at the former Kelly Air Force Base, the Air Force Real Property Agency is poised for whole base transfer in 2010 to the local redevelopment... MORE

Airman follows in famous footsteps
December 16, 2009 — When Airman Christopher Platte decided to join the Air Force last year, he didn't know he would be following in famous footsteps.Graduation from basic military training Dec. 11 capped a whirlwind two... MORE

Retired Capt. Claude R. Platte, a former Tuskegee Airman, signs a wall at the 323rd Training Squadron dedicated to the Tuskegee Airmen as his great nephew Airman Christopher Platte, 331st Training Squadron, looks on. Capt. Platte was the first African-American officer to be trained and commissioned in the Air Force pilot training program. (U.S. Air Force photo/Alan Boedeker)

Fall at Joe Hall: Prep sinks host, Fort Sill in finals
December 16, 2009 — In the spirit of giving, it has become tradition in the last four Joe Hall basketball tournaments for the Lackland Warhawks and the Air Force Academy Preparatory School Huskies to exchange the... MORE

Warhawk Damon Turner closes out an open lane to the basket Dec. 12 during Lackland's first of four games played in the Joe Hall Tournament. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

Children's holiday party
December 16, 2009 — MORE

Gavin, son of Staff Sgt. Sue Hemgesberg, 59th Laboratory Squadron, sits in Santa's lap during the children's holiday party at the Skylark Community Center Dec. 12. The children's holiday party included games, crafts, prizes, food and music. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

Car seat safety check
December 16, 2009 — MORE

Roy Gutierrez, a certified child passenger technician with the 37th Training Wing Safety Office, shows Staff Sgt. Leubinka Romero how to properly strap and adjust her daughter Isabella into a car seat. The safety office offers assistance on the proper selection and installation of car seats; call 671-3969 for an appointment. Certified technicians are also available by appointment at each of the base child development centers and the youth center for enrolled families. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)