• AFPC hosts active duty retirement webinars

    The Air Force Personnel Center Retirements and Separations Branch will host two officer and two enlisted retirement webinars this month to provide interested Airmen with information and guidance on the retirement process.Enlisted retirement webinars will be Oct. 20, 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. central time,

  • AF health officials stress need for breast cancer screenings

    According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is the second most common kind of cancer in women. Additionally, the ACS estimates that one in eight women, or 12 percent, in the U.S. will develop invasive breast cancer during their lifetime. About one in 36 women, or 3 percent, will die from

  • Defender aids local cop in arrest

    As a service member, one knows there are truly no duty hours, as you are on call 24 hours a day, if needed.One security forces apprentice course instructor took this charge to heart as he assisted a local officer with arresting an aggressive suspect.While driving home after work here Sept. 22, Tech.

  • Special Operations Airmen march to honor fallen comrades

    The fourth Special Tactics Memorial March started Oct. 4, 2015, in remembrance of the two Special Tactics Airmen who were killed Aug. 26 in an apparent insider attack in Helmand Province, Afghanistan and continues until Oct. 13.The march began in 2009 in memory of Staff Sgt. Tim Davis, a combat

  • April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

    Sexual assault has no place in our Air Force.  It is a crime that adversely impacts the lives of the victims, families and organizations. We can't live our core values of integrity first, service before self and excellence in all we do without honoring the respect and dignity of our military and

  • 2014 Annual Cookie Caper

      THE 2014 ANNUAL COOKIE CAPER* Monday, DEC. 15, 2014 @JBSA-LACKLAND *Collecting thousands of holiday cookie treats for Airmen and Trainees living in the dorms! COOKIE DROP-OFF Freedom Chapel (across from the BX) 5:30am to 11:00am We request four or more dozen of your favorite holiday baked goods!

  • Asking for help is sign of strength not weakness

    KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. -- Growing up I was a big fan of Muhammad Ali. He was the world heavyweight boxing champion and unashamedly referred to himself as "The Greatest." I vividly remember a reporter asking Ali, "When did you know that you were 'The Greatest?'" Before Ali could answer, the

  • Commander and Command Chief sends holiday message

    The holiday season means different things to different people.  It means celebrating with family and friends, often traveling to do so.  It also means being thankful.We are thankful to be on your team and we are thankful for the hard work of everyone who is a part of our 37th Training Wing team. 

  • Commander's Thanksgiving Day Message

    On behalf of the 37th Training Wing leadership, Chief Orrie and I wish you all a very safe and happy Thanksgiving holiday. We have much for which to be thankful.  I'd like to start by thanking you, the men and women who serve our great nation.  We are thankful for your service, excellence and

  • Security Forces Museum open to the public by appointment only

    The Security Forces Museum here remains open by appointment only. To visit the museum, contact Mr. Robert Crawford, a museum curator for the Air Education Training Command, at 210-671-8200 or 210-652-6564; or Mr. Fernando Cortez, the Airman Heritage Museum curator, at 210-671-3055 for more