Joint Base San Antonio > News > News

Randolph's only fighter training squadron exchanges portable for permanent
June 8, 2009 — A fighter training squadron that was reassigned to Randolph nearly three years ago will soon have a permanent home. The 435th FTS, Randolph's only fighter training squadron, will vacate its temporary... MORE

Capt. Bill Lujan, a 435th Fighter Training Squadron Introduction to Fighter Fundamentals student, performs a pre-flight check on a T-38 on the flightline June 10. The squadron, Randolph's only fighter training squadron, has been harbored in a trailer since it was reassigned to Randolph in November 2006 and will soon move to its new, permanent location in Hangar 6. (U.S. Air Force photo by Don Lindsey)(U.S. Air Force photo by Don Lindsey)

WHMC triathlete earns fifth silver
June 5, 2009 — Leading the Air Force team to third place at the military's top triathlon, James Bales earned his fifth Armed Forces Triathlon silver medal at Point Mugu, Calif., May 30. The Wilford Hall senior... MORE

May 30, 2009 - Air Force triathlete James Bales (right) transitions from the 1,500-meter swim to thet 40K bike ride at the Armed Forces Triathlon in Point Mugu, Calif., May 30. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Elisha Abercrombie)

Speed violators: slow down
June 5, 2009 — Increased violations of base motor vehicle laws, particularly excessive speeding, has prompted 37th Training Wing officials to remind base personnel about the policy for driving on base. "Recent... MORE

BMT recognized for blood donor center support
June 5, 2009 — The 737th Training Group has received the American Association of Blood Bank's 2009 Award of Merit for its support of the Lackland Blood Donor Center. The 737th TRG was nominated by the 59th Medical... MORE

Base dedicates MWD hospital
June 5, 2009 — The Department of Defense Military Working Dog Veterinary Service Hospital was officially named the Holland Working Dog Veterinary Hospital in memory of Army Lt. Col. Daniel Holland during a ceremony... MORE

Team Lackland representatives and family members of Army Lt. Col. Daniel Holland, an Army veterinarian killed in Iraq, unveil a plaque dedicated to the memory of Colonel Holland May 28. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

Fun with finger paints
June 5, 2009 — MORE

MWD training
June 5, 2009 — MORE

A military working dog attacks his handler on command at the training grounds of Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. Military working dogs are enrolled in a 60- to 90-day training program where they are taught to detect explosives and drugs. They are also taught deterrence training and how to protect their handler. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christopher Griffin)

Asian Pacific American Heritage Festival
June 4, 2009 — MORE

Jon Sun Tomlin displays traditional Korean dresses to passers-by at the festival. (U.S. Air Force photo by Don Lindsey)

Following safety guidelines can prevent water-related accidents
June 3, 2009 — When the weather in Texas heats up, people naturally congregate around water. Hanging out at the pool, the lake, on the banks of a river or at a coastal beach during a baking-hot day is a great way to... MORE

Mike Flores (top), a lifeguard at the center pool, practices his life-saving techniques on fellow lifeguard, Austin Gindhart, on June 2. Air Force officials kicked off the 101 Critical Days of Summer in May and stressed the importance of water safety as people begin heading out to enjoy a a cool dip. (U.S. Air Force photo by Don Lindsey)

Space shuttle visits Lackland
June 2, 2009 — MORE

A modified Boeing 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft carrying the space shuttle Atlantis lands at Lackland's Kelly Field Annex June 2 to refuel. The shuttle was on its way back to NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. (U.S. Air Force photo/Alan Boedeker)

Randolph civilians to test state-of-the-art job application program
June 2, 2009 — Randolph will soon become one of ten bases to test a new online program designed to simplify the way civilians hunt for that government "dream job." The program, known at the Department of Defense... MORE

RCS holds invitational dining-out
June 2, 2009 — The Randolph Composite Squadron celebrated a time-honored tradition May 15 when it held their first dining-out ceremony for cadets, senior officers and guests. The cadet squadron -- that falls under... MORE

Cadet Turner of the Randolph Composite Squadron partakes of the "grog" during the Civil Air Patrol's dining-out on May 15 at the Kendrick Club. (Photo by Nancy Kerr)

Randolph ISD freshman earns AETC Youth of the Year
June 1, 2009 — MORE

Col. Jacqueline Van Ovost, 12th Flying Training Wing commander, reads the Air Education and Training Command's Youth of the Year winner's plaque to Natalie Ruiz-Castillo, a Randolph High School student, during a presentation May 22. Natalie was selected as Randolph's Youth of the Year and went on to win the command-level award. She will join other award winners at North Carolina State University's Gen. H. Shelton Leadership Challenge Institute for a conference July 26-31. She is the daughter of Capt. Orlando Ruiz-Sosa, Brooke Army Medical Center, and Delia Castillo-Ramos, 12th Services Division youth programmer. (Photo by Karen Randolph)

Renovation of Randolph movie theater nears completion
June 1, 2009 — Renovation of the Randolph movie theater at the Taj Mahal should be wrapped up in a matter of weeks. With an estimated completion date sometime in July, a crew from Con-Cor/APM Joint Ventures is... MORE

Volunteers, A&FRC officials make final preps for Operation FLAGS
June 1, 2009 — Family members of Airmen interested in learning all about what it takes an Airman to prepare for deployment can still sign up for Operation Families Learning About Global Support through June... MORE

Base housing privatized
May 29, 2009 — Representatives from Team Lackland and Balfour Beatty Communities ushered in construction of new privatized base housing with a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday at the new North Wherry building site,... MORE

5/27/2009 - Members of Team Lackland and Balfour Beatty Communities break ground new privatized housing at the new North Wherry building site May 27. (U.S. Air Force photo/Alan Boedeker)

Lowering the flag
May 29, 2009 — MORE

A Retreat team lowers the flag during a ceremony at the Lackland parade grounds May 15. The Retreat ceremony marked the end of National Police Week. Ceremonies and activities throughout the week honored federal, state and municipal officers in recognition of their service. (U.S. Air Force photo/Alan Boedeker)

Sumo kids
May 29, 2009 — MORE

Gen. Patrick to assume command of joint wing
May 29, 2009 — Air Force officials recently announced that Brig. Gen. Len Patrick will be the new commander of the 502nd Air Base Wing at Lackand. The 502nd ABW will be the command structure responsible for... MORE

Team Lackland leaders visit Capitol Hill
May 29, 2009 — Four members of Team Lackland recently spent a day visiting with members of Congress as part of the wing commander Capitol Hill visit program. Brig. Gen. Len Patrick, 37th Training Wing commander;... MORE