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Registration begins for 2010 AETC Symposium
October 7, 2009 — Registration begins Oct. 7, for the 2010 Air Education and Training Command Symposium, scheduled for Jan. 14-15, 2010, at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio. The theme of this... MORE

Randolph kicks off Year of the Air Force Family
October 7, 2009 — MORE

Kids from Randolph converge on the Parr O’Club for the kick-off of the Year of the Air Force Family celebration here Oct. 2. The Secretary and the Chief of Staff of the Air Force named July 09 - Jul 10, Year of the Air Force Family. The Year of the Air Force Family will provide leadership at all levels a vehicle to communicate information and data to Airmen, family members, surrounding communities and DoD audiences on the variety and scope of programs offered by the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

ST Memorial Ruck
October 7, 2009 — MORE

A support team waits for Chief Master Sgt. Tony Travis and Tech. Sgt. Chris Grove, combat controllers with the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron at Hurlburt Field, Fla., on I-10 near mile marker 587 during the Special Tactics Memorial Ruck Oct. 6. The event is to raise awareness and support for the Special Operations Warrior Foundation and recognize fallen comrades of wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Six two-man teams will complete their mission in 10 days by walking 10-15 mile legs around the clock while carrying a ruck weighing at least 50 pounds, which is traditionally used in all training marches. (U.S. Air Force photo/Steve Thurow)

Randolph to host symposium for preventive dentistry specialists
October 6, 2009 — Dental hygienists and other preventive dentistry specialists, most of them from Randolph and other San Antonio military installations, will learn about the latest products and treatments in their... MORE

The Landings at Randolph celebrates official opening of community center with base leadership
October 6, 2009 — The Landings at Randolph, the base's privatized family housing, marked the official opening of its new community center on New B Street with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday afternoon. The event -... MORE

Team Randolph's 'Retiree Appreciation Day' celebrates past and present contributions of Airmen
October 6, 2009 — Randolph Air Force Base is scheduled to host its 15th annual "Retiree Appreciation Day" to thank local retirees for their past and present military contributions Oct. 31 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in... MORE

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)

Team Randolph children celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
September 25, 2009 — MORE

Tyler Stegen hits the piñata during the Hispanic Heritage Month piñata party at the Randolph Child Development Center Sept. 24. (U.S. Air Force photo/Don Lindsey)

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