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Base welcomes Turkish-American Association
February 29, 2008 — The Turkish-American Association of San Antonio recently held its 21st anniversary dinner at the Kelly Field Club. On Feb. 23 they honored their founder, Dr. Turgut Ozan, professor emeritus of... MORE

MSET coming to Lackland
February 29, 2008 — The Air Education and Training Command Headquarters Maintenance Standardization and Evaluation Team will arrive at Lackland on March 10. The MSET oversees performing inspection of aircraft, trainer... MORE

Intramural basketball playoffs heat up
February 29, 2008 — The Lackland intramural basketball postseason tournament began Feb. 26 with Radiology beating 314th Military Battalion 33-29 in a close contest. Clinging to a three-point lead, Radiology small forward... MORE

Environmental advisers link base efforts to post-2012 cleanup closeout
February 29, 2008 — A team of Air Force and consulting scientists reviewing the environmental cleanup program recognized the efforts taken by the restoration team of the 37th Civil Engineer Squadron Environmental Flight... MORE

Air Force introduces new advertising campaign, slogan
February 25, 2008 — The Air Force has a new advertising campaign to recruit the next generation of Airmen as well as better inform people about the Air Force mission: "Above All." "The new slogan is admittedly a bold... MORE

Team Lackland learns why it's not hot being 'That Guy'
February 25, 2008 — "Welcome to the Larry O'Reily show, rated the No. 1 military talk show by Larry himself." And so begins the tell-all, Jerry Springer-style show that entertained and educated more than 3,600 Lackland... MORE

During the Larry O'Reily show, the fictitious talk show in "That Guy," the acting team from Pope AFB, N.C., turn to watch hidden video of their weekend. The program is a 50-minute skit created by a Pope AFB Airman that tackles binge drinking. The group performed seven times while at Lackland AFB, Texas, Feb. 24 and 25. (USAF photo by Alan Boedeker)

Retired general shares black history with Team Lackland
February 22, 2008 — Retired Gen. Lloyd W. "Fig" Newton shared his experiences as a young second lieutenant in the Air Force during the 1960s as the country struggled through some tough social issues to a crowd of more... MORE

The John Jay High School Junior ROTC male group performs during the African American Heritage Committee luncheon Feb. 15 at the Gateway Club on Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. More than 370 members of Team Lackland attended the event. (USAF photo by Robbin Cresswell)

Fair to show Airmen how to protect, grow assets
February 22, 2008 — From predatory lending laws to savvy savings techniques, members of Team Lackland have the chance to hear from financial experts at the Military Saves Financial Fair 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Feb. 27 at... MORE

AFIOC cruises to win over 314th MI Bn
February 22, 2008 — Air Force Information Operations Center mercy-ruled the 314th Military Battalion with three minutes to go in the game, winning 48-26 Feb. 19. If a team is winning by more than 20 points with three... MORE

Warhawks fall to SAC in varsity hoops
February 22, 2008 — The Lackland AFB Women's Varsity Basketball Team was in action on Feb. 16 against a tough San Antonio College team. Warhawks small forward Kim Greene hit a 3-pointer from the baseline to put Lackland... MORE

Peeking into the Wolfpack dens of the Air Force
February 22, 2008 — Ask any student of military history to name some of the premier Air Force fighter units during the last 60 years and undoubtedly one of the units mentioned would be the 8th Fighter Wing's Wolfpack,... MORE

General Looney to receive Order of the Sword in May ceremony
February 22, 2008 — Thinking he was only going to be talking to first sergeants from around the command at a conference Feb. 13, Gen. William Looney III, Air Education and Training Command commander, was surprised to... MORE

Randolph facility supports ‘Give it the Boot’
February 22, 2008 — Effective March 1, patrons of Gil's Pub in the Randolph Enlisted Club will no longer be allowed to smoke in the club as it will be redesignated as a no-smoking area. Officials have determined the pub... MORE

DoD campaign focuses on building wealth: Officials hope to create culture of financial readiness
February 22, 2008 — A week-long Department of Defense campaign to promote personal financial readiness among Airmen starts Sunday. The campaign, Military Saves Week, is a partnership between the DoD and the nonprofit... MORE

Former Dallas Cowboy to headline Randolph’s National Prayer Breakfast
February 22, 2008 — Former professional football player and Air Force pilot Chad Hennings will be the keynote speaker for Randolph's observance of the National Prayer Breakfast Wednesday at 7 a.m. at the enlisted... MORE

Medic Warriors complete undefeated season, capture flag football title
February 22, 2008 — The 12th Medical Group Medic Warriors capped off a perfect season Feb. 13 by winning the Randolph intramural flag football title over the AETC Communication Squadron Communicators, 31-6, at Grater... MORE

The 12th Medical Group shows off the trophy for winning the Randolph flag football title Feb. 13. The Medic Warriors completed an undefeated season by defeating AETC/CSS, 31-6, in the championship game. (Photo by Don Lindsey)

'That Guy' to appear on base for limited engagement
February 15, 2008 — Airmen actors from Pope Air Force Base, N.C., will be here Feb. 24 and 25, performing 50-minute skits about "That Guy." "That Guy" is a Department of Defense campaign designed to discourage binge... MORE

Airmen Training Complex is coming to Lackland
February 15, 2008 — The Air Force is planning to spend nearly $900 million on Lackland AFB to totally replace the basic military training campus. The current 1,000-man recruit housing and training facilities are a... MORE

Lackland sergeants help build Iraqi air force
February 15, 2008 — Two Team Lackland military training instructors returned home recently after graduating the first class of 120 warrant officers for the Iraqi air force. Since deploying in August, the MTIs from the... MORE

Vietnam War ace to mentor Team Lackland CGOs
February 15, 2008 — Lackland company grade officers will get a rare opportunity to speak to an "ace" at their next professional development session. Retired Col. Charles DeBellevue will address CGOs and discuss... MORE