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Arctic weather comes to Randolph, Team Randolph urged to know recall procedures, reporting information
January 18, 2007 — Team Randolph unexpectedly experienced an extended weekend when severe winter weather swept through the San Antonio area this past week. Freezing rain, sleet and ice froze business on base for two... MORE

Cactus near the flightline at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas are crystallized with ice. The San Antonio area experienced a winter storm here Jan. 16, 17. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Elizabeth DelVecchio)

Inclement weather moving into the San Antonio area
January 15, 2007 — The San Antonio area is currently in a winter storm warning with expected freezing rain and sleet moving into the area overnight. As of 1930 on Jan. 15 no decision has been made on reporting for duty... MORE

Teamwork
January 12, 2007 — MORE

Rodrick Greene from the 37th Communcation Squadron passes to teammate Christopher Hines during a Division I intramural game against the Air Information Operations Center Jan. 11 at the Chaparral Fitness Center on Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. AFIOC won 47-27. (Photo by Army Spc. Tim Luukkonen)

New year, new traffic laws on base
January 12, 2007 — The new year has brought some changes in traffic patterns and speed limits on Lackland Air Force Base and Kelly USA. The speed limit for 36th Street on Kelly USA, the street that runs parallel to the... MORE

New ambassadors named for 2007
January 11, 2007 — Two Lackland Air Force Base Airmen were recently chosen as the new faces for the base. They will serve as goodwill ambassadors at numerous community events in 2007, including the 10-day Fiesta... MORE

The 2007 Lackland Air Force Base Ambassadors: Capt. C. Brent Dishman, 37th Training Wing Judge Advocate General Office, and Tech. Sgt. Magdalena Cortez, 737th Training Group

Lackland CGOC gears up for 2007
January 11, 2007 — The newly energized Company Grade Officers' Council at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, is focusing on several projects for 2007. "2007 is going to be one of the most exciting years for the Lackland... MORE

Wilford Hall medics depart for scheduled deployment to Iraq
January 11, 2007 — More than 60 Airmen from the 59th Medical Wing at Wilford Hall Medical Center departed Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 9 for their scheduled rotation in support of the Global War on Terrorism... MORE

37th TRW stands up own medical group
January 11, 2007 — The 37th Training Wing at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, has just grown by more than 360 medical personnel dedicated to providing top-notch primary and family care to its trainees, students and... MORE

Brig. Gen. Darrell Jones, then the 37th Training Wing commander, and Col. Tim Halligan, then the commander of the newly reactivated 37th Medical Group, unveil the group's abbreviation on its headquarters building across Biggs Avenue from the Warhawk Fitness Center. General Jones led the Dec. 22, 2006, ceremony to reactivate the group, the first medical assets under direct control of the 37th TRW since Wilford Hall Medical Center was completed in 1957. (USAF photo by Robbin Cresswell)

12th Services Division to compete for coveted award
January 9, 2007 — The 12th Services Division's mission statement proudly reads "To exceed customer expectation through quality services," and in February, they'll get a chance to prove to the rest of the Air Force that... MORE

Randolph Tax Center offers alternative to high fees
January 8, 2007 — Several commercial tax preparers offer customers an immediate tax refund. What the businesses might not say is that the refund is actually a loan for money that one would receive in just 7-10 business... MORE

SSgt Shantay Aldrich, Tax Center Volunteer, assists 2Lt Christopher Coleman with his tax return.

First Wilford Hall baby of 2007
January 5, 2007 — MORE

U.S. Navy reservist Lt. Cmdr. Dana Clay (left) and husband Maj. Gregory Clay, who is currently assigned to Brooks City Base, pose with their daughter, Nicole Elena Clay, who was the first baby born at Wilford Hall Medical Center in 2007, along with their son, 3-year-old Zachary Clay. Baby Nicole arrived at 1:14 a.m. and weighted 8 pounds, 4 1/2 ounces, and was 21 and a quarter inches long (USAF photo by Capt. Angela Lacek)

New facilities enhance quality of life on base
January 4, 2007 — More than 1,000 military personnel on Lackland Training Annex may feel like they're eating in a fancy restaurant now, after returning from Christmas Exodus to find a large new facility open for their... MORE

Silverware glisten in their trays on opening day of the new dining facility on the Lackland Training Annex at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. The dining facility mainly serves technical students and instructors from the 342nd, 343rd and 344th Training Squadrons, and members of the 90th Intelligence Squadron. The facility can hold up to 1,500 diners, has four serving lines and three dining areas, and has modern lighting and wooden floors. Construction of the dining facility, which replaced the 35-year-old Medina Inn, is among $60.3 million in major building projects scheduled for opening early this year.

Tax center sets hours, gives tips for tax season
January 4, 2007 — Tax season is coming and once again the Team Lackland Tax Center will offer free tax preparation and filing assistance to active duty, Reserve, National Guard and retirees for both state and federal... MORE

Pageant coming to Lackland
January 4, 2007 — The Miss Bexar County Organization Inc. is scheduled to sponsor the Miss Bexar County, Miss Bexar County's Outstanding Teen and Miss San Antonio's Outstanding Teen Pageants on Jan. 13 in the Gateway... MORE

Fishing for the problem
January 4, 2007 — MORE

Tech. Sgt. Tia Fish, a client support administrator and NCOIC of the commander support staff, performs maintenance on a computer. Computer system maintenance in deployed locations such as Sergeant Fish's can be challenging due to dusty conditions. Sergeant Fish is deployed from the 19th Air Force Initial Flight Screening office. (Courtesy photo)