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  • Airmen from the 344 Training Squadron display their immigration packet upon completing the Oath of Allegiance at JBSA-Lackland on Aug. 30.

    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 based on the Declaration of Independence and the
  • Master Sgt. Benjamin Seekell, a 343rd Training Squadron security forces instructor, received a warm welcome from a familiar face from his 2011 Afghanistan deployment: Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, commander of Air Education and Training Command. Seekell recently returned back to Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland from the 2017 Department of Defense Warrior Games having earned eight medals.

    Adaptive Sports helps Airman overcome adversity

    Master Sgt. Benjamin Seekell, a 343rd Training Squadron security forces instructor, recently returned back to Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland after competing in the 2017 Department of Defense Warrior Games where he earned eight medals. Seekell says the key to his success in adaptive sports has been balancing all the challenges that come along with military life.
  • JBSA-Randolph Staff Sgt. selectees

    Congratulations staff sergeant selects!

    The Air Force released the 2017 staff sergeant promotion list Aug. 24, 2017. There were 14,181 Airmen selected for promotion with a 44.31 percent selection rate Air Force wide.
  • (From left to right) Defense Language Institute instructors David Britton, Chad Hamilton, Chad Kallauner, Reza Keivanzadeh, Carole Franki, and Earl Gaston pose for a group photo with their awards Aug. 4, 2017 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. The instructors each received an award for an eternal safety campaign they held in conjunction with their 101 Critical Days of Summer Safety brief. Keivanzadeh received a trophy for having the highest unit participation.

    Defense Language Institute instructors recognized for safety campaign

    Five instructors from the Defense Language Institute were presented with Awards of Excellence Aug. 4 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland for an eternal safety campaign they held in conjunction with their 101 Critical Days of Summer Safety brief.
  • Portraits in Courage: Lt. Col. William Schroeder

    Portraits in Courage: Lt. Col. William Schroeder

    Honorees for this year’s “Portraits in Courage” program were recently released.“Portraits in Courage” is a 10-year tradition that pays tribute to Airmen who have demonstrated courage in combat, their community and while overcoming adversity.One of the honorees from Air Education and Training Command is the late Lt. Col. William “Bill”
  • U.S. Air Force Honor Guard perform for airmen with the 343rd Training Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas July 7, 2017. The honor guard embodies the Air Force Core Values through their precise movements, discipline and military professionalism. They are based from Washington, D.C. and led by Brig. Gen. Bradley D. Spacy, Installation and Mission Support Center commander.

    Maj. Gen. Spacy leads Air Force Honor Guard

    U.S. Air Force Honor Guard perform with Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center commander, Maj. Gen. Bradley D. Spacy, for 343rd Training Squadron Airmen at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas July 7, 2017. The honor guard embodies the Air Force Core Values through their precise movements, discipline and military professionalism. Spacy
  • Tech. Sgt. Megan Harper, A 326th Training Squadron military training instructor facilitator, stands with Airmen's week Airmen at the 326th TRS, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland June 28, 2017. Harper has been selected as the Military Times’ 2017 Airman of the Year for her exceptional service over the course of a 15-year Air Force career.

    Air Force MTI named Military Times’ Airman of the Year

    A 326th Training Squadron military training instructor facilitator has been selected as the Military Times’ 2017 Airman of the Year for her exceptional service over the course of a 15-year Air Force career.  Tech. Sgt. Megan Harper, who became an MTI in March 2013 and Airmen’s Week facilitator in August 2016, received her honor July 12 at a
  • Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright speaks with Staff Sgt. Melinda Smith, a finance and comptroller troop from Keyser, W.Va., at the 2017 Warrior Games July 1, 2017 at McCormick Place-Lakeside Center in Chicago. Smith will participate in archery, field, shooting and track in this year’s games. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Chip Pons)

    AF leaders cheer on Airmen at Warrior Games

    Air Force senior leaders attended the 2017 Warrior Games opening ceremonies July 1, 2017, in Chicago to show support for the athletes participating in the weeklong competition.
  • The Tactical Air Control Party Reunion Memorial outside the 353rd Battlefield Airmen Training Squadron at the Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Medina Annex is rededicated June 23, 2017. The ceremony was held to pay special tribute to those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving as a part of TACP or in direct support of those who do.

    TACP memorial honors fallen Airmen

    The Tactical Air Control Party Memorial outside the 353rd Battlefield Airmen Training Squadron at the Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Medina Annex was rededicated during a ceremony June 23, 2017. The ceremony was held to pay special tribute to those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice as TACP Airmen, whose mission is to defeat the enemy through
  • AETC Announces Changes to Developmental Special Duty Assignments

    AETC announces changes to developmental special duty assignments

    Air Force officials are making three substantial changes to the developmental special duty, or DSD, process that will significantly improve the Air Force’s ability to fill these important positions by adding more flexibility to the process and increasing opportunities for NCOs.
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