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CSAF visits Lackland
July 2, 2009 — MORE

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz meets with Defense Language Institute English Language Center students during his visit to Lackland June 26. From left to right, the students are Lt. Michael Onalaja, Nigeria; Lt. Juan Pina Duluc, Dominican Republic; and Lts. Emre Vuran and Unal Karahan, Turkey. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

Team Randolph's environmental management system conforms to AF standards
July 1, 2009 — A recent certification audit of the Randolph Air Force Base's environmental management system, or EMS, said it conforms to Air Force standards for management of hazardous waste six months before... MORE

Are you a fan of Randolph Air Force Base?
June 30, 2009 — Social media has seemingly leaped to the forefront in today's information age. Sites such as Twitter, Facebook, Myspace, LinkedIn and blogs have become valuable resources to share information and... MORE

Team Randolph's 435th FTS teaches surface attack tactics to future A-10 pilots
June 29, 2009 — For the first time on Randolph Air Force Base, the 435th Fighter Training Squadron is teaching future A-10 pilots the basics of surface attack tactics. During a new piece of the Introduction to... MORE

Lt. Col. Roger Suro, a full-time Reserve instructor pilot attached to the 435th Fighter Training Squadron, diagrams a surface tactics sortie on a training room board. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

Youth Programs to host four summer mini-camps
June 29, 2009 — Today is the deadline to sign up for Claymation Camp, the first of four summer mini-camps offered by the 12th Force Support Squadron's Youth Programs division. During the months of July and August,... MORE

AFMA welcomes new commander
June 29, 2009 — The members of the Air Force Manpower Agency here welcomed their new commander, Col. Brian S. Norman, during a change of command ceremony Tuesday at the Parr O'Club. As the new commander, Colonel... MORE

Col. Brian Norman, incoming Air Force Manpower Agency commander, takes the agency's guidon from Brig. Gen. Sharon Dunbar, Director of Manpower, Organization and Resources, Deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower, Personnel and Services in Washington D.C., during a change of command ceremony June 30 at the Parr O'Club. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joel Martinez)

World Wide Bowling event coming to Randolph Bowling Center
June 26, 2009 — Children interested in competing in this year's free World Wide Bowling competition must register by July 11 at the Randolph Youth Center. An Air Force Services event that allows the children of... MORE

Randolph's stimulus monies to modernize aging facilities, boost local economy
June 26, 2009 — The 12th Contracting Squadron recently awarded 14 contracts worth about $12.6 million in American Reinvestment and Recovery Act "stimulus" dollars for 15 of 20 planned projects designed to repair and... MORE

MSS, SVD merge to form 12th Force Support Squadron
June 26, 2009 — MORE

Col. Alan Lake, 12th Mission Support Group commander, and Terrye Heagerty, new 12th Force Support Squadron commander, stand at-the-ready as the new 12th FSS flag is unfurled for the first time during a ceremony June 26. The 12th Services Squadron and 12th Mission Support Squadron merged to form the new squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Don Lindsey)

Theatre renovation nears completion
June 26, 2009 — The movie theatre renovation that began in January is scheduled for completion in mid-July. "The contractor is supposed to be finished on July 10," said John Hamby, 12th MIssion Support Squadron Civil... MORE

Arturo Nino, a contractor with Converse Painting, places a final coat on the theatre seats June 26. Officials expect renovations on the theatre to wrap up in mid-July. (U.S. Air Force photo by Don Lindsey)

Wing photogs support AETC's 'Day-in-the-Life'
June 26, 2009 — The 12th Flying Training Wing Public Affairs photography department saw the sun rise and set on July 1 as they documented a day in the life of Airmen, civilians and contractors around the wing. The... MORE

Lackland readies for Star Spangled Festival
June 26, 2009 — The sights and sounds of America's birthday celebration will fill the air at the base amphitheater July 4 as Team Lackland opens its gates to the public for its 31st annual Star Spangled Festival. The... MORE

IG to Wings: 'Excellent'
June 26, 2009 — With repeated cheers among a backdrop of horns, sirens, drums and any kind of item that made noise, the 37th Training Wing and 59th Medical Wing received overall excellent ratings in the Unit... MORE

Sunday deadline to sign up for parent, child group fitness classes
June 25, 2009 — Sunday is the last day to sign up for parent and child group fitness classes at the Rambler Fitness Center. Parents and children who are looking for a fun, healthy activity to do this summer can sign... MORE

Training with a bang
June 25, 2009 — MORE

Tech. Sgt. Eric Thomas, an instructor with the 343rd Training Squadron, preps M-67 training grenades June 18 at Camp Bullis, Texas. Students practice throwing the simulated grenades to hone their technique as instructors evaluate before moving on to live ordnance. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

11 Airmen graduate Gaylor ALS
June 24, 2009 — The following senior airmen are the award winners and graduates from Gaylor Airman Leadership School that held its graduation ceremony for Class 09-2 June 23. Award winners are: John L. Levitow Award... MORE

Senior Airman Conrado Jaquez, John L. Levitow Award

Incentive to excel
June 24, 2009 — MORE

Maj. Brian Hazel, 560th Flying Training Squadron, goes over the basics of cockpit controls on a T-38 Talon with Tech. Sgt. Michael Vonahnen, 12th Security Forces Squadron, on the flightine June 24. Sergeant Vonahnen was named 2008 Team Randolph NCO of the Year and earned an incentive ride in a 12th Flying Training Wing aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Don Lindsey)

COMM up!
June 24, 2009 — MORE

Col. Jacqueline Van Ovost, 12th Flying Training Wing commander, greets new 12th Communications Squadron Commander Gene Boedigheimer during a change of leadership ceremony June 23. Mr. Boedigheimer assumed command of the squadron from Lt. Col. Donald Brown. (U.S. Air Force photo by Steve White)

14 Airmen selected for promotion
June 23, 2009 — Fourteen Team Randolph captains, majors and lieutenant colonels were recently selected for promotion to the next rank. Congratulations to the following captains selected for promotion to major: Steven... MORE

Dorm residents stay connected with CoP
June 23, 2009 — An Airman's vision and perseverance have made it possible for Lackland's Permanent Party dormitories to have a single point of contact for information. Using his experience with a Community of... MORE