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Living museum comes to AirFest 2010
September 1, 2010 — Tora! Tora! Tora!, an explosive aerial history lesson featuring a reenactment of the Japanese attacks on Pearl Harbor, will be among the headliners at Lackland AirFest 2010 Nov. 6-7 at the historic... MORE

11/1/2008 - The Pearl Harbor reenactment of Tora! Tora! Tora! fills the sky with smoke behind the F-22 Raptor during AirFest 2008 at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. (USAF photo by Robbin Cresswell)

Exercise Exercise Exercise
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Airmen from the 802nd Security Forces Squadron clear an area of the Air Force Basic Military Training reception center during an active shooter training exercise Aug. 31. The training exercise tested Lackland units on their ability to respond to an active shooter incident. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

Controlling cholesterol level important in warding off heart disease
August 31, 2010 — Maintaining good health is often a matter of keeping track of numbers.One of the most important numbers people should know is their cholesterol level, because a level that is too high can lead to a... MORE

ADX migration to begin at Randolph next month
August 31, 2010 — Airmen and civilian employees who use computers at Randolph will soon be part of the Air Force Network, a change that will provide each Air Force employee with a unique e-mail address they will keep... MORE

Wounded Warriors cool down at Canyon Lake
August 26, 2010 — Wounded Warriors and their families now have opportunities throughout the summer to take it easy at Canyon Lake thanks to the efforts of a nonprofit organization and volunteers like Randolph's 559th... MORE

A boat carrying Wounded Warriors, their families and volunteers from the 559th Flying Training Squadron, Randolph Air Force base, Texas, heads for a barbeque lunch break during Operation Float a Soldier. OFAS provides Wounded Warriors and their family members with a relaxing day of water activities and a barbeque lunch at Canyon Lake. (U.S. Air Force photo/Steve Thurow)

Senior leaders 'lean' on AFSO21
August 26, 2010 — Senior leadership from the 37th Training Wing spent a day learning how to reduce waste, maximize resources and improve efficiencies by using the Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century... MORE

Col. William H. Mott V, 37th Training Wing commander, and a group of Lackland senior leaders work on an eight-step problem solving exercise during the AFSO21 leadership seminar Aug. 19. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

Gateway Half Marathon heads into second run
August 26, 2010 — While the official Air Force half marathon is sold out, the second annual Gateway Half Marathon is just lining up, and it offers Lackland's running enthusiasts the opportunity to compete against other... MORE

Lackland to use Facebook, Twitter during exercise
August 26, 2010 — Air Force-approved social media tools will play a key role in the Joint Base San Antonio exercise Tuesday.Airmen and employees on Lackland have access to several social media sites geared specifically... MORE

Base housing inventory on the rise
August 26, 2010 — A combination of privatized base housing, ongoing new home construction and an increased housing allowance for military members is creating an environment of affordability and availability for living... MORE

Base Parr Club boasts green machine for dishes clean
August 26, 2010 — A dishwasher that can save nearly a million gallons of water a year isn't fiction or a future plan. It's here now in the center of Randolph at the Parr Club.Gregory Wait, said the new system "can save... MORE

Reese takes command of 37th TRG
August 20, 2010 — For the new 37th Training Group commander, his latest assignment is like coming full circle.Col. Gregory Reese's first stop after graduating the Air Force Academy was for technical training at... MORE

New leader excited about IAAFA post
August 20, 2010 — There is a common bond between the new Inter-American Air Forces Academy commandant and his predecessor: both proclaim commanding the academy is "the best job in the Air Force."Col. Carl Hunter, the... MORE

JBSA to host Defender Cup soccer tournament
August 20, 2010 — The Defender Cup's tournament commissioners gave the largest military soccer event a tuneup in anticipation of this year's competition. For starters, Randolph Air Force Base and Fort Sam Houston will... MORE

Renovated heritage museum reopens
August 20, 2010 — Air Force officials proudly reopened a newly named and completely renovated enlisted heritage museum Aug. 12.In addition to spending $730,000 to renovate a building that has housed the museum since... MORE

Gen. Stephen Lorenz, Air Education and Training Command commander, tours the USAF Airman Heritage Museum during the museum's grand opening Aug. 12. The museum features interactive technology and 31 exhibits. (U.S. Air Force photo/Alan Boedeker)

Journal honors base's green efforts
August 20, 2010 — An honor three years in the making, Lackland was recently named a recipient of the San Antonio Business Journal's 2010 Going Green award, distinguishing the installation from a pool of about 100... MORE

Texas 'rookies' ride RAGBRAI
August 20, 2010 — Near the end of every July, a group of Texas military cyclists join together to experience something special - a tour east across Iowa with thousands of other bike enthusiasts.Along with 124 other Air... MORE

The pack of Texas' members of the Air Force Cycling team ride two-by-two into Dubuque, Iowa - the last stop at the Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa, on July 31. (U.S. Air Force photo/Daniel Lunsford)

Lackland Airmen selected for promotion to E-5
August 19, 2010 — Air Force officials selected 13,518 of 28,510 eligible senior airmen for promotion to staff sergeant for a selection rate of 47.41 percent.The average score for those selected was 282.88, with an... MORE

Lackland Airmen selected for promotion to staff sergeant gather for a group photo Aug. 19. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

New commander at the helm in the 902nd MSG
August 18, 2010 — "No new commander should ever walk in with a plan to change the unit, but they shouldn't hesitate to make changes if necessary -- that's what leadership is about," said Col. Scott D. Peel, 902nd... MORE

Brig. Gen. Leonard Patrick, 502nd Air Base Wing commander, passes the group guidon to Col. Scott Peel, incoming 902nd Mission Support Group commander, during a change of command ceremony held in hangar four at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas August 2. (U.S. Air Force photo/Steve Thurow)

Ro-Hawks look forward to a strong season
August 18, 2010 — "I want to know why he didn't run me over," the coach said during practice about a player who bumped into him on the field. The players were separated on the field with the varsity players in the... MORE

Pete Wesp, the head coach for the Randolph High School football team, prepares his players for the upcoming 2010 season. The Ro-Hawks had a rough 2009 season, but Mr. Wesp said the team has a strong tradition of winning seasons. (U.S. Air Force photo/Brian McGloin)

AETC Command Chief retires
August 17, 2010 — Air Education and Training Command's senior enlisted leader retired Aug. 13 after serving 31 years, two months, and 27 days, ending a career longer than the average enlistee is permitted to serve. "I... MORE

Gen. Stephen Lorenz (left), AETC commander and Chief Master Sgt. Robert Tappana (right), AETC command chief, salute during the national anthem during basic military training graduation at Lackland AFB, Texas Aug. 13. This was chief’s last ceremony as he retired Aug 13 at Randolph AFB, TX. (U.S. Air Force photo/Alan Boedeker)