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DLIELC instructor delivers language aid to Cambodia
May 10, 2010 — When Michael Sheridan relocated to the Austin area in 2006, it began a chain of events that led him to a remarkable experience.A Defense Language Institute English Language Center senior instructor,... MORE

Michael Sheridan, Defense Language Institute English Language Center senior instructor, stands with locals outside the ruins of Angkor Wat, a 12th century stone temple in Angkor, Cambodia. In 2009, Mr. Sheridan spent six months providing language and technical assistance to Cambodian instructors in the first extended in-country training for the DLIELC nonresident program in the country. (Courtesy photo)

Let the games begin: Lackland kicks off May fitness challenge
May 10, 2010 — The Medina Fitness Center's push-up and sit-up challenge officially introduced May Fitness Month over the weekend at Lackland.In addition, Tuesday's pull-up challenge at the Gillum Fitness Center, and... MORE

Chris Perry, Security Hill Personnel Center, participates in the pull-up contest at the Gillum Fitness Center, Tuesday. (U.S. Air Force photo by Alan Boedeker)

Pedestrians and drivers must stay alert to stay alive at bus stops and crosswalks
May 10, 2010 — With summer coming, there will be a busy youth activities program with school buses shuttling children around Randolph Air Force Base to various assorted activities. Inexperienced teenage drivers will... MORE

More traffic at south gate spells more danger at south crossover
May 4, 2010 — The recent reopening of Randolph's south gate to privately owned vehicles allows motorists to again use that gate to enter and leave the base, alleviating traffic congestion at the base's other entry... MORE

Base's effort helped keep H1N1 cases from growing significantly during last year
May 3, 2010 — A little more than a year after Randolph Air Force Base's medical clinic helped to diagnose two teenagers with H1N1, or swine influenza, two clinic physicians spearheading the base's subsequent H1N1... MORE

Spotlight shines on Randolph's nurses, medical technicians this week
May 3, 2010 — The care wounded warriors receive on the battlegrounds of Southwest Asia is greatly responsible for their high survival rate.At home the registered nurses, licensed vocational nurses and medical... MORE

Lashon Risper (left) and Marrette Lehman, medical assistants with the 359th Medical Operations Squadron, set up an electrocardiogram machine in the family health clinic April 20. (U.S. Air Force photo by Steve Thurow)

Lackland celebrates Fiesta
April 30, 2010 — MORE

Gen. Stephen Lorenz, commander of Air Education and Training Command, and military ambassadors from the Air Force, Navy, Army and Marine Corps wave to spectators during the Texas Cavaliers River Parade April 19 in downtown San Antonio. Ambassadors from local military bases attend a variety of functions throughout the Fiesta celebration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Robbin Cresswell)

Haitian national soccer team takes Warhawks' field
April 30, 2010 — Training in South Texas three months after the earthquake in their country, the Haiti national soccer team came to Lackland to do something that naturally makes them feel at home: play a beautiful... MORE

Warhawks goalie Chris Phillips and defender Andre Scott try to recover on a Haitian fast break April 26.

502nd Mission Support Group stands up
April 30, 2010 — One of the last pieces of the Joint Base San Antonio puzzle moved into place Monday as the 502nd Mission Support Group officially stood up during a ceremony at Fort Sam Houston's historic MacArthur... MORE

The 502nd Mission Support Group flag unfurls behind Col. Mary Garr, 502 MSG/Garrison commander and Air Force Brig. Gen. Leonard Patrick, commander of the 502nd Air Base Wing, after the group’s official activation at Fort Sam Houston’s MacArthur Parade Field April 26.

Notification campaign focuses on unsecured telecom devices
April 26, 2010 — Representatives of the Randolph Air Force Base Wing Information Assurance Office are making the rounds at Randolph workplaces for the next few weeks.Their mission is to make sure active-duty, civilian... MORE

Tiny pests emerge with rain, warmth
April 26, 2010 — Green grass and wildflowers are evidence of the beauty of spring, but warmer weather also marks the return of an itty-bitty beast that can quickly ruin enjoyment of the great outdoors.At Randolph, the... MORE

New water recycling system reduces usage, costs
April 26, 2010 — A new water recycling system became fully operational April 22 at the Lackland vehicle maintenance yard that reduces the facility's yearly water usage and maintenance costs.Lackland's first major... MORE

Airman 1st Class Adam Vargeson, 802nd Logistics Readiness Squadron, washes the back window of a bus at the Lackland vehicle maintenance yard April 20. The yard is equipped with a newly installed water recycling machine that will save one million gallons of water a year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Robbin Cresswell)

Outdoor trail breathes new life into landscape
April 26, 2010 — On Earth Day, Lackland's new adventure trail opened to a crowd of runners eager to traverse the revamped five 1.5-mile paths around Leon Creek.However, three years ago it was merely a green concept in... MORE

The outdoor center’s adventure trail displays flora and fauna native to South Texas throughout the five 1.5-mile paths.

Lackland honor guard renders military honors
April 26, 2010 — Members of the Lackland Honor Guard know mission success requires motivation, excellence, professionalism and commitment.They also quickly learn - training is completed in one week - the satisfaction... MORE

Members of the Lackland Honor Guard perform a hang step before approaching a casket during a practice session. The base Honor Guard is composed of three 10-man flights, all volunteers from various organizations on base. Each volunteer spends one week each month away from their primary job to render honors during the week and on weekends. (U.S. Air Force photo by Alan Boedeker)

Carrying the shield
April 26, 2010 — MORE

Brig. Gen. Leonard Patrick, 502nd Air Base Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Juan Lewis, 502nd ABW command chief, accompanied by Robert Graves, 502nd ABW deputy commander, carry the 502nd ABW Joint Base San Antonio wreath during the annual Fiesta Pilgrimage to the Alamo April 19. The solemn procession begins at the Municipal Auditorium and ends in front of the Alamo where the wreaths are placed, while the names of the Alamo defenders are read. (U.S. Air Force photo by Robin Cresswell)

Lowering energy bill starts with each Airman, civilian worker, building manager
April 26, 2010 — Airmen, civilians and building managers on Randolph Air Force Base can do a lot to lower the costs of an expensive annual base energy price tag."Air Education and Training Command spends about $110... MORE

Medical personnel focus on good judgment in regard to alcohol use
April 20, 2010 — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services each year designates April as Alcohol Awareness Month to recognize a problem that affects society at all levels - including institutions such as the... MORE

Base officials emphasize importance of following leave policy
April 19, 2010 — Abuses of the Air Force's absence and leave policy can have dire consequences, including loss of job.But the way for civilian employees to avoid such an outcome is simple, say human resource... MORE

Air Force program invests bucks in organizational efficiency
April 19, 2010 — A little-known program providing quick loans for productivity improvements at all Air Force bases is available at Randolph Air Force Base for organizations wanting to improve efficiency and sidestep... MORE

IDEA program implements suggestions for improvement, pays cash
April 19, 2010 — Airmen or Air Force civilians with thoughts on improving processes or saving resources have an outlet to get those thoughts to those who can implement them - and earn up to $10,000 for each approved... MORE