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  • Uniform changes go into effect Oct. 1

    Oct. 1 not only signals the beginning of a new fiscal year, it also signifies the time when many uniform changes come into effect. The following is a list of upcoming changes: -- The 2EXX, 3AXXX and 3CXXX legacy badges will no longer be worn.-- The green fleece outer garment must have name, service

  • Former NCO fights through PTSD

    Before a nine-month deployment to Camp Bucca, Iraq, an active-duty security forces member stationed at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., was on the fast track. He was promoted below-the-zone to senior airman and selected for staff sergeant on first attempt. Before he was medically retired due to

  • MWDs from BMT to retirement

    Just as enlisted Airmen begin their career at Lackland Air Force Base, military working dogs start there too. In fact, the two careers can be quite similar. According to Tech. Sgt. John Pillarella, 56th Security Forces Squadron kennel master, MWDs arrive at Lackland when they are about

  • Foreclosures on home renters

    With the current housing market in flux, some rental homes are being foreclosed upon. The good news is that there are protections for tenants renting a home that enters foreclosure proceedings.Public Law 111-22, Sections 701-704, protects tenants affected by foreclosures. As of May 20, 2009, any

  • Lorenz on Leadership -- Ordinary People Becoming Extraordinary Airmen

    During my 37 years in the Air Force I have served with many great Airmen. Recently, the Air Force announced the retirement of five of our very best: Generals Howie Chandler, Kevin Chilton and Roger Brady as well as Chief Master Sergeants Pam Derrow and Rob Tappana. Each one of these Airmen has

  • New commander takes FW reins

    An F-16 pilot with more than 3,000 flying hours and combat time during Operation Desert Storm took charge of the 56th Fighter Wing during a change-of-command ceremony held Monday in Hangar 913.Brig. Gen. J.D. Harris took the 56th FW reins from Brig. Gen. Kurt Neubauer who now moves on to serve as

  • Wing boss lauds Luke, bids farewell

    Our base namesake, Lt. Frank Luke, provides us with an extraordinary example of courage, resolve and merit. And in the past two years, you've shown these same virtues in countless notable accomplishments.You've shown courage. More than 2,100 of you deployed fit, ready and able for combat operations

  • MDG garners downrange experience

    Nine Airmen from the 56th Medical Group recently deployed together in support of Operations New Dawn and Enduring Freedom, calling themselves "Team Luke." They make up nearly 10 percent of the 92-member deployed expeditionary medical group. This eclectic team of medical professionals from across the

  • Mentor, mentee reunite for re-enlistment

    Tech. Sgt. Erin Caldwell, 56th Fighter Wing command section NCO-in-charge, has re-enlisted before. This time though the re-enlisting officer is someone whom she mentored as a young Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps cadet in college."We first met in the fall semester 2003 at AFROTC Detachment

  • Child care fee changes coming

    The Defense Department announced that changes to the child care fee policy will be implemented no later than Sept. 30. The changes will affect families that have children enrolled in child development centers and school-age programs.These fee changes are being made in accordance with The Military