Features

Dec. 2, 2014
Click, Click, Boom!

It all begins with a duck-face, a peace sign and a selfie.From there, a photo taken in front of the dining facility at Forward Operating Base Wherever is posted to Airman Duck-face's Facebook wall. It is shared by crazy Aunt Jane, who passes it along to Cousin Joey. Joey is friends with a bunch of
Nov. 14, 2014
SA high school pays tribute to service members with memorial

The city of San Antonio is generally known across the country as "Military City USA" for its rooted military presence and for its proud devotion to service members.This fact is not lost to the proud south-side community of San Antonio.South San Antonio Independent School District held a
Oct. 28, 2014
Beating the odds: Keesler senior technician perseveres, has fun along the way

(This feature is part of a series that focuses on an exceptional member of Team Keesler who excels in their job despite the adversities they've faced.)Sometimes, life is simple.In April 1978, 16-year-old John Dockens had finished painting his local church with friends and decided to go to the local
Oct. 23, 2014
Lackland NCO helps AF capture Armed Forces softball title

After failing to win a title since 2011, a Joint Base San Antonio Airman was instrumental in helping the Air Force capture the Armed Forces Women's Softball Championship title last month at Fort Sill, Oklahoma.U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Lyndsay Moen, a native of Sherwood, Arkansas, and diet therapist
Oct. 21, 2014
Energy Action Month: Lackland medical wing strives to conserve energy, sustain mission

October has been deemed Energy Action Month across the Department of Defense. Energy conservation is an important priority for our nation, the United States Air Force and Joint Base San Antonio.As an important member of JBSA, the 59th Medical Wing must continue to do its part to conserve energy
Oct. 20, 2014
Energy Action Month: Maxwell major expels energy to conserve

The 2014 Air Force Energy Action Campaign theme, "I Am Air Force Energy," charges Airmen across the Air Force to stand up and take ownership of energy conservation.While some might make a more concerted effort to turn off light switches or unplug unused electronics, one Maxwell field grade officer
Oct. 15, 2014
Keesler civilian shows resiliency against all odds

(This feature is part of a series that focuses on an exceptional member of Team Keesler who excels in their job despite the adversities they've faced.)He was the victim of a mountaintop helicopter crash in Colorado while on a skiing trip with three of his friends. William "Billy" Harrison said it
Oct. 9, 2014
Lackland sergeant to chase All-AF Men's Basketball Team dream

A self-described quiet person, Staff Sgt. Artis Gandy, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center administrator, feels like a different person once his size 12 sneakers hit the floor.This staff sergeant describes the basketball court as his safe heaven - an area where he doesn't think about anything
Oct. 1, 2014
Education with Industry program takes JBSA Airmen on unique journey

Thirty-eight officers and civilians selected for the "best kept secret" in the Air Force started their 10-month journey Sept. 2."[Education with Industry] is a 10-month program used to send competitively selected officers and civilians to work in selected companies and organizations so that they can
Sept. 29, 2014
Keesler Airmen triumph at AF Marathon, contribute to charity

It's no small feat to run a marathon. Comprising of an impressive 26.2 miles, marathons aren't for the faint of heart. Weeks and weeks of training, altered sleeping and eating habits and stress on the body all culminate in a king-sized run many will never even consider taking on.Senior Airman Martin