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Historic first step taken to join bases in San Antonio

August 1st, 2009
A milestone in San Antonio's long military history happened here July 31 as Gen. Stephen R. Lorenz , commander of Air Education and Training Command, officiated the activation ceremony for the 502nd Air Base Wing with Brig. Gen. Leonard A. "Len" Patrick taking command.

"Today's activation of the 502nd Air Base Wing signifies the committed start of Joint Base San Antonio and the beginning of a consolidation required by law," General Lorenz said. "Joint bases are created in other communities, but we're the blue print that others will follow."
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