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New Airman Training Complex re-dedicated
November 12, 2013 — The Air Force continued to usher in a new age in housing facilities for basic military training recruits during ceremonies here Wednesday.The 37th Training Wing held a ribbon cutting and re-dedication... MORE

Latest furlough-related pay information
October 9, 2013 — This information was coordinated with manpower and personnel, financial management, and general counsel office experts. Q. What status do the employees called back to work under Pay or Military Act... MORE

Air Force Basic Military Training - Honor Graduates for Sept. 27
September 26, 2013 — Congratulations to the following 59 Airmen for being honor graduates among the 660 Air Force basic military trainees who graduated today:320th Training SquadronFlight 567Ralph DanforthMatthew... MORE

USAF Basic Military Training Honor Graduate Ribbon, Air Force Awards and Decorations (enhance color), U.S. Air Force graphic, AFNEWS/PAND. The JPG image is a stylized version whereas the EPS version is a two-dimensional line art illustration.

Baton special to family of MIA Airman
September 26, 2013 — His face was expressionless, a picture of solemnity that matched the occasion.At times there would be just the slightest crack in his voice as he told his brother's story.Gently holding the metal... MORE

James M. Lindsey the brother of Col. Marvin N. Lindsey attends the Prisoner of War/Missing in Action ceremony September 20 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. The Airman run a 24 hr. relay race which culminates in a baton handoff to awaiting families members of past and present POW/MIA's. (U.S. Air Force photo by Benjamin Faske/released)

JBSA-Lackland draws over 6,000 volunteers for fifth annual POW/MIA Remembrance Run
September 26, 2013 — Over 6,000 people honored prisoners of war and missing in action service members during the fifth annual POW/MIA 24-Hour Remembrance Run Sept. 19-20 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland.The Airman's Run... MORE

Stephanie Escobedo, 59th Medical Wing contractor, runs in honor of the prisoners of war and those still missing in action, Sept. 19, 2013. Airmen assigned to Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, participated in a 24-hour rotation run in honor of those service members who were POW's and those still MIA. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Vernon Young Jr./Released)

Encouraging words: Dining facility signs uplifting to trainees in 324th TRS
September 26, 2013 — It might be the handmade signs posted on the front desk. It could be the smile. It may just be an encouraging word or greeting. In all likelihood, it's all three. But one thing is certain: food... MORE

Marcella Rivera, 324th Training Squadron food services specialist, mans the front desk station of the cafeteria September 16, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. Ms. Rivera is being recognized for her inspirational hand written notes that she displays at the front desk to help motivate basic training trainees. (U.S. Air Force photo by Benjamin Faske/released)

JBSA-Lackland hosts its own 'Amazing Race'
September 25, 2013 — The 802nd Force Support Squadron and its staff members hosted its own version of the Amazing Race Sept. 18 here, the Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Community Quest Race.Beginning at the Gillum... MORE

Members of team Storm Troopers, begin the race at the team bike station, part of the Community Quest race September 18, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. (U.S. Air Force photo by Benjamin Faske/released)

POW/MIA event honors America's heroes
September 23, 2013 — An event honoring all prisoners of war and missing-in-action members took place Sept. 18 in front of the Missing Man Monument at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. In conjunction with National POW/MIA... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Gilchrist and Staff Sgt. Gunter stand watch over the Missing Man Monument at JBSA-Randolph during the POW/MIA ceremony Sept. 18. (U.S. Air Force photo by Don Lindsey)

Air Force Basic Military Training - Honor Graduates for Sept. 20
September 19, 2013 — Congratulations to the following 48 Airmen for being honor graduates among the 488 Air Force basic military trainees who graduated today:Top BMT AirmanPerry Boyd331st TRS, Flight 557320th Training... MORE

Airmen look to form first JBSA women's varsity soccer team
September 18, 2013 — Two Airmen here are currently looking to form a women's varsity soccer team comprised of players associated with all three Joint Base San Antonio installations.Airman 1st Class Karen Torres, a... MORE

Inter-American Air Forces Academy programs seek volunteers
September 12, 2013 — The Inter-American Air Forces Academy here needs volunteers for its Amistad and field study programs.IAAFA conducts courses in Spanish for nearly 1,000 students a year from the armed forces and... MORE

Houston area All-AF softball players look to make rookie impact
September 12, 2013 — Other than playing against each other in softball while stationed in Korea, two All-Air Force Men's Softball rookies didn't really know each other until they arrived at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland... MORE

Master Sgt. Raymond Ford
(AF Photo by Joshua Rodriguez)

New PT program helps ALS class ‘come together’
September 12, 2013 — Recent graduates of the Airman Leadership School here said the school's new physical training program helped the class "come together" and also "decompress" during the five-week course."It was like... MORE

From left to right, Senior Airman Keegan Hoover, 802nd Logistics Readiness Squadron, Senior Aiman Brittany Gomez, 59th Medical Operations Squadron, Staff Sgt. Desiree Escheverri, 59th Radiology Squadron, and now Staff Sgt. John Chalut,

Air Force honors Security Forces Airman
September 6, 2013 — A master sergeant assigned to Headquarters Air Force Security Forces Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland recently received the first Air Force-level award for the center since its relocation to... MORE

Park service officials honor 36th U.S. president
September 5, 2013 — Each year a wreath-laying ceremony, open to the public and sponsored by the National Park Service, takes place at the gravesite of President Lyndon B. Johnson.This event commemorates the 36th... MORE

On Aug. 27 each year, in honor of the birth date of former U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson, a wreath laying ceremony, sponsored by the National Park Service is held at the Johnson's private cemetery in Stonewall, Texas. Brig. Gen. Bob LaBrutta, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio commander; and Russ Whitlock, superintendent for Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park; placed the wreath at the gravesite and both spoke during the ceremony. (U.S.Air Force photo by Rich McFadden/released)

Air Force Basic Miltiary Training - Honor Graduates for Sept. 6
September 4, 2013 — Congratulations to the following 43 Airmen for being honor graduates among the 437 Air Force basic military trainees who graduated today:320th Training SquadronFlight 539Jameson Baehler Jason Clever... MORE

Lackland ISD achieves high marks on STAAR exam
September 3, 2013 — Lackland Independent School District is the only school district in Bexar County to have all its schools receive distinction designations from the Texas Education Agency based on their performance on... MORE

Honoring the fallen; ALS creates warrior performance workouts
August 30, 2013 — At approximately 3:45 p.m. three days a week for the past month, 47 senior airmen in the current Joint Base San Antonio Airman Leadership School begin the jog to their destination for physical... MORE

Master Sgt. John Chacon, Joint Base San Antonio Airman Leadership School commandant, pauses for a moment of silence to remember fallen Airman during warrior workouts at the Airman Leadership School August 19, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. (U.S. Air Force photo by Benjamin Faske/released)

Warhawks gear up for Defender Cup tourney
August 28, 2013 — After a first round exit in last year's Defender Cup Varsity Soccer Tournament, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Warhawks Coach Nana Saahene realizes how important it is to field the best competitive... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Warhawks varsity soccer head coach and player Nana Saahene stretches out before the team begins practice Aug. 20 at the Defense Language Institute English Language Center field. The Warhawks will compete in the Defender's Cup Varsity Soccer Tournament beginning Aug. 30 (Photo by Jose T. Garza III)

Air Force Basic Military Training - Honor Graduates for Aug. 30
August 28, 2013 — Congratulations to the following 48 Airmen for being selected as honor graduates among the 484 Air Force basic military trainees who graduated today:320th Training SquadronFlight 527Lawerence... MORE