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Two softball teams remain undefeated
August 4, 2008 — The intramural softball season is halfway complete and a pair of teams has put some distance between themselves and the rest of the league.In the Monday-Wednesday Division, 562nd Instructors carried a... MORE

Newly promoted chief receives triple honors
August 4, 2008 — A senior non-commissioned officer with the Air Education and Training Command's Civil Engineer Directorate became a triple honoree Aug. 1 when he received a medal for meritorious service, another... MORE

Col. Mark Correll, Air Education and Training Command civil engineer, awards a Bronze Star and Combat Action Medal to Chief Master Sgt. Joseph May Jr., AETC's explosive ordnance disposal functional manager, during a ceremony Aug. 1. During the ceremony, Chief May received a triple crown -- he was officially promoted to chief master sergeant and awarded his first Combat Action Medal and second Bronze Star. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

12th ADS splits into two new squadrons
August 4, 2008 — Team Randolph's 12th Aeromedical Dental Squadron was split into two separate units on Aug. 6 after the Air Force's Surgeon General mandated that the service's dental corps get more leadership... MORE

Airman 1st Class Stephanie Shump, 12th Dental Squadron, works on a dental patient at the medical group June 3. Team Randolph's 12th Aeromedical Dental Squadron was split into two units -- the 12th Dental Squadron and the 12th Aerospace Medicine Squadron -- Aug. 6 after the Air Force's Surgeon General mandated that the dental corps get more leadership experience within their own ranks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

Randolph soccer team seeks talented players
August 1, 2008 — Calling all Randolph soccer players. Several people who play soccer with a passion are needed to fill out the base-sponsored men's soccer team. "We've got about 20 people on our summer roster now, but... MORE

SFS mobility, supply sections move to Hangar 52
August 1, 2008 — Two elements of the 12th Security Forces Squadron have moved to Hangar 52, following the departure of the Deployment Readiness Center. During the past two weeks, the SFS mobility section was the first... MORE

Senior NCO seminar prepares selects for leadership
July 31, 2008 — Approximately 160 master sergeant selects were welcomed into the senior NCO corps during the annual Senior NCO Professional Enhancement Seminar held from July 25 to Thursday. The course focused on... MORE

Airman's Attic assists relocating Airmen
July 31, 2008 — Lackland's Airman's Attic is in danger of seeing its door closed for the first time in 54 years. The program allows Airmen to receive clothing, furniture and household appliances for free. The program... MORE

Education office has big benefits for Airmen
July 31, 2008 — With the fall semester beginning in the next few weeks, the base education services office wants all active-duty Airmen to become aware of what kind of assistance is out there for furthering their... MORE

AFPC Airmen help bring life to downtown children's center
July 31, 2008 — When the Bexar County Family Justice Center opens its new child therapy center Aug. 5, it is only fitting that two big-hearted Airmen will be there to cut the ribbon. Senior Master Sgt. Carianne... MORE

Senior Master Sgt. Carianne Melnick and Staff Sgt. Aidaliz Lagueux, both of the Air Force Personnel Center here, put the final touches on a dollhouse that will help children at a new child therapy center located in downtown San Antonio. (U.S. Air Force photo/Richard Salomon)

IAAFA receives high honor from Colombian air force
July 31, 2008 — The Inter-American Air Forces Academy was recently presented with a high honor in the form of the Colombian Air Force Cross. The cross was presented by Commanding Gen. Jorge Ballesteros in Madrid,... MORE

A little performance
July 31, 2008 — MORE

7/25/2008 - After a busy week of auditions and rehearsals preparing for the Missoula Children's Theater summer production of "The Little Mermaid", team Lackland youth perform for a live audience July 25. (USAF photo by Alan Boedeker)

Randolph command chief selected as AF Times 'Airman of the Year'
July 31, 2008 — The Military Times Publishing Company recently named the host wing's top enlisted member its 2008 Air Force Times Airman of the Year.Chief Master Sgt. Stephen Page, 12th Flying Training Wing command... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Stephen Page, 12th Flying Training Wing command chief master sergeant, was recently named Air Force Times "Airman of the Year." (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

19th AF welcomes new commander
July 30, 2008 — Wing commanders from across the country welcomed the new 19th Air Force commander with a salute July 30 during a change of command ceremony here. Brig. Gen. Gregory Feest took command of 19th Air... MORE

Brig. Gen. Gregory Feest takes command of 19th Air Force from Gen. Stephen Lorenz, Air Education and Training Command commander, during a change of command ceremony July 30 in Hangar 4 at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

Randolph skeet range earns 'Small Club of the Year' award
July 29, 2008 — For the fifth consecutive year, the Randolph Air Force Base Skeet and Trap Range has earned the "Small Club of the Year" award from the National Skeet Shooting Association.One reason for winning the... MORE

Denny Taylor, 12th Services Squadron outdoor recreation manager, takes aim at a flying clay target at the Randolph Air Force Base skeet range July 29. The skeet range recently earned, for their fifth consecutive year, "Best Small Club" from the National Skeet Shooting Association. More than 400 American shooting clubs worldwide were in the running for the title. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

Preparations begin for approaching Rambler 120
July 29, 2008 — An opportunity to enjoy a social outing and the stimulus of competition make the Rambler 120 team challenge appealing to some Airmen. Sign-up has begun for the 3rd annual Rambler 120, set for Oct. 18... MORE

A fond farewell
July 29, 2008 — MORE

Maj. Gen. Irving Halter, outgoing 19th Air Force commander, was honored by fellow Airmen, friends and family during his final, or "fini," flight July 28. General Halter flew a T-38 Talon for his flight and upon his return was welcomed by firefighters dousing him with hundreds of gallons of water and friends and family showering him with warm wishes. The general will turn over command of the 19th AF in a ceremony here July 30 and head to his new assignment as Joint Staff vice director of operations at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

Rules of the road: Safety first when exercising on base
July 28, 2008 — Base officials have recently observed numerous instances of people doing physical training on areas not designated as jogging paths, while continuing to use headphones or other listening devices. Air... MORE

Talons vs. Raptors
July 25, 2008 — MORE

A Randolph Air Force Base T-38 Talon sits on the flight line at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., while an F-22 Raptor taxis for takeoff July 18. Pilots from the 435th Flying Training Squadron here, were asked to play the aggressing force against pilots from the 325th Fighter Wing in a week-long sortie training mission. Tasking the T-38s to act as the aggressors cost 85 percent less in fuel and operating expenses than using either F-15s or F-16s. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Veronica McMahon)

559th FTS changes hands
July 25, 2008 — MORE

Lt. Col. Eric Cain (right) takes command of the 559th Flying Training Squadron July 18 on the west flightline. He replaced Lt. Col. Jimmy Donohue, who became a deputy commander at the 12th Operations Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Don Lindsey)

Randolph American Legion team winds up campaign
July 25, 2008 — A third place finish last week at the South Texas Division tournament ended the Randolph Rebels baseball campaign. Sponsored by Universal City's American Legion Post #667, the Rebel roster which was... MORE