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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

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

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

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
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Lackland sports program best in Air Force
April 1, 2010 — Lackland's sports and fitness staff members were recently named the best at what they do in the Air Force.The staff was recognized as the Air Force's top performing sports program for its... MORE

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April 1, 2010 — This year's Sexual Assault Awareness Month campaign focuses on the ripple effect created when a sexual assault occurs.Following the Department of Defense theme "Hurts one ... Affects all," sexual... MORE

Manpower SNCO wins second straight AF award
April 1, 2010 — An 802nd Force Support Squadron manpower and organization section superintendent would much rather have her section recognized for its hard work and accomplishments than receive an individual... MORE

Lackland congratulates ALS graduates
April 1, 2010 — Congratulations to the following Airmen who graduated from Airman Leadership School March 23. 323rd Training SquadronSenior Airman Brett Deweese 326th Training SquadronSenior Airman Prentiss Carver... MORE

Lackland Airmen promoted below the zone
April 1, 2010 — Below the zone is a competitive early promotion program offered to Airmen in the grade of airman first class. This early promotion opportunity is restricted to elite Airmen who stand out from their... MORE

Ro-Hawk quilters make 'security blankets' for premature infants, traumatized children
March 30, 2010 — What began as a senior class project spearheaded by a Randolph High School teacher is giving a lot of premature babies and traumatized children "security blankets."Additionally, business teacher... MORE

Move over, Simon: 'Randolph Idol' enters second season
March 29, 2010 — With "American Idol" well into its ninth season, the second year of Randolph's own version of the pop-culture phenomenon started anew this week with audition night and will continue each Thursday... MORE

Former POW takes 'freedom flight' 37 years after his release
March 29, 2010 — Retired Lt. Col. Jay Hess climbed down from the back seat of a T-38 on Randolph's east flightline last week and figuratively and literally soaked up a few moments of elation that only 194 other Airmen... MORE

Randolph AFB security forces learn to deal with 'active shooters' in exercise
March 29, 2010 — Randolph Air Force Base security forces tested their readiness to deal with the threat of an active gunman during a training exercise held March 24 inside the old Base Exchange.Tech. Sgt. Bruce... MORE

Air Force leaders expand force management options
March 25, 2010 — Air Force leaders announced March 25 an expansion of force management measures designed to bring the service closer to its authorized funded end strength. Fewer Airmen than anticipated applied for... MORE

Lackland celebrates Women’s History Month
March 25, 2010 — On March 3, President Obama signed the 22nd proclamation recognizing March as National Women's History Month. "Countless women have steered the course of our history, and their stories are ones of... MORE

Airmen work toward box-offs
March 25, 2010 — The Air Force boxing training camp is a great opportunity for fellow boxers to hang out, hit a bag or two, spend a little per diem and enjoy time away from a normal duty assignment, right?Not if the... MORE