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Gaylor NCO Academy sergeant wins Air Force award
March 25, 2010 — When Master Sgt. Erica Gage volunteered to deploy in August 2008 she didn't realize it would have such a large impact on professional military education in Iraq or her career.Sergeant Gage has been... MORE

Master Sgt. Erica Gage, Robert D. Gaylor NCO Academy communications element superintendent, leads a class discussion March 18. Sergeant Gage was recently named the Air Force Enlisted Professional Military Education SNCO of the Year. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

Construction, relocation projects continue
March 25, 2010 — New construction or federal guidelines have 40 buildings on Lackland targeted for demolition during the 2010 fiscal year.A major relocation project continues on the basic military training side with... MORE

802nd SFS prepares AETC for active shooting incidents
March 25, 2010 — In light of random workplace shootings over the past two decades, including incidents at military installations, Air Education and Training Command officials have placed an increased emphasis on... MORE

(Left to right) Staff Sgt. Glenndon Blue, Staff Sgt. James Leggitt and Tech. Sgt. David Hammond, 802nd Security Forces Squadron, participate in an active shooter training class March 22. The class teaches security forces Airmen how to respond to the dynamic scenario of an active shooter. (U.S. Air Force photo/Alan Boedeker)

Common questions about PT test answered
March 25, 2010 — Tackling the fitness test can be an anxious experience in itself without worrying about testing procedures. Listed below are answers to frequently asked questions regarding fitness test rules and... MORE

SFS stresses DBIDS registration
March 25, 2010 — Drivers can expect delays at all the base gates if registration numbers for the new Defense Biometric Identification System don't begin to increase soon, according to installation security... MORE

Lackland officers selected for promotion
March 25, 2010 — Congratulations to the following members of Lackland selected for promotion: To colonel: 344th Training SquadronMarc Caudill 802nd Contracting SquadronScott Benza Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance... MORE

Protecting communities' children the focus of April observance
March 23, 2010 — The welfare of children is an everyday concern of Randolph's Family Advocacy Program, but its efforts to help safeguard society's youngest members will especially be evident in April.Personnel... MORE

Youth Programs' Fam-A-Ganza celebrates Air Force family, military child
March 23, 2010 — The families of Randolph's military personnel and Department of Defense civilians will share a day in the sun April 10 as the 902nd Force Support Squadron's Youth Programs hosts its annual Fam-A-Ganza... MORE

AETC recognizes three Randolph logisticians for outstanding performance, support in 2009
March 23, 2010 — Three Randolph Air Force Base logisticians were honored with awards last week by the Air Education and Training Command for the outstanding support they provided during 2009.James Williams, 902nd... MORE

Team planning and effort lay behind squadron's move to new quarters
March 22, 2010 — Much planning and a team effort from the 435th Fighter Training Squadron's Airmen, civilian workers and contractors made the squadron's recent move from temporary trailer housing to new quarters in... MORE

MLRS takes title from 'Defenders'
March 19, 2010 — If the last three years of intramural basketball has proven anything, it's that defense really does win championships.Just ask 59th Medical Logistics Readiness Squadron coach Lucas Jenkins, whose team... MORE

59th Medical Logistics Readiness Squadron point guard Alphius White drives the lane against two 802nd Security Forces Squadron Defenders March 16 at the Chaparral Fitness Center during the intramural championship. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

Museum renovation underway
March 19, 2010 — Anticipation is growing for History and Traditions Museum officials, who are eagerly awaiting completion of the structure's extreme makeover. The construction side is expected to finish in May; museum... MORE

LEAD program offers path to Academy
March 19, 2010 — Enlisted Airmen interested in competing for admission to the Air Force Academy or the Academy Preparatory School through Leaders Encouraging Airmen Development have opportunities next week to learn... MORE

Air Force Academy Preparatory School Cadet Candidate Stephen Blackwell (right) salutes during the 2009 Parents' Weekend Parade at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado. The prep school academically, physically and militarily prepares qualified young men and women to enter the Air Force Academy. Cadet Candidate Blackwell is the cadet candidate squadron commander for the 3rd Preparatory Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Rachel Boettcher)

Lackland announces annual award winners
March 18, 2010 — Congratulations to the following Lackland Airmen who were recognized during the Team Lackland Awards Banquet at the Gateway Club March 12:Junior Enlisted Member of the YearAirman 1st Class Forrest... MORE

JBSA poised for disaster relief
March 18, 2010 — When disaster strikes in Texas or neighboring states, San Antonio and its military resources are frequently called into action.Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and Hurricanes Gustav and Ike in 2008, are... MORE

Happy Birthday IAAFA
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The staff of the Inter-American Air Forces Academy gathers to celebrate the academy's 67th Anniversary March 15. As the Air Force's gateway to the Americas, IAAFA has been training students from Central and South America countries since March 15, 1943. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

Tops In Blue Airmen entertain Lackland
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Senior Airman Anthoney Williams does a rendition of Louis Armstrong's "Hello Dolly" during the Tops In Blue concert March 13 at the Bob Hope Performing Arts Center. Airman Williams is with the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron, Misawa Air Base, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Alan Boedeker)

AETC Airmen lead way to efficient energy practices
March 16, 2010 — Improving Air Force energy efficiency depends on its Airmen and the sharing of their innovative ideas, said the service's acting senior energy official during her Headquarters Air Education and... MORE

Gen. Stephen R. Lorenz, Commander, Air Education and Training Command, discusses ways AETC employs energy-saving initiatives with Debra Tune during a meeting on Randolph Air Force Base, March 2. Mrs. Tune is the deputy assistant secretary of the Air Force for logistics, who was also performing the duties of the assistant secretary of the Air Force for installations, environment and logistics. At the meeting, she also met members of the major command’s Energy Management Steering Group to discuss the organization’s energy program difficulties and successes. (U.S. Air Force photo/Steve Thurow)

Entering closed Perimeter Road gates concerns air traffic controllers, security forces
March 15, 2010 — Base drivers opening or driving around closed Perimeter Road gates in inclement weather are endangering aircraft landing on Randolph Air Force Base's east runway and that is, in fact, illegal on... MORE

Rambler, Youth Programs participating in AF-wide 'fit family' initiative
March 15, 2010 — Because the Air Force wants its "Fit Family" program to be an important component of its overall fitness and health initiative, the Rambler Fitness and Randolph Youth Programs Centers are holding... MORE