Civic partner helps make the rounds at Wilford Hall

You've likely heard the phrase "don't reinvent the wheel" - that notion is exactly what's improving processes here at Wilford Hall.Executive staff members from the Baptist Health System visited the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center Jan 30 to join 59th Medical Operations Group leaders for "lean

CrossFit to Fight: Squadron houses military affiliate gym

There are more than 5,500 CrossFit affiliate gyms worldwide but one is making a difference in the lives of Airmen assigned to the 364th Recruiting Squadron.Located in a cinderblock warehouse loading area of the squadron headquarters is CrossFit 364 - a recognized military affiliate founded in

AFRS Broadcaster looks back on 30 years of service

After being drafted into the Army at the tail end of the Vietnam War, Jimmy Spacek decided he wanted to take a different path in life."Three years was enough in the Army. I should have joined the Air Force," he said with a laugh.While Spacek never wore Air Force blue, he did serve nearly 30 years in

How Clarence got his wings - and a forever home

His name is Clarence because just like the angel in "It's a Wonderful Life," he was waiting outside the gates to get his "wings."Clarence is the infamous Vance Air Force base "gate dog" who, until recently, made his home in the field outside the Baker Gate back in November and December.The dog now

Structural integrity name of game for Luke NDI

A building filled with machinery that emits an eerie fluorescent glow, rooms that smell of burnt carbon and oil, and nearby test tubes filled with strange liquids and chemicals may seem like some type of mad scientist's laboratory, but this is the environment of the 56th Equipment Maintenance

AF Surgeon General visits JBSA

Sheppard student pilot reconciles two identities, one career

Thousands of miles away, across the Atlantic Ocean, jets streaked across the azure sky, captivating the imagination of a boy who would grow up to face two lives and one dream. 2nd Lt. Abraham Morland, an 80th Flying Training Wing Euro NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training student pilot, held dual

AETC updates mission, vision statements

The Air Education and Training Command has updated its mission and vision statements, focusing on its roots - recruiting, training, educating and innovation. The new mission statement, "Recruit, train and educate Airmen to deliver airpower for America," speaks to the charge of the Air Force's First

Luke pilot selected to fly F-35

Flying is a concept that captures the imagination of some people at a very young age; hence the success of characters like Peter Pan, Superman and even a flying house in the 2009 movie "Up."Few get to realize that dream, but Capt. Joshua Arki, 61st Fighter Squadron instructor pilot and chief of

Joint Base San Antonio selects 2014 Military Ambassadors

Ten service members from across the three Joint Base San Antonio locations were chosen to represent their respective military services as part of the 2014 Military Ambassadors program."Military ambassadors are representatives of the military community," Bill Gaines, 502nd Air Base Wing civic