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Airmen support Toys for Tots
December 18, 2008 — Basic Military Trainees from the 343rd Training Squadron have taken it upon themselves to make this Christmas a special one for needy children in the San Antonio area.Kicking off their Toys for Tots... MORE

12/15/2008 - More than $4,000 worth of toys were collected by basic military trainees from the 343rd Training Squadron for Toys for Tots. Since its inception, Toys for Tots has given more than 370 million toys to needy children throughout the United States. (USAF photo by Alan Boedeker)

2008 CFC exceeds goals
December 18, 2008 — In spite of the economic downturn that has wrapped its tentacles across the majority of the nation, Team Lackland has stepped up once again when it comes to the Combined Federal Campaign."As we... MORE

Air Force debuts new BEAST site
December 17, 2008 — The training and dry runs are complete. The commander and instructors stand at the ready. The red-ribbon site ceremonies are now a thing of the past.Simply put: It's time for the Air Force's focal... MORE

12/15/2008 - Air Force basic military trainees get their gear at the new $28 million Basic Expeditionary Airman Skills Training course at Lackland Air Force Base Dec. 15. At the new BEAST site, trainees will face a series of increasingly difficult exercise events under simulated, realistic, combat conditions, allowing them to practice war skills such as basic self-defense, integrated base defense, self aid and buddy care, and improvised explosive device training. (USAF photo by Robbin Cresswell)

UAS students graduate from inaugural class
December 17, 2008 — A first-of-its-kind combat familiarization program for pilots slated to fly unmanned aircraft systems, or UAS, will graduate nine newly-winged lieutenants from Team Randolph's 563rd Flying Training... MORE

First Lt. Bret Saubert (right), 563rd Flying Training Squadron UAS student pilot, learns to integrate air power on a cyber-based simulation in the training lab at the UAS Fundamentals Course. (photo by Rich McFadden)

2009 Randolph Ambassadors announced
December 16, 2008 — The 12th Flying Training Wing announced the 2009 Randolph Ambassadors Tuesday. The winners, selected by a panel of six judges, are Capt. Carlos Ferrer, 341st Recruiting Squadron, and Staff Sgt... MORE

Staff Sgt. Courtney Linde (left) and Capt. Carlos Ferrer were selected as the 2009 Randolph Air Force Base Ambassadors Dec. 16. Sergeant Linde and Captain Ferrer will represent Randolph in 2009 by participating in community outreach and base activities. (photo by Dave Terry)

Fighter pilot's software prowess saves Air Force millions and earns award
December 16, 2008 — A former 12th Flying Training Wing Airman saved the Air Force more than $2.3 million by creating a flight forecasting computer program which earned him an Air Force 2008 Productivity Award. Major Eric... MORE

Maj. Eric Schmidt, 3rd Special Operations Squardron (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Liliana Moreno)

Wingman Day fosters teamwork, esprit de corps
December 15, 2008 — MORE

Kim Houk, Health and Wellness Center exercise physiologist, demonstrates proper crunch techniques with the help of Staff Sgt. Larry Fortner, 12th Mission Support Squadron, during a Wingman Day seminar Dec. 12. Airmen and civilians spent the day participating in briefings, training and entertainment activities to foster teamwork and promote esprit de corps. (U.S. Air Force photo by Don Lindsey)

Congress authorizes paternity leave
December 15, 2008 — Eligible Airmen are now authorized 10 days of non-chargeable paternity leave following the birth of their newborns, courtesy of the 2009 Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act. The law... MORE

Going down
December 12, 2008 — MORE

11/26/20008 - Capt. Carlos Hernandez guides Inter-American Air Forces Academy students down the rappelling wall during security forces training at Lackland Training Annex. IAAFA trains foreign military and police from Latin America in Spanish. Capt. Hernandez is with the 318th Training Squadron. (USAF photo by Robbin Cresswell)

Annual Shop-A-Trainee program draws more than 4,000 to exchange
December 12, 2008 — In keeping with the spirit of the season, Air Force basic trainees received a break from their military training and the chance to do a little holiday shopping at the Army and Air Force Exchange... MORE

12/6/2008 - Basic trainees rush through the base exchange to shop for holiday gifts during the Shop-A-Trainee program Dec. 6. (USAF photo by Robbin Cresswell)

Big plans in store for former shipping depot
December 12, 2008 — What do you do with a building that's large enough to cover a city block, stretches a quarter mile and encompasses nearly 460,000 square feet? You put it to good use solving the Base Realignment and... MORE

37th MSG restructures, avoids A-76 action
December 12, 2008 — The 37th Mission Support Group developed an Air Education and Training Command approved restructuring strategy that will ultimately result in no loss of present civilian jobs and a reduction of... MORE

Environmental safety and occupational health assessment says Randolph clean
December 8, 2008 — Commanders and principal staffers of the 12th Flying Training Wing gathered Dec. 5 in the wing conference room at the Taj Mahal to hear the results of the recent environmental, safety and occupational... MORE

Randolph officer, enlisted clubs renamed to celebrate legacies of two distinguished Airmen
December 8, 2008 — 12th Flying Training Wing commanders, retired Airmen, family members and friends gathered Dec. 5 and cheered as the Randolph Air Force Base's Officer and Enlisted Clubs were re-named for two... MORE

Col. Jacqueline Van Ovost, 12th Flying Training Wing commander, and Korean War ace, retired Col. Ralph Parr, unveil the new sign in front of the newly-renamed "Parr Club" during a ceremony Dec. 5. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

Thrift store reopens
December 8, 2008 — MORE

Col. Alan Lake, 12th Mission Support Group commander, cuts the ribbon on the thrift store Dec. 5 at a grand opening ceremony for the new location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

Innovators save Randolph big bucks; allow for ahead-of-schedule training
December 8, 2008 — An innovative idea by a pair of Team Randolph civilians helped save the Air Force more than $1 million. Joe Rippke and Glenn Williams, with the 12th Operations Support Squadron Flight, came up with an... MORE

Before hitting the bottle, remember the CORC
December 5, 2008 — With the Air Force's designation of December as "Responsible Alcohol Use Month," commanders are reminding Airmen to drink moderately, with safety in mind - or to abstain all-together if they so... MORE

Video contest solicits recruiting videos from Airmen
December 5, 2008 — Airmen in all career fields now have a chance to try their hand in Air Force recruiting. A video contest that officially began Dec. 1, solicits "mission-documentary" type videos depicting Airmen's... MORE

Lighting up the season
December 4, 2008 — MORE

12/2/2008 - The base Christmas tree light up the night outside the Gateway club Dec. 2. (USAF photo by Robbin Cresswell)

Navy family shares Thanksgiving tradition with AF basic trainees
December 4, 2008 — Goodwill transcended traditional military service lines recently when a local Navy family shared Thanksgiving Day with three Air Force basic military trainees from Lackland.The Lindley family of San... MORE

11/27/2008 - Penny Lindley accompanies Air Force trainee Danielle Gates as Cecilia Staggs out-processes her from the Basic Military Training Visitor's Center during Operation Homecooking. (USAF photo by Joe Bela)