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Physical fitness allows path to victory in Randolph biathlon
September 9, 2008 — The idea that Orlando Gonzales and Bill Relyea could win the two-person biathlon held Aug. 30 at Randolph Air Force Base seemed logical enough, based on their training routine and experience. Relyea... MORE

Bill Relyea, left, and Orlando Gonzales competed together to top 17 other teams in the Randolph Biathlon Aug. 30. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

Team Lackland assists with Gustav relief efforts
September 5, 2008 — Team Lackland supported Hurricane Gustav relief and evacuation efforts during Labor Day weekend, assisting with the evacuation of 247 special needs patients from Beaumont Saturday, processing more... MORE

Col. Mark Werner signals Airmen toward a Texas Air National Guard C-130 Hercules carrying 23 evacuees from Beaumont, Texas, that landed Aug. 30 at former Kelly Air Force Base, Texas. Members from the 37th Training Wing and 59th Medical Wing at Lackland AFB, Texas, and from the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve help in the hurricane relief efforts as Hurricane Gustav approaches the Gulf Coast. The Port of San Antonio on Kelly AFB is the staging base for FEMA Region 6. Colonel Werner is the commander of the 37th Medical Group based out of Lackland AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Desiree N. Palacios)

New eateries come to BX
September 5, 2008 — As fall descends upon Lackland, residents will be able to partake in two new food choices at the Base Exchange food court. Joining the ranks will be Manchu Wok, an international Chinese franchise, and... MORE

Danielle Jaruez hands Tech. Sgt. Allison Cademartori, 37th Contracting Squadron, her morning coffee at the Green Beans coffee shop. (USAF photo by Alan Boedeker)

MEaL inspires Airmen
September 5, 2008 — A new event has sprung up on Lackland courtesy of the chaplain's office. The brainchild of senior BMT chaplain, Maj. Richard Novotny, Mentoring, Eats and Leadership was designed to boost morale for... MORE

Air Force basic trainees get words of encouragement from Chief Master Sgt. Juan Lewis, 37th Training Wing command chief, during the Mentoring Eats and Leadership event Aug. 25. (USAF photo by Alan Boedeker)

Lackland fields flag football team
September 5, 2008 — Lackland's first varsity flag football team, the Warhawks, held tryouts Saturday and Monday gearing up for San Antonio's city-wide league in the Texas Flag Football Association.This will be the first... MORE

CFC set to kick off
September 5, 2008 — This year's Combined Federal Campaign will kick off Wednesday with a breakfast at the Gateway Club. The campaign, open to Federal employees, including postal workers, raises money each year for local,... MORE

Heartlink more widely available
September 5, 2008 — The Airman and Family Readiness Flight is trying something new with their Heartlink classes for new spouses: evening sessions. The first evening session was Aug. 21 with a higher turnout than... MORE

Operation Change Out challenges military families to make a difference
September 5, 2008 — Base officials have accepted the U.S. Department of Energy and Department of Defense-initiated challenge to participate in Operation Change Out - The Military Challenge, collectively saving hundreds... MORE

Randolph seeks two ambassadors to represent
September 3, 2008 — Do you have what it takes to represent Randolph? The search for two ambassadors to represent Randolph Air Force Base in the San Antonio community in 2009 is now underway. "I highly recommend this... MORE

Senior Airmen Jennifer Booth and Vikas Kumar (at right, waving), 2008 Randolph Air Force Base Ambassadors, wave to the crowd during a ceremony at 2008 San Antonio Fiesta Celebration this year. Ambassadors have the opportunity to represent Team Randolph at several high-visibility events throughout their term. (Courtesy photo)

Presidential visit
September 3, 2008 — MORE

9/1/2008 - President George W. Bush waves as he exits Air Force One Sept. 1 at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. The president visited San Antonio to be briefed on evacuation processes in response to Hurricane Gustav and to also personally thank Airmen responsible for the successful relief efforts. (USAF photo by Alan Boedeker)

Randolph opens football season with tight loss
September 2, 2008 — The Randolph Ro-Hawks opened their 2008 prep football season last week with a 22-15 loss at home against Marion High School. The Ro-Hawks have a chance to bounce back when they host Ingram tonight at... MORE

CCs contribute to 2008 CFC
September 2, 2008 — MORE

(Seated from left), Col. Jacqueline Van Ovost, 12th Flying Training Wing commander, Maj. Gen. Gregory Feest, 19th Air Force commander, Gen. Stephen Lorenz, Air Education and Training Command commander, and Sheila Earle, Air Force Personnel Center executive director, sign their 2008 Combined Federal Campaign contribution forms as (standing from left) Chief Master Sgts. Stephen Page, 12th FTW command chief, Robert Tappana, AETC command chief, and Richard Kaiser, AFPC command chief, look on. Team Randolph's Combined Federal Campaign will officially kick off Sept. 4 during a breakfast at the Randolph Enlisted Club. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

Looking ahead: 562nd FTS says goodbye to Navy, hello to new commander
September 2, 2008 — MORE

Col. Ronald Buckley (left), 12th Operations Group commander, passes command of the 562nd Flying Training Squadron to Lt. Col. Peter Deitschel during a change of command ceremony Aug. 29. The 562nd FTS recently began phasing out naval flight officer training, and the outgoing commander, Navy Cmdr. John Radka, is the last U.S. Navy officer to command the 562nd. (U.S. Air Force photo by Don Lindsey)

Happy 100th Birthday, Mr. President
September 2, 2008 — MORE

Luci Baines Johnson (left) and Lynda Johnson Robb assist Col. Jacqueline Van Ovost, 12th Flying Training Wing commander, in laying the 100th birthday anniversary wreath at the grave of President Lyndon Johnson Aug. 27 at the LBJ Ranch in Stonewall, Texas. As the military commander closest to the ranch, the 12th FTW commander represents the sitting president each year by placing a wreath at President Johnson's grave on his birthday. (U.S. Air Force photo by Dan Solis)

Team Randolph honors Texas Fallen Heroes during retreat
September 2, 2008 — MORE

A retreat ceremony was held in honor of the Texas Fallen Heroes Memorial Aug. 26 outside the Taj Mahal. The traveling memorial to Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines from Texas killed during Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom was on display at the Taj Mahal this week for Airmen and families to pay their respects. (U.S. Air Force photo by David Terry)

Lackland civilian named 2009 AETC Black Engineer of the Year
August 29, 2008 — Jerry Vesey, a mechanical engineer with the 37th Civil Engineer Squadron, was recently named Air Education and Training Command's 2009 Black Engineer of the Year in the most promising engineer or... MORE

8/25/2008 - Jerry Vesey, 37th Civil Engineer Squadron, inspects the settings on a non-surge check valve, which is part of a system that delivers fuel to aircraft flying in to and out of the Kelly Field Annex. Mr. Vessey was recently named Air Education and Training Command's 2009 Black Engineer of the Year in the most promising engineer or scientist category. (USAF photo Robbin Cresswell)

Fisher House Golf Classic raises more than $9,000
August 29, 2008 — The Third Annual Fisher House Golf Tournament, held Aug. 21 at the Gateway Hills Golf Course, raised $9, 276 in sponsor donations and funds for the three Lackland Air Force Fisher Houses. Tournament... MORE

Inspirational speaker challenges perspectives
August 29, 2008 — Inspirational speaker Dan Clark addressed Lackland Airmen at Bob Hope Performing Arts Theater Aug. 19 and 20, beginning and ending the speech with the question, "What legacy will you leave... MORE

8/19/2008 - Dan Clark addresses members of Team Lackland in the Bob Hope Performing Arts Center Aug. 19. Mr. Clark is a motivational speaker who has spoken to military audiences all over the world. (USAF photo by Alan Boedeker)

321st reactivated for more trainees
August 29, 2008 — With two extra weeks being added to basic military training in November, more trainees will be coming through Lackland's gates. A $900 million effort has begun to house the trainees, but along with... MORE

8/25/2008 - Lt. Col. Douglas McCobb accepts the 321st Training Squadron flag from Col. Edward Westermann, 737th Training Group commander, during a re-activation ceremony Aug. 25. (USAF photo by Alan Boedeker)

Lackland chiefs share expectations with staff selects
August 29, 2008 — Lackland chief master sergeants held an expectation briefing Aug. 21 at Bob Hope Performing Arts Theater, introducing senior airmen to the prospects before them in their new rank of staff sergeant and... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Andres Alvarez awards Senior Airman Ken Pierre his medallion for being selected for promotion to staff sergeant. (USAF photo by Meredith Canales)