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Randolph IP to receive AF Combat Action Medal
June 8, 2007 — A Randolph T-6 instructor pilot was selected to receive the newest Air Force medal, the Combat Action Medal, to be presented Tuesday at the Air Force Memorial in Arlington, Va., by Air Force Chief of... MORE

Major Steven Raspet (left), 559th Flying Training Squadron flight commander, and then 1st Lieutenant Andrew Tenebaum, stand beside the A-10 Thunderbolt aircraft the pair flew in Afghanistan. Major Raspet will be presented the Combat Action Medal June 12 at the Air Force Memorial in Arlington, Va. (Courtesy photo)

Retiree logs more than 31,000 volunteer hours at base clinic
June 7, 2007 — Dentists, servicemembers, commanders and VIPs who work at and visit the Randolph Dental Clinic can count on one man to make their day a little bit brighter. That man is 89-year-old Buck Zehringer, who... MORE

Buck Zehringer, a retired master sergeant who volunteers at the Randolph Dental Clinic, processes and prepares dental records for staff members each morning. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

Super Bowl XLI champions visit Randolph
June 7, 2007 — Team Randolph received a surprise visit June 1 from Super Bowl XLI champions the Indianapolis Colts. Team president Bill Polian, head coach Tony Dungy, and five team players represented the... MORE

Students at Randolph Elementary School swamp Colts punter Hunter Smith with requests to autograph items during a visit to the base. Colts players visited Randolph Air Force Base, enhancing relations between the team and the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by David Terry)

Muscles comes to Lackland
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Airman Basic Jeffery Birdette shakes hands with actor Jean-Claude Van Damme June 2 at the base exchange at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. Airman Birdette, a security forces technical training student at Lackland AFB, had a DVD autographed by Mr. Van Damme as he went through the line. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

Lackland's own one of first to be awarded AFCAM
June 7, 2007 — A Team Lackland member is among the five recipients of the new Air Force Combat Action Medal who will be honored June 12 in Washington, D.C. Senior Master Sgt. Ramon Colon-Lopez is the commandant of... MORE

BASEBALL: Bad start foils Warhawks
June 7, 2007 — They trailed by a large margin after a disastrous first inning, and they never caught up. The Lackland Warhawks Varsity Baseball Team lost 9-4 to the Red Sox though nine innings June 3 at the... MORE

IAAFA to take on additional roles in '08
June 7, 2007 — The Inter-American Air Forces Academy, based at Lackland, has trained foreign military and police from Latin America in Spanish since its inception in 1943. Soon it will be offering similar technical... MORE

Fitness Challenge: Week 3
June 4, 2007 — An eight-week challenge recently pitted two teams of fitness center staff members against one another in a bid to improve the overall fitness of the teams. This is their thoughts to date.What has been... MORE

12 MSG bowls over AETC CSS for intramural title
June 1, 2007 — The 12th Mission Support Group bowling team was crowned champion of the Randolph Intramural League during an awards ceremony May 24 at the bowling center. 12th MSG ended the two-year reign of the Air... MORE

Col. James Sohan (center), 12th Mission Support Group commander, presents the first-place trophy for the Randolph Intramural Bowling League to the 12th MSG team represented by Doc Bolduc (left), Chris Goelz, Michelle Wiesmann and Kirk Mason. (U.S. Air Force photo by Robert Goetz)

Base pools open, gear up for hot weather
June 1, 2007 — Memorial Day has come and gone, marking the beginning of the summer swim season. The two pools on Randolph are now open for patrons to enjoy lap swimming, swimming lessons and other events scheduled... MORE

Heartlink connects spouses, base
June 1, 2007 — Spouses, especially those new to the military and newly stationed at Randolph Air Force Base, are invited to attend the next Heartlink orientation program, presented by the Airman and Family Readiness... MORE

Operation FLAGS helps children learn about deployment process
June 1, 2007 — Families of servicemembers will get to experience what the deployment process is all about when the Airman and Family Readiness Flight hosts Operation Families Learning About Global Support June 8 at... MORE

Fire Chief receives AETC-level recognition
June 1, 2007 — The Randolph Fire Emergency Services' deputy chief was recently selected for the 2006 annual Air Education and Training Command's Fire Officer of the Year award for his outstanding performance. Master... MORE

Master Sgt. Christopher Horsman, 12th civil Engineer Division, was recently selected as the 2006 annual Air Education and Training Command's Fire Officer of the Year, in recognition of his superior job performance and outstanding contributions to the fire service, with specific focus on duty-related fire and emergency services programs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

37th SFS personnel headed to AOR
May 31, 2007 — Nearly 40 Lackland security forces Airmen flew out of Lackland May 29 in support of ongoing missions associated with Operation Iraqi Freedom. Security personnel from various bases, such as Eielson... MORE

37th TRW announces first quarter award winners
May 31, 2007 — Congratulations to the nine Team Lackland members awarded honors for the 37th Training Wing first quarter awards board: Junior Enlisted Airman 1st Class Stephanie Beverly Air Force Information Warfare... MORE

Airmen earn Diamond Sharp Award
May 31, 2007 — During April, the following individuals were recognized by a Team Lackland first sergeant with a Diamond Sharp Award: 33rd Information Operations Squadron Airman 1st Class Benjamin White 37th... MORE

DIVISION I SOFTBALL: 343rd TRS tallies 7th-straight win
May 31, 2007 — Four runs score during the fourth inning earlier this week carried the 343rd Training Squadron to their seventh-straight win. The defending base champions beat the 651st Munitions Squadron, 9-3, May... MORE

WOMEN'S INTRAMURAL SOFTBALL: 37th MSG rallies for late win
May 31, 2007 — The 37th Mission Support Group preserved their undefeated status in the base women's intramural softball league with a two-run rally during their last at-bat earlier this week. The 37th MSG beat the... MORE

Gateway Hills course offers deal for golfers
May 31, 2007 — For three of the last five years, the Gateway Hills Golf Course on Lackland has been voted the best military golf course in the San Antonio area. For active-duty military, their families, retirees and... MORE

Officials issue warning to slow intramural golfers
May 31, 2007 — Earlier this week, the 37th Services Division and Gateway Hills Golf Course ordered all intramural golf teams to cooperate with course officials and avoid wasting time on the course during their... MORE