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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

ELP working group steers toward innovation
September 17, 2010 — A recently formed working group under the Air Force Language and Culture Executive Steering Committee is providing a big assist to the Defense Language Institute English Language Center at... MORE

2010 CFC kicks off
September 17, 2010 — MORE

Senior leaders from Joint Base San Antonio look over the 2010 Agency Brochure for the Combined Federal Campaign during the CFC kickoff breakfast Sept. 13. This year's campaign continues through Oct. 31. (U.S. Air Force photo/Alan Boedeker)

Base run honors POWs/MIAs
September 17, 2010 — The black and white colors reflect the solemnity. The gaunt, black silhouette on a white background, framed by a guard tower and barbed wire, create a lasting impression. But the bold white letters... MORE

Lackland Airman joins AETC for AF 10K
September 17, 2010 — One of Air Education and Training Command's newest marathon team members, Angela Studer has not yet run 26.2 miles, but one day she will - if all goes to plan. As the noncommissioned officer in charge... MORE

A member of the Air Education and Training Command marathon team, Staff Sgt. Angela Studer will run the Air Force 10K Sept. 17. Sergeant Studer is with the 59th Medical Logistics and Readiness Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

Ro-Hawks serve defeat to Bengals on their own court
September 14, 2010 — The Ro-Hawks met the Brooks Charter School Bengals Friday, beating them three out of four sets to win the match."We didn't have to go to five," said Sylvia Kuwamura, the Ro-Hawk head coach. Most... MORE

Randolph High School Ro-Hawks play Brooks Academy, beating them with a final score of 4-1. The Ro-Hawks are nealy unbeaten with a 6-1 record so far. Junior Jessica Soto runs to return a Bengal ball. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Brian McGloin)

Excavation may temporarily close 10th fairway
September 14, 2010 — Remnants of a former skeet and trap range on the southeast edge Randolph haunt the current occupant of the space: the 10th fairway of the Randolph Oaks Golf Course.During an initial assessment... MORE

Randolph's supply store observes 15th anniversary of BSC program
September 14, 2010 — Base and post exchanges and commissaries have reached institutional status, serving the shopping needs of active-duty personnel and retired servicemembers on military installations for decades.Another... MORE

A monocular attached to his glasses allows cashier John Woolridge to read small text at the Randolph Base Service Center. The optical device and a special program which enlarges text on the computer screen has enabled Mr. Woolridge to perform his duties. (U.S. Air Force photo/David Terry)

Randolph nearly back to normal after enduring Hermine's wrath
September 13, 2010 — Most of the cleanup effort at Randolph is complete after the remnants of Tropical Storm Hermine cut a wide swath of destruction from Texas to Oklahoma last week.Like many areas in the storm's path,... MORE

Tropical Storm Hermine blew through Randolph Air Force Base with wind gusts of more than 70 miles per hour causing trees to be uprooted damage to base and personal property. (U.S. Air Force photo/Steve Thurow)

Randolph's Combined Federal Campaign begins with annual kickoff breakfast
September 10, 2010 — The San Antonio civilian and military communities joined hands as Randolph's 2010 Combined Federal Campaign officially began Tuesday with a kickoff breakfast.The event featured comments from Gen... MORE

(left to right) Brig. Gen. William Welch, Air Force Recruiting Service commander; Brig. Gen. Leonard Patrick, 502nd Air Base Wing commander; Maj. Gen. James Whitmore, Air Education and Training Command vice commander; Gen. Stephen Lorenz, AETC commander; Col. Robert S. Bridgford, 502 ABW vice commander and Maj. Gen. Mark Solo, 19th Air Force commander sign pledge cards to kickoff the 2010 Combined Federal Campaign. Randolph Air Force Base hosted a breakfast at the Parr Club Tuesday to celebrate the event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Melissa Peterson)

Varsity football team ready for elite division
September 10, 2010 — After a summer filled with tournament appearances and scrimmages, the Lackland Warhawks - also known as the Air Force Warhawks in San Antonio Flag Football Association - are preparing for their fall... MORE

CFC set to kick off
September 10, 2010 — The annual Combined Federal Campaign, which raises money each year for local, national and international charities, begins Monday with a kickoff breakfast at the Gateway Club. The local campaign on... MORE

802nd MSG commander recalls attack on the Pentagon
September 10, 2010 — There are dates in history that need no explanation - Dec. 7, 1941, the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor; Nov. 22, 1963, the assassination of President John F. Kennedy; and Sept. 11, 2001, the... MORE

Undersecretary visits Lackland
September 10, 2010 — MORE

Erin Conaton, Under Secretary of the Air Force , administers the oath to an Air Force Trainee graduating class. Secretary Conaton visited Sept. 3 to acknowledge Lackland Air Force Base and the Wilford Hall Hospital mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joel Martinez)

345th TRS moves to Fort Lee
September 10, 2010 — A tasteful closing concluded an era of culinary arts at Lackland when technical school students prepared the program's final meal on base for 37th Training Wing and 37th Training Group leadership... MORE

Students prepare the final meal served at the Culinary Arts Training Center Sept. 3. The 345th Training Squadron, along with the CATC, is moving to Fort Lee, Va. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

JBSA announces quarterly award winners
September 10, 2010 — Congratulations to the following Airmen who recently earned Joint Base San Antonio quarterly awards: Junior Enlisted Member of the QuarterSenior Airman Duriel D. ThompsonHeadquarters Air Education and... MORE

The beautiful game comes to San Antonio
September 7, 2010 — The Randolph Air Force Base soccer team faced their rivals from other bases at the 2010 Defender's Cup last weekend at the South Texas Area Regional Soccer complex. The tournament features soccer... MORE

The Randolph Air Force Base goal keeper makes a save which which prevents Cannon AFB from scoring, while Randolph scored two. Randolph Air Force Base soccer team plays other intramural teams from other Air Force bases from across the United States. The games were part of 2010 Defender's Cup held at the South Texas Area Regional Soccer Complex in San Antonio, Texas. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Brian McGloin)

Equipment labeling effort nearly finished at Randolph
September 7, 2010 — A marking team is in the final days of labeling more than 8,000 pieces of equipment at Randolph as part of a Department of Defense-mandated initiative that will clearly identify assets throughout the... MORE

Inns of Lackland undergoing renovations
September 1, 2010 — The Lackland landscape seems to transition daily as new buildings under construction begin to rise, renovated buildings reopen and older structures are demolished.The Inns of Lackland are undergoing... MORE

Base hosts 9/11 memorial run
September 1, 2010 — Lackland's annual Sept. 11 memorial run allows Airmen to come together in military service as they honor the day's fallen Americans.The memorial ceremony and run is scheduled for 5:30 a.m., Sept. 8 at... MORE