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Exercise readies base emergency responders
October 15, 2010 — MORE

Members of the San Antonio Fire Department secure a simulated casualty to a litter during a major accident and response exercise Oct. 12. The SAFD joined the 59th Medical Wing, the 502nd Air Base Wing and the 37th Training Wing for the exercise to ensure emergency responders and prepared for AirFest 2010. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

Air show lost children's booth offers peace of mind
October 14, 2010 — Pre-registration for the AirFest 2010 lost children's booth begins Oct. 25 and continues through Oct. 29 at Joint Base San Antonio installations. Parents can pre-register their children those five... MORE

Base fielder snags all-military debut
October 14, 2010 — At the All-Air Force camp, Warhawks right fielder Richard Burley turned what could have been a one-and-done event into a month-long triple play. All September, Burley repeatedly elevated his game,... MORE

Richard Burley, 737th Training Support Squadron, was named to both the All-Armed Forces and All-Air Force softball teams as a right-fielder. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

Tell us a story
October 14, 2010 — MORE

Airmen Tracy Moore and Marissa Pickraum, both with the 319th Training Squadron, read a story to children at Valley Hi Elementary Oct. 7. The Airmen were among 65 Joint Base San Antonio members, including servicemembers and civilians, who participated in the quarterly program to read to children in schools surrounding JBSA installations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Alan Boedeker)

BMT begins cyber training
October 14, 2010 — The importance of defending cyberspace was taken to a new level last week when cyber training became a permanent fixture of the Air Force Basic Military Training curriculum.The first trainees attended... MORE

Students in Air Force Basic Military Training learn about defending cyberspace during a training class Oct. 8. The course teaches basic operating fundamentals on the AF network and the significance of protecting the network to meet the Air Force mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

Fatigue countermeasures, staying awake and sharp
October 14, 2010 — To help Randolph personnel stay sharp and safe, the 359th Aerospace Medicine Squadron is offering classes to illustrate fatigue countermeasures, which are especially helpful to shift and overnight... MORE

Heavy weapons training at Camp Bullis: where Airmen learn to defend the force
October 14, 2010 — Members of the 902nd Security Forces Squadron honed their skills with small arms training at Camp Bullis, Texas. Tech. Sgt. Duane P. Collins, 902nd Security Forces Squadron Combat Arms Training and... MORE

SrA luis Gomez, 902 ABW/SFS fires m-249 machine gun for qualification before deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Steve White)

Upcoming energy fair spotlights energy-efficient technology
October 13, 2010 — The base community soon will have an opportunity to see the latest energy-saving technology, including some products that are being used to make Randolph a greener place to work.The second annual... MORE

Photo essay: Airmen honor fallen brothers
October 12, 2010 — Fifteen active-duty Airmen began an 860-mile trek Oct. 9 in remembrance of 14 fallen special tactics Airmen killed in Iraq and Afghanistan. Eleven days later, the 15 warrior Airmen will arrive at... MORE

Airmen and family members join 15 Airmen Oct. 9 as they march in honor of fallen special tactics Airmen. The 860-mile march will take the Airmen from the Lackland Training Annex to Hurlburt Field, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

President extends deadline for stop loss benefit
October 8, 2010 — Eligible Airmen, veterans and their beneficiaries now have until Dec. 3 to apply for retroactive stop loss special pay following an extension in the continuing resolution signed by the president Sept... MORE

'Aim High ... Fly-Fight-Win' to be Air Force motto
October 8, 2010 — Incorporating extensive inputs from all ranks and career fields in the development effort, Airmen have selected "Aim High ... Fly-Fight-Win" as the service's motto. An enduring statement of Airmen's... MORE

Airmen switch gears on daily commute
October 7, 2010 — For most people, mornings fall into routine: wakeup, get ready for work, grab a bite of breakfast and a coffee to go, and then jump in the car.Now, once they're nice and caffeinated, it's time to... MORE

Celebrating Hispanic culture
October 7, 2010 — MORE

Airmen honor 14 fallen comrades
October 7, 2010 — Fifteen active-duty Airmen will begin an 860-mile trek Oct. 9 in remembrance of 14 fallen special tactics Airmen killed in Iraq and Afghanistan. Eleven days later, the 15 warrior Airmen will arrive at... MORE

Lackland's EST holds elite SWAT tryouts
October 7, 2010 — What does it take to be the best?The newest members of Lackland's emergency services team found out Sept. 24-25, enduring 36 hours of training in a two-day tryout.Only three out of 10 recruits... MORE

Airmen try out for the Lackland Emergency Services Team Sept. 25. The two-day tryout included a 1-mile run in a gas mask, a six-mile run in full gear, written tests and weapon qualification. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

Vanpooling saves commuters time, money
October 7, 2010 — A new vanpool service available to people working on Lackland provides travel options for those interested in saving money on daily commuting routes that are not well suited for traditional... MORE

Heavy Weapons Training
October 6, 2010 — MORE

Getting an early start, airman assigned to the 902 ABW/SFS start heavy weapons qualification firing at Camp Bullis, TX 21 September 2010. (U.S. Air Force photo/Steve White)

National Night Out at Randolph is a Success
October 6, 2010 — In conjunction with the nationwide National Night Out designed to bring communities together to help prevent crime, Randolph Air Force Base participated in this annual event Tuesday with a base-wide... MORE

Preventing fires starts with early education
October 6, 2010 — Fire Prevention Week is here and the 902nd Civil Engineer Fire Prevention office has events planned to get the word out about this year's theme, "Smoke alarms: a sound you can live with."During the... MORE

Domestic violence prevention begins with daily communication between couples
October 5, 2010 — The Domestic Violence Prevention Month observance in October calls attention to a problem that pervades American society, affecting couples and families regardless of demographic.With stressors such... MORE