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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)

Tax center, UTAs offer filing assistance
February 18, 2010 — Tax season has begun and the Lackland Tax Center is open and providing free tax preparation of federal income tax returns for Active Duty, Reserve, National Guard, retired military and their... MORE

Valentines express gratitude to vets
February 18, 2010 — Many veterans were elated to see people from all over the country come to visit and bring Valentine cards, cheer and affection during Valentines for Vets, a part of the National Salute program which... MORE

Ariana Banos, a student in Sheri Ecton's first grade class at Randolph Field Elementary School, shows of the valentine she made Feb. 10 for the annual Valentines for Veterans program, where military ambassadors and commanders from San Antonio bases distribute valentines at the Audie L. Murphy VA Hospital. (U.S. Air Force photo/Steve Thurow)

Lackland congratulates ALS graduates
February 18, 2010 — Congratulations to the following Airmen who graduated from Airman Leadership School Feb. 9:318th Training SquadronSenior Airman Gabriel Mier320th Training SquadronSenior Airman Emmanuel Peterson324th... MORE

Additional Duty First Sergeant Seminar provides leadership tools
February 18, 2010 — During the Additional Duty First Sergeant Seminar last week, NCOs and senior NCOs learned that the role of a first sergeant is to serve as both a leader to enlisted Airmen and an advisor to his unit's... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Juan Lewis, 502nd Air Base Wing command chief, welcomes Airmen to the Additional Duty First Sergeant Seminar at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy auditorium Feb. 8. The week-long seminar provided NCOs and Senior NCOs serving as additional duty or backup first sergeants the training they need to fulfill key leadership roles when the need arises. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

Injured Airman celebrates re-enlistment
February 18, 2010 — Almost five years and 120 surgeries after his vehicle passed over an improvised explosive device in Afghanistan that exploded, burning more than 80 percent of his body, Tech. Sgt. Israel Del Toro... MORE

Maj. Gen. Anthony Przybyslawski, vice commander of Air Education and Training Command, administers the oath of enlistment Feb. 8 to Tech. Sgt. Israel Del Toro in the nearly packed base theater at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas. Sergeant Del Toro suffered burns to more than 80 percent of his body after his vehicle was struck by an improvised explosive device in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Steve Thurow)

Department of Homeland Security secretary visits Lackland
February 18, 2010 — MORE

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano is greeted by Col. Patrick Fogarty (left), 802nd Mission Support Group commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Juan Lewis, 502nd Air Base Wing command chief, upon her arrival at Lackland's Kelly Field Annex Feb. 16. During her visit to the base, Secretary Napolitano toured the Transportation Security Administration working dog training facility. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

Randolph graphic designer wins USO T-shirt contest
February 17, 2010 — MORE

Seminar addresses issues couples face during deployment process
February 16, 2010 — A seminar designed to help couples prepare for the issues they will face and the emotions they will feel when one of them is deployed is planned for Thursday at the Randolph Chapel Center.The Randolph... MORE

Team Randolph CAC holders are complying to help meet DBIDS registration goals
February 12, 2010 — Security Forces personnel are urging Common Access Card holders to input their information into the Defense Biometrics Identifications System during sign-up times which have been advertised throughout... MORE

Staff Sgt. Whitney Howe, 902nd Security Forces, registers Gen. Stephen Lorenz, Air Education and Training Command commander, in the Defense Biometrics Identification System at Randolph AFB, TX. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Joel Martinez) Date: 12 Feb 2010

Time for H1N1 vaccinations is now, say commanders, medical officials
February 12, 2010 — The message from Randolph commanders and medical officials is clear: if you have not been vaccinated against the H1N1 virus yet, the time to do so is now, before readiness standings are adversely... MORE

Randolph seeks three in a row for DoD-wide wellness challenge
February 12, 2010 — Randolph has a chance to extend its winning streak in a Department of Defense-wide competition that promotes wellness.Known as Crews Into Shape, the Navy and Marine Corps Public Health... MORE