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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.
Nov. 10, 2017
Behind the stars: An interview with the AETC commander

Members of Air Education and Training Command are prepared to bid farewell to Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, who for the last two and a half years, has served as their commander.
Nov. 2, 2017
Air Force Wounded Warrior takes flight with Thunderbirds

Air Force Maser Sgt. Benjamin Seekell, Air Force Wounded Warrior and 343rd Training Squadron security forces apprentice course flight chief, flew with the U.S. Air Force Aerial Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” Nov. 2 at JBSA-Kelly Field.
Oct. 25, 2017
Operation Home Cooking, Family Feast kicks off the holiday season

Operation Home Cooking and Operation Family Feast are two programs that provide Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Airmen in training an opportunity to enjoy a holiday meal in a family atmosphere with local San Antonio area families willing to show their hospitality.
Oct. 24, 2017
Commentary: You Ask Why? I Say Why Not?

In my Air Force career one thing that constantly surprises me is when the response I get from Airmen is, “Why should I care?” My response is always, “Why not?”
Oct. 23, 2017
JBSA Air Show parking and shuttle options for DoD ID card holders

Department of Defense identification cardholders have several parking and shuttle options to get to the 2017 JBSA Air Show and Open House at Kelly Field at Port San Antonio Nov. 3-5.
Oct. 21, 2017
International Airman Leadership School set to launch

Classes for the new International Airman Leadership School at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland get underway Feb. 18, 2018.
Oct. 12, 2017
CATM instructor returns to JBSA, trains next generation of Airmen

As a basic trainee, Senior Airman Robert Allore completed his combat arms training at the JBSA-Lackland Medina Training Annex.
Sept. 20, 2017
Serving our country: the journey to citizenship

On Sunday, September 17 the Department of Defense commemorated Constitution Day and Citizenship Day and will observe Constitution Week from September 17 through September 23. These observances allow members to reflect on the effort and sacrifices of our Founders as they established this country