Lackland AFB and San Antonio's Southwest Side lose an emergency room The Air Force has turned the emergency room at its Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center into an urgent care. It says emergency treatment won't suffer.

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Kansas Mayor Who Voted Illegally Will Not Serve Time in Prison

Mexican-born Former Kansas Mayor Accused of Illegal Voting Pleads Guilty to Lesser Charges. After being charged, he resigned as mayor and told anyone who asked that he had indeed voted in American elections, always for Republicans. He holds a Green Card. www.nytimes.com/2026/04/20/u...

Kevin Warsh Pitched a Case for Fed Rate Cuts. His Future Colleagues Are Skeptical. He has argued an AI boom will ease price pressures, citing Alan Greenspan’s patience in the 1990s. His future colleagues see an economy that looks nothing like it did then.

Warsh's case for Fed rate cuts leaves future colleagues dubious. His logic? AI makes workers more productive so companies can pay them more w/out raising prices. Or they can produce the same amount with fewer workers, lowering labor costs. Either keeps inflation in check. www.wsj.com/economy/cent...

Wounded troops flown to San Antonio for care had a 'mom' in Judith Markelz During the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, thousands of badly injured soldiers were flown to Brooke Amy Medical Center. Judith Markelz would do anything for them.

Wounded warriors flown to San Antonio for treatment during our wars in Iraq and Afghanistan found a "mom" in Judith Markelz, who is dead at 77. "Judith didn't just touch many lives," said retired Army Col. Mary Garr. "She uplifted them." www.expressnews.com/news/article... via @expressnews

They’re leaving home: Fort Sam ceremony marks end of an era as San Antonio braces for loss of two Army headquarters www.expressnews.com/news/article...

Fort Sam Houston ceremony marks the end of an era as San Antonio braces for the loss of two Army headquarters ordered to consolidate by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. www.expressnews.com/news/article... via @expressnews

Ex-Air Force pilot shot down in 1999 recalls escape from 'bad-guy land' Retired Gen. David Goldfein was shot down on a bombing run over Serbia in 1999. He wasn't sure he'd ever make it out of "bad-guy land."

Downing of U.S. plane in Iran hit home for this ex-Air Force pilot. It happened to him, complete with a dramatic rescue. He wasn't sure of making it out of 'bad-guy land.' www.expressnews.com/news/article... via @expressnews

AWACS plane destroyed by Iran was an eye in the sky for U.S forces AWACS is an airborne command center known as the Air Force's "crown jewel." It's an all-seeing eye in the sky that directs and protects U.S. forces in battle.

Reports are out that Iran shot down an F-15 today. It's a reminder that the Iranian military has skills, as we learned when they targeted an E-3 Sentry AWACS on the ground in Saudi Arabia. It was a perfect hit and a big deal as well. We explain. www.expressnews.com/news/article... via @expressnews

AWACS plane destroyed by Iran was an eye in the sky for U.S forces AWACS is an airborne command center known as the Air Force's "crown jewel." It's an all-seeing eye in the sky that directs and protects U.S. forces in battle.

Why it's a big deal that Iran destroyed an AWACS plane, an eye in the sky for U.S. forces. We explain the plane and its importance to the American way of war. www.expressnews.com/news/article...

San Antonio military families sue over 'repulsive' living conditions A lawsuit depicts rental housing at Randolph Air Force Base in San Antonio as "deplorable," with leaky plumbing, mold, and rodent and insect infestations.

San Antonio military families sue over 'repulsive' living conditions at Randolph Air Force Base. Those "wretched" conditions, the suit says, included leaky plumbing and "repulsive rodent and insect infestations." www.expressnews.com/news/texas/a... via @expressnews

San Antonio military families sue over 'repulsive' living conditions A lawsuit depicts rental housing at Randolph Air Force Base in San Antonio as "deplorable," with leaky plumbing, mold, and rodent and insect infestations.

San Antonio military families sue over 'repulsive' living conditions at JBSA-Randolph. It's deja vu all over again at the historic base, where one family years ago fled a stinky home known as "the poop house." They're suing the landlord. We explain why. www.expressnews.com/news/texas/a...

Why Dennis Coyle, American freed by Taliban, was brought to San Antonio Dennis Coyle spent more than a year in captivity in Afghanistan. After his release, he was brought to Brooke Army Medical Center for reintegration therapy.

Freed American Dennis Coyle brought from Afghanistan straight to San Antonio. It’s standard government practice for ex-POWs, freed hostages and others released by hostile governments to go to BAMC for evaluation, counseling and recovery. www.expressnews.com/news/article... via @expressnews

Why Dennis Coyle, American freed by Taliban, was brought to San Antonio Dennis Coyle spent more than a year in captivity in Afghanistan. After his release, he was brought to Brooke Army Medical Center for reintegration therapy.

Freed American Dennis Coyle was brought from Afghanistan straight to San Antonio. Here's why. www.expressnews.com/news/article...

Trump has threatened to 'obliterate' Iran's power plants. Is that legal? Laws of war don't rule out bombing civilian infrastructure. But only sites that contribute to Iran's war effort would be legitimate targets.

Trump has threatened to 'obliterate' Iran's power plants. Would it be a war crime? A law of war expert tells us the answer, saying, it's complicated. www.expressnews.com/news/article... via @expressnews.com

Saudi Leader Is Said to Push Trump to Continue Iran War in Recent Calls

Fighting the Iranians to the last American? Saudi Leader Is Said to Push Trump to Continue Iran War in Recent Calls. Saudi Leader Is Said to Push Trump to Continue Iran War in Recent Calls www.nytimes.com/2026/03/24/u...

MRE Praises Court Ruling Protecting Pentagon Press Freedom - Military Reporters and Editors News from Military Reporters and Editors - MRE for reporters, editors, digital, photo and visual journalists covering the military, national security and defense.

MRE cheers court ruling protecting Pentagon press freedom. We look forward to seeing our members, who last year were forced to turn in their Pentagon badges, return to the building to continue reporting on the unfolding war in Iran and other military issues. www.militaryreporters.org/2026/03/mre-...

Lackland instructor charged with having sex with 3 trainees More than a decade ago, 35 basic training instructors were accused of assaulting, harassing and having sex with 69 recruits and technical training students. The scandal rocked the Air Force.

It's been more than a decade since a military training instructor faced trial for having sex with Lackland AFB students, but it's on the Air Force docket. An MTI is accused of hooking up w/3 trainees. No one's said how it happened after a basic training makeover. www.expressnews.com/news/article...

Fitness guru Goggins training for Air Force pararescue program Goggins, an ex-Navy SEAL who gained fame as an endurance athlete and author, is back in the military to take on the legendarily difficult program.

Fitness god David Goggins is known for his muscles, marathons and once setting a Guinness world record for completing 4,030 pull-ups in 17 hours. But he's facing a real test now: Graduating from the Air Force's pararescue school, where only a few make it. www.expressnews.com/news/texas/a...

Lackland instructor charged with having sex with 3 trainees More than a decade ago, 35 basic training instructors were accused of assaulting, harassing and having sex with 69 recruits and technical training students. The scandal rocked the Air Force.

MTI accused of having sex w/3 trainees in a case that brings back memories of the Air Force's worst instructor misconduct scandal. It saw 35 basic training instructors investigated for the sexual assault or harassment of 69 recruits / technical training students. www.expressnews.com/news/article...

Crew of U.S. refueling plane that crashed in Iran war had no parachutes The Air Force removed parachutes from its KC-135 refueling tankers years ago. A former Republican Congressman who once flew the plane calls it a "stupid" move.

Crew of US refueling plane that crashed during Iran war had no way to bail out. All 6 died, but there was a time when crews had parachutes. Would they have helped? Our deep dive explains the dilemma Air Force faced 18 years ago. https:// www.expressnews.com/news/article... via @expressnews

Fitness guru Goggins training for Air Force pararescue program Goggins, an ex-Navy SEAL who gained fame as an endurance athlete and author, is back in the military to take on the legendarily difficult program.

“The pain that you are willing to endure is measured by how bad you want it.” -- Fitness guru David Goggins is finding out how badly he wants it by training for Air Force pararescue program. www.expressnews.com/news/texas/a...

Fitness guru Goggins training for Air Force pararescue program Goggins, an ex-Navy SEAL who gained fame as an endurance athlete and author, is back in the military to take on the legendarily difficult program.

Fitness guru David Goggins is in San Antonio training for Air Force pararescue program. He's famously said, 'The pain that you are willing to endure is measured by how bad you want it.' He's finding out how badly he wants to be a PJ this week. www.expressnews.com/news/texas/a... via @expressnews

Crew of U.S. refueling plane that crashed in Iran war had no parachutes The Air Force removed parachutes from its KC-135 refueling tankers years ago. A former Republican Congressman who once flew the plane calls it a "stupid" move.

Crew of U.S. refueling plane that crashed in Kuwait had no way to bail out. Six died. The KC-135 once was equipped with parachutes. Air Force says it removed them in 2008 because bailing out of a damaged tanker was riskier than trying to land it. www.expressnews.com/news/article... via @expressnews

Lackland instructor charged with having sex with 3 trainees More than a decade ago, 35 basic training instructors were accused of assaulting, harassing and having sex with 69 recruits and technical training students. The scandal rocked the Air Force.

Shades of the Lackland instructor misconduct scandal: MTI charged with having sex with 3 trainees. Lackland saw 35 basic training instructors investigated a decade ago for the sexual assault or harassment of 69 recruits and technical training students. www.expressnews.com/news/article...

Fitness guru Goggins training for Air Force pararescue program Goggins, an ex-Navy SEAL who gained fame as an endurance athlete and author, is back in the military to take on the legendarily difficult program.

Fitness guru David Goggins in S.A., training for Air Force pararescue program. He likes to say, “The pain that you are willing to endure is measured by how bad you want it.” How bad does he want to be a PJ? He's finding out this week. www.expressnews.com/news/texas/a... via @expressnews

Lackland instructor charged with having sex with 3 trainees More than a decade ago, 35 basic training instructors were accused of assaulting, harassing and having sex with 69 recruits and technical training students. The scandal rocked the Air Force.

Echoes of the Lackland instructor misconduct scandal: MTI charged with having sex with 3 trainees, faces trial this summer in San Antonio. www.expressnews.com/news/article... via @expressnews

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Crew of U.S. refueling plane that crashed in Iran war had no parachutes The Air Force removed parachutes from its KC-135 refueling tankers years ago. A former Republican Congressman who once flew the plane calls it a "stupid" move.

Crew of U.S. refueling plane that crashed during Iran war had no way to bail out, but that wasn’t anything new. It’s been 18 years since they did. All six died, prompting anguished comments from an ex-congressman who once flew the KC-135. www.expressnews.com/news/article...

Two weeks into war with Iran, Trump has been knocked back on his political heels Two weeks of war in Iran has President Donald Trump increasingly knocked back on his political heels.

War president is golfing in Florida and angry with the media: Two weeks into Iran war, Trump has been knocked back on his political heels. Tucker and Megyn are critical. Rand Paul tells Fox if gas prices stay high, “you’re going to see a disastrous election” for the GOP. apnews.com/article/trum...

What caused 'smart' U.S. missile to rain destruction on an Iranian school? A U.S.-made Tomahawk missile killed at least 175 people, most of them children. That's not supposed to happen with "smart" munitions. What went wrong?

A U.S. missile hit a girls' school in Iran. 'Smart' weapons are supposed to know better, but it's not that simple. www.expressnews.com/news/article... via @expressnews