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502 ABW conducts AFAF campaign
March 2, 2010 — Members of the 502nd Air Base Wing at Ft. Sam Houston, Lackland Air Force Base and Randolph AFB have the opportunity to participate in the annual charity campaign that allows Airmen to help Airmen.The... MORE

Brig. Gen. Alfred Stewart, Air Force Recruiting Service commander, Command Chief Master Sgt. Vance Clarke, AFRS command chief, Maj. Gen. Greg Feest, 19th Air Force commander, Command Chief Master Sgt. Bernise Belcer, 19th Air Force command chief, Gen. Stephen Lorenz, Air Education and Training Command commander, Command Chief Master Sgt. Robert Tappana, AETC command chief, Brig. Gen. Len Patrick, 502nd Air Base Wing commander, Command Chief Master Sgt. Juan Lewis, 502nd ABW command chief, Dr. Todd Fore, Air Force Personnel Center executive director, Command Chief Master Sgt. Arleen Heath, AFPC command chief, Col. Richard Murphy, 12th Flying Training Wing commander and Command Chief Master Sgt. Max Grindstaff, 12th FTW command chief, kicked off Air Force Assistance Fund, fund raising at HQ AETC March 1, 2010. (U.S. Air Force photo/Steve Thurow)

AAFES' first "green" BX opens at Randolph today
March 1, 2010 — The Army and Air Force Exchange Service unveils its first-ever environmentally friendly "green" base exchange to shoppers today when it opens the doors of the new Randolph Air Force Base Exchange at 8... MORE

Doors to the new Randolph Air Force Base Exchange opened March 5, with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Event officials cutting the ribbon are (L-R), Col. Soledad Lindo-Moon, 359th Medical Group commander, Robert Graves, Army Maj. Gen. Keith Thurgood, Army and Air Force Exchange Service commander, Shelly Armstrong, Mike Einer, and Mrs. Darllene Kullberg. The new Building is AAFES' first environmentally friendly "green" BX, using energy-effecient glass, lighting, 40 percent recycled material carpet, and HVAC system to reduce the overall operating cost.(U.S. Air Force Photo By Don Lindsey)

Army, Air Force celebrate 100 years of military aviation
March 1, 2010 — Lt. Benjamin Foulois piloted the first military airplane, the Signal Corps Aircraft Number One, into the air for seven and a half minutes at Fort Sam Houston March 2, 1910.On March 2, a reenactment by... MORE

Construction at Randolph CDC, annex means room for more children, enhanced parking and a street closure
March 1, 2010 — Construction at Randolph Air Force Base's Child Development Center and the CDC Annex means a permanent street closure near the CDC and the temporary loss of some parking spaces near the Annex.However,... MORE

Bailee Prather, a Randolph Air Force Base Child Development Center 2-year-old, enjoys her breakfast of green eggs and ham at the CDC in recognition of Dr. Suess' birthday. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Steve White)

Laughlin AFB event promises 'xtreme' adventures for participants
March 1, 2010 — Teams from all over the country will converge on southwest Texas next month for Laughlin Air Force Base's Adventure Race VI.The 35-mile race, which is set for April 10, is a triathlon-style team event... MORE

CPS presents Randolph with $67,500 credit for efficiency effort
March 1, 2010 — Randolph's utility bill will be about 20 percent lower than usual this month thanks to some energy-saving equipment at the new base exchange.Last week, a representative of San Antonio's CPS Energy... MORE

John barrow energy solutions manager for CPS Energy, presents Col. Alan Lake, 902nd Mission Support Group commander, with a check crediting the base utility account for energy savings in front of a newly installed water chilling unit, which will lead to the $67,500 savings in the next year of service. (U.S. Air Force photo/Steve Thurow)

Army, Air Force celebrate 100 years of military aviation
February 26, 2010 — Lt. Benjamin Foulois piloted the first military airplane, the Signal Corps Aircraft Number One, into the air for seven and a half minutes at Fort Sam Houston March 2, 1910.Tuesday, a reenactment by an... MORE

Amanda Wright Lane, great grandniece of the Wright Brothers, takes a ride in a Wright Flyer with pilot Don Gum down the Fort Sam Houston Parade Ground, March 2, during the Foulois Centennial Military Flight Celebration event marking the 100th Anniversary of military aviation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Dave Terry)

Video competition at MyAirForceLife.com
February 26, 2010 — What does MyAirForceLife.com have in common with YouTube, the world's most popular online video community? Like YouTube, MyAirForceLife.com accepts video clips, allowing the global community to watch,... MORE

Lackland Airmen earn AETC awards
February 26, 2010 — Congratulations to the following organizations and members of Lackland who were recently named winners of Air Education and Training Command awards.2009 Air Education and Training Command Chaplain... MORE

Youth center celebrates African American heritage
February 26, 2010 — MORE

Staff Sgt. Marisha Garris, 543rd Support Squadron, and her daughter Anyla, work on a craft during the African American Heritage Celebration at the youth center Feb. 19. The celebration included games, displays and activities showcasing African American culture. The event was part of a month-long celebration on Lackland honoring the accomplishments and contributions of African Americans to society. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

ROTC detachment trains future leaders
February 26, 2010 — In pursuit of educating and training the Air Force's future second lieutenants, the University of Texas at San Antonio's Air Force ROTC Detachment 842 was recently recognized as the best large... MORE

Staff agencies reorganize under wings
February 26, 2010 — Joint basing and the recent activation of the 802nd Mission Support Group, as part of the new 502nd Air Base Wing, realigned several 37th Training Wing staff agencies in a move to maximize operational... MORE

Gott earns public health award
February 26, 2010 — Lackland public health officials honored the Rodney H. Gott dining facility for maintaining a higher standard of sanitation during a presentation Feb. 17.Public health selected Gott as best dining... MORE

Base launches Military Saves campaign
February 26, 2010 — Two sessions on investing for retirement helped launch the Lackland 2010 Military Saves campaign Feb. 22. The Department of Defense campaign is designed to assist Airmen and family members who wish to... MORE

Air Force emphasizes motorcycle safety this spring
February 25, 2010 — Due to a high number of springtime motorcycle mishaps last year involving Air Force people and the rise in mishaps across America, the Air Force Safety Center is mandating a Spring Spike Emphasis. The... MORE

Randolph graphic artist wins San Antonio USO T-shirt design contest
February 23, 2010 — An entry from a Randolph Air Force Base graphic artist recently won the second annual United Services Organization's (USO) San Antonio T-Shirt Design Contest. "It was quite a surprise when I found out... MORE

Tony Ervin, graphic designer with the 502nd Air Base Wing Operating Location Bravo Public Affairs office, won first place in the 2010 USO T-shirt design contest with his design incorporating national, military and local elements. (U.S. Air Force photo/Steve Thurow)

Installation of final denial barriers under way at south gate
February 22, 2010 — A project designed to enhance force protection at three of Randolph's gates is under way.The $4 million project involves the installation of final denial barriers - pop-up vehicle barriers used to... MORE

BSOT staff, students at 5K run raise awareness of plight of San Antonio's homeless
February 22, 2010 — Staff, students and recently-graduated Airmen from Basic Sensor Operator Training at Randolph Air Force Base assisted organizers of a downtown San Antonio event Saturday that elevated awareness about... MORE

Saluting World War II veterans
February 18, 2010 — MORE

Local author Barbara Bir (right) presents Dr. Granville Coggs a copy of her book, "A 21-Story Salute," at the Air Force Village Feb. 9. The book tells the story of World War II veterans, including 15 residents of the Air Force Village and Dr. Coggs, a member of the Tuskegee Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

Thunderbirds to headline AirFest 2010
February 18, 2010 — Months of preparation for AirFest 2010 began last week as the Air Force Thunderbirds advance pilot visited Lackland to begin planning for the demonstration team's performances during the air show Nov... MORE

Maj. Anthony Mulhare, Air Force Thunderbirds advance pilot, talks about the team's upcoming performances during AirFest 2010, Nov. 6 - 7. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)