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First international student graduates Lackland's AF Recruiting School
June 20, 2008 — Enthusiastic Air Force NCOs have helped a Saudi air forces lieutenant become the first international student to graduate from the Air Force Recruiting School in its 54-year history at Lackland. In... MORE

Lackland Chapel Service honored
June 20, 2008 — The Lackland Chapel Service was recently awarded the 2007 Charles I. Carpenter Award, for recognition as the best large base chapel organization in the Air Force. "I am so proud of this team because... MORE

Bowling center back in business, upgrades complete
June 16, 2008 — An overhaul of the Randolph Bowling Center is complete and the facility reopened June 4. A one-month closure was needed for upgrades on equipment that was showing its age. Installed at the bowling... MORE

Stage 1 restrictions in sight as Edwards Aquifer’s level continues to drop
June 16, 2008 — Stage 1 conservation measures loom for Randolph water users as the level of the Edwards Aquifer continues to plummet. A base official said restrictions are possible in a matter of weeks. "Randolph... MORE

101 Critical Days of Summer: Public Health asks for help combating mosquitoes
June 16, 2008 — Mosquito breeding pools aren't as plentiful this year because of drought conditions, but steering clear of the pesky insects and the sometimes-deadly diseases they can carry should nevertheless be one... MORE

Randolph offers fun-packed July 4 celebration
June 16, 2008 — Randolph's biennial Independence Day celebration will kick off Friday, July 4, at 5 p.m. on the South Flight line. The Fourth of July celebration promises to be a fun-filled evening of family... MORE

Exercises for ORI will gauge wing’s day-to-day readiness
June 16, 2008 — The 12th Flying Training Wing's ability to handle a major, off-base accident involving hazardous materials will be tested this week. It will reflect what might be expected five months from now when... MORE

Team Lackland celebrates Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month
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Lackland sergeant named 2007 Air Force Opthalmic Technician of Year
June 13, 2008 — Staff Sgt. Adam Smith, 37th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, loves to hunt and says he has a good eye for it. Interestingly enough, his eyes, judgment and work ethic have helped others with their... MORE

Lackland trainees learn to deal with IEDs
June 13, 2008 — A line of trainees at Lackland's Improvised Explosive Device Training Lane advances along the training course in the early afternoon heat. "What do you see?" asks the instructor. "I need to hear you... MORE

Fisher House joins effort to conserve energy
June 12, 2008 — With energy conservation becoming more and more important, Fisher House devised the idea to install energy efficient light bulbs throughout all three of its houses. "The mayor from downtown and the... MORE

Purple Heart recipient shares story with 37 TRG
June 12, 2008 — Members of the 37th Training Group got a chance to meet a hero June 6 when Purple Heart recipient Staff Sgt. Matthew Slaydon and his wife Annette took time from their therapy and rehabilitation to... MORE

Retired Airman receives Fisher Award for Humanitarian efforts
June 12, 2008 — Retired Senior Master Sgt. Bobby Joseph Laymon received the 2008 Zachary and Elizabeth Fisher Distinguished Civilian Humanitarian Award for AETC. Mr. Laymon was selected for the honor because of his... MORE

41 challenging years, all in San Antonio
June 12, 2008 — Anna Maria Martinez, budget analyst for Lackland's 342nd Training Squadron, has worked in Air Force civil service for more than 41 years, all at bases on San Antonio's Southwest Side. "My jobs have... MORE

Lackland couple dominates triathlon
June 12, 2008 — James Bales, an orthopedic surgeon medicine resident at Wilford Hall, raced in on foot and Karrn Bales, 37th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, followed shortly on her bike. "Sorry, I didn't readjust my... MORE

Easier way to call home for deployed Airmen
June 12, 2008 — The 37th Communications Squadron has implemented a new morale system allowing deployed Airmen to call home using a DSN number without the assistance of a telephone operator. The Automated Health and... MORE

Multitude of new ideas emerge from Randolph's Lean Week
June 12, 2008 — A final summation regarding "Lean Week" at Randolph, a period set aside for a brainstorming of ideas on how to create a more efficient base, was delivered last week. An outbrief following the May... MORE

Inactive Reserves to muster at Randolph
June 9, 2008 — Readiness for mobilization and/or deployment will be the focus of a muster set for Wednesday at Randolph. All Individual Ready Reserves in the 150-mile area are being called to Randolph for medical... MORE

Easing into exercise: Water aerobics program for all fitness levels cranks up on base
June 9, 2008 — People who choose not to exercise regularly might find a desired alternative in the form of water aerobics. Now offered again by Rambler Fitness Center at the center pool, water aerobics is easy on... MORE

12th Operations Group welcomes new commander
June 9, 2008 — Col. Ronald D. Buckley became the new commander of the 12th Operations Group during a change-of-command ceremony Thursday in Hangar 4. Colonel Buckley, a recent graduate of Air War College at Maxwell... MORE