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Thunderbirds to visit Lackland
December 16, 2009 — MORE

FILE PHOTO -- The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, performs precision aerial maneuvers demonstrating the capabilities of Air Force high performance aircraft to people throughout the world. The squadron exhibits the professional qualities the Air Force develops in the people who fly, maintain and support these aircraft. The Thunderbirds squadron is an Air Combat Command unit composed of eight pilots (including six demonstration pilots), four support officers, three civilians and more than 130 enlisted personnel performing in 25 career fields. The Lockheed Martin (formerly General Dynamics) F-16 Fighting Falcon represents the full range of capabilities possessed by the Air Force's tactical fighters. This highly maneuverable multi-role fighter has proven itself to be one of the world's best precision tactical bombers and air-to-air combat aircraft. The only modifications needed to prepare the aircraft for its air demonstration role are installing a smoke-generating system in the space normally reserved for the 20mm cannon, and the painting of the aircraft in Thunderbird colors. (U.S. Air Force photo)

Rebuilding Ramblers compete in Joe B. Hall Classic at Lackland
December 16, 2009 — The Randolph Ramblers are back on the basketball court after a five-year hiatus, but they're making up for lost time with continued improvement.Latest evidence of that came last weekend when they... MORE

Hoist the flag
December 11, 2009 — MORE

Col. William H. Mott V, 37th Training Wing commander, hoists the Lackland garrison flag for the first time Dec. 3 as members of the base honor guard keep it from touching the ground. The garrison flag is an oversized flag, 20 feet by 38 feet, which will be flown on Fridays, holidays and other special occasions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

LAFB earns top AETC award
December 11, 2009 — For the second consecutive year, Team Lackland's creative and innovate ways of enhancing base-level services, facilities and quality of life were recognized as the best in Air Education and Training... MORE

Wingman Day 2009: One Family, One Force
December 11, 2009 — Lackland senior leadership has designated Dec. 16 as Wingman Day, the focal point and anchor for the year-round culture of Wingmen taking care of each other.The theme of this year's Wingman Day is One... MORE

Airmen earn AETC AFMS awards
December 11, 2009 — Congratulations to the following members of Team Lackland who recently earned Air Education and Training Command Air Force Medical Service awards.Clinical Excellence AwardCompany Grade OfficerCapt... MORE

Base engineers oversee demolition of three student officer quarters
December 11, 2009 — In order to make room for fresh grass that may be turned into a recreation area and to rid the base of a health hazard, Randolph Air Force Base's 12th Civil Engineer Division began demolishing the... MORE

Airmen earn AETC A1 awards
December 11, 2009 — Congratulations to the following organizations and members of Team Lackland who were recently named winners in the 2009 Air Education and Training Command A1 Awards Program:GENERAL CURTIS E. LEMAY... MORE

AFRPA finds new home
December 11, 2009 — The Air Force Real Property Agency has successfully completed its transition into the newly renovated, quarter-mile long Bldg. 171 at Port San Antonio. The move, a result of the 2005 Base Realignment... MORE

Gateway's new management drives course upgrades
December 11, 2009 — With $175,000 in renovations this year alone, the Gateway Hills Golf Course will be a far cry from its former self by the time new management is satisfied.Major improvements were made in tee and green... MORE

The Gateway Hills Golf course is undergoing major renovations to improve the look of the course and increase playability. Among the improvements, a new $1.4 million golf cart facility is scheduled for completion by next year. (U.S. Air Force photo/Alan Boedeker)

Air Force officials reinforce tattoo, body alteration policy
December 10, 2009 — Air Force senior leaders here have taken steps to ensure Air Force dress and personal appearance standards are applied consistently across the service."It's about enforcing and maintaining Air Force... MORE

Air Force senior leaders have taken steps to ensure Air Force dress and personal appearance standards are applied consistently across the service, and recently identified inconsistent application of the tattoo screening process following a review of more than 6,000 trainees at Basic Military Training. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration)

Crunch time approaching for annual Christmas Cookie drive
December 8, 2009 — Team Randolph is once again filling the air with the sweet scents of holiday treats for its annual Cookie Crunch Drive.To support the annual event, which provides Christmas cookies to Randolph Airmen,... MORE

Mr. Gene Boedigheimer, 12th Communication Squadron civilian leader, delivers Christmas cookies to a volunteer at the Chapel Center Dec. 15 in support of the annual Cookie Crunch Drive. The program aims to collect more than 10,000 cookies to be distributed not just to dorm-based enlisted, Basic Sensor Operator Training Airmen and CSO students, but also to wounded warriors at Fort Sam Houston's Center for the Intrepid; families of Wounded Warriors staying at the nearby Fisher House; and Airmen working late shifts at the Randolph command post, fire station and 12th Security Forces Squadron. (U S Air Force Photo/Don Lindsey)

Today's Wingman Day observance focuses on mental resilience
December 8, 2009 — The toll that the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan take on the emotional well-being of service members and their loved ones underscores the importance of mental health professionals in the armed... MORE

'Cops' tie 'Cons' in intramural football action
December 8, 2009 — Intramural football teams from the 12th Security Forces Squadron and a combined team featuring members of other units and the 12th Contracting Squadron fought a hard game on a cold evening Dec. 2 at... MORE

AETC names 2009 AF Medical Service award winners
December 8, 2009 — Air Education and Training Command announced command-level awards for several Team Randolph medical professionals."Annually, medical units from each AETC base nominate medical professionals, units,... MORE

Congressional Medal of Honor kiosks due at Randolph
December 7, 2009 — One of the highlights of the 2010 Air Education and Training Command Symposium planned for Jan. 14-15 will be the presence of five Airmen who have received the Congressional Medal of Honor.Members of... MORE

'Tis the season
December 4, 2009 — MORE

Col. William H. Mott V, 37th Training Wing commander, and a group of Team Lackland children begin the countdown to the base Christmas tree lighting at the Gateway Club Dec. 1. The annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony featured a reception in the club ballroom as well as a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

Lackland, Wayland Baptist join forces
December 4, 2009 — The Lackland Education Center and the San Antonio branch of Wayland Baptist University have joined forces to expand the national testing center on base.Gone are the days of paper and pencil testing;... MORE

Airmen from the 344th Training Squadron take a test at Lackland's newly expanded national testing center. The center added 11 testing stations and now offers professional military education testing at no cost. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

Limited amounts of H1N1 vaccine available
December 4, 2009 — The Wilford Hall Immunization Clinic has limited amounts of H1N1 vaccine available for dependents and a small group of active-duty personnel.The H1N1 vaccine is available as a shot or nasal spray. The... MORE

Program to deliver Christmas trees
December 4, 2009 — Celebrating its fifth year, Trees for Troops will deliver Christmas trees free of charge to military families at Lackland.The trees will be distributed Dec. 10 and 11 at Outdoor Recreation... MORE