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Chance encounter brings sweet reunion for 'Candy Bomber'
November 12, 2009 — Retired Col. Gail Halvorsen and Ursula Johnson had never met, but a chance encounter between the two conjured a touching reunion 6 decades later at the Randolph Air Show Nov. 7. Then Lieutenant... MORE

Retired Col. Gail Halvorsen and Ursula Johnson had never met, but a chance encounter between the two conjured a touching reunion 6 decades later at the Randolph Air Show Nov. 7. Sixty years later, Mrs. Johnson never thought she would come face to face with the man who had become a hero-of-sorts to so many German children - "The Candy Bomber." (U.S. Air Force photo/Melissa Peterson)

Lt. Dan Band jams for Randolph Air Force Base
November 10, 2009 — MORE

Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band perform for Wounded Warriors and Randolph Air Force Base personnel during a concert Nov. 6, prior to the Randolph Air Show Nov. 7 and 8. This performance was their last before departing for Afghanistan where they will perform for the troops there Thanksgiving Day. (U.S. Air Force photo/Rich McFadden)

AETC names individual, group civil engineering award winners for outstanding job performance
November 10, 2009 — Air Education and Training Command announced command-level awards for several Team Randolph civil engineers Nov. 6."The Air Force's civil engineer office," said Ron Bell, Headquarters AETC civil... MORE

Road construction project to close south gate to POV traffic
November 10, 2009 — Team Randolph members who enter and leave the base through the south gate will have to use one of the gates on the north side of the base for a period of about two months starting Nov. 23.A project to... MORE

Application process for legal education programs to begin in January
November 9, 2009 — Active-duty Air Force commissioned officers in pay grade O-3 or below who aspire to earn law degrees and join the Judge Advocate General's Corps are encouraged to compete for admission to two programs... MORE

After-school fun
November 5, 2009 — MORE

Aidan Sanders carefully stacks Jenga blocks during the Lackland Youth Center open house Nov. 4. The open house was part of Air Force Family Week which recognized and celebrated the Air Force family while providing education and awareness about base and community support programs. Aidan is the daughter of Capt. Tina Sanders, 711th Human Performance Wing at Brooks City-Base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

New Sport Bike Safety Course geared toward aggressive riders
November 5, 2009 — In fiscal year 2009, drivers of two- and three-wheel vehicles accounted for nearly half of the 47 off-duty private motor vehicle fatalities in the Air Force. Already, the first fatality for this... MORE

Bill James demonstrates riding techniques during the Sport Bike Safety Course on Lackland's Training Annex Oct. 30. Mr. James is with the 37th Training Wing Safety Office. (U.S. Air Force photo/Alan Boedeker)

Graduates honored at diploma recognition ceremony
November 5, 2009 — Congratulations to the following members of Team Lackland recognized for completion of a college degree. Community College of the Air Force graduates: Staff Sgt. Heaven Adams Master at Arms First... MORE

Lackland Airmen make chief master sergeant
November 5, 2009 — Fourteen Team Lackland senior master sergeants were among 475 of 2,276 eligible senior master sergeants selected promotion to chief master sergeant for a selection rate of 20.87 percent. The average... MORE

Randolph's helping agencies showcase their services during wellness day
November 4, 2009 — Representatives of Randolph's helping agencies gathered together in one place and opened their arms to the base community at a one-day event during Air Force Family Week this week. The Airman and... MORE

Randolph opens new Temporary Lodging Facilities
November 4, 2009 — MORE

Col. Jacqueline Van Ovost, 12th Flying Training Wing commander, thanks members of Air Force Lodging and various contractors for their efforts to complete the new temporary lodging facility at Randolph Air Force Base, during a ribbon cutting ceremony on Nov. 3. In the photo from left are Mary Heagerty, 12th Force Support Squadron director, Colonel Van Ovost, Maj. Todd Alcott, Air Force Lodging chief, and Mary Eddy, 12th FSS lodging manager. (U.S. Air Force photo by David Terry)

Three Civil Air Patrol cadets earn one of program's most exclusive awards
November 3, 2009 — Three junior members of the Civil Air Patrol's Randolph Composite Squadron received one of the CAP's most prestigious cadet-level awards during a promotion ceremony Tuesday evening. Stephen Turner, a... MORE

Notre Dame honors alumni
November 3, 2009 — MORE

Army Capt. Joe Kosek, assistant professor of Army Science for the Notre Dame Army ROTC program and his sister Air Force Capt. Wendy Kosek were among alumni recognized during a ceremony at half-time of the Notre Dame, Washington State football game held at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. Capt. Wendy Kosek is currently recovering from injuries sustained while deployed, and holds a bachelor's and law degree from Notre Dame University. (U.S. Air Force by Steve Thurow)

U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team performs for Randolph schools
November 3, 2009 — MORE

Capt. Michael Fanton, U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team commander marches into the Randolph High School gymnasium during an assembly on Nov. 2. (U.S. Air Force photo/Steve Thurow)

Trickshot golfer come to Randolph
November 3, 2009 — MORE

Dennis Walters, assisted by Tom Kolenda, gives a motivational presentation at the Randolph Air Force Base golf course Oct.24. (U.S. Air Force photo by Steve White)

Fire Department bests 435th FTS 13-6 in intramural flag football play
November 3, 2009 — The 12th Civil Engineer Division's fire department flag football team beat the 435th Fighter Training Squadron's team 13-6 Oct. 28 at Grater Field. The hour-long contest was an aerial one in which... MORE

Royal Air Force Air Marshal visits Randolph
November 3, 2009 — MORE

Air Marshal Simon Bryant, (center left) Royal Air Force air member for personnel and deputy commander-in-chief personnel, and General Stephen Lorenz, Air Education and Training Command commander, render salutes at an honors ceremony during the Royal Air Force visit to Headquarters AETC. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

Event celebrates Air Force's commitment to combat operations
November 3, 2009 — Team Randolph military and civilian leaders, Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce representatives, wounded Soldiers, local high school musicians, singers, Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training... MORE

Tax center calls for volunteers to prepare forms
November 3, 2009 — With tax filing season approaching, the Randolph Air Force Base Tax Center needs volunteers for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program to assist Team Randolph members with 2009 income tax... MORE

Inaugural run takes off
October 30, 2009 — Lackland's first-ever Gateway Half Marathon took off without so much as a bump in the road or a cloud in the morning sky Oct. 24. Nearly 2,000 runners roamed the base streets during the day's 5K, 10K... MORE

More than 1,900 runners begin the Gateway Half Marathon Oct. 24 at the Air Force Basic Military Training parade grounds on Lackland. Along with the half-marathon, runners competed in 10K and 5K events. (U.S. Air Force photo/Alan Boedeker)