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MEN'S SOFTBALL: Warhawks complete three-peat
May 24, 2007 — The Lackland Warhawks Men's Varsity Softball Team wrapped up the San Antonio Parks and Recreation Spring League season with another trophy this week. Lackland won their third-straight SAPAR spring... MORE

Scholarship winners
May 23, 2007 — MORE

The Randolph Officers Wives Club presented college scholarships to 25 Greater San Antonio area high school seniors May 22 at a reception honoring the recipients and their parents at the Randolph Officers' Club. First row from left to right: Kathryn Keskel, Mariah Kilbourne, Jessica Garcia, Christina Gove, Kelsey Yoder, Meredith Wilson, Amber Heckmann. Second row: Thomas D'Ortona, Matthew Sherrier, Leanna Matthews, Paige Carpenter, Audrey Corte, Jessica Giattino, Erica Vandenberg, Chelsea Hoffman, and Chiffon Bremby. Third row: Chad Thomas, Josh Jackson, Mychal Gradford, Chad Zamzow, Sonja Blumentritt, Adrianna DiStaolo, Daniel Steck and Hilary Showers. Not pictured: Indarani Phillip (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Katie Hickerson)

Randolph Youth Center names Youth of the Year
May 21, 2007 — There are many things one can do to set themselves apart from their peers. For some, the drive to help others and to make a mark in the world comes naturally; such is the case for one Randolph teen... MORE

USPS raises cost of stamps, goes to ‘shape-based’ rates
May 17, 2007 — The United States Postal Service implemented a new rate structure Monday that includes a two-cent increase in the cost of mailing a letter and a "shape-based" pricing system. Officials say the new... MORE

PMNC builds on parent, school-age child bonding
May 17, 2007 — The Randolph Family Advocacy Program and the Randolph Airman and Family Readiness Flight are offering free parenting workshops for Team Randolph parents, grandparents and caregivers with children ages... MORE

Multimedia unveils newest self-help programs
May 17, 2007 — The Randolph Multimedia Center has heard the voice of its customers and to answer their requests has initiated changes to the self help center in Hangar 6. Customers can now create their own... MORE

Tommy Brown (left), multimedia center graphics, shows Tony Lightner, 12th Flying Training Wing Safety, how to use the video editing kiosk.

Anthrax program resumed, vaccine protects Airmen
May 17, 2007 — The mandatory anthrax vaccine immunization program has resumed, according to a memo from the Deputy Undersecretary of Defense dated October 12, 2006. Uniformed personnel who are deploying to certain... MORE

Freedom from rising postage rates
May 16, 2007 — MORE

The new "Forever" postage stamp is now available at the post office on Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. The cost of mailing a standard letter, typically weighing in at 1 ounce, increased two cents, to 41 cents, on May 14. The Forever stamp, however, offers patrons an option to continually rising costs. The stamp is good for sending 1-ounce, first-class mail through the postal system anytime in the future, regardless of price changes. "If the price goes up again and you still have them, they're still good," assures Jessie Gonzalez from the Lackland post office. "Someone with a lot of mailing can really make out (with these stamps)." (USAF photo by April Blumer)

101 Critical Days of Summer underway, caution urged
May 16, 2007 — The 12th Flying Training Wing kicked-off the annual Air Education and Training Command summer safety campaign, entitled "Operation Summer Survivor - Zero In On Safety," Tuesday with seminars in the... MORE

Col. Richard Clark (front center), 12th Flying Training Wing commander, leads unit members in a 1.5-mile run May 15 to kick off the 101 Critical Days of Summer campaign. After the run, the more than 200 participants were treated to food and beverages on Grater Field. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

435th FTS gives back with Operation Sara Smiles
May 16, 2007 — Members of the 435th Fighter Training Squadron visited San Antonio Methodist Hospital's Pediatric Oncology and Hematology unit recently, kicking off a new squadron community service project called... MORE

Second Lt. Brian Dudley (center), 435th Fighter Training Squadron fighter fundamentals student, spends time with children at the Methodist Hospital's Pediatric Oncology and Hematology unit recently. (U.S. Air Force photo by Don Lindsey)

Airpower's Blacksmiths win 19th AF awards
May 16, 2007 — Five 12th Operations Group aviators were recently recognized with 19th Air Force Individual Flying Training Awards. Capts. Lonnie Lingafelter, Christopher Floyd, Thomas Allen, Todd Grant and Maj... MORE

Luau dance
May 16, 2007 — MORE

Tax center saves Airmen dollars
May 16, 2007 — The Randolph Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program was acknowledged by the Internal Revenue Service as the third highest processor of returns in the region, for the 2006 tax season. Volunteers at... MORE

Getting ready for season opener
May 15, 2007 — MORE

Mavin Brown works to reanchor a ladder at the Warhawk Pool while Jose Herrera stabilizes the work ladder. The two men from the 37th Civil Engineer Squadron on Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, are helping make minor repairs to the pool to ensure its timely opening May 28. Pool hours will be 2-7 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 1-8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, closed Tuesday. (USAF photo by Robbin Cresswell)

Pool time
May 15, 2007 — MORE

Phillip Sparks, 12th Services Division maintenance worker, skims the center pool May 8 in preparation for the summer swimming season. Pool passes are on sale at the Randolph Information, Tickets and Travel office, Building 897. The center pool opens May 26. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

Multimedia makes seamless merge under public affairs
May 15, 2007 — After months of planning, the 12th Communications Squadron Multimedia center completed its merger under the 12th Flying Training Wing Public Affairs flight Monday. Both multimedia and public affairs... MORE

Deployment preparation: Not just for Airmen anymore
May 15, 2007 — The Randolph Airman and Family Readiness Flight hosts a free deployment simulation event for families and spouses of military members June 8 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Operation Families Learning About... MORE

Top 3 to sponor car show
May 11, 2007 — To commemorate Military Appreciation Month, the Security Hill Top 3 Association at Lackland is scheduled to host a Classic Car Show and Blood Drive in honor of the veterans wounded in the war on... MORE

WIC services offered on base
May 11, 2007 — A supplemental nutrition program that helps families eat well and stay healthy has been serving the Lackland community for nine years. The Women, Infants¬ and Children Program is a federally funded... MORE

MEN'S SOFTBALL: Warhawks near title three-peat
May 11, 2007 — The Lackland Warhawks Men's Varsity Softball Team continues to contend for first- place honors as the San Antonio Parks and Recreation Spring Softball League goes into its final week. The Warhawks... MORE