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Randolph High School releases track results
April 17, 2008 — The Randolph High School girls and boys track teams competed at the District 29-2A meet April 8-9 in Poth, Texas. The girls finished second with 145 points behind district girls champion Poth High... MORE

Clinic changes school physicals procedure, improves required process
April 17, 2008 — The staff at the 12th Medical Group Pediatric Clinic continually works to improve its procedures. To improve customer satisfaction, the clinic is changing the way it conducts annual school physicals... MORE

Hoop dreams: Randolph youth gearing up for Nite Hoops basketball season
April 17, 2008 — Children are lacing up their sneakers and practicing their jump shots as the start of the Randolph Youth Center Nite Hoops basketball season is fast approaching. Base youth ages 13-18 have until May... MORE

Child Abuse Prevention Month: New Parent Support Program provides education, services for Air Force families
April 17, 2008 — Wherever Airmen are stationed, they may rest assured that a program will be available to help them meet the needs of their youngest children. The New Parent Support Program is a free service offered... MORE

What's new at the 12th Medical Group
April 17, 2008 — The Randolph Air Force Base Pharmacy now provides an additional refill pick-up Automated Prescription Dispensing Machine site at the base commissary. The APM in the clinic (located inside the main... MORE

Moroccan visitor
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Mr. Dave Kirkland, a T-6 Texan simulator instructor, orients Lt. Col. Abdelfattah Ben Moussa, Moroccan Air Force, to a T-6 Texan flight simulator as part of his Randolph distinguished visitor tour April 4. Colonel Ben Moussa, a member of the Moroccan T-6 acquisition team, visited Randolph to become familiar with the aircraft and its use as a trainer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

Base observes Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April 16, 2008 — Randolph Air Force Base is observing Sexual Assault Awareness Month with this year's theme of "Preventing Sexual Assault: Ask! ... Act! ... Intervene!" During April, the base's Sexual Assault... MORE

Need to talk? New program allows Airmen to talk in confidentiality about several issues
April 16, 2008 — A new, free, confidential counseling service to help Airmen and their families cope with issues from deployment and reintegration to parent-child relationships is available at the Airman and Family... MORE

New alcohol treatment program gives one-on-one attention
April 16, 2008 — Randolph Air Force Base is getting a head start on a new Air Force initiative to assist Airmen who are involved in alcohol-related misconduct. Airmen who are referred to the Randolph Mental Health... MORE

Cutting edge: Base firefighters give new aircraft rescue truck high marks
April 16, 2008 — Randolph emergency personnel will be able to do their jobs more effectively and safely due to their new, cutting-edge fire truck equipped to handle aircraft incidents. The base fire and emergency... MORE

Randolph Fire and Emergency Services Branch personnel demonstrate the boom turret capability of their new Oshkosh Striker aircraft rescue firefighting vehicle. (U.S. Air Force photos by Steve White)

Air Force Aid Society: There when you need them
April 16, 2008 — From emergency assistance to higher education, the Air Force Aid Society has met the financial needs of Air Force members and their families for more than 65 years. Now is the time of year that Air... MORE

Wounded Warrior race touches lives of many
April 10, 2008 — The first Wounded Warriors Relay Run concluded April 5 with overwhelming success and support from Team Lackland and the San Antonio community. The 15-mile relay or individual run was held to raise... MORE

Commander seeks input from junior enlisted
April 10, 2008 — Brig. Gen. Len Patrick, commander of the 37th Training Wing, pledged in his first Airmen's Call to work at solving problems Airmen may have at Lackland to the best of his abilities. "I know there are... MORE

Spring Fling to honor military children; highlight fun, fellowship
April 10, 2008 — Every April since 1986, the "Month of the Military Child" has been celebrated to recognize the important role military children and families play in the Department of Defense community. It is also a... MORE

Construction work at chapel, new communication's facility part of building boom
April 10, 2008 — Driving around base, one may be curious on what is being built behind the brown fabric construction fences. One project is the new communications building northwest of the 37th Mission Support Group's... MORE

Lackland finds ways to pull the plug on energy waste
April 10, 2008 — In order to help reduce energy and utility costs on base, the 37th Training Wing commander has reviewed and approved initiatives implemented in 2007. "In response to the White House challenge to our... MORE

Fiesta just days away
April 10, 2008 — The city of San Antonio will begin celebrating its 117-year-old tradition of Fiesta on April 18. Events will run through April 27. The city's rich, festive tradition began in 1891 as a way to honor... MORE

Phase II housing privatization coming; town hall meeting set for May 13
April 10, 2008 — Big changes are coming in the way Lackland's housing areas are managed. Sometime this summer, most remaining government housing on Lackland will be privatized and combined with existing privatized... MORE

Documentarian learns power of sharing pain; bringing story to Lackland April 14
April 7, 2008 — In 2001 Angela Shelton set out across the United States to make a documentary. Ms. Shelton's plan was to survey other women named Angela Shelton from around the country, and find out more about their... MORE

Potential Olympians to compete at CISM tournament here
April 7, 2008 — Lackland Air Force Base will be hosting the Council of International Military Sports Basketball Tournament from April 14-22. This is the second time Lackland has hosted one of CISM's sporting events... MORE