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June 20, 2008 — MORE

6/17/2008 - Students in the pararescue indoctrination course at the Lackland Training Annex recover after completing a 40-meter underwater swim June 17. The 10-week course trains future PJs through intense physical and mental training. Only the best of the best will make it - the drop-out rate during the initial ten-week pararescue indoctrination course is typically sixty to seventy percent.
(USAF photo by Robbin Cresswell)

BC3 instructors train personnel in Afghanistan
June 20, 2008 — Instructors from the 37th Training Wing's Basic Combat Convoy Course at Camp Bullis trained American military personnel in Kandahar, Afghanistan, recently. Course instructors were coined for... MORE

First international student graduates Lackland's AF Recruiting School
June 20, 2008 — Enthusiastic Air Force NCOs have helped a Saudi air forces lieutenant become the first international student to graduate from the Air Force Recruiting School in its 54-year history at Lackland. In... MORE

Royal Saudi Air Forces 1st Lt. Hamad Al-Shammari, right, does the cheer, ?Boy, am I enthusiastic!? with his classmates at Lackland's Air Force Recruiting School. He and his 10 classmates graduated June 13.
(USAF photo by Tech. Sgt. Delores Codrington)

Lackland Chapel Service honored
June 20, 2008 — The Lackland Chapel Service was recently awarded the 2007 Charles I. Carpenter Award, for recognition as the best large base chapel organization in the Air Force. "I am so proud of this team because... MORE

Bowling center back in business, upgrades complete
June 16, 2008 — An overhaul of the Randolph Bowling Center is complete and the facility reopened June 4. A one-month closure was needed for upgrades on equipment that was showing its age. Installed at the bowling... MORE

Mike Drake takes aim at the pins at the recently upgraded Randolph Bowling Center. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

Stage 1 restrictions in sight as Edwards Aquifer’s level continues to drop
June 16, 2008 — Stage 1 conservation measures loom for Randolph water users as the level of the Edwards Aquifer continues to plummet. A base official said restrictions are possible in a matter of weeks. "Randolph... MORE

101 Critical Days of Summer: Public Health asks for help combating mosquitoes
June 16, 2008 — Mosquito breeding pools aren't as plentiful this year because of drought conditions, but steering clear of the pesky insects and the sometimes-deadly diseases they can carry should nevertheless be one... MORE

Randolph offers fun-packed July 4 celebration
June 16, 2008 — Randolph's biennial Independence Day celebration will kick off Friday, July 4, at 5 p.m. on the South Flight line. The Fourth of July celebration promises to be a fun-filled evening of family... MORE

Exercises for ORI will gauge wing’s day-to-day readiness
June 16, 2008 — The 12th Flying Training Wing's ability to handle a major, off-base accident involving hazardous materials will be tested this week. It will reflect what might be expected five months from now when... MORE

Lackland sergeant named 2007 Air Force Opthalmic Technician of Year
June 13, 2008 — Staff Sgt. Adam Smith, 37th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, loves to hunt and says he has a good eye for it. Interestingly enough, his eyes, judgment and work ethic have helped others with their... MORE

6/9/2008 - Staff Sgt. Adam Smith, 37th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, helps Airman 1st Class Tatiana Murphy, 37th AMDS, with the fitting of a pair of glasses. Sergeant Smith was recently named the 2007 Air Force Ophthalmic Technician of the Year.
(USAF photo by Alan Boedeker)

Lackland trainees learn to deal with IEDs
June 13, 2008 — A line of trainees at Lackland's Improvised Explosive Device Training Lane advances along the training course in the early afternoon heat. "What do you see?" asks the instructor. "I need to hear you... MORE

6/9/2008 - Basic trainees look for Improvised Explosive Devices along Lackland's IED Training Lane. Since January 2008, an IED training plan within the Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosives course of Basic Military Training has prepared Lackland trainees for potential IED risks during deployments.
(USAF photo by Robbin Cresswell)

Fisher House joins effort to conserve energy
June 12, 2008 — With energy conservation becoming more and more important, Fisher House devised the idea to install energy efficient light bulbs throughout all three of its houses. "The mayor from downtown and the... MORE

Master Sergeants Jeanette Drake and Michael Murray and Galm Elementary School teacher Janine Cleveland watch as Senior Airman Garrett Simerson replaces an old light bulb with an energy efficient one in Fisher House III's dining area.
(USAF photo by Meredith Canales)

Purple Heart recipient shares story with 37 TRG
June 12, 2008 — Members of the 37th Training Group got a chance to meet a hero June 6 when Purple Heart recipient Staff Sgt. Matthew Slaydon and his wife Annette took time from their therapy and rehabilitation to... MORE

6/6/2008 - Staff. Sgt. Matthew Slaydon visits with students from the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Indoctrination Course. Sergeant Slaydon, an explosive ordnance disposal technician, was critically injured while serving to protect convoy routes in Iraq Oct. 24.
(USAF photo by Sid Luna)

Retired Airman receives Fisher Award for Humanitarian efforts
June 12, 2008 — Retired Senior Master Sgt. Bobby Joseph Laymon received the 2008 Zachary and Elizabeth Fisher Distinguished Civilian Humanitarian Award for AETC. Mr. Laymon was selected for the honor because of his... MORE

41 challenging years, all in San Antonio
June 12, 2008 — Anna Maria Martinez, budget analyst for Lackland's 342nd Training Squadron, has worked in Air Force civil service for more than 41 years, all at bases on San Antonio's Southwest Side. "My jobs have... MORE

Lackland couple dominates triathlon
June 12, 2008 — James Bales, an orthopedic surgeon medicine resident at Wilford Hall, raced in on foot and Karrn Bales, 37th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, followed shortly on her bike. "Sorry, I didn't readjust my... MORE

5/31/2008 - Karrn Bales, 37th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, and James prepare for the Armed Forces Triathlon Championship. James finished second overall, while Karrn finished in 12th place.
(USAF photo by Technical Sgt. Guillermo Salazar)

Easier way to call home for deployed Airmen
June 12, 2008 — The 37th Communications Squadron has implemented a new morale system allowing deployed Airmen to call home using a DSN number without the assistance of a telephone operator. The Automated Health and... MORE

Multitude of new ideas emerge from Randolph's Lean Week
June 12, 2008 — A final summation regarding "Lean Week" at Randolph, a period set aside for a brainstorming of ideas on how to create a more efficient base, was delivered last week. An outbrief following the May... MORE

Inactive Reserves to muster at Randolph
June 9, 2008 — Readiness for mobilization and/or deployment will be the focus of a muster set for Wednesday at Randolph. All Individual Ready Reserves in the 150-mile area are being called to Randolph for medical... MORE

Easing into exercise: Water aerobics program for all fitness levels cranks up on base
June 9, 2008 — People who choose not to exercise regularly might find a desired alternative in the form of water aerobics. Now offered again by Rambler Fitness Center at the center pool, water aerobics is easy on... MORE

Water aerobics instructor Regina Barak (center) leads the class through various exercises at the center pool Monday. The classes are held every Monday and Wednesday in June at 10 a.m. (U.S. Air Force photo by Melissa Peterson)