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Base supports National Blood Donor Month
January 21, 2009 — January is National Blood Donor Month and the Lackland Blood Donor Center is marking the occasion with an open house Jan. 30. Tracy Parmer, public affairs specialist for the Armed Services Blood... MORE

1/13/2009 - Lorraine Castillo, a phlebotomist, takes the blood of Air Force basic military trainee Kyle Conger, 320th Training Squadron, at the Lackland Blood Donor Center Jan. 13. January is National Blood Donor Month. The Lackland Blood Donor Center thanks everyone who has given blood and encourages those who have not to consider becoming regular donors. (USAF photo by Alan Boedeker)

Tax center sets hours, gives tips for tax season
January 21, 2009 — The Lackland Tax Center will provide tax preparation services for both federal and state income tax returns starting Feb. 2. Military retirees, Active duty, reserve and national guard members, and... MORE

Base ramping up for June UCI
January 21, 2009 — The countdown is on as Team Lackland shifts into higher gears for the upcoming Unit Compliance Inspection. The team of inspectors is expected to arrive June 14 for what could be up to a 10-day... MORE

Presidential mixer
January 21, 2009 — MORE

Team Randolph Airmen watch as Barack Obama is sworn in as the 44th president of the United States during the 2009 Inauguration Mixer at the enlisted club Jan. 20. (Photo by Rich McFadden)

AETC announces A1 award winners
January 21, 2009 — Several Team Randolph people and programs were selected as winners of the Air Education and Training Command 2008 A1 Awards Program. The A1 "A-Staff" designator includes personnel in the manpower,... MORE

Caught up in the frenzy
January 21, 2009 — MORE

Terrye Heagerty (right), 12th Services Division director, presents an all-expense paid trip to the Super Bowl to Geoff Morgan, an Air Force Services club member who works at the Randolph Bowling Center, Jan. 9. As winner of Services' Football Frenzy program, Mr. Morgan will receive airfare, hotel and vehicle accommodations for two and tickets to the game. (Courtesy photo)

Randolph SNCO earns Air Force-level award in security forces
January 20, 2009 — Taking credit for the work done by others is not something Master Sgt. George Barkman is comfortable doing. Instead, the NCO in charge of training at the Air Education and Training Command Security... MORE

Master Sgt. George Barkman inspects a full issue of gear that is given to all deploying security forces personnel. Sergeant Barkman received an Air Force level award that cited his leadership and organizational qualities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

Task force visits Randolph, seeks information on sexual assault prevention, response
January 14, 2009 — A defense task force visited Randolph Monday during a four-day trip to San Antonio to gather information for a congressional report on sexual assault response in the military. The 12-person Defense... MORE

Defense Task Force Sexual Assault in the Military Services

Airman dies following training exercise
January 13, 2009 — A 30-year old male Airman assigned to the 342nd Training Squadron as a combat control apprentice died here Jan. 12 at Wilford Hall Medical Center.Staff Sergeant Kenneth J. Wilburn lost consciousness... MORE

Queen Bee puts sting back in T-38 fleet
January 13, 2009 — MORE

Mike Booth, Lear Siegler Inc. contractor, installs the air intake liner inside the engine of a T-38 at the Queen Bee facility at Randolph Air Force Base, TX. Queen Bee is the only heavy maintenance provider for the T-38 fleet, providing support of T-38 inspection, maintenance and modification requirments continuously for more than 30 years. (US Air Force photo Rich McFadden)

Flag football team to national championship tourney
January 12, 2009 — Randolph Air Force Base has sent its sponsored flag football team to participate in the United States Flag Touch League's national championship tournament this weekend. The Bravehearts placed fifth in... MORE

Major's medal, artifacts to be exhibited at USAF Museum
January 9, 2009 — One of the first Airmen to earn a Combat Action Medal is donating his award, alongside others, to the U.S. Air Force Museum at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.Maj. Steve Raspet, 12th Operations... MORE

DAYTON, Ohio -- Maj. Steve Raspet looks at the mannequin that represents him and some of the artifacts he donated as part of the new "Warrior Airmen" exhibit at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Maj. Raspet, a 354th Fighter Squadron A-10 pilot, was the first Airman to have the Combat Action Medal pinned on. (U.S. Air Force Photo)

29 Randolph Airmen selected for promotion
January 7, 2009 — Twenty-nine Randolph Air Force Base Airmen were recently selected for promotion to major, lieutenant colonel and colonel. Congratulations to the following Airmen selected for promotion to: Major:... MORE

Randolph High hoops on fire early
January 5, 2009 — The 2008-09 basketball season tipped off at Randolph High School and both the girls and boys' squads have already piled up substantial wins. The Randolph boys are 15-1 overall and 1-0 in District... MORE

Information Protection Office created at Randolph, other bases
January 5, 2009 — Recent changes to the Air Force Information Protection Program forged the creation of a new office at Randolph. The Randolph Information Protection Office opened Dec. 1 and brought the base's... MORE

Security forces Airman earns MAJCOM award
January 5, 2009 — A Randolph Air Force Base security forces airman recently earned an Air Education and Training Command award for superior performance while deployed on a 252-day tour in Camp Bucca, Iraq. Tech. Sgt... MORE

CMSAF McKinley, graduating Airmen honor enlisted heroes at memorial dedication
January 2, 2009 — Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Rodney McKinley and more than 700 Airmen preparing to graduate from basic military training honored the Air Force's enlisted heroes here during today's... MORE

Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Rodney McKinley, addresses the audience, including more than 700 Airmen preparing to graduate from basic military training during the Jan. 2 dedication ceremony of the new Enlisted Heroes Walk at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Alan Boedeker)

SNCO held in high esteem by Navy peers
December 30, 2008 — A 21-year Air Force career has created numerous leadership and training opportunities for one Randolph senior NCO, but a recent experience was among his most rewarding. Senior Master Sgt. Renwick... MORE

Senior Master Sgt. Renwick Davis recently completed a six-week U.S. Navy Senior Enlisted Academy in Rhode Island. One of just a handful of Air Force participants, Sergeant Davis was voted by his peers as best-in-class and received the coveted Peter Tomich Leadership Award. (U.S. Air Force photo by Thomas Warner)

Officials set military housing allowance rates for 2009
December 22, 2008 — Housing allowances for military members will go up an average of 6.9 percent in 2009, Defense Department officials announced Monday. The increase comes to an average of about $95 per month across the... MORE

chart by the 12th Flying Training Wing Public Affairs

Clydesdales visit Randolph
December 22, 2008 — MORE

Friends, families and members of Team Randolph gathered at the base exchange Dec. 18 to catch a glimpse of the famous Clydesdale horses used for promotions and commercials by the Anheuser-Busch Brewing Company. (Photo by Rich McFadden)