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Cadets get hands-on experience through Operation Air Force
June 27, 2008 — Air Force Academy Cadet 1st Lieutenant Chris Smith, a senior, got to fly in an F-16 last week. Many of his peers won't get the hands-on experience he has received since arriving on base June 2... MORE

Randolph announces tech, master promotion list
June 27, 2008 — Congratulations to the following Airmen who recently earned the rank of: Technical Sergeant: Bauch, Erica Brown, Karen Coleman, Dionne Cunningham, Edward Davis, Chenae Davis, Tanya Dominguez, Martin... MORE

Operation Flags
June 20, 2008 — MORE

To the Rescue
June 20, 2008 — MORE

Randolph American Legion baseball splits pair of games to open season
June 20, 2008 — The Randolph Rebels topped the Marion Bulldogs, 16-12, last week as the American Legion baseball season kicked into high gear. The Rebels (1-1) are sponsored by the Randolph Youth Center and Post 667... MORE

Base officials seek more responses from spouses on 2008 CA Survey
June 20, 2008 — More than 700 Team Randolph servicemembers have participated in the 2008 Community Assessment Survey, but with the closing date just 10 days away, more spouses are being asked to respond to the... MORE

New Privilege Pass allows access to base facilities
June 20, 2008 — A new form of identification allows people to access base facilities as a means of caring for military family members. The "privilege pass" was introduced at Randolph earlier this month and can be... MORE

Pararescue me
June 20, 2008 — MORE

BC3 instructors train personnel in Afghanistan
June 20, 2008 — Instructors from the 37th Training Wing's Basic Combat Convoy Course at Camp Bullis trained American military personnel in Kandahar, Afghanistan, recently. Course instructors were coined for... MORE

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
June 13, 2008 — MORE

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