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Jan. 9, 2012
97th MDG scheduled to hold ribbon cutting ceremony

A ribbon cutting ceremony is scheduled to take place Jan. 18 at the 97th Medical Group for the grand opening of the Dental Clinic and renovated medical facility.Construction that began July 2009 was a $7.25 million project aimed to reduce the environmental footprint of the medical building and to
Dec. 17, 2011
USAFA Prep School cadet, S.A. native helps Falcons capture Joe Hall tourney title

San Antonio native and Central Catholic High School graduate Cole Martinez idolizes Golden State Warrior Stephen Curry for his shooting. In fact, he tries to emulate his game after the NBA star.Sunday, Martinez played just as well as his idol, scoring 18 points off of six 3s to help the U.S. Air
Dec. 16, 2011
Laughlin AFB graduates Afghanistan's newest pilots

Three Afghan air force lieutenants will soon be returning to Afghanistan with silver wings after graduating from Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Dec.16 here.After competing against more than 350 potential Afghan pilot candidates, these three lieutenants are the first from their country to
Dec. 15, 2011
317th Recruiting Squadron launches 'Air Force STEM 2020 Challenge' in DC, Va., Md. schools

Members of the 317th Recruiting Squadron, located at Oxon Hill, Md., are launching a year-long campaign to energize Virginia, Maryland and Washington D.C. schools toward supporting careers in science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM. As the world's leader in air, space, and cyberspace
Dec. 9, 2011
Wilford Hall Nephrology Clinic moves to SAMMC

The Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center Nephrology Clinic will move to San Antonio Military Medical Center at Fort Sam Houston Dec. 30, 2011. The move is part of the Base Realignment and Closure process. After that date there will be very limited nephrology service at Wilford Hall. "The Air
Dec. 8, 2011
Blended e-learning courses mix accessibility, personal touch

The Ira. C. Eaker Center for Professional Development has taken to cyberspace with five new blended e-learning courses, using a combination of online webinars and self-paced curriculum to allow students the benefits of the classroom anywhere with an internet connection, according to Barry Waite, the
Dec. 8, 2011
Experts discuss future of Asia-Pacific

The Air Force Research Institute, or AFRI, hosted the Asia-Pacific Symposium Dec. 6-7 at Maxwell. The event, titled "The Asia-Pacific Century: Overcoming the Strategy Gap," brought together key experts to discuss the shifting economic and strategic focus of the United States, according to Dr. John
Dec. 6, 2011
'Cool School' teaches arctic survival

Surviving in the wilderness could be intimidating for some, but doing so during a brutal Alaskan winter could be downright scary. Detachment 1, 66th Training Squadron's Arctic Survival Training course, which began here recently, offers students a set of skills invaluable to enduring the subarctic
Dec. 6, 2011
Lackland pararescueman receives Bronze Star Medal with Valor

While engaged in operations against enemy forces near Arghandab Province, Afghanistan, July 12, 2010, an Airman risked his life to medevac three U.S. Soldiers injured by improvised explosive devices, saving their lives.Tech. Sgt. Luis Garcia, a pararescueman assigned to the 342nd Training Squadron,
Dec. 5, 2011
AF rolls out new rifle qualification course

Airmen taking the new Air Force Rifle Qualification Course are finding themselves learning more than just basic marksmanship skills.Long-awaited changes requiring more intensive weapons training officially took effect Thursday.Published in September by the Air Force Security Center, changes to the