Fallen Nomads honored on Khobar Towers anniversary

Approximately 100 people gathered here June 25 to remember the 12 Airmen who made the highest sacrifice in service to the United States 14 years ago today.A terrorist attack at Khobar Towers in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, resulted in 400 casualties among civilian and military personnel. The 33rd Fighter

New military working dog facility built to highest "green" standard

In an effort to be environmentally friendly, the 56th Security Forces Squadron military working dog section is currently undergoing green construction, which began in January with an estimated complettion date at the end of July. While the project did not cost enough to be required to be green, the

German Tornadoes vs U.S. F-16s

Fitness Management System off limits in July

The 2010 Air Force Fitness changes will be implemented in the Air Force Fitness Management System July 1. Because of this change, system user maintenance will be preformed July 1-9, and Air Force Personnel Center representatives are asking that only people designated as "Super Users" and "Fitness

AETC commander to 'tweet'

The commander of Air Education and Training Command begins using Twitter to communicate to internal and external audiences July 1.Gen. Stephen R. Lorenz will "tweet" via the username "AETCBoss" on the social media micro-blog site to provide updates about the command, details about his activities as

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Damaged household goods don't have to be a hassle

To complete the Air Force mission, Airmen must constantly relocate. This can sometimes be a hassle. The base Legal Office can help Airmen who need information concerning damages to their household goods during government paid shipment and other property damage. Any deliveries of damaged household

Wilford Hall conducts study to reduce premature births

A research program is under way at Wilford Hall Medical Center to test the effectiveness of an investigational drug to reduce preterm delivery in women.Lt. Col. (Dr.) Andrea Shields, 59th Maternal/Child Care Squadron, maternal-fetal medicine specialist, along with investigators from eight other

Education center saves Air Force time, money

Success and savings on national testing at the Lackland AFB Education Center are forming a program model for the Air Force.A partnership between Lackland and the San Antonio branch of Wayland Baptist University last December computerized the testing program that is taking the national testing center

PCSing with pets: tips to choosing the right flight

Pets are an important part of the family making the move with you to new duty stations, but what's the best way to get them there? Some members moving to a new duty station get an opportunity to choose between traveling with Air Mobility Command or on commercial airlines. Here are some tips when