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Uplifting renovations
February 2, 2009 — MORE

Ernest Cerda, a contractor with BETCO Scaffolding, assembles the framework for scaffolds so renovations can be performed on the ceiling at the base theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

37th COMM moves into new $13 million home
January 30, 2009 — A ribbon-cutting ceremony Jan. 23 marked the official opening of the 37th Communication Squadron's new home. The final move-ins take place next week in the new $13.9 million structure that now offices... MORE

Lackland security forces implements use of Tasers
January 30, 2009 — The 37th Security Forces Squadron recently added another tool to their non-lethal force options. The Taser X-26, authorized for use Air Force-wide last June, can aid officers in gaining control of a... MORE

Lackland Airmen make history in Iraq
January 30, 2009 — Since last summer, more than 240 Airmen from Lackland have been supporting the war on terrorism at Joint Base Balad, Iraq. Combat medics, security forces, civil engineers, logisticians, first... MORE

Airman 1st Class Israel Garza provides security near a checkpoint at Joint Base Balad, Iraq, Nov. 11. He was named the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing's Tuskegee Airman of the Week for his actions during a security incident and protecting Iraqi officials and other distinguished visitors during a recent Iraqi-Based Industrial Zone ceremony on base. Garza, a security forces apprentice with the 532nd Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, is deployed from Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Erik Gudmundson)

Military appreciation at the Spurs
January 28, 2009 — MORE

Tech. Sgt. Vanessa Sidney and her daughter, Anissa, look up at the Jumbotron to watch a surprise video message from husband and father, Tech. Sgt. Marcus Sidney, 12th Security Forces Squadron, who is currently deployed in support of Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom. Anissa served as the honorary ball girl for the Spurs basketball game during military appreciation night Jan. 23. (U.S. Air Force photo by Melissa Peterson)

TASER devices newest tool in SFS armory
January 27, 2009 — The 12th Security Forces Squadron recently completed training with a new, non-lethal tool for their belt, in an effort to improve the number of options police have to help deter crime and aid in... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Ernesto Cuellar (from right), Staff Sgt. Krystal Bennett and Airman 1st Class Howard Kennedy, all 12th Security Forces Squadron, practice their TASER aim at a training class Jan. 27. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

Randolph topped twice by Cole on hardwood
January 26, 2009 — A pair of close losses last week may have been beneficial to Randolph High's boys' and girls' basketball teams. District rival Cole High School handed the RHS boys and girls back-to-back three-point... MORE

Randolph High guard Elena Gumbs, right, tries to get around some tough defense from Cole High during the Ro-Hawks 49-46 loss last week. Gumbs led all Ro-Hawk scorers with 19 points. (Photo by Sylvia Kuwamura)

Are we there yet?
January 22, 2009 — MORE

Air Force basic military trainees low crawl during Basic Expeditionary Airmen Skills Training. At the BEAST site, trainees face a series of increasingly difficult exercise events under simulated, realistic combat conditions. Trainees hone war skills such as basic self-defense, integrated base defense, self aid and buddy care and improvised explosive device recognition and response. (USAF photo by Alan Boedeker)

Lackland revisits MLK under new light
January 22, 2009 — Team Lackland gathered around candle-lit tables to celebrate the life and works of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the "Revisting the Dream" commemorative luncheon at the Mitchell Hall ballroom Jan... MORE

Task force lauds Lackland response, services for sexual assault victims
January 22, 2009 — A Defense task force visited Lackland Jan. 13-15 as part of a worldwide assessment to gather information for a congressional report on sexual assault response in the military and look at best... MORE

Cops bust 12th MSS in aerial football battle
January 22, 2009 — In Wednesday night flag football action at Grater Field, the 12th Security Forces Squadron sqeaked by the 12th Mission Support Squadron, 20-14. The cops showed up looking organized and fairly deep in... MORE

AETC recognizes 563rd FTS training innovations
January 21, 2009 — Innovative training solutions developed at the 563rd Flying Training Squadron are in use at many locations worldwide. So it's not surprising that the 563rd FTS - a unit that commander Lt. Col. Chris... MORE

Gen. Stephen Lorenz, Air Education and Training Command commander, presents the AETC Learning Innovation Award for Training to Lt. Col. Chris Wellborn, 563rd Flying Training Squadron. Several 563rd programs earned the squadron accolades from the major command-level. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

AETC Symposium
January 21, 2009 — MORE

Two Airmen try their hand at flying in a F-35 Lightning II simulator at the Air Education and Training Command simulator Jan. 15. The command hosted the symposium to showcase new innovations and technology that Airmen can soon expect to see coming their way. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

Lackland recycling center picks up two awards
January 21, 2009 — The Lackland recycling program continues to clean up on awards after recently being accorded two more honors for its efforts. The recycling program was honored with the 2007 Alliance Recognition Award... MORE

1/9/2009 - A conveyor takes cardboard to a machine for processing after being loaded by Daniel Lange, an employee of the Lackland Recycling Center. (USAF photo by Robbin Cresswell)

Base supports National Blood Donor Month
January 21, 2009 — January is National Blood Donor Month and the Lackland Blood Donor Center is marking the occasion with an open house Jan. 30. Tracy Parmer, public affairs specialist for the Armed Services Blood... MORE

1/13/2009 - Lorraine Castillo, a phlebotomist, takes the blood of Air Force basic military trainee Kyle Conger, 320th Training Squadron, at the Lackland Blood Donor Center Jan. 13. January is National Blood Donor Month. The Lackland Blood Donor Center thanks everyone who has given blood and encourages those who have not to consider becoming regular donors. (USAF photo by Alan Boedeker)

Tax center sets hours, gives tips for tax season
January 21, 2009 — The Lackland Tax Center will provide tax preparation services for both federal and state income tax returns starting Feb. 2. Military retirees, Active duty, reserve and national guard members, and... MORE

Base ramping up for June UCI
January 21, 2009 — The countdown is on as Team Lackland shifts into higher gears for the upcoming Unit Compliance Inspection. The team of inspectors is expected to arrive June 14 for what could be up to a 10-day... MORE

Presidential mixer
January 21, 2009 — MORE

Team Randolph Airmen watch as Barack Obama is sworn in as the 44th president of the United States during the 2009 Inauguration Mixer at the enlisted club Jan. 20. (Photo by Rich McFadden)

AETC announces A1 award winners
January 21, 2009 — Several Team Randolph people and programs were selected as winners of the Air Education and Training Command 2008 A1 Awards Program. The A1 "A-Staff" designator includes personnel in the manpower,... MORE

Caught up in the frenzy
January 21, 2009 — MORE

Terrye Heagerty (right), 12th Services Division director, presents an all-expense paid trip to the Super Bowl to Geoff Morgan, an Air Force Services club member who works at the Randolph Bowling Center, Jan. 9. As winner of Services' Football Frenzy program, Mr. Morgan will receive airfare, hotel and vehicle accommodations for two and tickets to the game. (Courtesy photo)