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AirFest plans take shape
September 30, 2010 — With barely a month left until AirFest 2010, the air show planning committee has kicked into high gear finalizing an amazing lineup of events to wow those visiting Lackland Air Force Base for the... MORE

Fine tuning
September 30, 2010 — MORE

Officials stress conservation during Energy Awareness Month
September 30, 2010 — October is Energy Awareness Month. The Air Force theme for this year's energy awareness campaign is, "Powering America; We're On Target."According to Andy Hinojosa, base energy manager, Lackland is... MORE

National Night Out heightens crime awareness
September 30, 2010 — As part of a state-wide campaign, Lackland hopes to take a bite out of crime with its National Night Out block party Oct. 5, 7-9 p.m., at Lion Park.Organized by the 802nd Security Forces Squadron,... MORE

HAWC helps sidestep running injuries
September 30, 2010 — Aching quads, sore calves, tender feet - these are symptoms of a runner well into a racing season. Sharp pain, escalating discomfort, and inflammation, however, are telltale signs an injury is just... MORE

Happy Birthday Air Force!
September 28, 2010 — MORE

Sortie signals end of T-1A's CSO mission at Randolph
September 28, 2010 — The T-1A Jayhawk's combat systems officer training mission at Randolph is over, but the twin-engine jet trainer will play an even greater role at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Fla., where the new... MORE

Program allows Randolph students to tap into leadership potential
September 28, 2010 — Twenty students from Randolph Elementary School last week discovered they have what it takes to be leaders.In the process they also laid the groundwork for making their school better.Participants in a... MORE

Non destructive investigation finds failures before they start
September 27, 2010 — It takes more than oil changes and fresh windshield wiper blades to keep Randolph's aircraft aloft. One needs to look closer, beneath the skin.The 12th Flying Training Wing's Maintenance Directorate... MORE

Remembrance run honors POWs/MIAs
September 23, 2010 — In observation of National POW/MIA Recognition Day, Lackand once again acted on the day's theme by running 20,000 miles in 24 hours.From midnight Sept. 17 to midnight Sept. 18, servicemembers and... MORE

New exhibit to open at SF museum
September 23, 2010 — An idea that began four years ago comes to fruition Sept. 28 at 10 a.m. when a ribbon cutting ceremony unveils a new exhibit at the USAF Security Forces Museum on Lackland."Into the 21st Century"... MORE

Political dos and don't during campaign season
September 23, 2010 — The 2010 elections are less than six weeks away and political races are heating up.While exercising a right to vote is the duty of all Americans, military and civilian federal employees should... MORE

Boxing room expands services
September 23, 2010 — The All-Air Force Boxing training room moved under the Chaparral Fitness Center roof last spring, and, beginning Thursday, participants will include Airmen seeking exercise of a more physical... MORE

Center helps DOD build international bonds
September 23, 2010 — A graduation ceremony at the Defense Language Institute English Language Center is not what one would consider typical. As the students' names are read, they approach the stage wearing the uniforms of... MORE

MARE tests Lackland's response to chemical crisis
September 23, 2010 — MORE

New school year brings more GAMER sessions to Randolph
September 21, 2010 — With the beginning of a new school year, Randolph will resume its participation in a program that provides positive role models for at-risk students and has been credited with improving graduation... MORE

Randolph's chilled-water system exemplifies base's commitment to energy conservation
September 21, 2010 — In proclaiming October as National Energy Awareness Month, Brig. Gen. Leonard Patrick, 502nd Air Base Wing commander, urges all Randolph team members, residents and tenants "to take steps to conserve... MORE

An era of straight razors and scissors comes to an end
September 20, 2010 — The days of the witty banter punctuated by television news and the whirr of hair clippers are in their autumn in the small, two-person barber shop in the Kendrick Club. Moses "Mo" Urquiza and Rudy... MORE

AETC welcomes new vice commander
September 20, 2010 — Air Education and Training Command recently welcomed its new vice commander into its fold. Lt. Gen. Douglas H. Owens arrived in San Antonio Sept. 8, received his third star the next day, and... MORE

Hispanic Heritage Month underway
September 17, 2010 — Hispanic Heritage Month kicked off Sept. 10 with a carnival at the youth center and continues Monday with a food tasting at Arnold Hall Community Center.Activities on base continue through Oct. 14 and... MORE