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Tug-of-war
May 8, 2009 — MORE

Defense Language Institute students enjoy a game of tug-of-war at the DLI AMIGO picnic May 1 at Stillman Park. The event featured food, music and various activities, including volleyball, tug-of-war and water balloon fights. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

AF boxers win gold, silver at Armed Forces
May 8, 2009 — Of the four Airmen competing in the 2009 Armed Forces Boxing Championship at Fort Huachaca, Ariz., from April 28 to May 1, two returned to Lackland with medals around their necks. His second time... MORE

After roughly five weeks training at Lackland, the Air Force boxing team traveled to Fort Huachuca, Ariz., May 1 to compete in the Armed Forces Boxing Championship. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

Blood Center needs plasma, platelet donations
May 8, 2009 — Due to the critical need of type AB plasma and platelets, the Lackland Blood Donor Center is trying a different approach to attract Friday donors. And it may appeal to your taste buds. On May 15 and... MORE

New AAFES projects on the way
May 8, 2009 — Several Army and Air Force Exchange Service projects de-signed to enhance morale and welfare for customers at Lackland are set to begin soon, said AAFES' top enlisted member during a visit here April... MORE

Command Day
May 7, 2009 — MORE

Second Lts. Benjamin Smith, Jason Utulo and David Castillo, 562nd Flying Training Squadron, walk away after exploring an E-3 Sentry, or AWACS, an airborne surveillance, command, control and communication aircraft, on Command Day May 5. Command Day features a series of presentations, briefings and displays that allow combat systems operator students an opportunity to talk with instructors about different airframes, operations, and the base facilities and quality-of-life issues that would accompany the assignment the students choose to take. (U.S. Air Force photo by Steve White)

Randolph support group helps spouses discuss issues faced when loved one is overseas
May 4, 2009 — Spouses of those Team Randolph Airmen who are on deployment or remote assignment have a forum at the Airman and Family Readiness Center where they can discuss issues that arise while loved ones are... MORE

Airman & Family Readiness Flight reinvents commercial Web site
May 4, 2009 — The Airman and Family Readiness Flight's Web site for Air Force family members has received a significant facelift in an effort to provide another outlet for their programs and provide families with... MORE

Officials set operating location for San Antonio joint base
May 4, 2009 — Air Education and Training Command officials signed an order March 16 on Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, that established an operating location to support the creation of a joint base in San Antonio... MORE

37th TRW announces first quarter awards
May 1, 2009 — Congratulations to the following 37th Training Wing members who were recognized with quarterly awards. Junior Enlisted Member of the Quarter Airman 1st Class Sharon Norris37th Comptroller Squadron... MORE

Team Randolph goes on alert as flu affects local area
April 29, 2009 — When two teenagers came to the Randolph Clinic on separate days more than two weeks ago with flu-like symptoms, a 12th Medical Group pediatric nurse practitioner let intuition be her guide. Unusual... MORE

Retired Lt. Col. Kathy Hagerman, a pediatric nurse practitioner, takes the temperature of a patient at the 12th Medical Group April 29. Ms. Hagerman was the first to perform a throat culture on two teenagers suspected of contracting the H1N1 , or swine, influenza recently. U.S. Air Force photo by Steve White)

AFPC squeaks past MDG #1 to take championship
April 29, 2009 — The Air Force Personnel Center edged out Medical Group Team #1, 47-42, in a head to head struggle in intramural basketball action April 24. Both teams entered the tournament with a season record of... MORE

Nathaniel Livermont, Air Force Personnel Center intramural basketball team, takes a jumpshot while Skylar Armstrong, Medical Group #1 team member, defends April 24 at the Rambler Fitness Center. AFPC edged MDG #1, 47-42, to earn this year's championship title. (U.S. Air Force photo by Steve White)

Randolph team wins division title at Laughlin AFB’s fifth ‘Adventure Race’
April 28, 2009 — For their third year in a row, "Xtreme" team "Continuous Motion" earned top honors in their division at the Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas-sponsored fifth-annual "Adventure Race" on April 18. With a... MORE

Staff Sgt. Nicholas Seibel (from left), Lt. Col. Gregg Kopeck and Chief Master Sgt. Ralph Humphrey, members of the "Continuous Motion" Xtreme team, paddle their boat during the two-mile rafting event at Laughlin Air Force Base's fifth-annual "Adventure Race" on April 18. Team "Continuous Motion" beat out 13 other Xtreme teams to take first place with a time of three hours, 55 minutes. (Courtesy photo)

62 Airmen earn CCAF degree
April 28, 2009 — Sixty-two Team Randolph Airmen will be presented their Community College of the Air Force Associate of Applied Science degree during a ceremony at 2:30 p.m. on May 5 at the Parr O' Club... MORE

Remembering the Holocaust
April 28, 2009 — MORE

Capt. Jennifer McGee, 12th Contracting Squadron, helps Madison Angelito and Alex Barner make coconut pyramids, a traditional Jewish dessert, on April 22 as part of the Holocaust Days of Remembrance observed here from April 19-26. (U.S. Air Force photo by Don Lindsey)

Wingmen, supervisors first-line in prevention of alcohol abuse
April 28, 2009 — On the heels of Alcohol Abuse Awareness Month, members of the Alcohol and Drug Prevention and Treatment program pass along resources available to supervisors and wingmen to deal with someone who may... MORE

Randolph teens gain work experience through base summer programs
April 27, 2009 — Two summer programs can provide work experience to Randolph youth while they earn money for college.The Youth Employment Skills program, open to children of active-duty members in grades 9-12, allows... MORE

Air Force Club Membership Scholarship Program offers college money to students
April 27, 2009 — It takes more than ambition, good grades and great Scholastic Aptitude Test scores to get into college. It also takes money. That's why the Air Force Services Agency is announcing the 14th annual Air... MORE

It's official: Randolph's officer, enlisted clubs No. 1 in Air Force
April 27, 2009 — Randolph's Parr O'Club and Kendrick Club consolidated operations last October, then completed a banner year in which they generated $5.1 million in income, increased sales in every department and... MORE

Earth Week 2009
April 24, 2009 — MORE

Children at the Lackland Youth Center begin Earth Week activities by planting trees April 20. The base celebrated Earth Week with activities designed to educate Airmen about the importance of conserving and preserving the Earth's natural resources. Activities included a slogan contest at Lackland Elementary School, a golf tournament, and an informational campaign at the base exchange. Earth Week activities conclude April 24 with landscaping at the Gateway Club. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

Lackland raises $239K for AFAF
April 24, 2009 — Team Lackland demonstrated its generosity by raising $239,051.71, or 115 percent of its Air Force Assistance Fund goal. The "Commitment to Caring" campaign on Lackland, which began March 9 and ended... MORE