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Air Force extends basic military training
November 4, 2008 — The first group of Air Force recruits to experience expanded basic military training arrived here Nov. 4.These new recruits are the first to face the challenges of an additional 14 days of training... MORE

11/5/2008 - Air Force Basic Military Training trainees from the 331st Training Squadron, Flight 077, wait in line for haircuts Nov. 5. They are is among the first group of Air Force recruits to experience an additional 14 days of training as BMT expands from 6.5 to 8.5 weeks. The additional time will enhance and reinforce current war skills training. (USAF photo by Robbin Cresswell)

Randolph sees huge stakes against rival Cole High
November 4, 2008 — The football season has come down to one game for the Randolph Ro-Hawks, who host rival Cole High at 7:30 p.m. tonight with a playoff berth riding on the outcome. Randolph (4-5 overall, 3-2 District... MORE

Commanders, chiefs discuss issues at fall conference
November 3, 2008 — Leaders of Air Education and Training Command discussed issues big and small when Gen. Stephen Lorenz, AETC commander, hosted his first commander's and command chiefs' conference here Oct. 27-31. In... MORE

Gen. Stephen Lorenz, Air Education and Training Command commander, talks on his 2008 AETC Commander's Conference held at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, last week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joel Martinez)

New UAS program at Randolph simulates air battle space
November 3, 2008 — A first-of-its-kind combat familiarization program for pilots slated to fly unmanned aircraft systems, or UASs, will soon launch at Team Randolph's 563rd Flying Training Squadron. The four-week long... MORE

Capt. Sam Allen, 563rd Flying Training Squadron instructor and Unmanned Aerial Systems Unmanned Flight Course director, operates the controls of a battlespace simulator in the course's laboratory. The four-week UFC course begins Nov. 21. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

CSAF reviews BMT parade
November 3, 2008 — MORE

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz administers the Oath of Enlistment to Air Force Basic Military Training graduates Oct. 31 at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

Intramural football set for season openers
November 3, 2008 — A new season of intramural football begins Wednesday at Grater Field with four games. The defending champions, Air Force Personnel Center, will be one of eight teams playing opening night games... MORE

Randolph Thrift Store to open at new location
November 3, 2008 — The Randolph Thrift Store wound up over a decade of existence at its former building but will re-open for business Wednesday in a new location. The new store is located at Bldg. 737, near the base... MORE

Mary Burns, Randolph Thrift Store executive and head of the Enlisted Wives Club, which assists in operation of the store, places items on new shelving at Bldg. 737, the new home for the store. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

Operation Homecooking: Local families share Thanksgiving with AF trainees
October 31, 2008 — For the 33rd year, San Antonio area families can brighten the holidays for Air Force basic trainees through Operation Homecooking. The program gives local families the opportunity to share their... MORE

Navy Blue Angels headline AirFest 2008
October 31, 2008 — The one-of-a-kind Navy Blue Angels demonstration team, the gravity-breaking Army parachute-jumping Golden Knights team, and Tora! Tora! Tora!, a re-enactment of Pearl Harbor, will headline Lackland... MORE

Randolph Airmen graduate from CCAF
October 30, 2008 — Congratulations to the following Randolph Air Force Base members who graduated from the Community College of the Air Force Tuesday at the officers' club. Air Force Personnel Center Master Sgt. Scott... MORE

Randolph MTA spreads love to Army Fisher House
October 29, 2008 — MORE

Tech. Sgt. Rachel Herrick, Air Education and Training Command Logistics and Middle Tier Association president, carries cookies into the Fisher House at Ft. Sam Houston, Texas, on Oct. 27. Sergeant Herrick and Staff Sgt. Titus Butler (not pictured), Air Force Manpower Agency and MTA member, collected and donated more than 30 dozen cookies baked by MTA members to patients staying at the Fisher House at Ft. Sam Houston. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

Looking for Trick-or-Treat alternatives?
October 28, 2008 — On base - "Halloween Costume Party" The enlisted club will host the "biggest and scariest Halloween party ever" tonight at 8 p.m. in the night club. Prizes of "club bucks" and cash will be awarded for... MORE

Halloween 'Hi-Jinx' at youth center a safe alternative to trick-or-treating
October 28, 2008 — Lots of games, contests and prizes are in store for Team Randolph children participating in the Halloween Hi-Jinx - a spooky, yet safe alternative to trick-or-treating. And the best part is there will... MORE

Jeri Peterson, 12th Services Division youth services division director, stands with a pumpkin she carved for the Halloween Hi-Jinx, a scary yet safe alternative to trick-or-treating,which happens tonight at the Youth Center from 6-9 p.m.

Randolph scores decisive victory over Harper High
October 28, 2008 — Three first-half touchdowns by Kyle McNally and the stellar defensive effort led by Cesar Ledesma powered the Randolph Ro-Hawks to a 28-14 football win over visiting Harper High School last... MORE

JAG Corps announces law school programs
October 27, 2008 — Applications for the Funded Legal Education Program, or FLEP, and Excess Leave Program, or ELP, two programs designed to allow active-duty officers to apply for and attend law school, are accepted... MORE

New military working dog hospital opens
October 26, 2008 — Among Lackland's newest buildings is the $13 million Department of Defense Military Working Dog Veterinary Service Hospital, which opened Oct. 21."The military working dog veterinary service is the... MORE

Lackland to hold retiree services fair
October 26, 2008 — Current and potential retirees are invited to an information fair at Arnold Hall, Oct. 31 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The fair will feature demonstrations and provide useful gifts from local... MORE

Randolph undergoes last exercise before ORI
October 23, 2008 — MORE

Participants at an exercise staged at Randolph AFB on Oct. 21. (U.S. Air Force photo by Steve White)

Randolph holds Retiree Appreciation Day
October 23, 2008 — Randolph honors local military retirees Nov. 1 when the base hosts its annual Retiree Appreciation Day. The free event starts at 9 a.m. in Hangar 4 on the east flight line and is open to retirees from... MORE

Take a trip on SVS: LtC wins Football Frenzy tickets
October 21, 2008 — MORE

Col. Alan Lake (left), 12th Mission Support Group commander, surprises Lt. Col. Tom Kublie, 19th Air Force Undergraduate Training Branch chief, on Oct. 21 with an all-expense paid trip for two to watch the Arizona Cardinals play the St. Louis Rams on Dec. 7. Colonel Kublie entered the Football Frenzy competition held by the Air Force Services Agency and was selected as the regular season game package winner. The grand prize, which includes an all-expense paid trip for two to Super Bowl XLIII in Tampa Bay, Fla., will be held in early January. Services Club members who attend a Football Frenzy celebration at the enlisted or officers' club can enter by filling out a form, with no purchase neccessary. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)