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Commentary | Strong women shaped my life
March 1, 2023 — Women’s History Week originated in Santa Rosa, California in 1978. The week corresponded with International Women’s Day and in 1987, Congress passed Public Law 100-9 affirming March, Women’s History Month. As I reflect on the women in my life, I can say my mother and grandmother shaped the person I am today. My mother and grandmother were the epitome of strength, perseverance, and resilience. ... MORE

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‘Candy Bomber’ passes away at 101
February 18, 2022 — Retired Col. Gail Halvorsen, also known as the "Candy Bomber," passed away Feb. 16. He was 101 years old. Starting his career in the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1942, Halvorsen served as a pilot until his retirement in 1974, after accumulating more than 8,000 flying hours and 31 years of military service... MORE

Retired Col. Gail Halvorsen, also known as the "Candy Bomber," passed away Feb. 16, 2022. He was 101 years old.

Fallen Security Forces Airmen honored at 12th Annual Defender Ruck
November 12, 2019 — More than 1,100 Security Forces Airmen gathered for the 12th Annual Defender Ruck, hosted by the 343rd Training Squadron, in honor of all 186 Defender Airmen who have made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of freedom, Nov. 8 at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis... MORE

Security Forces Airmen celebrate crossing the finish line after a 4-mile ruck. Over 1,100 Security Forces Airmen gathered for the 12th Annual Defender Ruck, hosted by the 343rd Training Squadron, in honor of all 186 Defender Airmen who have made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of freedom, Nov. 8, here.

JBSA honors National Police Week
May 3, 2019 — In recognition of National Police Week, Joint Base San Antonio will be hosting tributes and other activities honoring fallen law enforcement officers May 12-17... MORE

Col. Brian Barthel (right), Chief, Security Force, Air Education and Training Command, and Col. Thomas Miner (second from right), commander, 502nd Security and Readiness Group, look over some of the weapons used by 502nd Security Forces Squadron members at the opening of National Police Week at the Quadrangle at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston May 14.

Ruck march spanning 11 days, 830 miles, honors fallen special tactics Airmen
February 22, 2019 — Twenty special tactics Airmen began an 11-day ruck march at 2 a.m. Feb. 22 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Medina Annex, and will be traveling 830 miles to Hurlburt Field, Florida. The Airmen are rucking to pay tribute to Staff Sgt. Dylan Elchin, who was killed in Afghanistan Nov. 27, 2018, and 19 other special tactics Airmen who have been killed in action since 9/11. ... MORE

Hundreds of Special Tactics (ST) Airmen and Special Warfare trainees gathered early morning to begin an 830-mile ruck march across five states in tribute to U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dylan J. Elchin, along with 19 other ST Airmen, who have been killed in action since 9/11, Feb. 22, 2019, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Medina Annex.

Legacy Pavers Program honors military service members — past, present, and future
August 16, 2018 — Permanent tributes prominently displayed all around Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland that either marked a moment in time, or a job well done, were created by the Airman Heritage Foundation Legacy Paver Program... MORE

The AHF Legacy Paver Program began in 2010 with the mission to recognize the efforts of many people from all military service branches serving their country. Each paver has a different message that is captured in three lines and 14 characters.