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Fire Department beats 562nd FTS 17-15 in hotly-contested softball action
July 29, 2009 — The 12th Mission Support Group's Fire Department won a hard-fought softball game against the 562nd Flying Training Squadron Tuesday evening with a score of 17-15. The lead in the hotly contested... MORE

Stimulus project to re-surface Randolph streets starts August 3
July 28, 2009 — On August 3, engineers will begin the first of several American Recovery and Reinvestment Act "economic stimulus" construction projects planned for completion on Randolph Air Force Base. The... MORE

502nd Air Base Wing activation makes Joint Base SA a reality
July 28, 2009 — RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas - Installation management began uniting under Joint Base San Antonio during an activation ceremony at Air Education and Training Command headquarters on Randolph Air... MORE

Civilians may now make appointments to obtain a common access card
July 27, 2009 — Waiting for a common access card or ID card at the 12th Force Support Squadron Manpower and Personnel Flight's customer service center can be a time-consuming experience, but a new policy may change... MORE

Thousands show for fallen Marine's return home
July 27, 2009 — About a thousand people lined Harmon Drive from the Taj to the main gate the morning of July 26 to pay their respects to fallen Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Brandon Lara as a motorcade bringing his body... MORE

Maj. J.T. Goodson salutes the motorcade carrying the
casket of Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Brandon Lara as his sons Hunter (second
from left) and Logan watch the vehicles make their way down Harmon Drive at
Randolph Air Force Base July 26. (U.S. Air Force photo/Don Lindsey)

101 critical days of summer: Distractions, unsafe vehicles can make for dangerous motoring
July 27, 2009 — Using cell phones for talking and texting while driving, plus driving vehicles with unsafe features, are major ways to be a danger on roads, said security forces officials this week. "Inattentive... MORE

Gunsmith work
July 24, 2009 — MORE

Tech. Sgt. Margery Martin, 575th Combat Sustainment Squadron, installs the barrel of an M16a2 assault rifle receiver at the gunsmith shop on Lackland's Training Annex. The only gunsmith shop in the Air Force, it focuses on the transfer of Marine and Army M16a2 assault rifles into the hands of Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

Lacklanders make a wish come true
July 24, 2009 — One hand shaking another was all it took to turn one teenage girl's dream of watching military working dogs up close into actually wearing a bite sleeve with a 6-month-old Belgian Malinois attached to... MORE

7/18/2009 - Reveca Cahue (left) holds a military working puppy during her visit to Lackland's puppy whelping center July 18. Ms. Cahue and her family, including her sister Connie (right), also saw a military working dog demonstration during their tour. (U.S. Air Force photo/Alan Boedeker)

General Patrick bids adieu to the 37th TRW
July 24, 2009 — As he scanned the parade grounds filled with graduating Airmen and stands full of proud parents and families, Brig. Gen. Len Patrick, 37th Training Wing commander for the past 18 months, looked back... MORE

The 37th Training Wing change of command was July 24. Brig. Gen. Len Patrick relinquished command of the 37th TRW to Col. William H. Mott V. General Patrick assumes command of the new 502nd Air Base Wing July 31. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

Conference focuses on importance of cyber security at Randolph
July 22, 2009 — Two of Randolph's top leaders emphasized the need to secure the Air Force's part of cyberspace during the base's first-ever Network Administrators Conference this week. Gen. Stephen Lorenz, Air... MORE

Shuttle astronaut return pieces of history to 560th FTS, local River Rats
July 21, 2009 — On the same day that the space shuttle Endeavour docked at the international space station, and just three days from the 40th anniversary of astronaut Neil Armstrong's historic "giant leap for... MORE

Stretching, strengthening, aerobics can condition you against injuries in outdoor sports
July 21, 2009 — With plenty of summer sun shining, Airmen are playing softball, touch football, volleyball -- and of course, are running. However, some are getting hurt in the process. In fact, 12th Medical Group... MORE

Force Support Squadron stands up
July 17, 2009 — A new squadron on base is poised to continue delivering top support, service and quality of life activities to Team Lackland. After more than a year's worth of preparation to make the transition, the... MORE

Artists seek inspiration at Lackland
July 17, 2009 — Four freelance artists spent last week on base, observing Team Lackland's mission as part of the Air Force art program. The four artists, of various backgrounds, locales and ages, were shuttled about... MORE

7/11/2009 - Tony Stencel, a freelance artist with the Air Force Art Program, takes photos of trainees during the Airman's Run July 11. The team visited Lackland to learn about the 37th Training Wing so they can produce paintings or drawings to illustrate the wing's missions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Alan Boedeker)

Airmen support fallen officers' families
July 17, 2009 — Airmen from across Lackland swarmed the Italia Pizza, preparing and serving plates piled high with pasta, tossed salad, and a variety of desserts during the 100 Club of San Antonio's annual spaghetti... MORE

7/12/2009 - Airmen from the 343rd Training Squadron prepare salad during the 100 Club of San Antonio's annual spaghetti dinner fundraiser July 12. The fundraiser raised money for the families of fallen police officers and firefighters who have died in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo/Zahra Farah)

Randolph gains UAS Sensor Operator training
July 16, 2009 — Air Force officials recently gave Randolph Air Force Base the green light to begin training the next generation of enlisted sensor operators to support unmanned aircraft systems. Stemming from the... MORE

AFRS slams AFPC II 16-4 in softball action
July 15, 2009 — A five-inning game played in early Tuesday evening's baking heat at Rambler Field saw the Air Force Recruiting Service's softball squad soundly beat the Air Force Personnel Center II team 16-4. "It... MORE

Lackland first shirts volunteer at food bank
July 15, 2009 — MORE

Stories, '0-0-1-3' can help prevent alcohol-related mishaps
July 13, 2009 — There have been no confirmed alcohol-related, non-DWI mishaps reported from the Air Force for fiscal year 2009 yet and the 12th Flying Training Wing's safety office wants it to stay that way. Linda... MORE

Yemen officials visit Randolph AFB
July 13, 2009 — MORE

Yemen Maj. Gen. Mohamed Seleh Ali Al-Ahmer (left), Air Forces and Air Defenses commander, heads into the Air Force Personnel Center headquarters building escorted by Gen. Stephen Lorenz, Air Education and Training Command commander, beginning a two-day tour of Randolph June 23. Yemen officials visited the base to explore U.S. Air Force training processes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)