• AETC command chief shares vision, priorities

     Air Education and Training Command’s newest senior enlisted leader, Chief Master Sgt. David Staton, recently shared his vision of a successful tour as command chief. Staton took the reins as command chief in January but is no stranger to the First Command. Service to AETC is woven throughout

  • Airmen’s Week marks one year anniversary

    The 37th Training Wing will mark the first year of the innovative program entitled Airmen’s Week March 25 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland.Airmen’s Week is a five-day course that helps Airmen better prepare for technical training school and beyond. The strategic curriculum further develops

  • Military members must follow rules regarding political activities

    As election season heats up, Airmen and federal employees must follow strict guidelines to ensure no wrongdoing.  Department of Defense Directive 1344.10 and Air Force Instruction 51-902 outline what active-duty service members are permitted and restricted from doing while acting in personal and

  • 37th TRW command chief holds enlisted call

    Chief Master Sgt. Sharon Fuller, 37th Training Wing command chief, answers a question during an enlisted call for 37th TRW Airmen Feb. 12. During the event, the command chief formally introduced herself to the wing and discussed some of her future plans to enable 37th TRW Airmen to maintain their

  • Military Saves Week 2016: Meet the challenge in three steps

    Military Saves Week 2016 is fast approaching! Every year, military installations and organizations around the world join forces to motivate, support, and encourage servicemembers and military families to save money, reduce debt, and build wealth through a week of financial focus and education.

  • JBSA-Lackland Blood Donor Center saves lives

    JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -- The Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Blood Donor Center may have wrapped up a productive National Blood Donor month, but donor recruiter Tracy Parmer says the struggle to meet the military’s need for blood, plasma and platelets is never over.“Success and

  • Carter announces 12 weeks paid military maternity leave, other benefits

    The Defense Department is increasing military maternity leave and instituting other changes in an effort to support military families, improve retention and strengthen the force of the future, Defense Secretary Ash Carter said today.Women across the joint force can now take 12 weeks of fully paid

  • Air Education and Training Command battles national 'epidemic'

    What’s worse than drinking and driving? According to statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, texting and driving. As a matter of fact, texting while driving is about six times more likely to cause an accident than driving intoxicated.  That’s why Air Education and

  • Operation Home Cooking phone lines open Nov. 2

    San Antonio area families can express their warmth and hospitality to Airmen and trainees at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland by allowing them an opportunity to enjoy a holiday meal and family atmosphere through Operation Home Cooking Nov. 26.Families within the San Antonio metropolitan area may