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MPF going through changes
October 3, 2008 — Changes have come to the Military Personnel Flight, and 2nd Lt. Gina Vaccaro, deputy commander for the flight, wants everyone to be sure to know how to get through the processes and procedures that... MORE

MSgt earns bronze medal at world championships
October 1, 2008 — MORE

Steve Horton, a master sergeant with the 12th Flying Training Wing Public Affairs office, attempts a takedown of Turkish wrestler Ahmet Durna during a preliminary match in the 2008 World Veteran Wrestling Championship in Perm, Russia on Sept. 26. (Courtesy photo)

'A Call to Arms' builds esprit de corps
September 30, 2008 — MORE

Airmen from the 12th Flying Training Wing warm up for a run Sept. 26 during "A Call to Arms," a day-long event that helped build esprit de corps among servicemembers with the day's activities -- the flightline run, a breakfast and commander's calls. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joel Martinez)

A year later: Housing privatization considered successful at Randolph
September 30, 2008 — A year after Pinnacle Corporation took over management of Randolph Air Force Base housing, those in charge of carrying out the privatization mission are pleased with the transition. Housing here is... MORE

Juan (left) and Jesse Renteria, sub-contractors for Pinnacle/Hunt, pour concrete for a driveway in base housing Oct. 1. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

Boy scouts beautify Canyon Lake
September 30, 2008 — MORE

Justin Ulrich (left), 16, and Ricky Trevi?o, 17, were among 12 Randolph Boy Scouts who planted wildflower seeds at Canyon Lake Recreation Area on Sept. 27 in support of National Public Lands Day. Each year, Randolph Air Force Base applies for ?Legacy Funding? to complete a service project and, this year, was awarded $5,450 to fund the planting. (Courtesy photo)

AEF Center and AFPC merge deployment, personnel functions
September 30, 2008 — MORE

Col. Paul Ackerly (left), Air and Space Expeditionary Force and Personnel Operations Directorate director, and Maj. Gen. K.C. McClain, Air Force Personnel Center commander, cut the ribbon Sept. 26 launching the AEF?s move to the AFPC, where it became one of seven directorates under the command. Officials expect the new merger between deployment and personnel functions will bring full functionality between Air ans Space Expediitionary Force and personnel operations across the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

Access gate to improve bad weather landing safety
September 29, 2008 — A traffic access swing gate near the intersection of Bone Road and the perimeter road will soon be built to improve landing safety during bad weather. Pilots flying jet aircraft on their final... MORE

Fire Prevention Week geared toward educating youth
September 29, 2008 — Randolph Air Force Base will join other installations nationwide in observing Fire Prevention Week, with several activities in the coming days geared toward area youths. "It's a presidential... MORE

Save a Life Tour aims to prevent drunken driving
September 26, 2008 — Lackland Airmen learned first hand how alcohol impairs driving during the Save A Life Tour; the high-impact alcohol awareness program featured a drunken driving simulator and testimonial video at... MORE

9/16/2008 - Airman 1st Class Derek Wilson, 346th Test Squadron, uses the drunken driving simulator Sept. 16 during the Save A Life Tour, a program that informs the public about the serious consequences of drinking and driving. (USAF photo by Robbin Cresswell)

Junior Enlisted Appreciation Picnic
September 26, 2008 — MORE

9/19/2008 - Airman 1st Class Misael Iracheta, 37th Logistics Squadron, goes in for the dig during a volleyball game at the Junior Enlisted Apprecation Picnic Sept. 19. The picnic was held at Stillman Park. (USAF photo by Robbin Cresswell)

Troops to Teachers offers career opportunities
September 26, 2008 — Several programs exist through the Airman and Family Readiness Flight that make it easier to transition into and out of the military, and a few of them even offer career options for those who are... MORE

Team Lackland represents in 12th AF Marathon
September 26, 2008 — Team Lackland competed in the 12th annual United States Air Force Marathon at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Saturday, contributing runners to the marathon, half-marathon and men and women's... MORE

ESPC helps with energy conservation
September 26, 2008 — With energy conservation becoming more and more important on base, a new tool is being used to help the process. The Energy Saving Performance Contract provides Lackland the opportunity to have... MORE

Lackland bone marrow donor drive continues
September 26, 2008 — This year's bone marrow drive has been a success, with more than 2,000 swabs from potential donors already collected. "We advertised the drive for last week only but have gotten a lot of interest from... MORE

Foster families prepare working dogs for duty
September 26, 2008 — When Military Working Dog Puppy Consultant Burgess Beall got his first foster puppy, Zzelda, from the Military Working Dog Puppy Program on Lackland, he never foresaw the day when someone would... MORE

9/6/2008 - Uulricka, a military working dog puppy, and her foster mother Ester Nunez attend the military working dog Puppy Program appreciation luncheon Sept. 6. Foster families play an important role in the development of military working dogs, which are assigned to bases worldwide for patrol purposes and explosives and narcotics detection. As foster parents, they expose the puppies to a variety of social settings, caring for the dogs until they are seven months old. (USAF photo by Robbin Cresswell)

Boots complete ABU
September 26, 2008 — Lackland trainees received more than 800 pairs of new Airman Battle Uniform boots Sept. 8 - 12. Overall, 848 pairs were distributed during the week, 653 to male trainees and 195 to female trainees... MORE

09/10/2008 - Basic military trainee Benjamin Stanley, 321st Training Squadron, laces up his newly issued sage boots. The sage boots, part of the new Airman's Battle Uniform, were issued to BMT trainees for the first time Sept. 8. (USAF photo by Robbin Cresswell)

AFPC completes undefeated softball season with championship
September 25, 2008 — Falling behind by five runs in Wednesday's intramural championship game represented clear and present danger for an Air Force Personnel Center softball team trying to complete a rare, undefeated... MORE

'Oktoberfest 2008' celebrates contributions of enlisted Airmen
September 24, 2008 — On Oct. 10, Team Randolph is celebrating the contributions of enlisted Airmen assigned to Randolph Air Force Base with "Oktoberfest 2008." "This event is just one way of saying 'thank you' to our... MORE

Freshman sensation, seniors pacing RHS cross country
September 23, 2008 — One of the top runners on the Randolph varsity cross country team is freshman Elena Gumbs, but she's getting help from a trio of seniors. Gumbs has been slicing 15 to 20 seconds off her times during... MORE

Elena Gumbs (left) helps Chris Crabbe in a stretching exercise prior to a Randolph High cross country practice Sept. 22. The Ro-Hawks have run four meets so far and the duo has paced the team with some of the best times posted. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

They all fall down!
September 23, 2008 — MORE

John Hernandez, 12th Civil Engineer Division, demolishes the remainder of the Randolph Air Force Base horse stables Sept. 22. A new recycling facility was recently completed on part of the land and officials plan to begin work soon on a new family camping area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)