• Wright: Airmen need to be ‘well trained, well led, resilient’

    Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright addressed the areas in which he looks to focus on during his tenure as the 18th chief master sergeant of the Air Force at the Air Force Association Air Warfare Symposium in Orlando, Florida, March 2, 2017.

  • 37th Training Wing hosts Drill Down Invitational

    Drill teams from around Air Education and Training Command gathered for the 37th Training Wing Drill Down Invitational at the Pfingston Reception Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Feb. 25. The 59th TRG won first place in the competition that included five teams of Airmen currently in

  • Congratulations 2017 senior master sergeants selects

    The Air Force released the 2017 senior master sergeant promotion list March 2. A 1,391 were Airmen were selected for promotion with a 11.8 percent selection rate Air Force wide.   From JBSA, there are 83 selectees:   JBSA-Lackland Sherina Ali Eleanor Amiscosa Robert Barton II Alfredo Benavides

  • 2017 AF Trials hopeful: Tech. Sgt. Ben Seekell

    Airmen from across the nation journeyed to Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., for their chance at becoming members of the 2017 Warrior Games team during the Air Force Trials Feb. 24-March 3.

  • The importance of donating blood

    Receiving the gift of blood can mean the difference between life-or-death for those in need. In order for them to receive this life-saving substance, others must be willing to donate their blood.

  • JBSA fitness centers offer options for people to stay in shape, lose weight

    Joint Base San Antonio members who want to get into shape or lose a few pounds for the upcoming new year can utilize several fitness facilities, classes and programs at JBSA locations to help them stay fit and healthy.There are 11 fitness centers throughout JBSA providing strength and conditioning

  • JBSA fitness centers offer incentives to get into shape for the new year

    Joint Base San Antonio members whose new year’s resolutions are to lose weight and get into shape could earn points and prizes just by going to the gym and exercising.Incentives are being offered to active-duty members, military dependents, retirees and Department of Defense civilians to encourage

  • Taking right steps can help people achieve New Year’s resolutions

    An estimated 8 percent of Americans achieve their New Year’s resolutions, so it’s obvious that many more people fail than succeed in attaining those goals.However, there are ways people can position themselves for a more successful outcome when they strive to lose weight, get organized, quit

  • Commentary: What service before self truly means

    In the summer of 2002, my wife Denise taught me the true meaning of service before self. We had just been stationed at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, where I started teaching technical training school. We moved into a house on base, we met our neighbors and I started working … a lot! Wake up, go to

  • Air Force program assists special needs family members

    Being the parent of an 11-year-old boy with high- functioning autism, said Master Sgt. Virmania Accoo, is often a challenging and difficult journey that requires patience and sacrifice.“One of the biggest struggles we face as a family is helping my son adjust to a new PCS location and to find the