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  • Senior Airman Christopher Taylor, 802nd Security Forces Squadron pass and processing, stands outside the remains of the burnt building in San Antonio. Taylor saved a disabled man from a fire, Nov. 3. The man was admitted to the San Antonio Military Medical Complex where he remains for treatment due to minor burns on the left side of his body and severe smoke inhalation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynsie Nichols/released).

    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 repeatedly."I went to see what the commotion was about and saw
  • Lt. Col. Ben Aronhime, 56th Training Squadron pilot, navigates his way from one side of an IRVIN-GQ 6000 parachute to another while Staff Sgt. Edwin Portan, 33rd Operations Support Squadron F-35 Lightning II aircrew flight equipment continuation training instructor, assists him from the side of the pool during a water survival class on Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Oct. 30, 2014. Portan created a floatation device from PVC pipes that prevents the parachute from sinking to the bottom of the pool while students complete their training. The octagon-shaped floatation device creates an effective training environment that provides students with a more closely simulated water landing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marleah Robertson)

    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 required to swim under the parachute and follow

  • 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 personnel traveling to or from Canada, or operating

  • 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 in his ears, Air Force ROTC Cadet Jordan Pryor
  • Retired Tech. Sgt. Matthew Slayton plays with Legend, his guide dog, Oct. 24 at his home near Luke Air Force Base. Slaydon received Legend in October 2010 from Fidelco Guide Dogs, a nonprofit organization. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Staci Miller)

    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. His teammates raced to begin the long battle to
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