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Leno uplifts 433rd AW, JBSA
August 15, 2011 — Emmy award-winning comedian and Tonight Show host Jay Leno performed at Lackland's historic Kelly Field Saturday to a crowd of more than 2,000, including Airmen from the 433rd Airlift Wing, wounded... MORE

Comedian and TV host, Jay Leno, shows off his strength and spontaneous personality by picking up 4-foot, 10-inch tall, Tech. Sgt. Hilary Reyes, mistress of ceremonies, minutes after concluding an hour-long comedic performance, Aug. 6, 2011, at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. More than 2,000 people attended the event officially hosted by the 433rd Airlift Wing and sponsored by the Air Force Reserve Command's recruiting program, “Get 1 Now.” (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Brian McGloin)

New BMT commander offers unique perspective
August 15, 2011 — The new Air Force Basic Military Training commander has a unique perspective when it comes to leading the Airmen in his group.According to archive research conducted by the 37th Training Wing Office... MORE

Zumba craze sweeps fitness centers
August 15, 2011 — Cali, Colombia is the birthplace of a phenomenon that transcends cultures around the world. More astounding is that it was created by happenstance. Alberto "Beto" Perez forgot his traditional aerobics... MORE

Zumba instructor Leilani Wilson, front, incorporates different music to help her students work up a sweat. (U.S. Air Force photo/Alan Boedeker)

P90x workout not for the lazy
August 15, 2011 — In Patricia Arroyo's P90x class, there is no doing exercises halfway. You either go all out or get out."I'm very mean," Arroyo said about what she expects from her students. "They call me evil because... MORE

Courtney Gibb is working up a sweat while doing a P90x workout. (U.S. Air Force photo/Alan Boedeker)

Randolph's environmental programs due for triennial assessment
August 11, 2011 — An assessment team from Headquarters Air Education and Training Command is scheduled to appraise the performance of Randolph's Environmental Management System programs this month.The external... MORE

Event brings community resources to special-needs families
August 11, 2011 — One of the world's most unique amusement parks was the setting for an event last week that brought together a special group of military families.The second annual Joint Base San Antonio Special Needs... MORE

Heather Schwendiman and her two daughters Katlin, and Kimberly, check in to Morgan's Wonderland with the help of Denise Ulrich, a Randolph volunteer, as part of the Joint Base San Antonio Special Needs Resource Fair and Activity Day event Aug. 5. (U.S. Air Force photo/Rich McFadden) (released)

12th OSS members win award
August 10, 2011 — John Cranek and John Bock, both from the 12th Operations Support Squadron, were named the 2010 Outstanding U.S. Air Force Aircrew Flight Equipment Civilian of the Year, category I and II,... MORE

AF’s newest senior NCOs hone skills at enhancement seminar
August 10, 2011 — Two hundred thirty-seven Airmen recently selected for promotion to master sergeant took part in a week-long seminar designed to hone and increase their leadership skills.The Airmen from Joint Base San... MORE

502nd ABW headquarters opens for business
August 10, 2011 — Just 387 days after first breaking ground, the 502nd Air Base Wing officially opened the doors of its new 25,000-square-foot headquarters building located within the Fort Sam Houston National Historic... MORE

Marine dog handler just doing job, mother says
August 5, 2011 — The necklace Kathy Rusk wears every day encases two photos, both bearing the images of her son and his military working dog, one on each side. The small pictures, framed in silver, lie next to her... MORE

Kathy Rusk places her hand over Colton's placard following the military working dog handlers’ memorial ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

Base honors fallen dog handlers: Memorial wall honors MWD service members
August 5, 2011 — Nearly 300 people gathered at Lackland July 29 to pay tribute to six military working dog handlers who were killed in combat operations between June 16, 2010 and Jan. 12, 2011.A solemn ceremony at the... MORE

Marine Sgt. Andrew Reid, 341st Training Squadron instructor, places Lance Cpl. William H. Crouse, IV's placard on the memorial wall. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

Adult camp offers bowlers lessons on fine-tuning mechanics
August 5, 2011 — Some of Steven Blake's students take bowling classes because they don't get to play too often, to fine tune their skills, or because being married leaves very little free time to bowl.Eleven aspiring... MORE

Coach Steven Blake helps players improve their bowling game every Monday during the summer. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

Security Hill landmark razed
August 5, 2011 — One-by-one, its metal panels were peeled away like a steel orange. The water tower defining Lackland's Security Hill skyline since 1951 was being torn down.Construction contractors leveled the... MORE

LACKLAND AIR FORCE BASE, Texas — San Antonio Water System contractors lower the shield section of a 500,000 gallon water tower during its dismantling here June 28. The historic 155-foot elevated storage tank stood as a landmark on Security Hill since 1951 before being razed to create 22 parking spaces. Known by base engineers as 2002 Hall Boulvard, the all-steel structure will be recycled by a local scrap dealer. (U.S. Air Force photo by William Belcher)

12th FTW hosts Operation Air Force
August 1, 2011 — The 12th Flying Training Wing hosted 13 U.S. Air Force Academy cadets as a part of the Operation Air Force summer program. The wing hosted two rotations of cadets, all preparing to enter their third... MORE

Dana Gunter (right), 559th Flying Training Squadron T-6 simulator instructor, teaches Air Force Academy Cadets (right to left) Johnathan Fonbuena, Conner McKinney and Arturas Kucharevas how to fly the T-6 simulator on Randolph Air Force Base July 15. (U.S. Air Force photo/Rich McFadden) (released)

802nd FSS captures joint base softball title
July 30, 2011 — The 802nd Force Support Squadron had a ball that Cinderella would have donned her glass slippers for. The 802nd FSS's fiesta ball concluded with a crystal trophy presentation after it defeated 59th... MORE

The 2011 JBSA Softball Champs 802nd Force Support Squadron team poses for the camera. FSS mauled 59th Radiology in the finals, after defeating Randolph's Air Force Personnel Services. FSS had an 11-3 regular season. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

Medical education, commissioning programs available
July 29, 2011 — Airmen have the opportunity to apply for Biomedical Sciences Corps training and commissioning programs for fiscal 2012, Air Force officials announced.Applicants interested in the following programs... MORE

Mobile class makes impression
July 29, 2011 — With their clipboards and homework packets in hand, students at the Defense Language Institute English Language Center boarded the bus and headed for the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum in... MORE

Foreign students from the Defense Language Institute English Language Center tour the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum in Austin. Volunteer Weston Reese, a docent with the museum, guided the group during the visit.

Stratton assumes IAAFA command
July 29, 2011 — Col. Marc F. Stratton assumed command of the Inter-American Air Forces Academy in a ceremony Monday at the IAAFA training center.Stratton arrived at Lackland after serving the past three years as... MORE

Col. Eric Axelbank, 37th Training Wing commander, presents the unit guidon to Col. Marc F. Stratton, new IAAFA commander, symbolizing his taking charge of the organization. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

SCRA helps military face PCS moves
July 29, 2011 — A permanent change of station, or PCS move, brings stress and much anxiety.For military members living off base, getting household goods packed and shipped in preparation for their next assignment is... MORE

Shoplifters receive severe punishment
July 28, 2011 — Shoplifting comes with a large price tag at Joint Base San Antonio Army and Air Force Exchange Service locations.Shoplifters who live off-base and do not have a Department of Defense affiliation are... MORE