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Graduates honored at diploma recognition ceremony
November 5, 2009 — Congratulations to the following members of Team Lackland recognized for completion of a college degree. Community College of the Air Force graduates: Staff Sgt. Heaven Adams Master at Arms First...

Lackland Airmen make chief master sergeant
November 5, 2009 — Fourteen Team Lackland senior master sergeants were among 475 of 2,276 eligible senior master sergeants selected promotion to chief master sergeant for a selection rate of 20.87 percent. The average...

Randolph's helping agencies showcase their services during wellness day
November 4, 2009 — Representatives of Randolph's helping agencies gathered together in one place and opened their arms to the base community at a one-day event during Air Force Family Week this week. The Airman and...

Randolph opens new Temporary Lodging Facilities
November 4, 2009 —

Three Civil Air Patrol cadets earn one of program's most exclusive awards
November 3, 2009 — Three junior members of the Civil Air Patrol's Randolph Composite Squadron received one of the CAP's most prestigious cadet-level awards during a promotion ceremony Tuesday evening. Stephen Turner, a...

Notre Dame honors alumni
November 3, 2009 —

U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team performs for Randolph schools
November 3, 2009 —

Trickshot golfer come to Randolph
November 3, 2009 —

Fire Department bests 435th FTS 13-6 in intramural flag football play
November 3, 2009 — The 12th Civil Engineer Division's fire department flag football team beat the 435th Fighter Training Squadron's team 13-6 Oct. 28 at Grater Field. The hour-long contest was an aerial one in which...

Royal Air Force Air Marshal visits Randolph
November 3, 2009 —

Event celebrates Air Force's commitment to combat operations
November 3, 2009 — Team Randolph military and civilian leaders, Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce representatives, wounded Soldiers, local high school musicians, singers, Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training...

Tax center calls for volunteers to prepare forms
November 3, 2009 — With tax filing season approaching, the Randolph Air Force Base Tax Center needs volunteers for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program to assist Team Randolph members with 2009 income tax...

Inaugural run takes off
October 30, 2009 — Lackland's first-ever Gateway Half Marathon took off without so much as a bump in the road or a cloud in the morning sky Oct. 24. Nearly 2,000 runners roamed the base streets during the day's 5K, 10K...

A year later, BEAST gets rave reviews
October 30, 2009 — When the Basic Expeditionary Airman Skills Training course opened last December, followed closely by basic military training expansion to 8.5 weeks, Air Force officials had high expectations. The...

Air Force recruiters gain new perspective
October 30, 2009 — After spending a week shadowing military training instructors, two Air Force recruiters have a renewed perspective for potential recruits. Staff Sgts. Cheryl Vercellona and Eduardo Velarde of the...

Annual CAM week to kick off
October 30, 2009 — San Antonio Chamber of Commerce's Celebrate America's Military Week gives the community an opportunity to pay tribute to local active-duty and retired servicemembers. According to the chamber's Web...

Ambassador program accepting applications
October 30, 2009 — Base officials are looking for two articulate, self-confident members of Team Lackland to serve as goodwill ambassadors at community events throughout 2010, including the city's annual 11-day Fiesta...

Lackland to focus on Air Force family
October 30, 2009 — Team Lackland kicks off Air Force Family Week Nov. 2 with an official visit from Col. Sandra Adams, Air Force Services Agency commander. Air Force Family Week, Nov. 1 - 7, recognizes and celebrates...

Project to simplify, strengthen base network
October 30, 2009 — To most people, a computer at their work station and the ability to log on to a network are conveniences taken for granted. While a lot goes on behind the scenes to ensure e-mail gets delivered to the...

Operation Homecooking set for signups
October 30, 2009 — San Antonio area families can share their warmth and hospitality with Airmen and trainees at Lackland this Thanksgiving by giving them a chance to enjoy a holiday meal in a family atmosphere through...