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Lackland officer earns Bronze Star
June 17, 2010 — An 802nd Contracting Squadron major was awarded the Bronze Star June 14 during a ceremony in the Bob Hope Theater. Maj. Anthony Diaz was recognized for accomplishments during his 12-month deployment... MORE

Brig. Gen. Leonard Patrick, 502nd Air Base Wing commander, presents Maj. Anthony Diaz, 802nd Contracting Squadron, with a Bronze Star during the 502nd ABW commander's call June 14. (U.S. Air Force photo/Alan Boedeker)

Base readies for ESOHCAMP
June 17, 2010 — The countdown and final preparations are underway for Lackland's environmental assessment July 26-30 by Air Education and Training Command.AETC inspectors will be on base to determine Lackland's... MORE

JBSA strives for energy efficiency
June 17, 2010 — Joint Base San Antonio was front-and-center during a sustainable energy workshop hosted by the Defense Transformation Institute June 9 at the Pearl Stable in San Antonio.JBSA is the largest single... MORE

Lackland Airmen selected for technical sergeant
June 17, 2010 — Air Force officials selected 7,752 of 37,185 eligible staff sergeants for promotion to technical sergeant for a selection rate of 20.85 percent.The average score for those selected was 317.63, with an... MORE

Registration under way for July fitness assessments
June 15, 2010 — Scheduling for test dates is under way for Randolph servicemembers in preparation for the revised Air Force Fitness Program that officially begins July 1.Rambler Fitness Center personnel, including... MORE

Active shooter briefings focus on individual protection
June 14, 2010 — Due to Randolph's large base population and the feedback received from Airmen and civilian workers, mandatory Active Shooter briefings given by the 902nd Security Forces Squadron that started in April... MORE

Men's Health Month advice: 'Know, understand your numbers'
June 14, 2010 — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advise men to "know and understand your numbers."Knowing those numbers - blood pressure, cholesterol count, blood sugar levels and body mass index - is... MORE

AF surgeon wins Armed Forces Triathlon Championship
June 11, 2010 — If at first you don't succeed, try, try - try again. For James Bales, orthopedic surgeon at Wilford Hall Medical Center, it was eight 'tris' before success: winning the Armed Forces Triathlon... MORE

Capt. James Bales is the first to cross the finish line in the men's Armed Force Triathlon Championship June 5 at Naval Base Ventura County, Calif. (U.S. Navy photo/Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class Aaron Peterson)

Girl Scouts give back to community
June 11, 2010 — Try walking into the base exchange, shoppette or commissary in February without buying a box of Thin Mints or Samoa cookies.With veteran Girl Scout Deanna Carmen - the Southwest Texas region's top... MORE

Youth center sponsors summer fun
June 11, 2010 — With school out for the summer, the Lackland Youth Center is buzzing from its summer camps that began this week.More than 500 children will pass through the doors of the center every day from dawn... MORE

Airmen, Soldiers read to school children
June 11, 2010 — A group of Air Force and Army servicemembers, equipped with books from the Pershing Elementary School Library, joined forces May 27 in reading to kindergarten through fifth grade classes.The Joint... MORE

Air Force Personnel Center dedicates Blanchard Hall next week
June 7, 2010 — Randolph's newest building - the Air Force Personnel Center Civilian Personnel Office - will be dedicated Tuesday at 9 a.m. in memory of the field operating agency's former executive director.The... MORE

Guards to begin scanning ID cards of incoming motorists to test DBIDS
June 7, 2010 — Gate guards will soon scan the ID cards of incoming motorists on a trial basis to test Randolph's new base-entry system.The 902nd Security Forces Squadron will begin this "socialization" phase for the... MORE

Memorial Day Jam
June 4, 2010 — MORE

Air Force basic military trainees get their food ready at the Memorial Day Jam May 30. The event, hosted by the Lackland First Sergeants' Council, included volleyball, flag football, basketball and music. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

Commander fosters military working dog
June 4, 2010 — Highlighted on next week's calendar is the date - not that a reminder will be needed.An e-mail will be sent to the base commander's inbox. It will offer support to the commander; it takes someone who... MORE

Col. William H. Mott V, 37th Training Wing commander, talks with Col. Richard M. Murphy, 12th Flying Training Wing commander, before the Air Force Basic Military Training graduation parade May 21 about his foster puppy Nnordo. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

Bagpipes set tone at BMT parade
June 4, 2010 — Emotions run rampant on the Lackland parade grounds every Friday at the conclusion of the basic military training graduation parade.It's a festive occasion - a time of unlimited smiles, hugs and... MORE

Airman Adam Tianello, 323rd Training Squadron, plays the bagpipes with the band flight during the Air Force Basic Military Training graduation parade May 28. (U.S. Air Force photo/Alan Boedeker)

Pool preparations
May 28, 2010 — MORE

Jo Martinez, Randolph Air Force Base lifeguard, cleans around the pool deck during preparation for the 2010 swimming season. (U.S. Air Force photo/Steve Thurow)

JBSA Airmen selected for master sergeant
May 28, 2010 — Air Force officials selected 5,424 of 21,829 eligible technical sergeants for promotion to master sergeant for a selection rate of 24.85 percent. The average score was based on the following point... MORE

Randolph Air Force Base 2010 master sergeant selects pose in front of the 12th Flying Training Wing Headquarters building "The Taj." (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

Personal digital assistant tracks fuel usage, rates, dispensing
May 28, 2010 — Fuels technicians on Randolph Air Force Base will soon be issued hand-held personal digital assistants operating on wireless, Blue tooth technology to authorize, dispense and track the cost and other... MORE

Energy conservation vital as temperatures continue to climb
May 28, 2010 — Summer is quickly approaching and temperatures are on the rise.With the mild days of spring slipping away, electric bills are also beginning their ascent.At Randolph, leadership is asking the base... MORE