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AETC vice commander retires after 36-year career
July 27, 2007 — Sitting in his office, his desk and walls adorned with mementos of a career spanning more then three decades, Lt. Gen. Dennis R. Larsen sums up his time as an Airman with a simple description, "It's... MORE

Lt. Gen. Dennis Larsen, Air Education and Training Command vice commander, retires today after a career that began in 1971. General Larsen, a command pilot with more than 4,200 flying hours, has served in this capacity since April 2005. (U.S. Air Force photo)

Making contact
July 26, 2007 — MORE

Brian Fisher, 59th Laboratory Squadron at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, swings at a pitch in a game against the 37th Civil Engineer Squadron July 23. Lab defeated CES 11-10 in the second round of the Intramural Softball Base Championship. (USAF photo by Alan Boedeker)

Flooding taxing structures, personnel
July 26, 2007 — Unusually heavy rain and flooding throughout the month in South Texas is taxing Team Lackland in manpower and finances. Each time a severe thunderstorm, flash flood or tornado warning is issued, the... MORE

Youth league creates clinic for flag football players
July 26, 2007 — On a cloudy, humid evening Elijah Baxter took a handoff and sprinted 10 yards with the football before cutting left past his defender. Baxter hustled back to the end of the line to repeat the drill... MORE

Ammo unloads on MSS, 16-10
July 26, 2007 — Two Division I teams faced off in the second round of the Intramural Softball Base Championship July 23. The game turned out to be a hitting clinic as the 651st Munitions Squadron, "Ammo," defeated... MORE

Students say 'Y.E.S' for chance at scholarship
July 26, 2007 — Jennifer Zimmerman sits at an over-sized, wooden desk surrounded by several black and white sketches of eyeballs. "I'll probably be here until about 9 p.m.," she said. Jennifer is in the beginning... MORE

Jennifer Zimmerman works on a cartoon while accumulating hours for the Youth Employment Skills, or YES, scholarship program. The scholarship is available to all children who have a parent who is currently serving active duty for the Air Force. Jennifer, 14, is the daughter of Madeline and Master Sgt. Marlin Zimmerman of the 59th Medical Wing. (USAF photo by Tony Perez)

859 Surgery operates on Hitmen
July 19, 2007 — The 859th Surgical Operations Squadron operated July 17 as if it was business as usual, beating the Cryptologic Systems Group, "The Hitmen," 6-1 in the first round of the double-elimination Intramural... MORE

TCC wins third straight title
July 19, 2007 — The Texas Cryptological Center won back-to-back games July 18 to produce their third consecutive women's softball championship by beating the 37th Mission Support Group in a double-header series... MORE

Randolph personnel experts explain new OPR, EPR process
July 19, 2007 — Personnel experts from the 12th Mission Support Squadron will host a special base wide briefing July 24 at 8 a.m. in the base theater to better acquaint Randolph Airmen and civilians with the recent... MORE

Medical group undergoes examination
July 19, 2007 — The 37th Medical Group is undergoing an extensive on-site accreditation survey July 18-20 to evaluate its compliance with Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care Inc. standards. The 37th... MORE

Randolph Pentathlon offers recreational challenge
July 13, 2007 — Randolph men and women will soon get to prove who is best at what is being billed as the "couch potato's" pentathlon. Beginning Aug. 2, the 12th Services Division will host its first ever Randolph... MORE

Counselor offers financial advice
July 13, 2007 — In a nation where the saving rate is minus-0.5 percent and total credit card debt approaches 13 figures, it's prudent to seek and heed sound financial advice. Fortunately for Airmen and their... MORE

Tips to more effectively manage your money.

Badger takes command of AF Manpower Agency
July 13, 2007 — The Air Force Manpower Agency welcomed its new commander, Col. Daniel Badger Jr., during a change of command ceremony Tuesday at the officers' club. As the new commander, Colonel Badger is responsible... MORE

Col. Daniel Badger Jr., addresses members of the Air Force Manpower Agency after taking command of the unit Tuesday. (U.S. Air Force photo by David Terry)

Men's Softball: CES crushed by the Hitmen
July 12, 2007 — In the bottom of the seventh inning, pitcher Cecil Rodriguez screamed, "Out!" as he caught first baseman, Mark Smith's hit that was coming right for his face. The catch ended the 37th Civil Engineer... MORE

Lackland receives accolades for fitness, sports program
July 12, 2007 — Lackland Air Force Base always prides itself for making health and fitness a primary concern. That concern and attention to detail paid off as Lackland's sports and recreation program recently won the... MORE

Members of Team Lackland enjoy the Bang for your Buck Family Fun Run held July 11. The fun runs are one of many ways that Lackland's sports and fitness program promotes fitness on base. The program recently received the Air Education and Training Command Fitness and Sports Program of the Year award for their efforts. (USAF photo by Alan Boedeker)

8 selected for colonel; 11 seclected for lieutenant colonel
July 12, 2007 — Congratulations to these eight lieutenant colonels selected for promotion to colonel by the P0607A central selection boards: 37th Logistics Readiness Squadron Lt. Col. David Haase Inter-American Air... MORE

Lackland lights up for Independence Day
July 12, 2007 — MORE

A fireworks extravaganza lights up the sky at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, as the 29th Annual Star Spangled Festival wraps up at the Amphitheater grounds on July 4. An estimated 20,000 people attended the celebration this year. (USAF photo by Alan Boedeker)

Family fitness room lets parents workout while children play
July 12, 2007 — The Warhawk Fitness Center has renovated old office space into a new family fitness room, allowing parents to work out while still keeping a watchful eye on their children. The project, which took a... MORE

The new family fitness room at the Warhawk Fitness Center on Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, is designed to allow children to play while their parents or guardians exercise. (USAF photo by Mandi Cruz)

New location gives Lackland toddlers more playtime opportunities
July 12, 2007 — It seems that children never need an excuse to play or explore, but rather a place to do so. Sometimes children need a larger place to expand their imaginations. The Children's Playgroup which meets... MORE

Neila Rae Mangiliman, left, prepares to color while Frankie Calnicean and A.J. Wong, all 2-year-olds, choose their favorite blocks to build with at Children's Playgroup on Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. Playgroup is held in Bldg. 8205. Neila is the daughter of Norilyn and Staff Sgt. Restie Mangiliman of the 59th Medical Operations Squadron. Frankie is the daughter of Karen and Capt. Michael Calnicean of the 59th Aerospace Medicine Squadron. A.J. is the son of Nancy and Capt. Aaron Wong of the 33rd Information Operations Squadron. (USAF photo by Mondo Flores)

South Gate to become inbound only
July 6, 2007 — Traffic entering Randolph through the South Gate will be reduced to one-way traffic July 11-15. Construction to remove damaged asphalt at the South Gate, and re-pave the area with more durable... MORE