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90th birthday wish: Wedding chapel revisited 69 years later
July 6, 2012 — When Virginia Stafford's eight children asked her what she wanted for her 90th birthday, she said she wanted to revisit the place where she and her late husband were married 69 years ago - a chapel at...

JBSA-Lackland water potable
July 6, 2012 — 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...

12th FTW bids farewell to Murphy, welcomes Goodfellow
July 6, 2012 — The men and women of the 12th Flying Training Wing bid farewell to Col. Richard Murphy and welcomed their new commander, Col. Gerald Goodfellow, during a change of command ceremony Thursday. Maj. Gen...

Academy evacuates: Airmen must log in to accountability system
July 6, 2012 — Air Force officials have activated the Air Force Personnel Accountability and Assessment System to monitor the status and location of all Airmen and dependents assigned to and living in the vicinity...

Water aerobics class offers exercise, fun
July 6, 2012 — Although swimming laps might not be everybody's favorite way to exercise, water-lovers might want to check out the summer water aerobics class offered from 10-11 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at the...

Fourth of July fun should include safety
July 6, 2012 — The Fourth of July is a day of celebration, filled with picnics, parades and other displays of patriotism.Fireworks play an important role in festivities as well, but it's prudent to use them safely,...

Local leaders see 'a day in the life' of 502nd ABW members
July 6, 2012 — San Antonians are at least peripherally aware of the local military presence, because men and women in uniform are routinely seen visiting the Riverwalk and other destinations in the downtown area...

Warhawks look to command military softball tourney
July 6, 2012 — The Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Warhawks men's varsity softball team is looking to make a statement at the Commander's Cup tournament Saturday and Sunday.Michael Richardson, Warhawks men's...

AF instructors learn modern Army combatives skills
July 6, 2012 — After spending five days in a joint combatives "train the trainer" course, Air Force participants gained a valuable benefit in becoming certified to teach both Modern Army Combatives and Basic Air...

Promotion is in your hands
July 6, 2012 — It is up to the individual to get promoted, advised enlisted members here.The enlisted promotion system is based on several weighted factors, most of which are within the member's control, Senior...

Air Force emphasizes ATV safety during CDOS campaign
July 6, 2012 — Riding all-terrain vehicles is a popular recreational activity, but it can also be dangerous, resulting in a reported 317 deaths and an estimated 115,000 emergency room-treated injuries in 2010,...

AF releases new special-duty assignment pay table
July 6, 2012 — Airmen in some special-duty assignments will receive adjustments in special-duty assignment pay, which began June 15, Air Force Personnel Center officials announced.Based on recommendations following...

Careful planning eases summertime moves
July 6, 2012 — Summer is the busiest time for permanent changes of station, but service members and their families can ease their anxiety and make their move successful with careful planning.The 902nd Logistics...

Partnership helps military spouses find employment
July 6, 2012 — 6/22/2012 - JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas -- As the wife of the Air Force Chief of Staff, Suzie Schwartz has the opportunity to meet with Air Force families stationed all across the country...

Timely actions dictate outcome during CPR
July 6, 2012 — Dan Flores, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Fire Emergency Services lead firefighter, recalled performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation limitedly in his lengthy career. "I've been doing this for 25...

Heart fitness focus of Men's Health Month
July 6, 2012 — Matthew Hansen, 359th Medical Operations Squadron Family Health Clinic physician assistant, said while obesity has been among the nation's health problems for men and women, it greatly increases the...

JAG Corps announces funded law school programs
July 6, 2012 — Applications for the Funded Legal Education Program and Excess Leave Program are being accepted from Jan. 1-March 1. Interested officers are encouraged to compete.The number of FLEP and ELP applicants...

JBSA-Randolph youth play 'game of a lifetime'
July 6, 2012 — Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Oaks Golf Course held their annual junior golf clinic here June 11-15.Primarily for beginners ages 7-14, the clinic enabled children to learn the rules of golf, course...

First commandant of the Medical Education and Training Campus retires
July 6, 2012 — Navy Rear Adm. Bob Kiser, commandant of the Medical Education and Training Campus (METC), concluded an exemplary 38-year navy career with a retirement ceremony on Fort Sam Houston, Texas, June 15...

First sergeants bring joy to special needs kids, families
July 6, 2012 — As every parent knows, seeing your children happy is priceless.Master Sgt. Sherlock Walker can relate to that assessment as the father of two children.Walker helped organize an event that allowed...