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A year later, BEAST gets rave reviews
October 30, 2009 — When the Basic Expeditionary Airman Skills Training course opened last December, followed closely by basic military training expansion to 8.5 weeks, Air Force officials had high expectations. The... MORE

Basic trainees low crawl through a tactical course at the Basic Expeditionary Airman Skills Training course. BEAST replicates the sights, sounds and emotions Airmen will experience in the deployed environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christopher Griffin)

Air Force recruiters gain new perspective
October 30, 2009 — After spending a week shadowing military training instructors, two Air Force recruiters have a renewed perspective for potential recruits. Staff Sgts. Cheryl Vercellona and Eduardo Velarde of the... MORE

Annual CAM week to kick off
October 30, 2009 — San Antonio Chamber of Commerce's Celebrate America's Military Week gives the community an opportunity to pay tribute to local active-duty and retired servicemembers. According to the chamber's Web... MORE

Ambassador program accepting applications
October 30, 2009 — Base officials are looking for two articulate, self-confident members of Team Lackland to serve as goodwill ambassadors at community events throughout 2010, including the city's annual 11-day Fiesta... MORE

Lackland to focus on Air Force family
October 30, 2009 — Team Lackland kicks off Air Force Family Week Nov. 2 with an official visit from Col. Sandra Adams, Air Force Services Agency commander. Air Force Family Week, Nov. 1 - 7, recognizes and celebrates... MORE

Project to simplify, strengthen base network
October 30, 2009 — To most people, a computer at their work station and the ability to log on to a network are conveniences taken for granted. While a lot goes on behind the scenes to ensure e-mail gets delivered to the... MORE

Operation Homecooking set for signups
October 30, 2009 — San Antonio area families can share their warmth and hospitality with Airmen and trainees at Lackland this Thanksgiving by giving them a chance to enjoy a holiday meal in a family atmosphere through... MORE

'Wings of Blue' parachute team performs at Air Show
October 30, 2009 — There's more to watch than aircraft at the 2009 Randolph Air Force Base Air Show, where spectators will see precision free-fall parachuting performed by future Air Force officers. The future officers... MORE

Team Randolph exceeds Combined Federal Campaign goal
October 28, 2009 — Team Randolph members met the challenge issued last month by the 12th Flying Training Wing commander, surpassing the base's goal for the Combined Federal Campaign despite a sluggish economy that has... MORE

'Something for everybody' at Randolph during Air Force Family Week
October 27, 2009 — In a year filled with events celebrating the Air Force family, next week will be an extra special one at Randolph. Air Force Family Week, part of the Year of the Air Force Family celebration from July... MORE

Command Chief's Panel play host to Airmen inquiries
October 27, 2009 — Hundreds of Airmen from across San Antonio filled the seats of the base theater at Randolph Air Force Base as it played host to the Command Chief Master Sgt.'s Panel portion of the Air Education and... MORE

Beta 1 combined class graduates 14 officers, enlisted
October 27, 2009 — Students from two new Unmanned Aircraft Systems training courses, fourteen Airmen in all, participated in the first-ever joint graduation ceremony at Randolph Air Force Base Oct. 23.Air Force officers... MORE

Gen. Stephen Lorenz, Air Education and Training Command commander, talks to the first Beta 1 class at their graduation at the Randolph Air Force Base Parr O' Club Oct. 23. The class combined the enlisted Basic Sensor Operator Course and Unmanned Aircraft Systems Fundamental's Course for officers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

With gates open to public, 12th Security Forces will be 'on task' during Randolph Air Show
October 26, 2009 — About 160 Team Randolph Security Forces Squadron Airmen will be on duty during the Randolph Air Force Base Air Show Nov. 7-8, where an estimated 150,000 people are expected. Five gates will be opened... MORE

Tops in Blue come to Randolph
October 26, 2009 — MORE

A team of volunteers from organizations on Randolph Air Force Base along with technicians from Tops in Blue setup more than 60,000 pounds of equipment inside Hangar 4 Oct. 21 in preparation for the Oct. 22 show at Randolph AFB, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo/Steve Thurow)

Randolph set for Frightful Friday, spooky Saturday
October 26, 2009 — As twilight comes to Randolph Air Force Base today and Saturday, a howling good time is likely for children and adults alike as they participate in the activities of All Hallows' Eve. Two days of... MORE

Cadet Circle dedication
October 23, 2009 — MORE

Gen. Stephen Lorenz, Air Education and Training Command commander, looks on as former Randolph Air Force Base cadets, Maj. Gen. (retired) William Acker, left, and Col. (retired) Donald Robison, unveil the plaque at the Cadet Circle dedication ceremony in the AETC circle drive. The circular courtyard between the AETC headquarters building and the command’s Lahm Conference Center was named Cadet Circle today to honor more than 16,000 aviation cadets and student pilots who received their pilot training here. The Army Air Corps Aviation Cadet Program began during World War I and was conducted at Randolph from 1931 to 1965. In 1943 the mission here changed when the Central Instructor's School moved to Randolph. In 1947 the cadets came back along with basic flying training and remained here until cadet training was phased out at Randolph in 1951. The new monument, centered in the middle of the courtyard, honors the men who were the primary reason for the existence of the base itself—cadets who lived, trained, and in some cases, died at Randolph. (U.S. Air Force/ Rich McFadden)

Magical Bash
October 23, 2009 — MORE

Chloe Hamilton, daughter of Randi Hamilton, shows off her pumpkin costume during the Lackland Library Magical Bash Oct. 17. The bash gave children an opportunity to wear their favorite costume and participate in a costume contest. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

Dental looks perfect, eyes playoffs
October 23, 2009 — The defending intramural flag football champs closed out another perfect season, shutting out both the Clinical Support Group and the 543rd Support Squadron Trojans. The 59th Dental Squadron exhibited... MORE

Stacey named one of area's top high schools
October 23, 2009 — Lackland's Stacey High School was recently named one of the top 10 public high schools in the Greater San Antonio area by the Children at Risk organization. "We are excited and honored to receive this... MORE

AF transfers 72 acres to Port SA
October 23, 2009 — On Sept. 30, the Air Force transferred 72 acres of the former Kelly Air Force Base to Port San Antonio, the local redevelopment authority taking charge of revitalizing the former base. The transfer is... MORE