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Traffic flow to shift at Airman's Gate
February 16, 2007 — MORE

Beginning Feb. 21, drivers using the Airman's Gate will see a temporary shift in traffic patterns once on base while workers install denial barriers in the outbound lanes. Drivers entering the base must remain in the far right lane because the left inbound lane will be converted to an outbound lane. Drivers will be able to exit the gate on the traditional side of the gate. Work is scheduled to be completed by Feb. 28. Cones will be in place to separate the inbound and outbound traffic. Similar road closures are scheduled for the Air Intelligence Agency Gate Feb. 26 through March 4 and the Bergquist Gate from March 5-11. Although the barriers are typically installed within three to four days, the remaining days are required for the concrete to cure. (Courtesy of the 37th Civil Engineer Squadron)

Top Airmen recognized in annual awards banquet
February 16, 2007 — To recognize the top Airmen on base, the 37th Training Wing conducted its annual awards banquet Feb. 9 at the Gateway Club. "I am proud of all the nominees. They are all winners in my book. They... MORE

Clothing issue running faster
February 15, 2007 — Newly arrived basic military trainees, termed "Rainbows" for their variety of civilian clothes, enter a new world of uniformity over the space of two hours at Bldg. 5725, Initial Clothing Issue. But... MORE

New basic military trainees rush through Initial Clothing Issue at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, to get everything from boots to hats to battle dress uniforms. Under the old system (shown here), the trainees were issued, then changed into, their BDUs before leaving the facility. Under the new system, trainees change into their physical readiness uniforms instead while collecting their new wardrobe. Changing into PRUs and athletic shoes - instead of button-heavy BDUs and combat boots - has helped save an average of 20 minutes per flight. (USAF photo by Robbin Cresswell)

Sending Valentine's wishes to vets
February 15, 2007 — MORE

Airman Brandon Glover, 93rd Intelligence Squadron at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, hands Tom Fuhrman a Valentine's Day card made by two elementary classes in the Lackland Independent School District. Mr. Fuhrman, an Air Force veteran at the Frank M. Tejeda Texas State Veterans' Home in Floresville, and the other 147 residents were visited by approximately 80 members of Team Lackland on Valentine's morning. (USAF photo by Alan Boedeker)

Aroma of Starbucks found on Lackland
February 15, 2007 — MORE

A barista serves Col. Eric Wilbur, the 37th Training Wing vice commander at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, the first cup of joe Feb. 14 during a ribbon cutting ceremony for the newest coffee shop on base. Located in the Basic Military Training Food Mall, Bldg. 7025, Starbucks will be open Monday-Friday from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Patrons who bring their own coffee mug will receive 10 cents off their purchase. (USAF photo by Robbin Cresswell)

Sharing with the children
February 15, 2007 — MORE

Tech. Sgt. Tanesha Lucas, 341st Recruiting Squadron, reads to a group of 3-5 year olds in Luann Ball's yellow room at the Lackland Child Development Center on Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. Sergeant Lucas was one of eight volunteers who spent an hour Feb. 13 reading to children in various classes in the three CDCs on base. The event was organized by the African-American Heritage Committee in honor of African-American History Month. (USAF photo by Robbin Cresswell)

A smile that last a lifetime: Children's dental health month focuses on early childhood oral health care
February 14, 2007 — The American Dental Association reports that dental decay is the most common chronic disease of children ages 5-17. Forty one percent of children ages 2-11 have tooth decay in their primary teeth, 21... MORE

TSR provides psychological first aid
February 14, 2007 — Traumatic events have the potential to cause a stress response in a person. Some witness events as part of their job, and others because of circumstance. Because everyone reacts differently to... MORE

Luncheon brings attention to African-American heritage
February 12, 2007 — MORE

TRG takes over first place
February 12, 2007 — With one week to go in the Division I (National League) basketball intramural regular season, the 737th Training Group has moved into first place with a 7-1 record. TRG moved to the top of the table... MORE

While being covered by Curt Robertson from Air Force Information Operations Center, Ryan Nichols eyes the basket for the 737th Training Group during their win over the AFIOC Feb. 8 at the Chaparral Fitness Center, Lackland AFB, Texas. (USAF photo by Robbin Cresswell)

Carloads of fun, learning
February 8, 2007 — Cars entered in Cub Scout Pack 651's Jan. 29 pinewood derby came in all shapes and themes. Although pinewood derby cars must use the same wheels and axles, and meet a strict length and weight... MORE

During the pinewood derby Jan. 29, Riley Naylor (left) watches his car slide down the track, Luke Eubanks appears to be willing his car to win and David Zully holds up his hand in anticipation. Cub Scout Pack 651 conducted their derby at the Lackland Elementary School at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. Riely's car was one of the three overall fastest cars in the derby. He was also one of the top two fastest cars from his Wolf den. (Photo by Army Spc. Tim Luukkonen)

ELDP students come to Lackland
February 8, 2007 — MORE

Army Maj. Adam Talkington, an Executive Leadership Development Program student from the Defense Threat Reduction Agency, Fort Belvoir, Va., gets hands-on instruction with an M-16 training aid from Rhonda Battles, a 343rd Training Squadron instructor for Lackland's Security Forces Academy at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. (USAF photo by Alan Boedeker)

Basic trainees see choices
February 8, 2007 — In a new initiative by the 37th Training Wing commander, Air Force basic trainees from the 331st Training Squadron on Monday became the first to receive eyeglasses equipped with frames the color and... MORE

Trainee Brady Fender gets his new frame-of-choice glasses adjusted Feb. 5, 2007, by Staff Sgt. Dedrick Mayers, an optometry journeyman in the 37th Aerospace Medicine Squadron. Waiting for an adjustment is Ian Bowers, a fellow trainee in Flight 189, 331st Training Squadron. In a new initiative by Brig. Gen. Darrell Jones, then the 37th Training Wing commander at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, basic military trainees now are being issued glasses with frames in colors and styles of their own choosing. (USAF photo by Robbin Cresswell)

Lackland Tax Center opens
February 8, 2007 — MORE

Capt. Veronica Bodine, a trained volunteer income tax assistant, prepares Tech. Sgt. Lisa Anderson's income taxes Feb. 5, the opening day of the Lackland Tax Center. Sergeant Anderson is assigned to the 759th Diagnostics and Therapeutics Squadron. The tax center is located in suite 3700 of the Carswell Administration Building, bldg. 9050, on Carswell Avenue, The tax center offers free tax preparation and filing assistance of federal and state income taxes to active-duty servicemembers, Reserve, National Guard and retirees. Additionally, tax refunds can be direct deposited using this process, accelerating the normal paper refund time an average of one week. The hours of operation are Monday through Thursday, 8 to 11 a.m., and 1 to 3 p.m. The tax center will be closed on Fridays. (USAF photo by Robbin Cresswell)

SAFVIC increases awareness, informs victim advocates
February 8, 2007 — The 12th Security Forces Squadron will host a Sexual Assault and Family Violence Investigator's Course here in March. SAFVIC is designed to provide law enforcement officers around the state with the... MORE

321st TRS stands down
February 8, 2007 — MORE

Col. Robert MacDonald, left, commander of the 737th Training Group at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, receives the flag of the 321st Training Squadron from Lt. Col. Steve Cahanin during a Feb. 2 ceremony at the 321st TRS, which is temporarily standing down due to a current reduction in Air Force enlisted accessions. Colonel Cahanin, former 321st commander, now is commander of the 326th Training Squadron. (USAF photo by Robbin Cresswell)

Dancing for heritage
February 5, 2007 — MORE

"Michael Jackson" entertains servicemembers at Camp Bullis, Texas, Jan. 27. The entertainment was one part of the day's overall events hosted by the 2007 Team Lackland African-American Heritage Committee. The Airmen were invited to participate in a dance contest and enjoy the burgers and hot dogs brought in by the committee. (USAF photo by Tech. Sgt. Lakesha Washington)

Lackland beats Brooks City-Base
February 5, 2007 — MORE

Kaleb Goss from the Lackland Warhawks attempts to pass while guarded by Reggie Hardin and Todd Hollis (5) from Brooks City-Base during Southwest Military Basketball League action Feb. 3 at the Chaparral Fitness Center on Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. Rodrick Greene scored 21 points and Goss scored 13 as the Warhawks won, 90-83. (USAF photo by Robbin Cresswell)

737 TRG overcomes COMM
February 5, 2007 — MORE

Ryan Nichols (21) from the 737th Training Group leaps for the basket while guarded by Ronald Rhoden from the 37th Communication Squadron Feb. 1 at the Chaparral Fitness Center on Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. TRG defeated COMM 65-57 and moved into a first-place tie at 6-1 with the Air Force Information Operations Center in Division I (National League) base intramurals. TRG and AFIOC will battle each for first-place supremacy 7 p.m. Feb. 8 at the Chaparral. (USAF photo by Robbin Cresswell)

Fisher House wall of thanks
February 2, 2007 — MORE

Lois and Fred Jones admire a wall of engraved bricks built at a gazebo between Lackland Air Force Base's Fisher House I and II. They are among brick donors who attended a Jan. 25 dedication of the wall. The donors helped pay Fisher House operating expenses from 1999 to 2005. (USAF photo by Robbin Cresswell)