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Photo essay: Overcoming obstacles
August 28, 2009 — The 737th Training Group provides Air Force Basic Military Training for all enlisted people entering the Air Force, Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard, earning Lackland the nickname, "Gateway to... MORE

Air Force Basic Military Training trainees try and keep their balance as they pass over the water pit during their fourth week of training. By the end of their eighth and final week of training, trainees will have earned the privilege of wearing
their blue uniform and being called an Airman. (U.S. Air Force photo/Benjamin Faske)

Combined Federal Campaign set to kick off
August 28, 2009 — The annual Combined Federal Campaign, which raises money each year for local, national and international charities, gets underway Sept. 2 with a kickoff breakfast at the Gateway Club. The formal... MORE

AETC cools off AFPC 1 to win Randolph intramural softball championship
August 24, 2009 — A 21-5 shellacking at the hands of Air Force Personnel Center 1 in the first game of what turned out to be a two-game playoff for the Randolph intramural softball championship Aug. 20 didn't bode well... MORE

Air Force activates cyber Numbered Air Force
August 21, 2009 — The Air Force activated its cyber-focused numbered Air Force, the 24th Air Force, during a ceremony at Lackland's Gateway Club Aug. 18. Gen. C. Robert Kehler, Air Force Space Command commander,... MORE

From l-r: Gen. C. Robert Kehler, commander Air Force Space Command, Chief Master Sgt. Todd Small, AFSPC command chief, and Maj. Gen. Richard Webber, stand at attention during the 24th activation ceremony held at Lackland AFB, TX. General Kehler presided over the ceremony to activate the NAF, handing the command to General Webber, as the first commander of the 24 AF dedicated to cyberspace. The 24th Air Force activation under Air Force Space Command is a major milestone in the combination of space and cyberspace operations within one command. General Kehler presided over the ceremony to activate the new numbered Air Force. (Courtesy photo)

Lackland Airmen selected for promotion to E-5
August 20, 2009 — Air Force officials selected 15,223 of 30,574 eligible senior airmen for promotion to staff sergeant for a selection rate of 49.79 percent.The average score for those selected was 275.81, with an... MORE

Team Lackland Airmen selected for promotion to staff sergeant gather for a group photo Aug. 21. (U.S. Air Force photo/Alan Boedeker)

School's back: Use care at busstops, crosswalks
August 17, 2009 — Base officials have taken steps to ensure a safe start to the school year when Randolph Field Independent School District resumes classes Monday.To help base motorists better recognize school buses,... MORE

Officials proactive against H1N1 influenza
August 14, 2009 — With a new school year around the corner and a never-ending influx of trainees, Lackland health officials have taken an aggressive, proactive approach toward confronting the public health challenges... MORE

NASA to use Lackland as stopover
August 14, 2009 — Team Lackland will once again support the NASA Space Program by allowing the space shuttle to stop over at Lackland while on its trek home to Cape Canaveral at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Before... MORE

HQ AETC crushes 559th FTS in softball action
August 13, 2009 — Spectators were treated to a display of timely hitting under cloudy skies and an pleasant breeze at Rambler Field last night as they watched Headquarters, Air Education and Training Command (13-1)... MORE

Football Frenzy kicks off in Gil's Pub September 10
August 12, 2009 — On any given Sunday during the season of the National Football League, Randolph Air Force Base club members can win prizes during "Football Frenzy" -- but first they have to enter the contest. In... MORE

Enlisted Sensor Operators set to take flight in AF's newest career field
August 11, 2009 — The U.S. Air Force boasts more than 130 enlisted career fields, but on Monday, it will officially welcome one more when the first class of 10 enlisted Unmanned Aircraft System sensor operators begin... MORE

Time to sign up for the Rambler 120 Team Challenge
August 11, 2009 — Athletes are gearing up to run, bike and paddle in the fourth annual Rambler 120 Team Challenge to be held on the north side of Canyon Lake starting at 7 a.m. October 17. "This is especially... MORE

101 Critical Days of Summer: Barbecue/grilling safety; When grilling, cook the food, not yourself
August 11, 2009 — Barbecuing ranks as one of the summer's favorite ways to entertain families and friends. Americans love the thrill of the grill and barbecue more than three billion times a year, said the National... MORE

Randolph continues participation in wreath-laying ceremony at LBJ Ranch
August 7, 2009 — A Texas tradition that has included Randolph Air Force Base in a prominent role for the past 15 years continues Aug. 27 at one of the state's most iconic homesteads. On that day, Col. Jacqueline Van... MORE

HAWC helps Airmen elevate cardiovascular performance
August 6, 2009 — Recently the Air Force's fitness evaluations have changed to emphasize aerobic performance, accounting for 60 percent of the test instead of the previous 50. The Health and Wellness Center's new... MORE

Airmen appear on NBC's Today Show
August 6, 2009 — MORE

Airmen from the 344th Training Squadron pass behind NBC's Today Show hosts Hoda Kotb and Kathie Lee Gifford during the show's "Fun Texas Animals" segment. The Airmen represented the Air Force during the Today Show's live broadcast from San Antonio's Arneson River Theatre on the River Walk July 29. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

Three base Airmen shine as scholarship winners
August 4, 2009 — Three Team Randolph Airmen won $1,000 scholarships for outstanding work in the logistics field and for their off-duty educational efforts. Senior Master Sgt. Charles Moffe, Air Education and Training... MORE

101 critical days of summer: sleepiness can cause mishaps at work, on the road
August 4, 2009 — Most people understand the potential dangers of operating machinery while under the influence of any drug or alcohol, but the effects of being tired or sleepy while working or driving can have similar... MORE

Randolph Field ISD selected for $1.3 million DoD grant
August 4, 2009 — The Department of Defense Education Activity board announced July 29 that Randolph Field Independent School District was selected to receive a $1.3 million grant to be awarded over the next three... MORE

AFPC 2 sends JPPSO packing, 11-2
August 4, 2009 — An eight-run first-inning outburst gave Air Force Personnel Center 2 a lead they never relinquished as they cruised to an 11-2 victory over Joint Personal Property Shipping Office in Randolph... MORE