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Manpower SNCO wins second straight AF award
April 1, 2010 — An 802nd Force Support Squadron manpower and organization section superintendent would much rather have her section recognized for its hard work and accomplishments than receive an individual... MORE

Master Sgt. R. Monique Slater was named the Air Force AF Manpower Senior NCO of the Year. Sergeant Slater is the 802nd Force Support Squadron Manpower and Organization Flight superintendent. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

Lackland congratulates ALS graduates
April 1, 2010 — Congratulations to the following Airmen who graduated from Airman Leadership School March 23. 323rd Training SquadronSenior Airman Brett Deweese 326th Training SquadronSenior Airman Prentiss Carver... MORE

Lackland Airmen promoted below the zone
April 1, 2010 — Below the zone is a competitive early promotion program offered to Airmen in the grade of airman first class. This early promotion opportunity is restricted to elite Airmen who stand out from their... MORE

Ro-Hawk quilters make 'security blankets' for premature infants, traumatized children
March 30, 2010 — What began as a senior class project spearheaded by a Randolph High School teacher is giving a lot of premature babies and traumatized children "security blankets."Additionally, business teacher... MORE

Students at Randolph Air Force Base High School display quilt samples made during a quilting project. THe students made larger quilts to donate to Project Linus for traumatized children. The quilting was done under the direction of RHS teacher Shirley McMenamin. (U.S. Air Force photo by Dave Terry)

Move over, Simon: 'Randolph Idol' enters second season
March 29, 2010 — With "American Idol" well into its ninth season, the second year of Randolph's own version of the pop-culture phenomenon started anew this week with audition night and will continue each Thursday... MORE

Former POW takes 'freedom flight' 37 years after his release
March 29, 2010 — Retired Lt. Col. Jay Hess climbed down from the back seat of a T-38 on Randolph's east flightline last week and figuratively and literally soaked up a few moments of elation that only 194 other Airmen... MORE

Senior Airman Monik Williams, a Randolph Air Force Base, TX, Honor Guard member, stands guard after posting the memorial wreath for the Freedom Flyers Reunion of former Viet Nam Prisoners of War in front of the Missing Man Monument March 26, 2010. (U.S. Air Force photo by Steve White)

Randolph AFB security forces learn to deal with 'active shooters' in exercise
March 29, 2010 — Randolph Air Force Base security forces tested their readiness to deal with the threat of an active gunman during a training exercise held March 24 inside the old Base Exchange.Tech. Sgt. Bruce... MORE

Staff Sgt. Jeff Reyes, left, helps Staff Sgt. Krystal Kanaday secure her mask prior to active shooter training at the Randolph Air Force Base old Base Exchange complex. Randolph Security Forces conduct training in the old Randolph BX facility on how to secure a facility after a shooter has taken control of the building. (U.S. Air Force photo by Don Lindsey)

Air Force leaders expand force management options
March 25, 2010 — Air Force leaders announced March 25 an expansion of force management measures designed to bring the service closer to its authorized funded end strength. Fewer Airmen than anticipated applied for... MORE

Airmen work toward box-offs
March 25, 2010 — The Air Force boxing training camp is a great opportunity for fellow boxers to hang out, hit a bag or two, spend a little per diem and enjoy time away from a normal duty assignment, right?Not if the... MORE

Air Force boxing team hopefuls Jarrett Johnson and James Beck work on delivering body blows while boxing coach Steven Franco oversees the service-wide camp March 23. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christopher Griffin)

Gaylor NCO Academy sergeant wins Air Force award
March 25, 2010 — When Master Sgt. Erica Gage volunteered to deploy in August 2008 she didn't realize it would have such a large impact on professional military education in Iraq or her career.Sergeant Gage has been... MORE

Master Sgt. Erica Gage, Robert D. Gaylor NCO Academy communications element superintendent, leads a class discussion March 18. Sergeant Gage was recently named the Air Force Enlisted Professional Military Education SNCO of the Year. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

Construction, relocation projects continue
March 25, 2010 — New construction or federal guidelines have 40 buildings on Lackland targeted for demolition during the 2010 fiscal year.A major relocation project continues on the basic military training side with... MORE

802nd SFS prepares AETC for active shooting incidents
March 25, 2010 — In light of random workplace shootings over the past two decades, including incidents at military installations, Air Education and Training Command officials have placed an increased emphasis on... MORE

(Left to right) Staff Sgt. Glenndon Blue, Staff Sgt. James Leggitt and Tech. Sgt. David Hammond, 802nd Security Forces Squadron, participate in an active shooter training class March 22. The class teaches security forces Airmen how to respond to the dynamic scenario of an active shooter. (U.S. Air Force photo/Alan Boedeker)

SFS stresses DBIDS registration
March 25, 2010 — Drivers can expect delays at all the base gates if registration numbers for the new Defense Biometric Identification System don't begin to increase soon, according to installation security... MORE

Lackland officers selected for promotion
March 25, 2010 — Congratulations to the following members of Lackland selected for promotion: To colonel: 344th Training SquadronMarc Caudill 802nd Contracting SquadronScott Benza Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance... MORE

Protecting communities' children the focus of April observance
March 23, 2010 — The welfare of children is an everyday concern of Randolph's Family Advocacy Program, but its efforts to help safeguard society's youngest members will especially be evident in April.Personnel... MORE

Youth Programs' Fam-A-Ganza celebrates Air Force family, military child
March 23, 2010 — The families of Randolph's military personnel and Department of Defense civilians will share a day in the sun April 10 as the 902nd Force Support Squadron's Youth Programs hosts its annual Fam-A-Ganza... MORE

AETC recognizes three Randolph logisticians for outstanding performance, support in 2009
March 23, 2010 — Three Randolph Air Force Base logisticians were honored with awards last week by the Air Education and Training Command for the outstanding support they provided during 2009.James Williams, 902nd... MORE

Team planning and effort lay behind squadron's move to new quarters
March 22, 2010 — Much planning and a team effort from the 435th Fighter Training Squadron's Airmen, civilian workers and contractors made the squadron's recent move from temporary trailer housing to new quarters in... MORE

MLRS takes title from 'Defenders'
March 19, 2010 — If the last three years of intramural basketball has proven anything, it's that defense really does win championships.Just ask 59th Medical Logistics Readiness Squadron coach Lucas Jenkins, whose team... MORE

59th Medical Logistics Readiness Squadron point guard Alphius White drives the lane against two 802nd Security Forces Squadron Defenders March 16 at the Chaparral Fitness Center during the intramural championship. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

Museum renovation underway
March 19, 2010 — Anticipation is growing for History and Traditions Museum officials, who are eagerly awaiting completion of the structure's extreme makeover. The construction side is expected to finish in May; museum... MORE