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AFPC on target to complete AEF merger
July 8, 2008 — Vince Fonner walks into the newly constructed operations center at the Air Force Personnel Center here to check on a couple of high-resolution monitors. He nods his approval as workers begin to... MORE

Gregory Campbell, a network data communication analyst at the Air Force Personnel Center on Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, verifies cable ports for the new operation center?s network switch recently. The switch's components feed down from a secure server and will give AEF workers secure lines once the operation center is fully operational. Since November 2007, more than 12,000 feet of combined fiber optic and copper cables have been placed in the new center. (U.S. Air Force photo by Richard Salomon)

Celebrating Independence
July 8, 2008 — MORE

Richard Alvaravo and Brandon Gilbert glide down an inflatable slide during the Randolph Air Force Base Independence Day celebration. Randolph Air Force Base shared Independence Day with the local community and hosted two bands, festive foods, several activities and fireworks on the south ramp. (U.S. Air Force photo by Steve White)

Thanking a hero
July 8, 2008 — MORE

Tech. Sgt. Israel Del Toro, a tactical air control party member, poses with Leslie and Gen. Stephen Lorenz, Commander of Air Education and Training Command, after the AETC change of commander ceremony July 3. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

Flying Training Operations Center stands up July 17
July 8, 2008 — What does an "FTOC" do? That's the question that Team Randolph Airmen may ask themselves when they notice a new sign on a door in Building 661 on Randolph Air Force Base. With that small change, the... MORE

Air conditioning spikes energy costs at Randolph
July 8, 2008 — A increase in payments to power-supplier City Public Service Energy coupled with a loss in government funding to pay utility bills has been cause for a massive energy use reevaluation by civil... MORE

Anthony Martinez, a civil engineer with the Randolph Air Force Base energy office, reviews chilled water processor locations scattered around the base July 2. Several water processors chill air conditioning units for buildings around base. Due to rising energy costs across the country, base officials are reevaluating the energy usage at Randolph to find ways to cut back. (Photo by Tom Warner)

Chief Moreau offers advice to enlisted
July 3, 2008 — Chief Master Sgt. Paul Moreau, the new command chief of the 2nd Air Force, was at Lackland from June 24-27 to assess one of its premiere wings. Chief Moreau took command on May 29. "I have taken in so... MORE

Gen. Flowers impressed with visit to Lackland
July 3, 2008 — Second Air Force Commander Maj. Gen. Alfred Flowers visited Lackland last week and said he was incredibly impressed with the installation. "Everything I've seen here is impressive," he said. "There's... MORE

IDEA program paying out more than just appreciation
July 3, 2008 — Ever have a great idea that helped lots of people and went completely unappreciated? With the Air Force's Innovative Development through Employee Awareness, or IDEA, program, many of your great ideas... MORE

LAFB demonstrates commitment to environment
July 3, 2008 — With Lackland's entrance into the Clean Texas Program last year, those organizing the program on base hope to see significant benefits not only for the base but for the community surrounding it by the... MORE

Searching for a star
July 3, 2008 — More than 800 people attended the 2008 Lackland Idol Contest at Arnold Hall Community Center June 27. Contestants were judged on three criteria: technical excellence, showmanship, and interpretation... MORE

Allison Hollis sings "His Eyes on the Sparrow" to a crowd of approximately 800 during the Lackland Idol contest June 27. Ms. Hollis won first place. (USAF photo by Zuhal Rick)

Retirees, disabled vets can receive stimulus payment
July 3, 2008 — The Internal Revenue Service started a new summer campaign to reach those retirees and disabled veterans who qualify for the economic stimulus payment but have not filed taxes in order to claim... MORE

Lackland celebrates Arbor Day 2008
July 2, 2008 — MORE

Members of Team Lackland celebrate Arbor Day by planting a tree at the new youth center May 19, 2008. Lackland has been observing the Arbor Day tradition since its designation as a Tree City USA community by the National Arbor Day Foundation in 1993. (USAF photo by Meredith Canales)

A four-star farewell flight
July 2, 2008 — MORE

Gen. William R. Looney, Commander, Air Education and Training Command, was honored by fellow Airmen, friends and family during his final, or "fini," flight July 1. General Looney selected an F-15 aircraft as his last flight and was honored by firefighters dousing him with hundreds of gallons of water and friends and family showering him with warm wishes for his retirement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

The 4-star treatment: Golf tourney sends off AETC CC
July 1, 2008 — A field of 72 golfers participated last week in a ceremonial tournament as part of end-of-command proceedings for Gen. William R. Looney III, Commander, Air Education and Training Command. The... MORE

Gen. William Looney, Commander, Air Education and Training Command, shares his last official golf story of "the putt that got away" with onlookers before teeing off during his farewell golf tournament June 27. Base officials banded together to send off General Looney in an unusual tournament with no scorecards and no winner; the day was "just for fun."

'Safe zones' for lighting off fireworks declared for July Fourth weekend
July 1, 2008 — It's taken a little over a month, but Bexar County officials have declared ten "safe zones" in which certain kinds of fireworks can be lit off through the entire July Fourth weekend. The San Antonio... MORE

Randolph High resurfaces track complex
June 30, 2008 — A new surface has been installed at the Randolph High School track, just months after the female Ro-Hawks track team won the state 2A championship. The contract to install the bouncy new exterior is... MORE

Rudy Roland, a 14-year employee with the Vibra-Whirl company, which is based in Panhandle, Texas, uses a machine to paint stripes on the new track surface at Randolph High School stadium. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

The importance of proper UV protection for the eyes
June 30, 2008 — We all understand the importance of protecting your skin from the sun's harmful rays, but what about consistent sunglass use for protecting your eyes? Prolonged exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays... MORE

Final record scan moves AFPC closer to total virtual service
June 30, 2008 — There were no cakes, ribbons or special dignitaries on hand June 3 when Blanca Rubio, a contract scanning team leader at the Air Force Personnel Center here, performed an electronic scan of the Air... MORE

Blanca Rubio, a contract scanning team leader at the Air Force Personnel Center here, scans the last paper unit personnel record June 3. Since September 2006, AFPC has scanned about 325,000 records that were shipped to AFPC’s Master Personnel Records Branch from every active-duty base in the Air Force. The paper to electronic records transition is part of the Air Force's ongoing commitment to Personnel Services Delivery Transformation. (U.S. Air Force photo/Richard Salomon)

Randolph record now 3-2 after topping Marion
June 30, 2008 — There are two schools of thought in baseball about what wins games. The first says you won't win unless you score runs. The other is the idea that pitching alone will often create victories. Last... MORE

Cory Thurchak, Randolph Rebels American Legion baseball team member

Cibolo resident honored as Randolph Family Child Care Provider of the Year
June 30, 2008 — Kim Sandmann became an Air Force family child care provider shortly after giving birth to her fourth child. Just three years later she is the Randolph Family Child Care Provider of the Year. "It was... MORE