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  • Lt. Gen. Kwast assumes command of Air University

    Lt. Gen. Steven L. Kwast assumed command of Air University from Lt. Gen. David S. Fadok in a change-of-command ceremony Nov. 10 at Maxwell Air Park here.Gen. Robin Rand, commander of Air Education and Training Command, presided over the ceremony. Rand described AU as not only the "intellectual

  • Lackland Airman saves man from burning building

    Senior Airman Christopher Taylor recently proved an Airman is never off duty.The Airman, assigned to 802nd Security Forces Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio- Lackland, was getting ready for work on the morning of Nov. 3, when someone started banging on his door and ringing the doorbell

  • F-35 water survival instructor keeps training afloat

    Within the 33rd Fighter Wing, innovation doesn't end at the flight line, but finds its way into a 12-foot swimming pool where new F-35 pilots are now able to seamlessly complete their F-35 water survival training.During the F-35 aircrew flight equipment shop water survival training here, pilots are

  • Vigilance: keeping situational awareness during the holidays

    The Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Anti-Terrorism Office is advising all Department of Defense members and dependents to remain vigilant against possible threats to their safety during the holidays.This advisory comes following a force protection message from U.S. Northern Command directing DOD

  • Air Force ROTC cadets receive nuclear scholarships

    All it took to convince him was a desire to make a difference after a visit from a general officer from Air Force Global Strike Command and an Air Force offer to pay for his last two years of school.With a scholarship offer on the table and the words from Brig. Gen. Fred B. Stoss III still ringing

  • Injured EOD Airman returns to fuller life

    In an instant, he went from living his dream to being utterly destroyed on a dusty road in Iraq. An improvised explosive device exploded about two feet from his face, throwing him about 20 feet and leaving him unrecognizable. As his arm dangled to his side, he stumbled up and yelled for the medic.

  • Holm Center changes command

    Brig. Gen. Paul H. Guemmer assumed command of the Jeanne M. Holm Center for Officer Accessions and Citizen Development from Brig. Gen. Robert D. Thomas Nov. 7 during a change of command ceremony here.As part of the change of command, Thomas served as the reviewing official for Commissioned Officer

  • 'Band of Brothers' veteran visits Columbus AFB

    Veterans Day is an opportunity to honor those who have served. The stories of those who have fought and sacrificed for our great nation are all around us, but only if we listen.Bradford Freeman, World War II veteran and original member of the renowned "Band of Brothers," recently paid a visit to

  • Air Force seeks 2015 First Sergeant of the Year nominees

    Air Force officials are soliciting nominations for the 2015 First Sergeant of the Year award.The award recognizes the important contributions and leadership qualities exhibited by Air Force members in the first sergeant special duty career field.Nominations must include examples of leadership and

  • 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year nominations due April 2

    Nominations for the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year 2015 are due to the Air Force Personnel Center April 2.There are three award categories: Airman, NCO and Senior NCO. Major commands and the Air Force District of Washington may each nominate one candidate per category.Nominations must include