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Airman follows in famous footsteps
December 16, 2009 — When Airman Christopher Platte decided to join the Air Force last year, he didn't know he would be following in famous footsteps.Graduation from basic military training Dec. 11 capped a whirlwind two... MORE

Retired Capt. Claude R. Platte, a former Tuskegee Airman, signs a wall at the 323rd Training Squadron dedicated to the Tuskegee Airmen as his great nephew Airman Christopher Platte, 331st Training Squadron, looks on. Capt. Platte was the first African-American officer to be trained and commissioned in the Air Force pilot training program. (U.S. Air Force photo/Alan Boedeker)

Fall at Joe Hall: Prep sinks host, Fort Sill in finals
December 16, 2009 — In the spirit of giving, it has become tradition in the last four Joe Hall basketball tournaments for the Lackland Warhawks and the Air Force Academy Preparatory School Huskies to exchange the... MORE

Warhawk Damon Turner closes out an open lane to the basket Dec. 12 during Lackland's first of four games played in the Joe Hall Tournament. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

Children's holiday party
December 16, 2009 — MORE

Gavin, son of Staff Sgt. Sue Hemgesberg, 59th Laboratory Squadron, sits in Santa's lap during the children's holiday party at the Skylark Community Center Dec. 12. The children's holiday party included games, crafts, prizes, food and music. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

Car seat safety check
December 16, 2009 — MORE

Roy Gutierrez, a certified child passenger technician with the 37th Training Wing Safety Office, shows Staff Sgt. Leubinka Romero how to properly strap and adjust her daughter Isabella into a car seat. The safety office offers assistance on the proper selection and installation of car seats; call 671-3969 for an appointment. Certified technicians are also available by appointment at each of the base child development centers and the youth center for enrolled families. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

Popular program back at library
December 16, 2009 — For Lackland Library patrons thirsty for best sellers, the three-year drought is over.The McNaughton best seller-leased-book program, cancelled in 2007, is back."It's been a very lean time for our... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio MOA becomes official
December 16, 2009 — The Army and Air Force vice chiefs of staff recently signed a memorandum of agreement outlining how Joint Base San Antonio, under the leadership of the 502nd Air Base Wing, will operate and provide... MORE

2009 CFC shatters goals
December 16, 2009 — This year's Combined Federal Campaign found Team Lackland members to be in a charitable and giving mood for the year ahead.Despite the economic hardships and recession over the past year, the... MORE

DBIDS signup begins January
December 16, 2009 — The registration process for an enhanced Department of Defense identity authentication and force protection system starts Jan. 11 at Lackland.Lisa Frantz, 37th Security Forces Squadron installation... MORE

Thunderbirds to visit Lackland
December 16, 2009 — MORE

FILE PHOTO -- The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, performs precision aerial maneuvers demonstrating the capabilities of Air Force high performance aircraft to people throughout the world. The squadron exhibits the professional qualities the Air Force develops in the people who fly, maintain and support these aircraft. The Thunderbirds squadron is an Air Combat Command unit composed of eight pilots (including six demonstration pilots), four support officers, three civilians and more than 130 enlisted personnel performing in 25 career fields. The Lockheed Martin (formerly General Dynamics) F-16 Fighting Falcon represents the full range of capabilities possessed by the Air Force's tactical fighters. This highly maneuverable multi-role fighter has proven itself to be one of the world's best precision tactical bombers and air-to-air combat aircraft. The only modifications needed to prepare the aircraft for its air demonstration role are installing a smoke-generating system in the space normally reserved for the 20mm cannon, and the painting of the aircraft in Thunderbird colors. (U.S. Air Force photo)

Rebuilding Ramblers compete in Joe B. Hall Classic at Lackland
December 16, 2009 — The Randolph Ramblers are back on the basketball court after a five-year hiatus, but they're making up for lost time with continued improvement.Latest evidence of that came last weekend when they... MORE

Hoist the flag
December 11, 2009 — MORE

Col. William H. Mott V, 37th Training Wing commander, hoists the Lackland garrison flag for the first time Dec. 3 as members of the base honor guard keep it from touching the ground. The garrison flag is an oversized flag, 20 feet by 38 feet, which will be flown on Fridays, holidays and other special occasions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

LAFB earns top AETC award
December 11, 2009 — For the second consecutive year, Team Lackland's creative and innovate ways of enhancing base-level services, facilities and quality of life were recognized as the best in Air Education and Training... MORE

Wingman Day 2009: One Family, One Force
December 11, 2009 — Lackland senior leadership has designated Dec. 16 as Wingman Day, the focal point and anchor for the year-round culture of Wingmen taking care of each other.The theme of this year's Wingman Day is One... MORE

Airmen earn AETC AFMS awards
December 11, 2009 — Congratulations to the following members of Team Lackland who recently earned Air Education and Training Command Air Force Medical Service awards.Clinical Excellence AwardCompany Grade OfficerCapt... MORE

Base engineers oversee demolition of three student officer quarters
December 11, 2009 — In order to make room for fresh grass that may be turned into a recreation area and to rid the base of a health hazard, Randolph Air Force Base's 12th Civil Engineer Division began demolishing the... MORE

Airmen earn AETC A1 awards
December 11, 2009 — Congratulations to the following organizations and members of Team Lackland who were recently named winners in the 2009 Air Education and Training Command A1 Awards Program:GENERAL CURTIS E. LEMAY... MORE

AFRPA finds new home
December 11, 2009 — The Air Force Real Property Agency has successfully completed its transition into the newly renovated, quarter-mile long Bldg. 171 at Port San Antonio. The move, a result of the 2005 Base Realignment... MORE

Gateway's new management drives course upgrades
December 11, 2009 — With $175,000 in renovations this year alone, the Gateway Hills Golf Course will be a far cry from its former self by the time new management is satisfied.Major improvements were made in tee and green... MORE

The Gateway Hills Golf course is undergoing major renovations to improve the look of the course and increase playability. Among the improvements, a new $1.4 million golf cart facility is scheduled for completion by next year. (U.S. Air Force photo/Alan Boedeker)

Air Force officials reinforce tattoo, body alteration policy
December 10, 2009 — Air Force senior leaders here have taken steps to ensure Air Force dress and personal appearance standards are applied consistently across the service."It's about enforcing and maintaining Air Force... MORE

Air Force senior leaders have taken steps to ensure Air Force dress and personal appearance standards are applied consistently across the service, and recently identified inconsistent application of the tattoo screening process following a review of more than 6,000 trainees at Basic Military Training. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration)

Crunch time approaching for annual Christmas Cookie drive
December 8, 2009 — Team Randolph is once again filling the air with the sweet scents of holiday treats for its annual Cookie Crunch Drive.To support the annual event, which provides Christmas cookies to Randolph Airmen,... MORE

Mr. Gene Boedigheimer, 12th Communication Squadron civilian leader, delivers Christmas cookies to a volunteer at the Chapel Center Dec. 15 in support of the annual Cookie Crunch Drive. The program aims to collect more than 10,000 cookies to be distributed not just to dorm-based enlisted, Basic Sensor Operator Training Airmen and CSO students, but also to wounded warriors at Fort Sam Houston's Center for the Intrepid; families of Wounded Warriors staying at the nearby Fisher House; and Airmen working late shifts at the Randolph command post, fire station and 12th Security Forces Squadron. (U S Air Force Photo/Don Lindsey)