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'Mugsy Sent Me!' ready for showtime
August 8, 2008 — The Lackland Performing Arts Group has been busy over the last couple of months preparing for their production of "Mugsy Sent Me!" set for Aug. 15 at the Arnold Hall Community Center Ballroom... MORE

7/31/2008 - The cast of 'Mugsy Sent Me!' rehearses at the Arnold Hall Community Center Ballroom July 31. The play, opening Aug. 15, is an interactive production allowing the audience to participate in the play. (USAF photo by Alan Boedeker)

Lacklander named AETC provider of the year
August 8, 2008 — When 37th Mission Support Group Commander Col. Bob LaBrutta and Chief of Services Jerry Stanfill showed up at Renata Cooper's doorstep last week, she had no idea why they were there. Entering the... MORE

8/4/2008 - Chief of Services Jerry Stanfill congratulates Renata Cooper for being named Air Education and Training Command's Family Child Care provider of the year. (USAF photo by Meredith Canales)

Military and family life consultant now on base
August 8, 2008 — The Airman and Family Readiness Flight has seen a new need for military families on Lackland and responded with a program to meet that need. The military family life consultant program is housed in... MORE

Jenkins selected for AF softball camp
August 8, 2008 — Mike Jenkins, 59th Medical Operations Group, has been selected to attend the Air Force Men's Softball Trial Camp. This will be the fifth time Jenkins attends the camp. He is hoping to earn a roster... MORE

Foulk will represent AETC at marathon
August 8, 2008 — Zachary Foulk, 37th Logistics Readiness Squadron, wakes up every weekday at 4 a.m. to run before he goes into work. Currently, he is running 80 miles a week, but will soon begin running 100 miles... MORE

Commissary remodeled for better customer service
August 8, 2008 — The Lackland commissary is currently making several changes to improve its service and convenience for customers. The alterations include expansions to its existing building and reorganization of the... MORE

7/30/2008 - Customers use an alternate entry because of construction at the Lackland commissary. (USAF photo by Robbin Cresswell)

Retraining gives NCOs opportunity to shape their careers
August 7, 2008 — The Air Force is seeking volunteers to accept jobs in more than 1,077 shortage career field and special duty positions during the 2009 Noncommissioned Officer Retraining Program that began Aug. 1. The... MORE

Appetite big for youth center cooking sessions
August 6, 2008 — Summer camp activities this year at the Randolph Youth Center have a unique flavor. One of several school-age programs at the Randolph youth center are cooking classes for both teens and pre-teens,... MORE

Tyler Betts, a Stephen F. Austin State University student and Randolph Youth Center school-age program assistant, supervises Cecilia Sunchild (left), 10, and Madi Beck, 11, make the batter for has browns during a cooking class Aug. 6 at the youth center. (Photo by Thomas Warner)

New electronic warfare trainer preps next generation aviators
August 5, 2008 — In today's advanced simulated gaming world available through Wiis, iPhones and Xboxes, the 563rd Flying Training Squadron trumped them all when it unveiled the new-and-improved T-25 Simulated... MORE

Retired Cols. Ed Larsen (left) and Mike Gilroy help Lt. Col. Chris Wellborn, 563rd Flying Training Squadron commander, dedicate the new-and-improved T-25 Simulated Electronic Combat Training Unit Aug. 1. The new simulator is state-of-the art compared to the original T-25 simulator that was built 12 years ago, updating computing power, radar systems and training scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Steve White)

Deployment readiness center has new face at Randolph
August 5, 2008 — Airman preparing to deploy from Randolph now have a new "one-stop shop" to get all the information and equipment they will need for a deployment. The deployment readiness center was recently stood up... MORE

Staff Sgt. Cory Chandler, 12th Contracting Squadron, and Kezia Hillary, 12th Logistics Readiness Division individual protective equipment element materials handler, go over his deployment gear in the new deployment readiness center July 25. The DRC moved to Hangar 71 in an effort to streamline information distribution and equipment storage for servicemembers and civilians training for and deploying to support the Global War on Terror. Sergeant Chandler is the first person to deploy from the DRC's new location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

Two softball teams remain undefeated
August 4, 2008 — The intramural softball season is halfway complete and a pair of teams has put some distance between themselves and the rest of the league.In the Monday-Wednesday Division, 562nd Instructors carried a... MORE

Newly promoted chief receives triple honors
August 4, 2008 — A senior non-commissioned officer with the Air Education and Training Command's Civil Engineer Directorate became a triple honoree Aug. 1 when he received a medal for meritorious service, another... MORE

Col. Mark Correll, Air Education and Training Command civil engineer, awards a Bronze Star and Combat Action Medal to Chief Master Sgt. Joseph May Jr., AETC's explosive ordnance disposal functional manager, during a ceremony Aug. 1. During the ceremony, Chief May received a triple crown -- he was officially promoted to chief master sergeant and awarded his first Combat Action Medal and second Bronze Star. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

12th ADS splits into two new squadrons
August 4, 2008 — Team Randolph's 12th Aeromedical Dental Squadron was split into two separate units on Aug. 6 after the Air Force's Surgeon General mandated that the service's dental corps get more leadership... MORE

Airman 1st Class Stephanie Shump, 12th Dental Squadron, works on a dental patient at the medical group June 3. Team Randolph's 12th Aeromedical Dental Squadron was split into two units -- the 12th Dental Squadron and the 12th Aerospace Medicine Squadron -- Aug. 6 after the Air Force's Surgeon General mandated that the dental corps get more leadership experience within their own ranks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

Randolph soccer team seeks talented players
August 1, 2008 — Calling all Randolph soccer players. Several people who play soccer with a passion are needed to fill out the base-sponsored men's soccer team. "We've got about 20 people on our summer roster now, but... MORE

SFS mobility, supply sections move to Hangar 52
August 1, 2008 — Two elements of the 12th Security Forces Squadron have moved to Hangar 52, following the departure of the Deployment Readiness Center. During the past two weeks, the SFS mobility section was the first... MORE

Senior NCO seminar prepares selects for leadership
July 31, 2008 — Approximately 160 master sergeant selects were welcomed into the senior NCO corps during the annual Senior NCO Professional Enhancement Seminar held from July 25 to Thursday. The course focused on... MORE

Airman's Attic assists relocating Airmen
July 31, 2008 — Lackland's Airman's Attic is in danger of seeing its door closed for the first time in 54 years. The program allows Airmen to receive clothing, furniture and household appliances for free. The program... MORE

Education office has big benefits for Airmen
July 31, 2008 — With the fall semester beginning in the next few weeks, the base education services office wants all active-duty Airmen to become aware of what kind of assistance is out there for furthering their... MORE

IAAFA receives high honor from Colombian air force
July 31, 2008 — The Inter-American Air Forces Academy was recently presented with a high honor in the form of the Colombian Air Force Cross. The cross was presented by Commanding Gen. Jorge Ballesteros in Madrid,... MORE

A little performance
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7/25/2008 - After a busy week of auditions and rehearsals preparing for the Missoula Children's Theater summer production of "The Little Mermaid", team Lackland youth perform for a live audience July 25. (USAF photo by Alan Boedeker)