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IAAFA at forefront of PME
October 8, 2009 — Professional military education helps Airmen develop the management and leadership skills needed to become Air Force professionals and the senior leaders of tomorrow. For nearly six decades, Maxwell... MORE

Retiree appreciation day set for Oct. 17
October 8, 2009 — The annual Lackland and Brooks City-Base Retiree Appreciation Day is Oct. 17, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Mitchell Hall. There are nearly 690,000 retired Airmen in the Air Force family and many are still... MORE

Lackland to host Defender Cup
October 8, 2009 — If a 50-year-old soccer coach shows up 30 minutes before practice to run two miles around the field, just imagine the training he puts his players through. Warhawks interim varsity soccer coach... MORE

Lackland's varsity soccer team run sprints during practice Oct. 5 in preparation for the upcoming Defender Cup tournament. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

12th Medical Group highlights flu symptoms, preventions
October 8, 2009 — With seasonal influenza season approaching, the 12th Medical Group is vaccinating Team Randolph Airmen and family members. Physicians at the 12th MDG want Team Randolph's population to be aware of... MORE

Senior Airman April DeLuna of the 12th Medical Group at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas gives Col. Merrily Madero, AETC Director of Staff her annual flu shot. (U.S. Air Force photo/Steve Thurow)

Weekend downpours bring drought relief, but also challenges cleanup crew
October 8, 2009 — Nearly six inches of rain drenched Randolph last weekend, bringing much relief to a drought-stricken area but also testing base personnel as they dealt with problems ranging from leaking roofs to wet... MORE

Registration begins for 2010 AETC Symposium
October 7, 2009 — Registration begins Oct. 7, for the 2010 Air Education and Training Command Symposium, scheduled for Jan. 14-15, 2010, at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio. The theme of this... MORE

Randolph kicks off Year of the Air Force Family
October 7, 2009 — MORE

Kids from Randolph converge on the Parr O’Club for the kick-off of the Year of the Air Force Family celebration here Oct. 2. The Secretary and the Chief of Staff of the Air Force named July 09 - Jul 10, Year of the Air Force Family. The Year of the Air Force Family will provide leadership at all levels a vehicle to communicate information and data to Airmen, family members, surrounding communities and DoD audiences on the variety and scope of programs offered by the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

ST Memorial Ruck
October 7, 2009 — MORE

A support team waits for Chief Master Sgt. Tony Travis and Tech. Sgt. Chris Grove, combat controllers with the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron at Hurlburt Field, Fla., on I-10 near mile marker 587 during the Special Tactics Memorial Ruck Oct. 6. The event is to raise awareness and support for the Special Operations Warrior Foundation and recognize fallen comrades of wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Six two-man teams will complete their mission in 10 days by walking 10-15 mile legs around the clock while carrying a ruck weighing at least 50 pounds, which is traditionally used in all training marches. (U.S. Air Force photo/Steve Thurow)

Randolph to host symposium for preventive dentistry specialists
October 6, 2009 — Dental hygienists and other preventive dentistry specialists, most of them from Randolph and other San Antonio military installations, will learn about the latest products and treatments in their... MORE

The Landings at Randolph celebrates official opening of community center with base leadership
October 6, 2009 — The Landings at Randolph, the base's privatized family housing, marked the official opening of its new community center on New B Street with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday afternoon. The event -... MORE

Team Randolph's 'Retiree Appreciation Day' celebrates past and present contributions of Airmen
October 6, 2009 — Randolph Air Force Base is scheduled to host its 15th annual "Retiree Appreciation Day" to thank local retirees for their past and present military contributions Oct. 31 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in... MORE

Oktoberfest 2009 celebrates enlisted contributions
October 6, 2009 — Team Randolph is set to celebrate the contributions of enlisted Airmen assigned to Randolph Air Force Base on Oct. 30 with "Oktoberfest 2009." "It's a celebration to show a sincere appreciation to all... MORE

Civilian 'birds' set to swoop in on Randolph for safety office fly-in
October 5, 2009 — The airspace above Randolph is generally the domain of jet aircraft used for the base's training mission, but on Saturday morning, weather permitting, it will be filled with an estimated 50... MORE

First sergeant named athlete of the year
October 2, 2009 — As first sergeant to his squadron, proponent of base fitness, volunteer at local youth camps, co-founder of the first San Antonio triathlon team and All-Air Force Triathlete, this year's recipient of... MORE

Anthony Milunas earned many firsts in 2009, including being named Lackland's male athlete of the year for his work in both civic and athletic arenas. (U.S. Air Force photo/Alan Boedeker)

New gate entry system on horizon
October 2, 2009 — The 37th Security Forces Squadron, responsible for installation security, will soon begin using the Defense Biometric Identification System to enhance security and improve force protection. DBIDS is a... MORE

Endurance run to hit base streets
October 2, 2009 — A culture of runners is blossoming at Lackland as it seems a new activity pops up every day, and now, the latest endurance competition makes it official. The Gateway Half-Marathon, Oct. 24, organized... MORE

Command chief under pressure
September 30, 2009 — MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Max Grindstaff, 12th Flying Training Wing command chief from Randolph Air Force Base, Texas listens as Senior Airman Ivan Wilson, an aerospace physiology technician with the 12th Medical Group goes through the operational procedures of an oxygen regulator inside the bases high altitude chamber. (U.S. Air Force photo/Steve Thurow)

Randolph firefighters to stress burn awareness during Fire Prevention Week
September 28, 2009 — Fire drills throughout the base, fire safety presentations to pre-school and school-age children, a visit by Sparky the Fire Dog and an open house will highlight Fire Prevention Week next week at... MORE

Firefighters with the Fire and Emergency Services 12th Civil Engineer Division, Randolph Air Force Base, Texas function check their equipment prior to entering a housing unit with a simulated kitchen fire to search for possible victims during a training exercise conducted on Sept. 29. (U.S. Air Force photo/Steve Thurow)

Applying nose art to the Spirit of Pensacola
September 28, 2009 — MORE

Jim Seagraves, a sign painter assigned to the 12th Flying Training Wing Maintenance Directorate at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, puts the "Spirit of Pensacola" nose art on the 479th Flying Training Group flagship T-1A Jayhawk Sept. 28. The aircraft will eventually be used to train combat systems officers at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Fla., when the 479th FTG begins operations there following an Oct. 2 activation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Steve Thurow)

Team Randolph children celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
September 25, 2009 — MORE

Tyler Stegen hits the piñata during the Hispanic Heritage Month piñata party at the Randolph Child Development Center Sept. 24. (U.S. Air Force photo/Don Lindsey)