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Annual water quality report released
June 24, 2010 — Annual reports detailing the quality of drinking water provided on Lackland and the Lackland Training Annex were recently released by base officials stating that drinking water on base meets... MORE

Women's wellness group helps manage life stressors
June 24, 2010 — Women's Wellness group is held every Thursday in the 359th Medical Group conference room.The group is designed for women who are experiencing difficulty with a range of concerns, from depression,... MORE

Education center saves Air Force time, money
June 21, 2010 — Success and savings on national testing at the Lackland Education Center are forming a program model for the Air Force.A partnership between Lackland and the San Antonio branch of Wayland Baptist... MORE

AETC hosts annual retired general officer summit
June 21, 2010 — Ninety-three retired Air Force general officers met at Randolph June 17th to attend Air Education and Training Command's 35th annual Retired General Officer Summit.According to Jim Sturch, AETC... MORE

Vehicle theft prompts words of warning from Randolph policemen
June 21, 2010 — The theft of a full-size SUV at Randolph two weekends ago underscores the importance of vehicle and home security, base law enforcement officers said.The vehicle, which was parked off the west side of... MORE

Randolph's Fourth of July features food, fun and fireworks
June 21, 2010 — Color the south flightline red, white and blue July 4 as Randolph celebrates Independence Day in rousing fashion.Set to kick off at 5 p.m., the biennial Fourth of July celebration, which is free and... MORE

Drills and thrills
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Lackland officer earns Bronze Star
June 17, 2010 — An 802nd Contracting Squadron major was awarded the Bronze Star June 14 during a ceremony in the Bob Hope Theater. Maj. Anthony Diaz was recognized for accomplishments during his 12-month deployment... MORE

Base readies for ESOHCAMP
June 17, 2010 — The countdown and final preparations are underway for Lackland's environmental assessment July 26-30 by Air Education and Training Command.AETC inspectors will be on base to determine Lackland's... MORE

JBSA strives for energy efficiency
June 17, 2010 — Joint Base San Antonio was front-and-center during a sustainable energy workshop hosted by the Defense Transformation Institute June 9 at the Pearl Stable in San Antonio.JBSA is the largest single... MORE

Lackland Airmen selected for technical sergeant
June 17, 2010 — Air Force officials selected 7,752 of 37,185 eligible staff sergeants for promotion to technical sergeant for a selection rate of 20.85 percent.The average score for those selected was 317.63, with an... MORE

Registration under way for July fitness assessments
June 15, 2010 — Scheduling for test dates is under way for Randolph servicemembers in preparation for the revised Air Force Fitness Program that officially begins July 1.Rambler Fitness Center personnel, including... MORE

Active shooter briefings focus on individual protection
June 14, 2010 — Due to Randolph's large base population and the feedback received from Airmen and civilian workers, mandatory Active Shooter briefings given by the 902nd Security Forces Squadron that started in April... MORE

Men's Health Month advice: 'Know, understand your numbers'
June 14, 2010 — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advise men to "know and understand your numbers."Knowing those numbers - blood pressure, cholesterol count, blood sugar levels and body mass index - is... MORE

AF surgeon wins Armed Forces Triathlon Championship
June 11, 2010 — If at first you don't succeed, try, try - try again. For James Bales, orthopedic surgeon at Wilford Hall Medical Center, it was eight 'tris' before success: winning the Armed Forces Triathlon... MORE

Girl Scouts give back to community
June 11, 2010 — Try walking into the base exchange, shoppette or commissary in February without buying a box of Thin Mints or Samoa cookies.With veteran Girl Scout Deanna Carmen - the Southwest Texas region's top... MORE

Youth center sponsors summer fun
June 11, 2010 — With school out for the summer, the Lackland Youth Center is buzzing from its summer camps that began this week.More than 500 children will pass through the doors of the center every day from dawn... MORE

Airmen, Soldiers read to school children
June 11, 2010 — A group of Air Force and Army servicemembers, equipped with books from the Pershing Elementary School Library, joined forces May 27 in reading to kindergarten through fifth grade classes.The Joint... MORE

Air Force Personnel Center dedicates Blanchard Hall next week
June 7, 2010 — Randolph's newest building - the Air Force Personnel Center Civilian Personnel Office - will be dedicated Tuesday at 9 a.m. in memory of the field operating agency's former executive director.The... MORE

Guards to begin scanning ID cards of incoming motorists to test DBIDS
June 7, 2010 — Gate guards will soon scan the ID cards of incoming motorists on a trial basis to test Randolph's new base-entry system.The 902nd Security Forces Squadron will begin this "socialization" phase for the... MORE