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Lackland conserves energy
June 6, 2008 — At a recent commander's call, a light bulb came on in 37th Mission Support Squadron commander Lt. Col. Joel Jones' head. Or more appropriately, went off. As the 37th Mission Support Group commander,... MORE

Dream fulfilled for Lackland Honor Guard
June 6, 2008 — For Senior Airman Swani Philipp, being part of the Lackland Honor Guard was the realization of a longtime dream. "I always wanted to be in the Honor Guard," said Airman Philipp. "My grandfather passed... MORE

Amputee dedicated to service in military
June 6, 2008 — Nothing sets Army Spc. Nicholas Rempp apart from his classmates other than a slight limp. Covered by his BDUs, the injury he suffered in Iraq from an improvised explosive device is almost completely... MORE

Lake leisure
June 2, 2008 — MORE

Taking on water
June 2, 2008 — MORE

Grant money energizes Randolph flag football
June 2, 2008 — A recent monetary grant sponsored by the National Football League has helped to put area flag football athletes in a better position to succeed. The Randolph Youth Center was selected from a pool of... MORE

Thrift shop continues mission started 60 years ago
June 2, 2008 — The Randolph Thrift Shop, which turns 60 years old this year, reflects the spirit of giving that characterizes military members. It all started with the efforts of Lena Browning, a charter member of... MORE

Thrift shop targeted for autumn move
June 2, 2008 — The Randolph Thrift Shop often serves as a convenient outlet for people seeking to buy or sell their used goods. Recently at the store, inside Building 662, a line formed at the checkout counter while... MORE

New technology, new classroom due for night-vision goggle instructor course
June 2, 2008 — The Air Force Night-Vision Goggle Advanced Academic course, which was transferred to Randolph two years ago, will soon be taught in a new classroom using a state-of-the-art training... MORE

Fuel cost issues tackled on Randolph flight lines
June 2, 2008 — Officials here say climbing fuel costs will not lessen the number of properly trained Airmen who fly out of Randolph Air Force Base. While car and truck operators are squirming about having to pay... MORE

New 12th FTW vice commander felt 'strong pull' to AF
June 2, 2008 — One of Team Randolph's newest leaders was no more than 9 years old when he began to see his future. Books brought the airborne feats of Eddie Rickenbacker and other flying aces of the two world wars... MORE

AMIGO picnic
May 29, 2008 — MORE

Network warrior awarded Bronze Star
May 29, 2008 — Staff Sgt. Dennis Davis was awarded the Bronze Star on May 14 in a ceremony held at Hangar 9 at Brooks City-Base, Texas. He was awarded the nation's ninth highest military decoration by Col. Joseph... MORE

Run raises money for local shelter
May 29, 2008 — The Around the World 5-K run at Lackland AFB raised $6,056 for the Battered Women and Children's Shelter of Bexar County. The donation was presented May 28. Marta B. Pelaez, president and CEO of... MORE

Lt. Hughes: The history of Kelly Field aviator
May 29, 2008 — Thousands of members of Lackland cross Hughes Street every day, many not knowing its name or who it's named after. Once a main artery of Lackland, the street is now dissected into a few blocks for... MORE

Holocaust survivor speaks at Freedom Chapel
May 29, 2008 — Auschwitz survivor and President of the Holocaust Educational Foundation Theodore Weiss spoke to a packed house at the Freedom Chapel May 20. Introduced by longtime friend Holocaust scholar Col... MORE

AETC golf tourney scores big on base
May 29, 2008 — Lackland Air Force Base and Randolph AFB hosted the 16th Air Education and Training Command Golf Tournament May 25-27. The tournament, which usually attracts players from around the country, saw 142... MORE

Lackland hosts 10th Memorial Day Jam
May 29, 2008 — Lackland celebrated its 10th Memorial Day Jam at the Lackland Air Force Base Amphitheater on May 25. The event, hosted by the Team Lackland First Sergeants Council, featured a dunking booth, beach... MORE

We are the champions!
May 27, 2008 — MORE

Tops in Blue perform at RAFB
May 27, 2008 — MORE

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