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Oktoberfest 2009 celebrates enlisted contributions
October 6, 2009 — Team Randolph is set to celebrate the contributions of enlisted Airmen assigned to Randolph Air Force Base on Oct. 30 with "Oktoberfest 2009." "It's a celebration to show a sincere appreciation to all... MORE

Civilian 'birds' set to swoop in on Randolph for safety office fly-in
October 5, 2009 — The airspace above Randolph is generally the domain of jet aircraft used for the base's training mission, but on Saturday morning, weather permitting, it will be filled with an estimated 50... MORE

CSO unit stands up at NAS Pensacola
October 3, 2009 — The Air Force began the next evolution of combat systems officer training when it activated the 479th Flying Training Group Oct. 2 here. Col. Jacqueline Van Ovost, commander of the 12th Flying... MORE

Col. Travis Willis accepts the unit flag to take command of the 479th Flying Training Group from Col. Jacqueline Van Ovost, commander of the 12th Flying Training Wing, Oct. 2 in the National Museum of Naval Aviation at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joel Martinez)

First sergeant named athlete of the year
October 2, 2009 — As first sergeant to his squadron, proponent of base fitness, volunteer at local youth camps, co-founder of the first San Antonio triathlon team and All-Air Force Triathlete, this year's recipient of... MORE

Anthony Milunas earned many firsts in 2009, including being named Lackland's male athlete of the year for his work in both civic and athletic arenas. (U.S. Air Force photo/Alan Boedeker)

New gate entry system on horizon
October 2, 2009 — The 37th Security Forces Squadron, responsible for installation security, will soon begin using the Defense Biometric Identification System to enhance security and improve force protection. DBIDS is a... MORE

Endurance run to hit base streets
October 2, 2009 — A culture of runners is blossoming at Lackland as it seems a new activity pops up every day, and now, the latest endurance competition makes it official. The Gateway Half-Marathon, Oct. 24, organized... MORE

Command chief under pressure
September 30, 2009 — MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Max Grindstaff, 12th Flying Training Wing command chief from Randolph Air Force Base, Texas listens as Senior Airman Ivan Wilson, an aerospace physiology technician with the 12th Medical Group goes through the operational procedures of an oxygen regulator inside the bases high altitude chamber. (U.S. Air Force photo/Steve Thurow)

Randolph firefighters to stress burn awareness during Fire Prevention Week
September 28, 2009 — Fire drills throughout the base, fire safety presentations to pre-school and school-age children, a visit by Sparky the Fire Dog and an open house will highlight Fire Prevention Week next week at... MORE

Firefighters with the Fire and Emergency Services 12th Civil Engineer Division, Randolph Air Force Base, Texas function check their equipment prior to entering a housing unit with a simulated kitchen fire to search for possible victims during a training exercise conducted on Sept. 29. (U.S. Air Force photo/Steve Thurow)

Applying nose art to the Spirit of Pensacola
September 28, 2009 — MORE

Jim Seagraves, a sign painter assigned to the 12th Flying Training Wing Maintenance Directorate at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, puts the "Spirit of Pensacola" nose art on the 479th Flying Training Group flagship T-1A Jayhawk Sept. 28. The aircraft will eventually be used to train combat systems officers at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Fla., when the 479th FTG begins operations there following an Oct. 2 activation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Steve Thurow)

Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team performs for Lackland
September 25, 2009 — MORE

The Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team performs Sept. 18 at the Air Force Basic Military Training Reception Center at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. The Drill Team is the traveling component inspiring Air Force awareness among military and civilian audiences by performing a complex drill routine. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

BMT carries the POW baton
September 25, 2009 — Honor. Power. Dedication. These are some of the words that weighted the air during Lackland's first-ever POW/MIA 24-hour Vigil Run, Sept. 18. Col. William H. Mott's, 37th Training Wing commander,... MORE

SFS implements new visitor access policy
September 25, 2009 — A new policy is changing the way visitors can be sponsored on base at Lackland. Sponsoring a visitor onto the installation requires an authorized sponsor. Authorized sponsors are limited to active... MORE

Bldg. 171 project on schedule
September 25, 2009 — Renovation of one of the largest buildings in San Antonio, Bldg. 171 at Port San Antonio, is on time as the first permanent tenants prepare to move into their new surroundings in mid-October... MORE

Randolph gears up for Year of the Air Force Family activities
September 23, 2009 — Many activities are in store in the coming months for the base community as Randolph celebrates Year of the Air Force Family, an observance that will continue through next July. Family-oriented events... MORE

Team Randolph comes together fast to build campus for BSOC
September 22, 2009 — Engineers, contractors and personnelists alike, worked overtime to build and staff the Basic Sensor Operator Course's campus in less than a month.By readying dorms, the dining facility, converting a... MORE

AFPC celebrates Air Force birthday with dining out
September 22, 2009 — MORE

The Air Force Band of the West provides dinner music for the guests at the Air Force Personnel Center dining out Sept. 18. The dining out was held to commemorate the 62nd birthday of the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Rich McFadden)

First class of enlisted sensor operators graduates
September 21, 2009 — The Air Force reached a historic milestone Sept. 18 when its first class of enlisted unmanned aircraft systems sensor operators graduated from the Basic Sensor Operator Course here. The graduates -... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. James Guertin, Air Force Personnel Center Command Career Enlisted Force Manager for Unmanned Aerial Systems Operators, gives the commencement speech at the inaugural Basic Sensor Operator Course graduation at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, Sept. 18. (U.S. Air Force photo/Rich McFadden)

Basic Sensor Operator Training graduates inaugural class
September 18, 2009 — MORE

(Front row) Staff Sgt. Adam Rosen, Staff Sgt. Jason Peterson, (back row) Staff Sgt. Jeremy Reid, Senior Airman Robert Babian, and Airman 1st Class Ronald Shortledge are the graduates of the inaugural Basic Sensor Operator Course taught at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, to prepare enlisted members for careers as Unmanned Aerial Systems Sensor Operators. (U.S. Air Force photo/Steve Thurow)

37th TRW command chief has passion for the job
September 18, 2009 — Listening to Chief Master Sgt. Jay Simon, 37th Training Wing command chief, his passion for Airmen comes through loud and clear. When he talks about the enlisted corps, especially the younger Airmen,... MORE

Randolph seeks general aviators for Civil Fly-In
September 18, 2009 — Randolph Air Force Base officials invite general aviation pilots to fly to the airfield here and participate in a Civil Fly-In the base will host Oct. 10 from 8 a.m. to noon on the flight line. Ramp... MORE

Randolph Air Force Base officials invite general aviation pilots to fly to the airfield here and participate in a Civil Fly-In the base will host Oct. 10 from 8 a.m. to noon on the flight line. (Graphic by Javier Garcia)