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Experts detect West Nile Virus on JBSA-Fort Sam Houston
August 9, 2012
Many mosquito problems can be reduced by eliminating breeding sites of standing water and emptying containers that hold water. (Courtesy of Onondaga County, N.Y., Health Department)

Staff sergeant receives bronze star for deployment with U.S. Army special forces
August 8, 2012
U.S. Army Col. Robert Bridgford, 502nd Air Base Wing vice commander, congratulates Staff Sgt. Christopher Keilman, 902nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, after presenting him with the Bronze Star Medal July 31 at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Kendrick Club. (U.S. Air Force photo by Benjamin Faske)

Lackland perfect in JBSA sports
August 3, 2012

343rd TRS captures JBSA-Lackland intramural softball title
August 3, 2012
Navy Information Operations Command-Texas base runner Ross Beebe slides under the tag as 343rd Training Squadron catcher James Bice tries to take him out at home July 26 during the Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland intramural softball tournament championship game. Home plate umpire Jesse Jenkins called Beebe safe. NIOC-Texas, and the 343rd TRS will join the 802nd Force Support Squadron and the 624th Operations Center at the all-JBSA intramural softball tournament, which begins Monday at JBSA-Randolph. (U.S. Air Force photo/Alan Boedeker)

37 TRG commander reflects on tenure as tech training leader
August 3, 2012
Col. Gregory Reese, former 37th Training Group commander. (Official Air Force photo)

AF receives guidance for personnel, pay support
August 3, 2012

Leading by example: Academy cadets develop leadership skills at BMT
August 3, 2012
From left to right, U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet 2nd Class Nicque Robinson, Commander of Airmen Cadet 1st Class Joshua Hall, and Cadet 1st Class Christina Beckett lead the formation during practice just prior to the Air Force Basic Military Training graduation ceremony July 13 at the BMT parade grounds. Twenty-seven cadets from the academy’s current junior class shadowed military training instructors as part of the Cadet Summer Leadership Program. The seven-week visit culminated with cadets leading key positions during the BMT graduation ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo/Alan Boedeker)

Civilians to use new AF pay system
August 3, 2012

DoD children to benefit from part-day enrichment course
August 3, 2012

Youth find adventure at library's summer finale celebration
August 2, 2012
Master Sgt. Shokia Turner Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance  Agency career assistance adviser, reads a book to her son Ayden at the summer reading programs end of year celebration July 28 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Benjamin Faske)

AF officers join U.S. Olympic team for 2012 Summer Games
August 1, 2012
ATHENS, Greece -- Second Lt. Seth Kelsey (right) duels with Russian Ivan Tourchine in the second round of the Olympic Men's Individual Epee event at Helliniko Fencing Hall near here Aug. 17.  Lieutenant Kelsey lost 15-11 and did not advance to the third round.  He is a member of the Air Force world-class athlete program.  (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Lono Kollars)

AFPC softball player chosen to coach men’s USA team
August 1, 2012
Steve Shortland, Air Force retiree, was chosen to return as the head coach for the USA men's softball team in 2012. (Courtesy photo)

JBSA vet offers cool advice to keep pets safe in summer heat
July 31, 2012

Air Advisor Academy unveils memorial for fallen Airmen
July 30, 2012
Sean Bryant and his mother Janice get a close view of the waterfall at the Air Advisor Memorial at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., July 27, 2012. Sean is the son of fallen Air Force air advisor Lt. Col. Frank Bryant Jr., who is one of nine air advisors killed Afghanistan on April 27, 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Andrew Lee)

Eger takes charge of 802nd Mission Support Group
July 30, 2012
Brig. Gen. Theresa C. Carter, Joint Base San Antonio and 502nd Air Base Wing commander, passes the 802nd Mission Support Group guidon to Col. William A. Eger III, July 16 at JBSA-Lackland. The ceremony and passing of the unit guidon symbolizes Eger’s role as the new commander of the organization. (U.S. Air Force photo/Alan Boedeker)

Fans line up to meet Pittsburgh Steeler hall of famer Franco Harris
July 30, 2012
NFL Hall of Famer and four-time Super Bowl champion Franco Harris autographs the outfit of eight-month-old Matilyn Armenta as mother Savanna Armenta looks on July 12 at the Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Military Clothing Store. (U.S. Air Force photo/Larry Kishur)

TRICARE officials report scam
July 30, 2012

WHASC offering Saturday sports physicals in August
July 30, 2012

End of an era: 94th FTS phases out TG-10 gliders
July 27, 2012
The U.S. Air Force Academy’s first TG-16A glider arrived at the Academy July 8.
The new fleet of training and aerobatic gliders is valued at $4.8 million and includes five new aerobatic gliders and 14 basic trainers. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Raymond McCoy)

Fire official urges common sense in using outdoor grill
July 27, 2012
The Air Force Safety Center emphasizes the importance of safe barbecuing as one of its messages during the Critical Days of Summer campaign, which concludes Sept. 4. (Courtesy photo)