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Construction of BX, AFPC building running on schedule
November 20, 2009 — Randolph's biggest construction projects, the new base exchange and the Air Force Personnel Center Civilian Personnel Office, are on course for their projected completion dates.The base exchange, a... MORE

Yule spirit to set anchor at Canyon Lake
November 20, 2009 — Santa Claus and friends are transporting the festive sights and sounds of the Christmas holiday season to the Hill Country as the Jacobs Creek park area at Canyon Lake plays host to this year's... MORE

Texting while driving is an accident waiting to happen
November 20, 2009 — The message for Team Randolph from Security Forces is clear: texting while driving is an accident waiting to happen.Master Sgt. Monica Harris, 12th Security Forces Squadron NCO-in-charge of law... MORE

Heritage Headdress
November 20, 2009 — MORE

NSPS going away, but DoD employees won't see drop in pay
November 18, 2009 — The National Defense Authorization Act enacted by Congress in October includes a provision to repeal the three-year-old National Security Personnel System, but Team Randolph members who are part of... MORE

First class of BSOT "Pipeline" Airmen scheduled for arrival
November 18, 2009 — In Team Randolph's first modern-day attempt to provide "tech school" for enlisted Airmen, the base will see two re-trainee and 11 "pipeline" Airmen fresh from Basic Military Training arriving for... MORE

Tops in Blue performs during CAM
November 13, 2009 — MORE

Tops in Blue performed Nov. 13 at the Municipal Auditorium in downtown San Antonio. The performance was part of the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce's Celebrate America's Military Week which gave the community an opportunity to pay tribute to local active-duty and retired servicemembers. Tops in Blue group is an all active-duty Air Force group made up of amateur performers selected for their entertainment abilities. (U.S. Air Force photo/Alan Boedeker)

Happy Birthday USMC
November 13, 2009 — MORE

Master Sgt. Derrick Craft reads the traditional Marine Corps birthday message from the 13th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. John Lejeune, Nov. 6 at the Gateway Club. Since 1921, General Lejeune's inspirational birthday message has been read each year during the Corps' birthday celebration. (U.S. Air Force photo/Alan Boedeker)

Focus groups give insight on QoL issues
November 13, 2009 — After listening to discussion groups for more than eight hours Nov. 2, Col. Sandra Adams, Air Force Services Agency commander, found out that Lackland wasn't afraid to speak its mind.The discussion... MORE

Gunsmith shop reaches for elite status
November 13, 2009 — After reaching bronze level in a safety and health wellness program in August, the Air Force gunsmith shop on Lackland's Training Annex was honored again Nov. 4 for jumping up to silver status.And... MORE

Staff Sgt. Ricardo Nunez briefs Col. David French, 542nd Combat Sustainment Wing vice commander, about the rebuild/refurbishment process for the M16A2. Sergeant Nunez is a combat arms instructor and M16A2 production manager with the 575th Combat Sustainment Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Alan Boedeker)

Base supports Fort Hood crisis
November 13, 2009 — When the call from Fort Hood came in on the afternoon of Nov. 5, the Lackland Blood Donor Center responded - quickly.Almost within an hour of the plea from their sister center in the Armed Services... MORE

37th Medical Group welcomes new commander
November 13, 2009 — When Col. (Dr.) Rick Campise assumed command of the 37th Medical Group Nov. 2, it was a dual reward for him: a job he aspired to, and a homecoming.If you had asked the Houston native in 1987, when he... MORE

Team Lackland exceeds CFC goal
November 13, 2009 — Team Lackland has shown its generosity once again by exceeding its goal of $1.5 million in donations for the annual Combined Federal Campaign.Through Nov. 7, reports show more than $1.65 million has... MORE

Chance encounter brings sweet reunion for 'Candy Bomber'
November 12, 2009 — Retired Col. Gail Halvorsen and Ursula Johnson had never met, but a chance encounter between the two conjured a touching reunion 6 decades later at the Randolph Air Show Nov. 7. Then Lieutenant... MORE

Retired Col. Gail Halvorsen and Ursula Johnson had never met, but a chance encounter between the two conjured a touching reunion 6 decades later at the Randolph Air Show Nov. 7. Sixty years later, Mrs. Johnson never thought she would come face to face with the man who had become a hero-of-sorts to so many German children - "The Candy Bomber." (U.S. Air Force photo/Melissa Peterson)

Lt. Dan Band jams for Randolph Air Force Base
November 10, 2009 — MORE

Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band perform for Wounded Warriors and Randolph Air Force Base personnel during a concert Nov. 6, prior to the Randolph Air Show Nov. 7 and 8. This performance was their last before departing for Afghanistan where they will perform for the troops there Thanksgiving Day. (U.S. Air Force photo/Rich McFadden)

AETC names individual, group civil engineering award winners for outstanding job performance
November 10, 2009 — Air Education and Training Command announced command-level awards for several Team Randolph civil engineers Nov. 6."The Air Force's civil engineer office," said Ron Bell, Headquarters AETC civil... MORE

Road construction project to close south gate to POV traffic
November 10, 2009 — Team Randolph members who enter and leave the base through the south gate will have to use one of the gates on the north side of the base for a period of about two months starting Nov. 23.A project to... MORE

Application process for legal education programs to begin in January
November 9, 2009 — Active-duty Air Force commissioned officers in pay grade O-3 or below who aspire to earn law degrees and join the Judge Advocate General's Corps are encouraged to compete for admission to two programs... MORE

After-school fun
November 5, 2009 — MORE

Aidan Sanders carefully stacks Jenga blocks during the Lackland Youth Center open house Nov. 4. The open house was part of Air Force Family Week which recognized and celebrated the Air Force family while providing education and awareness about base and community support programs. Aidan is the daughter of Capt. Tina Sanders, 711th Human Performance Wing at Brooks City-Base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

New Sport Bike Safety Course geared toward aggressive riders
November 5, 2009 — In fiscal year 2009, drivers of two- and three-wheel vehicles accounted for nearly half of the 47 off-duty private motor vehicle fatalities in the Air Force. Already, the first fatality for this... MORE

Bill James demonstrates riding techniques during the Sport Bike Safety Course on Lackland's Training Annex Oct. 30. Mr. James is with the 37th Training Wing Safety Office. (U.S. Air Force photo/Alan Boedeker)