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BMT recognized for blood donor center support
June 5, 2009 — The 737th Training Group has received the American Association of Blood Bank's 2009 Award of Merit for its support of the Lackland Blood Donor Center. The 737th TRG was nominated by the 59th Medical... MORE

Base dedicates MWD hospital
June 5, 2009 — The Department of Defense Military Working Dog Veterinary Service Hospital was officially named the Holland Working Dog Veterinary Hospital in memory of Army Lt. Col. Daniel Holland during a ceremony... MORE

Team Lackland representatives and family members of Army Lt. Col. Daniel Holland, an Army veterinarian killed in Iraq, unveil a plaque dedicated to the memory of Colonel Holland May 28. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

Fun with finger paints
June 5, 2009 — MORE

MWD training
June 5, 2009 — MORE

A military working dog attacks his handler on command at the training grounds of Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. Military working dogs are enrolled in a 60- to 90-day training program where they are taught to detect explosives and drugs. They are also taught deterrence training and how to protect their handler. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christopher Griffin)

Asian Pacific American Heritage Festival
June 4, 2009 — MORE

Jon Sun Tomlin displays traditional Korean dresses to passers-by at the festival. (U.S. Air Force photo by Don Lindsey)

Following safety guidelines can prevent water-related accidents
June 3, 2009 — When the weather in Texas heats up, people naturally congregate around water. Hanging out at the pool, the lake, on the banks of a river or at a coastal beach during a baking-hot day is a great way to... MORE

Mike Flores (top), a lifeguard at the center pool, practices his life-saving techniques on fellow lifeguard, Austin Gindhart, on June 2. Air Force officials kicked off the 101 Critical Days of Summer in May and stressed the importance of water safety as people begin heading out to enjoy a a cool dip. (U.S. Air Force photo by Don Lindsey)

Space shuttle visits Lackland
June 2, 2009 — MORE

A modified Boeing 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft carrying the space shuttle Atlantis lands at Lackland's Kelly Field Annex June 2 to refuel. The shuttle was on its way back to NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. (U.S. Air Force photo/Alan Boedeker)

Randolph civilians to test state-of-the-art job application program
June 2, 2009 — Randolph will soon become one of ten bases to test a new online program designed to simplify the way civilians hunt for that government "dream job." The program, known at the Department of Defense... MORE

RCS holds invitational dining-out
June 2, 2009 — The Randolph Composite Squadron celebrated a time-honored tradition May 15 when it held their first dining-out ceremony for cadets, senior officers and guests. The cadet squadron -- that falls under... MORE

Cadet Turner of the Randolph Composite Squadron partakes of the "grog" during the Civil Air Patrol's dining-out on May 15 at the Kendrick Club. (Photo by Nancy Kerr)

Randolph ISD freshman earns AETC Youth of the Year
June 1, 2009 — MORE

Col. Jacqueline Van Ovost, 12th Flying Training Wing commander, reads the Air Education and Training Command's Youth of the Year winner's plaque to Natalie Ruiz-Castillo, a Randolph High School student, during a presentation May 22. Natalie was selected as Randolph's Youth of the Year and went on to win the command-level award. She will join other award winners at North Carolina State University's Gen. H. Shelton Leadership Challenge Institute for a conference July 26-31. She is the daughter of Capt. Orlando Ruiz-Sosa, Brooke Army Medical Center, and Delia Castillo-Ramos, 12th Services Division youth programmer. (Photo by Karen Randolph)

Renovation of Randolph movie theater nears completion
June 1, 2009 — Renovation of the Randolph movie theater at the Taj Mahal should be wrapped up in a matter of weeks. With an estimated completion date sometime in July, a crew from Con-Cor/APM Joint Ventures is... MORE

Volunteers, A&FRC officials make final preps for Operation FLAGS
June 1, 2009 — Family members of Airmen interested in learning all about what it takes an Airman to prepare for deployment can still sign up for Operation Families Learning About Global Support through June... MORE

Base housing privatized
May 29, 2009 — Representatives from Team Lackland and Balfour Beatty Communities ushered in construction of new privatized base housing with a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday at the new North Wherry building site,... MORE

5/27/2009 - Members of Team Lackland and Balfour Beatty Communities break ground new privatized housing at the new North Wherry building site May 27. (U.S. Air Force photo/Alan Boedeker)

Lowering the flag
May 29, 2009 — MORE

A Retreat team lowers the flag during a ceremony at the Lackland parade grounds May 15. The Retreat ceremony marked the end of National Police Week. Ceremonies and activities throughout the week honored federal, state and municipal officers in recognition of their service. (U.S. Air Force photo/Alan Boedeker)

Sumo kids
May 29, 2009 — MORE

Gen. Patrick to assume command of joint wing
May 29, 2009 — Air Force officials recently announced that Brig. Gen. Len Patrick will be the new commander of the 502nd Air Base Wing at Lackand. The 502nd ABW will be the command structure responsible for... MORE

Team Lackland leaders visit Capitol Hill
May 29, 2009 — Four members of Team Lackland recently spent a day visiting with members of Congress as part of the wing commander Capitol Hill visit program. Brig. Gen. Len Patrick, 37th Training Wing commander;... MORE

Center pool to open Saturday; South pool opens June 8
May 27, 2009 — As the days get hotter and longer, Randolph's two swimming pools are ready to open for some fun in the sun. The center pool is the first of the two to open May 30 and the south pool is scheduled to... MORE

Randolph girls track team wins regionals, heads to state finals
May 26, 2009 — The Lady Ro-Hawk track and field team dominated in relays, the long jump and sprints on May 16 as they won their third Class 2A Region IV championship in the last four years at D.W. Rutledge Stadium... MORE

AETC IG's Complaints Resolution Division earns Air Force-level Flynn Award
May 26, 2009 — For the fourth time in seven years, the Complaints Resolution Division of the Air Education and Training Command Inspector General Office has earned a top Air Force award. The division won the 2008... MORE