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'Commando' competition shows Airmen that commissary shopping is worth the trip
May 22, 2009 — Airmen ate fresh-grilled hot dogs and hamburgers May 21 in the parking lot of Randolph Air Force Base's commissary, while live music alternated with tunes spun by a local radio station's disc jockey... MORE

12 SVS temporary lodging facilities expand for larger families
May 22, 2009 — Contractors are renovating 22 family housing units into three-bedroom temporary lodging facilities that will give 12th Services Division the ability to provide adequate temporary housing to military... MORE

Randolph lodging team shines with MAJCOM honor
May 21, 2009 — The 12th Services Division lodging operation was awarded the Air Education and Training Command 2009 Air Force Innkeeper Award. The Randolph Inn team was lauded for their world-class support in... MORE

Juana Lemus, Randolph Inn housekeeper, spreads fresh linens on a bed in one of the more than 450 rooms at the Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, lodging facility. The Randolph Inn lodging team was awarded the Air Education and Training Command 2009 Air Force Innkeeper Award recently and will now compete at the Air Force level. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

Randolph Services host wounded warriors as show of support, appreciation
May 21, 2009 — MORE

Army 1st Sgt. Bobby Golden, from the Center for the Intrepid at Brooke Army Medical Center, plays a round of golf May 19 at the Randolph Oaks Golf Course at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas. The base Services Division hosted a group of wounded warriors at the golf course for a day of rest and relaxation to show thier appreciation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Steve White)

Incentives highlight Air Force's 2009 club membership campaign
May 19, 2009 — Three months' free dues, a cash-back rewards program and a chance to win $250 will be available when the Air Force kicks off its 2009 club membership campaign next month. Personnel who join any Air... MORE

12 MDG scheduling 2009 school physical appointments
May 19, 2009 — It's school physical time again and 12th Medical Group personnel are taking appointments for sports, school and camp physicals at the Randolph Clinic. Starting May 26, appointments will be offered for... MORE

Boating Safety is focus during 101 CDOS
May 18, 2009 — Boating accidents in Texas took the lives of 61 people in 2008.During National Safe Boating Week this week and throughout the 101 Critical Days of Summer, being safe on the water is a concern for any... MORE

Base readies for internal ESOHCAMP assessment
May 18, 2009 — A team of inspectors will canvass Randolph June 1-5 for the 2009 Internal Environmental Safety Occupational and Health Compliance Assessment and Management Program audit. During the week, the team... MORE

A team of inspectors will canvass Randolph June 1-5 for the 2009 Internal Environmental Safety Occupational and Health Compliance Assessment and Management Program audit.

Facts, testimony bust IDEA myths
May 18, 2009 — In less time than it takes to fill out a credit card application, Darlene Daspit-Pohl was on her way to earning $10,000, just for having an idea. In June 2007, Ms. Daspit-Pohl, who works here for the... MORE

The Air Force Innovative Development Through Employee Awareness Program routinely distributes recognition certificates and monetary awards for original ideas that benefit the Air Force.

Face painting fun
May 15, 2009 — MORE

Unit compliance inspection draws closer
May 15, 2009 — With one month to go before the Unit Compliance Inspection, the UCI planning office is encouraging Team Lackland to focus preparation efforts on ensuring programs are compliant with applicable Air... MORE

Lackland Airmen selected for master sergeant
May 14, 2009 — Air Force officials selected 5,604 of 22,748 eligible technical sergeants for promotion to master sergeant for a selection rate of 24.64 percent. The average score for those selected was 340.41, with... MORE

5/14/2009 - Air Force officials selected 172 technical sergeants from Lackland Air Force Base for promotion to master sergeant. (U.S. Air Force photo/Alan Boedeker)

Randolph skeet shooters dominate national organization's all-American teams
May 13, 2009 — A group of retired Airmen and civilians who have found a home at the range have shot Randolph into international prominence. Five members of the Randolph Air Force Base Skeet Shooting Club, who shoot... MORE

Randolph crowns its first Idol
May 13, 2009 — Around 250 fans packed the Kendrick Club ballroom May 8 to watch the final five Randolph Idol singers belt it out for first place. "All five finalists were extremely talented," said Steve Knechtel,... MORE

AF Services changes hands
May 13, 2009 — Col. Sandra Adams, who recently completed a deployment to Afghanistan, assumed leadership of Headquarters Air Force Services Agency during a change-of-command ceremony Tuesday morning in the Parr... MORE

101 Critical Days of Summer begin today with wing run, safety briefings
May 13, 2009 — The "101 Critical Days of Summer" safety campaign kicks off this morning with a motivational talk from the 12th Flying Training Wing commander, a 1.5-mile wing run and breakfast and safety briefings... MORE

Randolph announces Stage 1 water use restrictions in effect
May 12, 2009 — The Edwards Aquifer level has been recorded at or below 657.5 feet for 5 days. Per the 12th Flying Training Wing Water Management and Conservation Plan, Randolph has entered the Stage 1 critical... MORE

Randolph MTA looking for motivated NCOs
May 12, 2009 — The Randolph Middle Tier Association is seeking motivated noncommissioned officers to be involved in an organization that gives back to the base and the local community. The organization is open to... MORE

Operation FLAGS introduces families to the deployment process
May 11, 2009 — A program supported by the Airman and Family Readiness Center gives Team Randolph family members a taste of what it's like when an Air Force parent goes through a deployment. Operation FLAGS, or... MORE

Graduation day
May 8, 2009 — MORE

Basic trainees carry state flags during their graduation ceremony April 24 at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Desiree N. Palacios)