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Tutor.com is a 24-7 solution to homework questions
April 19, 2010 — Educators, students, family members, Airmen and their leaders on Randolph Air Force Base learned last week that for those Airmen or family members confused by homework, there's now help 24 hours a... MORE

Lackland dedicates 'Speckled Trout'
April 16, 2010 — MORE

Col. William H. Mott V, 37th Training Wing commander, looks on as retired Lt. Gen. James M. Keck, former Strategic Air Command vice commander, speaks at the dedication of a Boeing KC-135 at the Lackland Training Annex here April 7. Once part of Project Speckled Trout, the aircraft was moved from Kelly Field Annex to its new home at the Lackland Training Annex Feb. 15, culminating a process that began after the historical aircraft arrived here last June from Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. The plane was originally bound for the boneyard in Arizona before being transferred to the 344th Training Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Alan Boedeker)

Airman sets sights on World Cup
April 16, 2010 — The next time Lacklander Brian Maher readies his custom-built Perazzi shotgun in competition, he'll be roughly 11,000 miles around the world.Entering the World Cup in Beijing, China, Saturday, will be... MORE

Air Force shooting program double-trap shooter Brian Maher trains his eye on a target at the San Antonio Gun Club. (Courtesy photo by Susan Lalonde)

Combat tracker dog program proves effective
April 15, 2010 — The first handlers and dogs to graduate the Department of Defense's combat tracker dog training course are convinced the program will be effective in taking down bad guys in theater.The combat tracker... MORE

Chico, a combat tracker dog, attacks the arm of Col. William H. Mott V, 37th Training Wing commander, after tracking and locating the commander during a field demonstration April 8 at the Lackland Training Annex. Chico and his handler, Marine Staff Sgt. Aaron Nuckles, graduated from the Department of Defense’s combat tracker dog program at Lackland April 9. (U.S. Air Force photo/Alan Boedeker)

Local TACP to compete at Warrior Games
April 15, 2010 — In December 2005, Tech. Sgt. Israel Del Toro Jr. lay in a hospital bed at Brooks Army Medical Center after an improvised explosive device left 80 percent of his body covered in third degree burns. He... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Israel Del Toro, a Tactical Air Control Party instructor and recruiter at the 342nd Training Squadron at Lackland Air Force Base, TX, is one of the 200 athletes who will be competing in the Warrior Games May 10 through 14 in Colorado Springs, Colo. Injured, wounded or ill members of the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force and Coast Guard will be competing at the inaugural Warrior Games. Sergeant Del Toro was severely injured in 2005 when his Humvee ran over an improvised explosive device while he was working outside the wire in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Deborah Silliman Wolfe)

Randolph's COMSEC program reaches milestone - an error-free inspection
April 14, 2010 — An Air Education and Training Command inspection team recently found Randolph's communications security program error-free, a distinction attained by just one other AETC base.Keith Place, AETC COMSEC... MORE

Renovated deployment readiness center moving back to Hangar 71
April 12, 2010 — Randolph's deployment readiness center will soon reopen in Hangar 71 after undergoing a $3.5 million transformation.The renovation project inside the former base gymnasium annex adds a... MORE

Second Lt. Danielle Dowds (left) and Capt. Steve Soliday, both from the 902nd Logistics Readiness Squadron, open the doors of the new vault storage area that will house weapons and ammunition for Airmen who process the deployment line prior to a deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

Engineers start denial barrier projects at three base gates
April 12, 2010 — The South gate at Randolph Air Force Base officially opened today, but more work is coming there and at the base's East and West gates, where civil engineers have begun preparatory work for the... MORE

Doug Hyland, a maintenance contractor with Stobil Enterprises, inspects Randolph Air Force Base's in-ground denial barriers on Harmon Drive near the main gate April 12. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katie Hickerson)

Construction at firehouse will improve sleeping, safety for fire fighters
April 9, 2010 — A $3.2 million construction project begun last month will add private sleeping quarters and other renovations to the Randolph Air Force Base Fire Station.Construction is scheduled through October, and... MORE

Kirk Heyman (left) and Jeff Holub with JLS Holub Enterprises, check the level of a rail outside the temporary firehouse living quarters April 12. (U.S. Air Force photo by Steve Thurow)

Randolph to stretch Earth Day into week's worth of 'green' activities
April 9, 2010 — Thursday marks the 40th birthday of Earth Day, but the 902nd Civil Engineer Squadron environmental office at Randolph has planned activities throughout the week to promote the wise use of natural... MORE

Lackland SARC earns top award
April 9, 2010 — The Lackland sexual assault response coordinator was recognized as the best in the Air Force for 2009 during a Department of Defense awards ceremony April 9 in Washington, D.C.Dr. Charlotte Moerbe,... MORE

Dr. Charlotte Moerbe, sexual assault response coordinator, 502nd Air Base Wing Operating Location Alpha, was recently named the best SARC in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

Warhawks win fifth regional title
April 8, 2010 — After two days of the eight-team Southwest Military Basketball Conference Championship, Lackland players celebrated their fifth consecutive regional title center court at the Chaparral Fitness Center... MORE

Traffic safety manager wins Air Force award
April 8, 2010 — The Lackland traffic safety program manager will compete against other services for a national federal employee award after being selected the 2009 Air Force winner in traffic safety and accident... MORE

Bill James demonstrates riding techniques during the Sport Bike Safety Course on Lackland's Training Annex Oct. 30. Mr. James is with the 37th Training Wing Safety Office. (U.S. Air Force photo/Alan Boedeker)

Child development program best in Air Force
April 8, 2010 — The Lackland child development program was named best in the Air Force for the second year in a row."It was a pleasant surprise," said Deb Willey, 802nd Force Support Squadron, Airman and Family... MORE

Children from the Lackland child development center plant their spring gardens April 1. Lackland's child development program was recently named the best in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

Airmen advance to Armed Forces Boxing Championships
April 8, 2010 — Of the nine Airmen who stepped through the ring's red, white and blue ropes at the Air Force Box-offs April 2 - 4 at the Bennett Fitness Center, five walked out victorious.In one of the tournament's... MORE

Senior Airman Matt McCoy listens to Coach Steven Franco after the second round during the Air Force Boxing Championships at the Bennett Fitness Center at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, April 4, 2010. Airmen competed for a spot on the Air Force boxing team in front of a live audience. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christopher Griffin)

Airmen complete NCO Academy
April 8, 2010 — Congratulations to the following Airmen who graduated from the Robert D. Gaylor NCO Academy March 31.Tech. Sgt. Shaleika AndersonTech. Sgt. Jackie Antwan LloydTech. Sgt. Ana ArellanoTech. Sgt. Jeremy... MORE

Public invited to Fiesta Parade at Lackland
April 7, 2010 — The San Antonio community is invited to attend the 2010 Lackland Fiesta Military Parade on Wednesday, April 21, 9:30 a.m., at the base parade grounds.The parade, a Fiesta tradition, will include a... MORE

Ro-Hawk boys' basketball team wins post-season honors as district champions
April 6, 2010 — Players on the Randolph High School boys' varsity basketball team recently earned honors after their season's end with a 20-10 record overall and a 10-2 record in district play.Junior Jacorian... MORE

Parents partner with Randolph school to raise awareness of autism
April 5, 2010 — A table set up in the Randolph Elementary School foyer has been turned into a temporary learning center, decorated with a brightly colored poster and stacked with books, fliers and other educational... MORE

Easter egg hunt
April 1, 2010 — MORE

Zelany Conger picks up eggs during the Easter egg hunt at the Lackland Youth Center March 27. The FitFamily event included a healthy recipe contest and a free spaghetti luncheon. Zelany is the daughter of Staff Sgt. Travis Conger, 343rd Training Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)