• Proud to be an American Airman

    An Airman fulfilled his long time goal of becoming a literal American Airman when a judge swore him in as a legal citizen in San Antonio April 24. Airman 1st Class Aziz N. Sarbashev, 17th Force Support Squadron personnel technician, and his family moved to America in his early teens from Kyrgyzstan,

  • Muster honors firefighters

    The Military Firefighter Heritage Foundation honored firefighters past and present during the Military Firefighter Heritage Foundation's Annual Firefighter Muster at the McNease Convention Center here May 3. Chief Master Sgt. Scott C. Knupp, Air Force Civil Engineer Center Fire Protection Career

  • Kratom: Legal for civilians, not for service members

    One of the newest entries into the U.S. drug market is Kratom, an organic substance originally from Southeast Asia.Derived from a tree, it is typically used for its varying stimulant and sedative effects, depending on the dosage. It is usually sold as crushed leaves, powder, extract or capsules.