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AFPC directorate rebuilds lost military record, honors 92-year-old Airman
June 16, 2025 — After an Airman's request for a replacement set of decorations results in lost records, an Air Force Personnel Center directorate rebuilds his lost military record and honors the 92-year-old veteran... MORE

Air Force Marathon expands military discount to veterans, military service members for 2022 registration
November 15, 2021 — The 2022 Air Force Marathon is gearing up for registration on Jan. 1 with the new year arriving.Along with active duty, Reservists, and National Guard members, discounts will be also offered to... MORE

JBSA presents flag to World War II POW, former Schertz mayor
July 3, 2019 — Robert C. Bueker, a local retiree and former World War II prisoner of war, celebrated his 95th birthday a day early with the help of Joint Base San Antonio July 3... MORE

Robert C. Bueker, a local retiree and former World War II prisoner of war laughs with First Lt. Christian Eberhardt, 502d Air Base Wing Public Affairs Officer at his home July 3, 2019. Bueker celebrated his 95th birthday a day early with the help of Joint Base San Antonio presenting him with a personalized letter from Col. Mark Robinson, commander of the 12th Flying Training Wing, and a flag that has been flown onboard an F-16 during 2017 support operations in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by: Airman 1st Class Shelby Pruitt)

94-year-old veteran continues to serve at 59th Medical Wing
November 14, 2018 — Helen Wells, a 94-year-old volunteer librarian assistant at the 59th Medical Wing, recently celebrated 53 years of service... MORE

Helen Wells, a 94-year-old assistant library volunteer for the 59th Medical Wing, poses for a photo in the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center medical library. Wells has dedicated more than 50 years of service to the United States Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Iinuma)

Devoted AF veteran serves community with art
September 2, 2016 — I seldom create things to please other people; I normally create things with the mindset that I’m making something that I would want to display in my own home,” said the man with many accolades and... MORE

Retired Master Sgt. Cody Vance speaks about his vision behind creating his Post-traumatic Stress Disorder art piece during an Open the Door Veterans’ Project event. The Post-traumatic Stress Disorder art has been reproduced and seen all over the world and is currently part of the Pentagon’s Air Force Art Program. (Courtesy photo)