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Dec. 3, 2019
340th FTG thankful for second new BMT graduate

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-Randolph, Texas – The 340th Flying Training Group is thankful for the group's second brand new Airman, who was welcomed to the fold the day after Thanksgiving by group members and families during the Nov. 22 basic military training graduation parade at Joint Base San
Dec. 3, 2019
Commissary, Exchange, MWR expand patron base starting Jan. 1, 2020

The Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs combined efforts to allow Commissary and Exchange use beyond its current patron base. Starting Jan. 1, 2020, Purple Heart recipients, former prisoners of war, all service-connected disabled veterans and caregivers enrolled in the VA's Comprehensive
Nov. 26, 2019
Don't get burned this Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving can be a joyful day, filled with plenty of family, friends and food, but it can also be a dangerous day if proper cooking precautions are not followed.
Nov. 26, 2019
The need for blood doesn’t take a holiday

Blood donations often decline during the holidays when busy schedules, holiday travel and seasonal illnesses can make it more difficult for donors to make and keep blood donation appointments. But the need for blood doesn't get a break for the holiday season.
Nov. 21, 2019
Civilian developmental education, strategic leader program application window opens Jan. 13

The application window for Civilian Developmental Education, Civilian Strategic Leader and the Engineer and Scientist Exchange Program assignments is Jan. 13 through Feb. 28, 2020, which is earlier than in previous years.
Nov. 19, 2019
"Developing Mach-21 Airmen" pod talks fueling the human weapon system through nutrition

How trainee performance at the Special Warfare Training Wing is being optimized through nutrition education and training is the topic on the latest episode of Air Education and Training Command’s "Developing Mach-21 Airmen" podcast series.
Nov. 18, 2019
Air Force Art Contest offers chance to showcase creativity

The 2019 Air Force Art Contest is open for submissions through Nov. 30. There are various categories for adults and youth.
Nov. 15, 2019
343rd Training Squadron Airmen volunteer at Veterans Day event

Three 343rd Training Squadron Airmen participated in a Veterans Day ceremony for residents of Legend Oaks Healthcare and Rehabilitation Nov. 8.
Nov. 14, 2019
340th FTG welcomes group's first airman basic, honors USAF heroes

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-Randolph, Texas – A dozen-plus members of the 340th Flying Training Group traveled to Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas to celebrate the Nov. 8 basic military training graduation of the group's first "slick sleeve" member, Airman Basic Kevin Rios Rivera.Following
Nov. 8, 2019
Air Force Defenders honor all fallen Security Forces Airmen at 12th Annual Defender Ruck

Over 1,100 Security Forces Airmen gathered for the 12th Annual Defender Ruck, hosted by the 343rd Training Squadron, in honor of all 186 Defender Airmen who have made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of freedom, Nov. 8, here. “We host the Defender Ruck to keep the memory alive of the 186 Defenders