Video to help kick off Texas Recycles Day

Sheppard's Recycling Center is stepping it up to educate people on the importance of recycling as the annual Texas Recycles Day kicks off Nov. 15. The center will launch a video Nov. 14 that shows how to recycle properly in the workplace, and discusses some stark realities about the effects of not

Down but not out: Purple Heart recipient back in the fight after injury

A technical sergeant assigned to Luke Air Force Base received a Purple Heart from a mortar attack that nearly cost him his leg -- and promptly volunteered to extend his time in theater. Tech. Sgt. Jerome Baker, 56th Logistics Readiness Squadron training NCO, was on his third tour of duty in Iraq

Recovering wounded Airman heals through helping

"I'm not unique among the war's wounded," Staff Sgt. Christopher "Matt" Slaydon said. "All the guys and gals wounded think it's an absolute privilege to defend our country." Sergeant Slaydon and his wife Annette recently shared this message with the 300 Airmen, retirees, Greater San Antonio Chamber

Sheppard electrician wins 2008 AETC CINC award

The Air Education and Training Command 2009 Commander in Chief Special Recognition Awards were announced Oct. 27 and one Sheppard winner captured individual and installation excellence. Staff Sgt. Terry A. Smith, 82nd Civil Engineering Squadron NCO in charge of interior electric, was recognized for

Air force announces NASCAR sponsorship for fiscal 2009

Air Force officials announced Nov. 12 that it will begin a new NASCAR partnership with Gillett Evernham Motorsports when it sponsors the No. 10 car driven by Reed Sorenson for the 2009 NASCAR Nextel Cup season. The Air Force's advertising agency, GSD&M Idea City, organized the sponsorship and will

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Secretary of Air Force visits San Antonio military hospitals

Secretary of the Air Force Michael B. Donley visited the San Antonio Military Medical Center South and North campuses Nov. 8. The Secretary recently returned from trips to theater hospitals at Joint Base Balad, Iraq, and Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan. His visit to San Antonio military hospitals

Randolph honors World War II veteran

On the eve of Veterans Day, leaders and members of the Randolph community had the opportunity to thank and present the Purple Heart medal to a World War II veteran for wounds he sustained 63 years ago. Former Army Air Forces Cpl. Hilario L. Riojas of Karnes City, Texas, received his Purple Heart

Baltimore Polytechnic alumni shares game plan for success

Sharing the words of automotive tycoon Henry Ford, "Whether you think you can or you think you can't, you're right," Brig. Gen. A.J. Stewart challenged the Air Force Junior ROTC students of his high school alma mater Nov. 7 to push themselves to achieve more than they currently think possible. The

New law authorizes veterans' salutes during national anthem

Veterans and active-duty military not in uniform can now render the military-style hand salute during the playing of the national anthem, thanks to changes in federal law that took effect this month. "The military salute is a unique gesture of respect that marks those who have served in our nation's