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Chief Master Sgt. of the AF Wounded Warrior visit
October 22, 2009 — MORE

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy (Right), poses for a photograph with Wounded Warrior Tech. Sgt. Isreal Del Toro, during his tour of the Center for the Intrepid in San Antonio, TX Oct. 20. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

H1N1 vaccine in holding pattern, flu season closing in
October 21, 2009 — The threat of another round of H1N1 has health officials and citizens alike keeping a watchful eye on the development and distribution of its vaccine. Physicians at the 12th Medical Group said the... MORE

Team Randolph preps for air show Nov. 7, 8
October 21, 2009 — Partnering with the San Antonio community for Celebrate America's Military week, Team Randolph opens its gates to the public Nov. 7-8 for the 2009 "Forging the Future" air show.The free event is open... MORE

The 2009 Randolph Air Show takes place Nov. 7-8. The gates open at 9 a.m. and close at 5 p.m. both days. The event is open to the public.

Energy fair to provide base community with glimpse of latest 'green' products, technology
October 19, 2009 — Team Randolph members will have a chance to see some of the latest products in green technology during a special event next week. The Randolph Energy Program will present an energy fair Wednesday from... MORE

Family Advocacy classes aim to reduce deployment-induced stress, domestic violence through education
October 19, 2009 — October is "Domestic Violence Awareness Month," and with deployment-related stress running high throughout the military, Team Randolph's Family Advocacy Program wants Airmen and their families to know... MORE

CFC extends campaign to Oct. 28
October 16, 2009 — The annual Combined Federal Campaign has been extended to Oct. 28 after materials expected from the national office arrived almost two weeks into the start of the fundraising effort. This year's CFC... MORE

Museum renovation underway
October 16, 2009 — By late next spring, the History and Traditions Museum will have a new look. The museum officially closed Oct. 2 for a complete renovation; it is expected to re-open in May and the only thing that may... MORE

Airman 1st Class Michael Valeich (left), Airman David Mudd and Airman Basic Cortney Wilkinson, all with the 342nd Training Squadron, push a Lawrence Radial Engine while helping to pack up exhibits Oct. 7 at the History and Traditions Museum. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

Road to Defender Cup finals stopped short for Warhawks
October 16, 2009 — After giving up only one goal on its way to the Defender Cup semifinals, Lackland soccer seemed primed for a third straight finals appearance. However, Travis Football Club, from Travis AFB, Calif.,... MORE

Warhawk Joel Lobisser tries to control the ball among two Seymour-Johnson defenders during the teams' first game at the League Executive San Antonio soccer fields. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

Just say no
October 15, 2009 — MORE

Warhawk, a popular music group from The Air Force Band of the West, performs for elementary and middle school students attending an anti-drug concert Oct. 14 at Trinity University in San Antonio. The concert was part of National Red Ribbon Week, an anti-drug campaign focused on educating youth about the dangers of drugs and encouraging them to make smart choices. Warhawk performed a variety of music, from Motown and classic rock to current pop music from artists like Miley Cyrus, the Black Eyed Peas and Taylor Swift. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

MARE tests, rehearses first responders' roles in case of air show accident
October 14, 2009 — The old adage of "prepare for the worst and hope for the best" was why the "blood" on the bodies of the pre-Randolph Air Show Major Accident Response Exercise "victims" was realistically red and... MORE

Senior Airman Christela Turner (left) and Airman 1st Class Charis Becker, 12 Medical Group flight medicine technicians, perform medical care on a simulated victim of the Air Show Exercise at Randolph Air Force Base Oct. 14.

Civilian aviators attend Randolph’s Civil Fly In
October 13, 2009 — Despite low visibility over the airfield here Oct. 10, nearly 60 local aviators attended Randolph's Civil Fly In to learn about flying operations of the 12th Flying Training Wing and participate in... MORE

Shane Musselman, Randolph crew chief, directs a Civil Air Patrol plane to a parking spot at the Civil Fly In here Oct. 8. ( U.S. Air Force Photo By Don Lindsey)

Real-world chlorine scare puts base, local area on alert
October 13, 2009 — Randolph Air Force Base's first responders got the chance to put their training hours into real-world experience here Oct. 8, when an alarm was triggered after reading dangerously high levels of... MORE

Zach McCabe (left), and Senior Airman Tyler McClain, 12thFire and Emergency Services fire fighters, escort Senior Airman Kathleen Smith, 12th Medical Group Bioenviromental section, into the scene of a real world chlorine leak at Randolph Air Force Base Oct. 8. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

Seminar gives couples tools to better cope with stress of deployment
October 13, 2009 — Deployment can be a particularly stressful time for Airmen, and it poses unique challenges for those who are married. But a seminar scheduled Oct. 24 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the chapel center... MORE

Air Force activates 3rd Combat Camera Squadron
October 8, 2009 — The Air Force stood up the third of four combat camera squadrons during an activation ceremony Oct. 1 at the Gateway Club. Located at Lackland, the 3rd Combat Camera Squadron falls under the Air Force... MORE

Lackland committed to water stewardship
October 8, 2009 — Protecting our precious water resource is very important to our community and to Lackland's missions. Never before has the need for water conservation been more apparent. Here in South Texas, our... MORE

IAAFA at forefront of PME
October 8, 2009 — Professional military education helps Airmen develop the management and leadership skills needed to become Air Force professionals and the senior leaders of tomorrow. For nearly six decades, Maxwell... MORE

Retiree appreciation day set for Oct. 17
October 8, 2009 — The annual Lackland and Brooks City-Base Retiree Appreciation Day is Oct. 17, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Mitchell Hall. There are nearly 690,000 retired Airmen in the Air Force family and many are still... MORE

Lackland to host Defender Cup
October 8, 2009 — If a 50-year-old soccer coach shows up 30 minutes before practice to run two miles around the field, just imagine the training he puts his players through. Warhawks interim varsity soccer coach... MORE

Lackland's varsity soccer team run sprints during practice Oct. 5 in preparation for the upcoming Defender Cup tournament. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

12th Medical Group highlights flu symptoms, preventions
October 8, 2009 — With seasonal influenza season approaching, the 12th Medical Group is vaccinating Team Randolph Airmen and family members. Physicians at the 12th MDG want Team Randolph's population to be aware of... MORE

Senior Airman April DeLuna of the 12th Medical Group at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas gives Col. Merrily Madero, AETC Director of Staff her annual flu shot. (U.S. Air Force photo/Steve Thurow)

Weekend downpours bring drought relief, but also challenges cleanup crew
October 8, 2009 — Nearly six inches of rain drenched Randolph last weekend, bringing much relief to a drought-stricken area but also testing base personnel as they dealt with problems ranging from leaking roofs to wet... MORE