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Dec. 8, 2017
NORAD is ready to track Santa’s flight

The North American Aerospace Defense Command, or NORAD, at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., is celebrating the 62nd Anniversary of tracking Santa’s yuletide journey.
Dec. 7, 2017
AETC explores learning possibilities through new pilot training program

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas – Air Education and Training Command is looking to explore how people learn and making a more efficient path to pilots earning their wings by revolutionizing training through the Pilot Training Next initiative. Scheduled to begin in February 2018, the program’s
Dec. 5, 2017
JBSA-Lackland Exchange Spreads Holiday Cheer to 3,800 Basic Military Training Recruits

More than 3,800 trainees were treated to holiday cheer Dec. 2 at the Lackland Exchange, which opened extra early just for them. Typically, trainees are not allowed to visit the Exchange or do much beyond their rigorous assignments.
Dec. 4, 2017
Military, local leaders meet for Joint Base San Antonio Community Partnership Program

Updates on a variety of community initiatives, as well as a look at the future of automated vehicles in San Antonio, were on the agenda during the latest meeting of the Joint Base San Antonio Public/Public/Public/Private, or P4, Community Partnership Initiative meeting held at the Alamo Area Council
Nov. 29, 2017
IAAFA teams up for first ever joint training exercise

Students from both the Inter-American Air Force Academy’s 837th Training Squadron and the 37th Training Group's 343rd TRS partnered in the first of many joint military training exercises.
Nov. 17, 2017
CORBT summit provides joint services insights on recruit basic training

Representatives from all five branches of the U. S. armed forces, members from British Armed Forces and Australian Defence Force, held a Council on Recruit Basic Training summit Nov. 8-10 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland.
Nov. 16, 2017
AETC welcomes new commander

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, TEXAS--Members of Air Education and Training Command gathered as the guidon was passed from Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson to Lt. Gen. Steven Kwast, signifying the formal transfer of authority and responsibility from one commander to another in a ceremony at Joint Base San
Nov. 15, 2017
Commentary: In the wake of tragedy, acts of love triumph over hate

I was shocked and horrified when I heard the news about the Sutherland Springs shooting on the TV screen mounted on the wall at the gym. The initial reports were varied and confusing, but there was no doubt that lives had been lost and many injured.
Nov. 14, 2017
Keep safety in mind in seasonal, holiday plans

Temperature changes, shorter daylight hours, increased travel and emotional overload are hallmarks of the fall, winter and holiday seasons that safety officials say result in preventable mishaps.
Nov. 13, 2017
IAAFA’s first female flight instructor continues to make history

She may only weigh about a 100 pounds, but her expertise in flying a 2-ton fighter plane and years of extensive work in aviation helped Maj. Maria Tejada-Quintana land a historic guest instructor position at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland.