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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

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)

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

Local students participate in African-American Heritage Knowledge Bowl
February 12, 2010 — Local students from Judson Early College Academy and Woodlake Hills Middle School walked away with a trophy and individual medallions after winning the second annual African-American Heritage... MORE

Students of Woodlake Hills Middle School show off their trophy and
individual medallions after winning their division in the annual African
American Heritage Knowledge Bowl at Randolph High School here. Competition judges, Maj. Gen. K.C. McClain, commander of the Air
Force Personnel Center, and Maj. William Collins, chairman of the African
American Heritage Committee, share the spotlight. This winning team
consisted of Krishae Wallace-Ball, Tiara Egglestin, Stephanie Santana,
Joshua Tyler, Cedric Williams, Ondrea Spearman and Willie Davis. The coach
was Teonna Rector. (Courtesy photo)

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

First BSOT class with fresh BMT graduates finishes course with high marks
February 12, 2010 — The first Basic Sensor Operator Training class featuring fresh alumni of Basic Military Training graduated Feb 12.During the 11 a.m. graduation ceremony held at the 559th Flying Training Squadron, two... MORE

Staff Sgt. Bryan Buchorn (left) and Airman 1st Class Scott Mitchell, a pipeline Airman, are gaduates of the first Basic Sensor Operators Training couse to train pipeline Airmen fresh from basic training. Upon graduation, graduates receive their flight uniform patches.

$10 million makeover leaves Randolph Clinic brighter, more spacious, patient-friendly
February 12, 2010 — Nearly 20 months after it began, a top-to-bottom construction makeover of the Randolph Air Force Base Clinic is almost a week away from completion."The main goal has been to brighten up the... MORE

Construction nears completion at Randolph Clinic.

Military Saves Week at Randolph features workshops at A&FRC
February 12, 2010 — A yearly campaign that encourages military families to save money so they can meet their immediate and long-term financial needs begins Sunday.Military Saves Week, which runs through Feb. 28, is a... MORE

Federal program helps families forced to sell homes at a loss
February 12, 2010 — A federal program designed to assist military families forced to sell their homes at a loss due to relocation will be the subject of a seminar next week at the Airman and Family Readiness Center.The... MORE

Wisdom from the chief
February 11, 2010 — MORE

CES aids ice storm recovery ops
February 11, 2010 — After a severe winter storm blanketed southwestern Oklahoma with a destructive layer of ice Jan. 28, nine members of the 802nd Civil Engineer Squadron assisted with recovery efforts at Altus Air Force... MORE

Base to hold Troops to Teachers seminar
February 11, 2010 — The state coordinator for the Troops to Teachers program will visit Lackland Feb. 19 to discuss a teaching career with interested servicemembers. TTT helps retiring and separating military veterans... MORE

Reintegration seminar helps returning Airmen
February 11, 2010 — Airmen who have returned from recent deployments fill a classroom every Monday afternoon at the Airman and Family Readiness Center.Their attention is focused on Return and Reunion seminar speakers,... MORE