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BMT parade to honor POWs, MIAs
November 20, 2006 — Air Force Basic Military Training's BMT graduation parade at 9 a.m. Sept. 15 will honor American prisoners of war and missing in action for National POW/MIA Recognition Day. Brig. Gen. Darrell Jones,... MORE

270 base youths join FitFactor program
November 20, 2006 — About 270 Team Lackland youths are winning prizes as they improve their fitness through the FitFactor program sponsored Air Force-wide by USAF Services. The program began for youths 9 and older last... MORE

Housing changes on horizon
November 20, 2006 — Administrative changes are coming in the way Lackland's housing areas are managed. On Nov. 1, most remaining government housing on Lackland will be privatized and combined with existing privatized... MORE

Labor Day still part of 101 critical days of summer
November 20, 2006 — What is Labor Day and why do we celebrate it? Unlike other holidays we celebrate, this holiday, celebrated the first Monday in September, was born in the early days of our country's labor movement and... MORE

Thunderbolts and Eagles flex their muscle at Lackland AirFest
November 20, 2006 — The Air Combat Command A-10 East and F-15 East Demonstration Teams will display the capabilities of their aircraft at the Lackland AirFest, Saturday and Sunday at Kelly Field. The ACC's demo teams... MORE

Command chief's work earns Bronze Star
November 20, 2006 — Before a humble crowd of civilians and Airmen, the 37th Training Wing command chief master sergeant was awarded a Bronze Star Medal in a brief ceremony Aug. 18. Chief Master Sgt. Dwayne Hopkins stood... MORE

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