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Rennovations puts new spin on bowling center
October 18, 2007 — The Skylark Bowling Center recently underwent renovations of its bowling lanes. The lanes, along with the approaches, hoods and racks, where the balls come up, all were replaced during the two-week... MORE

Soccer teams kick it up during tournament
October 18, 2007 — Lackland's varsity soccer team held its first 5-on-5 soccer fundraiser tournament at the Gateway West fields on Oct. 13-14. A group of 12 teams representing a number of units and organizations... MORE

Lackland Airman takes a first place the Helotes Half-Marathon
October 18, 2007 — Lewis Carter, 37th Logistics Readiness Squadron, placed 17th overall in the Helotes Half-Marathon on Oct. 13 with a time of 1:29:48. Carter also took home first place in his age group (20-24 male). "I... MORE

Hoop it up: Youth Center getting ready for fall
October 11, 2007 — Randolph youth who are interested in playing basketball have until Oct. 31 to register for the Randolph Youth Center's fall basketball league. Youth ages 5 to 18 can sign up at the youth center from 9... MORE

USO looking for veterans, volunteers to preserve wartime stories
October 11, 2007 — When a veteran passes away, the stories and memories about the wars they fought in will go with them if not recorded and preserved. The San Antonio USO, along with the Library of Congress, is... MORE

New ABUs entering the Air Force
October 11, 2007 — MORE

Brig. Gen. Darrell Jones, a former 37th Training Wing commander at Lackland AFB, Texas, hands Trainee Kendell Pollock the shirt of an Airman Battle Uniform at Air Force Clothing Initial Issue Oct. 3, 2007. The new ABU is being issued to all recruits entering basic military training, and replaces the battle dress uniform, which was worn by Airmen for more than 26 years. (USAF photo by Robbin Cresswell)

Environmental Flight receives AETC award
October 11, 2007 — Team Randolph's 12th Civil Engineer Division Environmental Flight has been recognized for its efforts in making the base more environmentally friendly. The Air Education and Training Command recently... MORE

Triathlete wins Female Athlete of the Year
October 11, 2007 — Peggy Moskaluk, Central Command Intelligence Support Center, was recently named Lackland AFB Female Athlete of the Year. During the 2006-2007 season, she participated in five triathlons and two 5-K... MORE

Injured Airman reports to basketball camp
October 11, 2007 — Sedric Whitaker, 59th Surgical Specialties Squadron, has been selected to attend the 2007 All-Air Force Men's Basketball Trial Camp. The camp will be held at Buckley AFB, Colo. He will be competing... MORE

New programs aids relocating students
October 11, 2007 — Children face many challenges when parents receive orders to permanently change stations. They must make new friends, acclimate to a new school and a new neighborhood, but some face specific... MORE

Security Forces Center wins CSAF Excellence Award
October 11, 2007 — Recently, the Air Force Security Forces Center Headquarters In-Lieu-Of Cell was awarded the Air Force Team Excellence award for its combat training reorganization efforts. "Our cell is made up of... MORE

Creating a Legacy
October 8, 2007 — MORE

Local Boy Scout Troop 475 gathered at the Randolph Recreation Park at Canyon Lake Sept. 29 to support the Environmental Flight’s Wildflower Seeding Legacy Project, funded by the National Public Lands Day organization, which grants funding to support environmental initiatives. This is the third year the flight has been awarded funding to plant native wildflower seeds with the intent of the flowers reseeding and repopulating naturally in the future. The boy scout troop earned service hours while learning the importance of native wildflowers to the ecosystem. (U.S. Air Force photo by Matt Kramm)

MTI team graduates first Iraqi air force class, returns home
October 5, 2007 — The Inaugural Team of Lackland Military Training Instructors, which deployed six months ago to begin training Iraqi air force recruits, received a warm welcome home Sept. 28 and praise for their... MORE

Courtland, AETC race to second place finish
October 5, 2007 — Kellie Courtland, 37th Training Wing, culminated her fifth trip to the Air Force Marathon by helping the Air Education Training Command Women's Relay Team take second place overall in the open... MORE

Eagles fall to top-ranked Flatonia
October 5, 2007 — The Stacey High School volleyball team faced the number one team in their district, and the number one 1-A team in the state according to SASports.com, the Flatonia Bulldogs on Oct. 2. The junior... MORE

Med Ops wins coed softball title
October 5, 2007 — The 59th Medical Operations Squadron coed softball team finished their perfect season Sept. 26 with a 14-11 win over the 149th Air National Guard, making them the coed softball base champions. "It was... MORE

Randolph Youth Center club fosters leaders through outdoor activities
October 5, 2007 — Because of a Randolph Youth Center program, teenagers will develop life skills through outdoor activities and games. The Training Responsible Adolescents In Leadership club, known as TRAIL, meets... MORE

Oktoberfest celebrates sacrifice, efforts to mission
October 5, 2007 — Randolph's annual Team Randolph appreciation event takes place Oct. 19 starting at 7 a.m. at Eberle Park. This year's Oktoberfest includes various sporting events and tournaments, food, live music and... MORE

Book about Vietnam-era ‘sky cops’ presented to 12th Security Forces Squadron
October 5, 2007 — Thousands of Air Force security policemen served their country during the Vietnam War, but their stories of valor and dedication to duty have not received widespread attention. This week a veteran... MORE

Randolph firefighters, base community observe Fire Prevention Week
October 5, 2007 — Saving lives will be the focus of Team Randolph fire personnel when the base observes Fire Prevention Week, Sunday through Oct. 13. Randolph firefighters hope to educate base members on fire safety... MORE