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Homeowners assistance program expands
June 22, 2009 — As permanent change of station season approaches, several military members are in the process of selling their homes. The homeowners assistance program is a useful resource to eligible servicemembers... MORE

Lackland Airmen selected for technical sergeant
June 18, 2009 — Air Force officials selected 7,724 of 37,172 eligible staff sergeants for promotion to technical sergeant for a selection rate of 20.78 percent. The average score for those selected was 319.69, with... MORE

Exercise Exercise Exercise
June 15, 2009 — MORE

Firefighters from the 37th Civil Engineer Squadron assess a simulated injury during a major accident response exercise June 8. The training exercise tested the 37th Training Wing and the 59th Medical Wing on their ability to respond to a major incident. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

Speed violators: slow down
June 5, 2009 — Increased violations of base motor vehicle laws, particularly excessive speeding, has prompted 37th Training Wing officials to remind base personnel about the policy for driving on base. "Recent... MORE

Base dedicates MWD hospital
June 5, 2009 — The Department of Defense Military Working Dog Veterinary Service Hospital was officially named the Holland Working Dog Veterinary Hospital in memory of Army Lt. Col. Daniel Holland during a ceremony... MORE

Team Lackland representatives and family members of Army Lt. Col. Daniel Holland, an Army veterinarian killed in Iraq, unveil a plaque dedicated to the memory of Colonel Holland May 28. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

Fun with finger paints
June 5, 2009 — MORE

MWD training
June 5, 2009 — MORE

A military working dog attacks his handler on command at the training grounds of Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. Military working dogs are enrolled in a 60- to 90-day training program where they are taught to detect explosives and drugs. They are also taught deterrence training and how to protect their handler. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christopher Griffin)

Base housing privatized
May 29, 2009 — Representatives from Team Lackland and Balfour Beatty Communities ushered in construction of new privatized base housing with a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday at the new North Wherry building site,... MORE

5/27/2009 - Members of Team Lackland and Balfour Beatty Communities break ground new privatized housing at the new North Wherry building site May 27. (U.S. Air Force photo/Alan Boedeker)

Lowering the flag
May 29, 2009 — MORE

A Retreat team lowers the flag during a ceremony at the Lackland parade grounds May 15. The Retreat ceremony marked the end of National Police Week. Ceremonies and activities throughout the week honored federal, state and municipal officers in recognition of their service. (U.S. Air Force photo/Alan Boedeker)

Sumo kids
May 29, 2009 — MORE

Gen. Patrick to assume command of joint wing
May 29, 2009 — Air Force officials recently announced that Brig. Gen. Len Patrick will be the new commander of the 502nd Air Base Wing at Lackand. The 502nd ABW will be the command structure responsible for... MORE

Team Lackland leaders visit Capitol Hill
May 29, 2009 — Four members of Team Lackland recently spent a day visiting with members of Congress as part of the wing commander Capitol Hill visit program. Brig. Gen. Len Patrick, 37th Training Wing commander;... MORE

Face painting fun
May 15, 2009 — MORE

Unit compliance inspection draws closer
May 15, 2009 — With one month to go before the Unit Compliance Inspection, the UCI planning office is encouraging Team Lackland to focus preparation efforts on ensuring programs are compliant with applicable Air... MORE

Lackland Airmen selected for master sergeant
May 14, 2009 — Air Force officials selected 5,604 of 22,748 eligible technical sergeants for promotion to master sergeant for a selection rate of 24.64 percent. The average score for those selected was 340.41, with... MORE

5/14/2009 - Air Force officials selected 172 technical sergeants from Lackland Air Force Base for promotion to master sergeant. (U.S. Air Force photo/Alan Boedeker)

Graduation day
May 8, 2009 — MORE

Basic trainees carry state flags during their graduation ceremony April 24 at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Desiree N. Palacios)

Tug-of-war
May 8, 2009 — MORE

Defense Language Institute students enjoy a game of tug-of-war at the DLI AMIGO picnic May 1 at Stillman Park. The event featured food, music and various activities, including volleyball, tug-of-war and water balloon fights. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

AF boxers win gold, silver at Armed Forces
May 8, 2009 — Of the four Airmen competing in the 2009 Armed Forces Boxing Championship at Fort Huachaca, Ariz., from April 28 to May 1, two returned to Lackland with medals around their necks. His second time... MORE

After roughly five weeks training at Lackland, the Air Force boxing team traveled to Fort Huachuca, Ariz., May 1 to compete in the Armed Forces Boxing Championship. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

Blood Center needs plasma, platelet donations
May 8, 2009 — Due to the critical need of type AB plasma and platelets, the Lackland Blood Donor Center is trying a different approach to attract Friday donors. And it may appeal to your taste buds. On May 15 and... MORE

New AAFES projects on the way
May 8, 2009 — Several Army and Air Force Exchange Service projects de-signed to enhance morale and welfare for customers at Lackland are set to begin soon, said AAFES' top enlisted member during a visit here April... MORE