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AF Reserve offers opportunities for separating Airmen
January 31, 2011 — Are you separating from the Air Force, but don't want to leave the Air Force family? Then the Air Force Reserve is for you.Becoming a Traditional Reservist or an Individual Mobilization Augmentee... MORE

Photo Essay: Lackland hosts Air Force Box-offs
January 28, 2011 — The 2011 Air Force Box-off tournament was held at Bennett Fitness Center Jan. 22. After two weeks of training, boxers competed for a chance to represent the Air Force at the Armed Forces Boxing... MORE

Larry Hampp, Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., left, boxes Gary Griffin, Stewart Air National Guard Base, N.Y., during the Air Force Box-offs light heavyweight bout Jan. 22. Hampp won a unanimous decision from the judges. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

Air Force secretary honors AETC heroes
January 28, 2011 — Nearly one thousand Airmen from across the command gathered here Friday to hear Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley during the Air Education and Training Command Ball.The ball, the largest... MORE

Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley delivers the keynote address during the 2011 AETC Ball. Photo by Don Lindsey.

Air Education and Training Command Symposium and Exposition
January 28, 2011 — MORE

Lt. Col. Ryan Sparkman, 560th Flying Training Squadron, test drives the Lockheed Martin F-35 cockpit simulation at the 2011 Air Education and Training Command Symposium and Exposition Jan. 20. The symposium featured more than 90 seminars on a variety of education, training and innovation topics by experts from across the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

DOD adds oversight to GPC program
January 28, 2011 — The Department of Defense is in the process of implementing a mandatory program that oversees Government Purchase Card management and accountability.The Purchase Card Online System, or PCOLS, is an... MORE

Armed Forces boxers coming to base
January 28, 2011 — It's been two years since Lackland hosted a Armed Forces-level Championship, when the military's best basketball players last took its courts in 2008.Now, it's the pugilists' time - and they'll be... MORE

Air Force boxes off
January 28, 2011 — The Bennett Fitness Center audience watched six bouts before a boxer hit the mat during the 2011 Air Force Box-off tournament Jan. 22.Not surprisingly, it was a super heavyweight that provided the... MORE

Air Force heavyweight Kent Brinson throws a punch during his bout at the Bennett Fitness Center Jan. 22. Brinson won his fight with Owaldo Escamilla by earning a unanimous decision from the judges. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

Thousands gather for 2011 AETC Symposium and Exposition
January 27, 2011 — MORE

Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley accepts an award from Gen. Edward Rice, Jr., Air Education and Training Command commander, Jan. 21 at the 2011 AETC Symposium Ball in San Antonio, Texas. Nearly a thousand Airmen from across the command gathered for the symposium and to hear Secratary Donley speak. (U.S. Air Force photo/by Don Lindsey)

Randolph members win big at award ceremony
January 27, 2011 — MORE

Col. Scott Peel, 902nd Mission Support Group commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Jesus Mireles III, 902nd MSG superintendent, present Senior Airman Shelly Kerstanski, Air Force Personnel Center, with the award for the Airman category, during the Joint Base San Antonio Randolph 4th Quarter Award Ceremony at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 26. (U.S. Air Force photo/Joel Martinez)

Dental squadron plans outreach on oral hygiene for children
January 27, 2011 — For the youngest members of the Randolph community, reading, writing and 'rithmetic will take a temporary backseat to learning the finer points of oral health next month when representatives from the... MORE

Air Force recognizes AETC Contracting Squadron for business achievements
January 27, 2011 — The Air Education and Training Command Contracting Squadron reached "beyond goals" to earn a prestigious Air Force-wide business achievement award last year.The contracting squadron, which consists of... MORE

Pat Barber (second from left), Air Education and Training Command Contracting Squadron small business specialist, and Lt. Col. Alice Treviño, AETC CONS commander, display the 2010 Secretary of the Air Force Small Business Programs Director's "Beyond Goals" Award earned by the AETC squadron. Ms. Barber and Colonel Treviño are flanked by Ronald Poussard, Air Force Small Business Programs director, and Undersecretary of the Air Force Erin Conaton. (U.S. Air Force photo/Jim Varhegyi)

Tax Center now open
January 24, 2011 — MORE

Staff Sgt. Jennifer Swain, 359th Dental Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of preventative dentistry and volunteer tax consultant, assists Staff Sgt. Cynthia Perez, 902nd Mission Support Group judge advocate, on her taxes at the new tax center Jan. 21. (U.S. Air Force photo/Amn Alexis Siekert)

Senior leaders attend AFSO21 course
January 21, 2011 — Embracing Air Force Core Values is key to mission effectiveness and "Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century" principles. This was the message conveyed to 48 Joint Base San Antonio senior... MORE

Robert Hamm, Air Education and Training Command Process Improvement Office director, leads a discussion during the Joint Base San Antonio AFSO21 senior leader course Jan. 13. (U.S. Air Force photo/Alan Boedeker)

Exercising in cold weather
January 21, 2011 — As the temperature drops to below freezing from the sweltering summer sun, those who exercise outside need to take precautions.Kimberly Houk, exercise physiologist at the Randolph Health and Wellness... MORE

Air Force adds more support to EFMP
January 20, 2011 — Lackland is one of four Air Education and Training Command bases participating in a new program that provides more comprehensive and proactive family support for active-duty Airmen who have family... MORE

Education center relocates, upgrades classrooms
January 20, 2011 — When off-duty college courses conducted by the Lackland Education Center resumed last week, students for the spring semester were welcomed back by new surroundings, a different location and enhanced... MORE

Base helps city earn national award
January 20, 2011 — The City of San Antonio, with assistance from Lackland and the local community, was recently chosen the nation's best for National Night Out 2010.San Antonio earned first place in National Night Out's... MORE

Consumer advocates seek military's input
January 20, 2011 — Leaders implementing the federal government's new consumer protection agency met with Joint Base San Antonio servicemembers to discuss the unique financial issues facing military families Tuesday at... MORE

Holly Petraeus, team lead of the Office of Servicemember Affairs for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau implementation team, responds to a question from a Joint Base San Antonio service member during a Jan. 18, 2011, meeting at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, to discuss the unique financial issues facing military families. She is joined on the panel by Army Col. Robert S. Bridgford, 502nd Air Base Wing vice commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Juan Lewis, 502nd ABW command chief. (U.S. Air Force photo/Alan Boedeker)

DBIDS enhances JBSA security
January 19, 2011 — There's a good chance you've been hearing about the new installation security technology getting tested throughout Joint Base San Antonio. At least, I hope you have been getting the word.This... MORE

Motorcycle safety on Randolph
January 14, 2011 — Riding a motorcycle can be a fun and economical means of transportation or recreation, free from of the problems of driving a car.The 12th Flying Training Wing as well as the Air Force have rules and... MORE

Ronald Dalton, 12th Flying Training Wing volunteer motorcycle safety instructor, demonstrates how to take a curve during the monthly motorcycle safety course in September. About 130 students have been trained by Mr. Dalton in the course so far. (U.S. Air Force photo by Dave Terry)