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Doolittle Raider recalls famous flight
April 12, 2007 — As soon as U.S. Army Air Forces officials started planning the attack, some of their higher-ups feared the mission would prove to be impossible. Yet, 80 Army Air Corps pilots, bombardiers, gunners and... MORE

Surprise!
April 10, 2007 — MORE

Tweet closes 42-year Randolph career
April 9, 2007 — After 42 years of serving as the primary pilot instructor training aircraft at Randolph, the T-37 Tweet turned its reigns over to the T-6 Texan II in a special ceremony April 6 at 3:59 p.m. (1559) on... MORE

Military working dogs take a 'bite' out of training
April 9, 2007 — Man's best friend? Well, certainly an aggressor's worst nightmare. That's what Tech. Sgt. Antonio Rodriguez, 12th Security Forces Squadron, Military Working Dog Section kennel master, and his staff... MORE

Navigators get glimpse into past
April 6, 2007 — Combat systems officers took a peek into what their careers might have been like 50 years ago at a 563rd Flying Training Squadron briefing Friday. Retired Lt. Col. Ted Vautrinot, a former navigator... MORE

Education means prevention
April 6, 2007 — April is Alcohol Awareness Month and the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment Program offers alcohol use and abuse information to educate Team Randolph on responsible drinking. Drinking... MORE

Base schools thriving, transfer students hike enrollment
April 6, 2007 — Despite rumors, the Randolph Field Independent School District is not closing and is, in fact, experiencing increased enrollment as more and more transfer students compete to enter the... MORE

Life support becomes one-stop shop
April 6, 2007 — After years of traveling from squadron to squadron to use ejection-seat simulators and searching for space to train aircrews and passengers wherever it was available, the 12th Flying Training Wing... MORE

Base beauty
April 5, 2007 — MORE

Lackland OSC hosts well-known 'hints diva' during joint luncheon
April 5, 2007 — She is known as the queen of household hints, but when Heloise visited Lackland last week she was not dishing out advice about removing stains. Instead, she shared some personal stories about her life... MORE

Base uses education to beat sexual assault
April 5, 2007 — A man is walking to his car in the parking garage when he suddenly finds himself being held at gunpoint. The victim is not just robbed. He's raped as well. Sexual assault is one of the most... MORE

VARSITY LADIES SOFTBALL: Blue Jays bash Lady Warhawks
April 5, 2007 — A grand slam home run over the center field fence by pitcher Shannon Piggot during the bottom of the third inning helped the Lady Blue Jays beat the Lackland Lady Warhawks last week. Altogether, the... MORE

MEN'S SOFTBALL: Warhawks shut out Raiders
April 5, 2007 — The Lackland Warhawks Men's Varsity Softball Team smacked 20 hits as they shut out their opponents in the San Antonio Parks and Recreation Spring Softball League earlier this week. Lackland dominated... MORE

BASEBALL: Warhawks slip to Astros
April 5, 2007 — The moon was full, it was April Fool's Day, and at times, both teams looked foolish. By the time the game was over, the Lackland Warhawks Varsity Baseball Team suffered a disappointing defeat to the... MORE

Expert shares secrets with future military millionaires
April 5, 2007 — Fear is the No. 1 reason most Americans never reach their financial goals, according to a financial expert who spoke with the military community March 30 at the Gateway Club on Lackland AFB.... MORE

Lacklanders reblue at re-enlistment ceremony
April 5, 2007 — Congratulations to the following 98 members of Team Lackland who re-enlisted in March. 37th Civil Engineer Squadron Master Sgt. William Kelly Senior Airman Luke Sadler 37th Communications Squadron... MORE

65th Annual Doolittle Reunion comes to San Antonio
April 3, 2007 — On April 18, 1942, America sent 80 brave men to carry out an incredibly daring mission. Lt. Col. Jimmy Doolittle and his crew climbed aboard their 16 B-25s and launched toward Japan. Their target:... MORE

AETC's top program analyst retires from federal service
April 3, 2007 — In the fall of 1973, Meg Salvadore loaded up her worldly possessions and hopped in a car on a road trip from Massachusetts to the Pentagon. The goal of the trip: a GS-5 job "somewhere in the Pentagon"... MORE

Observance focuses on stopping abuse before it happens
April 3, 2007 — Education is the first step in prevention. In the case of sexual assault, being educated is essential in the quest to be the best wingmen possible. In observance of Sexual Assault Awareness Month in... MORE

Scholarship opportunity for graduating seniors
April 3, 2007 — Graduating seniors of Randolph Air Force Base military parents may apply for a $1,000 scholarship from the 563rd Flying Training Squadron Spouses' Group. The scholarship was created from funding the... MORE