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Lackland Article 32 Hearings

5:53 pm

Thu November 29, 2012

Another Instructor Faces Article 32 Hearing At Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland

By Eileen Pace

Staff Sgt. Christopher Jackson faces four allegations of developing unprofessional relationships and having sexual relations with two trainees.

One of the two women testified in the Article 32 hearing at Lackland that she viewed Jackson as a good leader and friend, and that he helped her decide to remain in the military at a time when she wanted to quit. She said it was later that she pursued a relationship with him.

Fort Sam Leadership Change

9:55 am

Thu November 29, 2012

New High-Ranking NCO Named At Fort Sam Houston

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Sgt. Major Hu Rhodes talks to reporters at the U.S. Army North Change of Responsibility ceremony.

By Eileen Pace

On Wednesday, Command Sgt. Maj. Hu Rhodes was welcomed as the new high-ranking Non-commissioned Officer at Fort Sam.

"I joined the army from here," said Rhodes. "I graduated from McArthur High School in 1971 and this is still listed as my home of record."

Rhodes' most recent assignment was in Africa, where he served citizens in 54 countries.

Military Holidays

1:45 am

Mon November 26, 2012

Thanksgiving Celebration Teaches Latin American Service Members About Tradition

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Col. Marc Stratton, commander of the Inter-American Air Forces Academy, carves the turkey before Thanksgiving dinner with more than 200 students from Latin American countries

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Sgt. Mondragon goes through the line at a Thanksgiving celebration at JBSA-Lackland

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Service members from Latin America pray during a Thanksgiving celebration at JBSA-Lackland

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Sgt. Restrepo texts his wife to learn if a diagnosis had been given to his six year old daughter. He keeps check with home while at the Inter-American Forces Academy at JBSA-Lackland

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Pumpkin pie desserts at the Thanksgiving celebration at JBSA-Lackland

By Ryan Loyd

A program unique to the United States Air Force and Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland is the Inter-American Forces Academy where servicemen and women from countries like Bolivia, Colombia and Peru take classes to learn maintenance, leadership and technical skills.

Veteran Job Fair

9:24 am

Mon November 19, 2012

Texas Workforce Commission Helping Veterans Find Job Opportunities

Credit Joey Palacios / Texas Public Radio

A veteran talks to an employer during the Red, White and You job fair held by the Texas Workforce Commission.

By Joey Palacios

Hundreds of veterans filled the Freeman Coliseum’s Expo Hall this week looking for work. The Texas Workforce Commission held a job fair specially tailored to those converting military experience into civilian jobs.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, veterans who have served since 9/11 are experiencing an unemployment rate of 10 percent, slightly higher than the civilian rate.

The Texas Workforce Commission is actively trying to get these veterans back into work.

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