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AF doctor receives France’s highest decoration
July 8, 2011 — An Air Force doctor, whose medical expertise and French language skills were credited with helping save 14 U.S. Sailors' lives after the terrorist attack on the USS Cole in Yemen in 2000, received... MORE

Preflight inspection
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Lackland sets July 4th celebration
June 30, 2011 — A star-spangled tribute open to the general public will celebrate America's independence on the July 4th holiday at the Lackland amphitheater. The 32nd edition of the festival on Monday promises a... MORE

JBSA merges Lackland, Randolph FTACs, ALSs
June 30, 2011 — In order to generate cost savings and create efficiencies, Joint Base San Antonio recently consolidated two First Term Airmen Centers and has begun the process of merging two Airmen Leadership... MORE

Know Stage III responsibilities, report waste
June 30, 2011 — With all three Joint Base San Antonio military installations in Stage III water restrictions, everyone - including civilian employees, housing residents and contract personnel - should understand... MORE

'Wild Weasels' bring voices of experience to 435th FTS
June 30, 2011 — Two decades have passed since the United States played a pivotal role in driving Saddam Hussein's forces out of Kuwait, but the memories of their missions and their brothers-in-flight were crystal... MORE

Randolph employee earns national award through preservation efforts
June 30, 2011 — A civilian employee who has long spearheaded efforts to preserve Randolph's architectural heritage is the recipient of a prestigious national award.Scott Shepherd of the 902nd Civil Engineer Squadron,... MORE

JBSA merges Lackland, Randolph FTACs
June 29, 2011 — In order to generate cost savings and create efficiencies, Joint Base San Antonio recently consolidated two First Term Airmen Centers and has begun the process of merging two Airmen Leadership... MORE

JBSA staff sergeants selected for promotion
June 29, 2011 — Air Force officials selected 8,545 of 34,257 eligible staff sergeants for promotion to technical sergeant for a selection rate of 24.94 percent.The average score for those selected was 320.48, with an... MORE

Know responsibilities during Stage III water restrictions
June 29, 2011 — With all three Joint Base San Antonio military installations in Stage III water restrictions, everyone - including civilian employees, housing residents and contract personnel - should understand what... MORE

479th FTG change of command marks new chapter
June 29, 2011 — Lt. Col. Neil Allen assumed command of the 479th Flying Training Group from Col. Travis Willis at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Fla., Monday.The change of command marks the start of a new chapter for... MORE

July 4 festivities continue
June 29, 2011 — While no fireworks displays will take place at either Randolph or Lackland Air Force Bases, Randolph officials hope community members still choose to celebrate July Fourth on base."Our Independence... MORE

When counting sheep won't work
June 28, 2011 — For the past two years, the 359th Aerospace Medicine Squadron has offered classes to illustrate fatigue countermeasures in order to assist Randolph personnel with better sleeping habits. Now they've... MORE

Randolph July 4th Event
June 24, 2011 — While fireworks displays at both Randolph and Lackland Air Force Bases have been canceled this year, in response to the San Antonio Fire Department's determination July 23 that public displays in the... MORE

Lackland drinking water safe
June 23, 2011 — Annual reports detailing the quality of drinking water provided on Lackland and the Lackland Training Annex were recently released by base officials stating that drinking water on base meets... MORE

Courville: Leading BMT 'the best'
June 23, 2011 — Several weeks after taking command of Air Force Basic Military Training at Lackland, Col. Shane Courville said he had "the best job in the Air Force."Two years later, 737th Training Group commander... MORE

Conserving energy at Joint Base San Antonio
June 23, 2011 — Getting greener at work isn't about buying more potted plants for your cubicle, but how Joint Base San Antonio can develop a new consciousness about old habits and a willingness to take on new... MORE

Officers selected for promotion
June 23, 2011 — The 2011A Lieutenant Colonel Line of Air Force and Medical Services Corps and Major MSC Central Selection Boards selected 1,171 majors and 75 captains for promotion. Congratulations to the Lackland... MORE

BLDG. 171: Controlled access begins July 1
June 23, 2011 — The Bldg. 171 compound on Port San Antonio will become a secured entry area on July 1. Installation security officials from the 802nd Security Forces Squadron said personnel will need proper base... MORE

ESOHCAMP results please officials
June 23, 2011 — ESOHCAMP program officials were pleased with the results following the completion of Lackland's annual base environmental and health performance assessment and inspection the week of June 6-10."There... MORE