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Students give heartfelt wishes to veterans
February 8, 2008 — Because of the efforts of Randolph Elementary School children, several hundred hospitalized veterans will get a special surprise on Valentine's Day. As part of its annual Valentines for Veterans... MORE

Applauding a Hero: Team Randolph honors Airman’s service to country
February 1, 2008 — An Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician from Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., was given a hero's welcome and honor here Tuesday for his dedication to duty and service in support of Operation Enduring... MORE

Gen. William Looney, Air Education and Training Command commander, presented Staff Sgt. Christopher Slaydon from Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., with four medals, including the Purple Heart and the Air Force Combat Action Medal, in a ceremony here Tuesday. (Photo by Joel Martinez)

Outfitting the newest generation of aircrew: Anthropometric survey seeks to update data
February 1, 2008 — Employing the same technology that created special effects for films such as "Terminator 2" and "The Polar Express," a team of scientists from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, is engaged in a... MORE

A Randolph aircrew lieutenant receives a computerized full-body scan as part of the anthropometric study conducted here. Photo by Airman 1st Class Katie Hickerson

Randolph chosen as test bed for expansion of Civil Air Patrol’s role
February 1, 2008 — Randolph is one of two bases chosen to evaluate a program that could expand the Civil Air Patrol's role on installations throughout the Air Force. The program, Volunteer Support to the Air Force, will... MORE

Ro-Hawk swimmers anticipate big splash at regional meet
February 1, 2008 — After winning their third consecutive district title, the Randolph High School Ro-Hawks swim team is aiming for a strong showing at the regional meet next week while hoping to send a swimmer to the... MORE

The Randolph High School swim team took home the boys 2008 District 28-4A championship trophy. Pictured are (back row, left to right) David Grieder, Austin Gindhart, John Rippetoe, Cole Gindhart, Stephen Turner and Tyler Rubio (front row, left to right) Ian McNamara, Luke Nickell and Evan Turner. (Photo by Andrea Gindhart)

New commander takes charge of Gateway to the Air Force
January 31, 2008 — The new commander of the 37th Training Wing is honored and excited to be at Lackland and busy getting acquainted with Team Lackland members and the base. "I'm just trying to get my boots on the ground... MORE

Col. Len Patrick addresses the audience at the change of command ceremony at Lackland AFB, Texas, on Jan. 25. Colonel Patrick has, among other duties, served on four headquarters staffs, including Air Education and Training Command Headquarters at Randolph AFB, prior to becoming the commander of the 37th Training Wing. (USAF photo by Robbin Cresswell)

Military working dog exchanges bombs for pigs ears
January 31, 2008 — Most people go to the local pet store or animal shelter to find their new pet dog. But on Jan. 29, John and Jackie Yarborough from Phoenix flew to Lackland to adopt a 3-year-old German shepherd named... MORE

Barbara Stadts, adoption coordinator at the 341st Training Squadron on Lackland AFB, Texas, watches while Jenny kisses her new owner, John Yarborough. Mr. and Mrs. Yarborough flew in from the Phoenix area to adopt Jenny. (USAF photo by Alan Boedeker)

Eagles soar over Tigers
January 31, 2008 — The Stacey High School basketball teams were in action Jan. 29, hoping to gain momentum as they begin to gear up for the playoffs. Neither team disappointed their fans, as both teams won important... MORE

Shooting guard Mike Loar scores three of his 32 points in an 81-57 district victory Jan. 29 over Brackett High School. (USAF photo by Alan Boedeker)

Young cowhands turn up for own Cowboy Breakfast
January 31, 2008 — Despite temperatures in the upper-30s and a light rain, Lackland Independent School District hosted its fourth annual Cowboy Breakfast on Jan. 25. According to the event's coordinator, Robbye Durham,... MORE

Children from Lackland Elementary School ride toy horses at the Lackland Independent School District's Cowboy Breakfast on Jan. 25. (USAF photo by Robbin Cresswell)

Military chow at Cowboy Breakfast
January 28, 2008 — MORE

Army Pfc. Andrew Rowe takes a free tamale and breakfast taco during the Cowboy Breakfast Jan. 25. It is estimated that more than 45,000 people attended the event that serves as the official beginning to the San Antonio Stockshow and Rodeo. Private Rowe, assigned to C. Company 264 at Fort Sam Houston, is currently in nursing training. (USAF photo by April Rowden)

12th MDG pharmacy stays ahead of dispensing game
January 25, 2008 — Within the past three years, the pharmacy workload has steadily increased, resulting in overcrowding in the small pharmacy waiting area. Lately, a busier pharmacy has resulted in longer prescription... MORE

Avoiding Foreclosure Scams: Legal office offers advice to homeowners
January 25, 2008 — Home foreclosure can be a worry for every homeowner. Lately, there have been many stories in the spotlight of people having a hard time making mortgage payments, causing the number of foreclosures to... MORE

Gen. Jones shares parting sentiments
January 25, 2008 — A year-and-a-half ago, Holly and I came to the 37th Training Wing at Lackland. We remember feeling overwhelmed at the sight of hundreds of young basic training graduates and permanent party ready to... MORE

Fittest Fighter competition challenges Team Lackland to shape up
January 25, 2008 — Competition is getting under way in the Fittest Fighter 2008 contest with more than 80 participants pre-registered and several more expected to sign up before the new extended deadline of Feb. 8... MORE

Tax center sets hours, gives tips for tax season
January 25, 2008 — Tax season is here, and the Lackland Tax Center will be providing free tax preparation of both federal and state income tax returns for active duty, Reserve, National Guard, retired military and their... MORE

MLK service brings Dr. King's words to life
January 25, 2008 — The words of Martin Luther King Jr. echoed in Freedom Chapel Jan. 18 as about 165 Team Lackland members celebrated the life of the man who stirred the conscience of America from the mid-1950s until... MORE

Eagles battle Panthers in hoops play
January 25, 2008 — With three minutes left in the third quarter, point guard D.J. Sanders threw a lob pass to small forward David Clark, resulting in a thunderous dunk. That play put the exclamation point on a game that... MORE

McClain takes the reins of AF Personnel Center
January 23, 2008 — Maj. Gen. K.C. McClain became the Air Force Personnel Center's 23rd commander during a change of command ceremony here Wednesday. The 30-year-career Airman succeeds Maj. Gen. Anthony... MORE

Maj. Gen. K.C. McClain, Air Force Personnel Center commander.

Operation Warmheart brightens holidays for more than 700 TR members
January 23, 2008 — More than 700 Team Randolph members benefited from their colleagues' generosity during the 2007 holiday season. The charity fund Operation Warmheart, managed by the Randolph First Sergeants' Council,... MORE

Taxman cometh: Randolph Tax Center helps base members prepare their taxes for free
January 23, 2008 — Starting in late January, Team Randolph servicemembers, retirees and dependents will be able to get expert tax advice for free. Volunteers from the 12th Flying Training Wing Legal Office will provide... MORE