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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

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)

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

Tuskegee Airmen blazed trail of excellence before civil rights movement
February 9, 2010 — More than a decade before Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a bus in Montgomery, Ala., a group of young African-American men made a statement of their own, overcoming racial prejudice and the... MORE

Tuskegee Airmen Thomas Ellis (left to right), Dr. Granville Coggs, Warren Eusan, Dr. Gene Derricotee and John "Mule" Miles answer questions from the audience after the second annual Tuskegee Heritage Breakfast Feb. 8 at the 99th Flying Training Squadron here. (U.S. Air Force photo/Steve Thurow)

Traffic flow study reduced waiting times at Randolph's gates
February 9, 2010 — A traffic flow study by Air Education Training Command's Studies and Analysis Squadron was the impetus behind recent reduction of waiting times at Randolph Air Force Base's entry gates.The study, said... MORE

Historic week concludes with change of command at 12th FTW
February 9, 2010 — One of the most momentous weeks in Randolph's recent history concluded Feb. 5 with a change in leadership at an organization that lost its mission support and medical groups but heads into the future... MORE

Air Force recognizes unbeatable 'heart' of disabled Airman in re-enlistment ceremony
February 8, 2010 — Almost five years and 120 surgeries after his vehicle rolled over an improvised explosive device in Afghanistan and exploded, burning more than 80 percent of his body and making him 100 percent... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Israel Del Toro speaks to an audience in a nearly-packed base theater here Feb. 8 after his re-enlistment by Maj. Gen. Anthony Przybyslawski, Air Education and Training Command vice commander. Sergeant Del Toro, who underwent 120 surgeries after his vehicle rolled over an improvised explosive device and exploded in Afghanistan, will teach and recruit tactical air control party students. (U.S. Air Force photo/Steve Thurow)

Military clothing sales, food court to close, re-open at new BX Mall next week
February 8, 2010 — Team Randolph's Base Exchange Military Clothing Sales Store and Food Court will close next week at their present location. Then, they'll quickly re-open in the new BX Mall location, the local Army and... MORE

The new Randolph Base Exchange nears completion. Some functions, including military clothing sales and AAFES food court restaurants will open in the new facility Feb. 19. (U.S. Air Force photo/Don Lindsey)

Gateway Club, Skylark Community Center to host Super Sunday
February 5, 2010 — The 802nd Force Support Squadron removes the hassle of Super Bowl party-planning by hosting two separate events during the game between the Indianapolis Colts and the New Orleans Saints at the Gateway... MORE

Families play together, win together
February 5, 2010 — The 802nd Force Support Squadron unveiled its plan for the new Air Force-wide FitFamily program Saturday with contests, information briefs and on-site registration at the youth center.The program... MORE

USAFFitFamily.com is a goal incentive Web site as part of the Year of the Air Force Family to promote healthy lifestyle choices and encourage Air Force families to be active together.

AETC command chief reaches Airmen through social networking
February 5, 2010 — The top enlisted Airman of Air Education and Training Command joined the digital environment Jan. 28 launching a business page on Facebook targeting tech savvy Airmen in a different communication... MORE

Become a 512th Airlift Wing Facebook fan at http://www.facebook.com/512aw

Air Force returns enlisted high year of tenure to standards
February 5, 2010 — Air Force manpower and personnel officials here announced Jan. 27 a return of enlisted high year of tenure limits to their pre-2003 levels."We've considered returning HYT limits to their normal levels... MORE

All systems go
February 5, 2010 — MORE

Senior Master Sgt. David Pantojas, Inter-American Air Forces Academy, performs validation checks Jan. 25 to ensure aircraft systems are ready for the upcoming maintenance training courses taught at IAAFA. Instructors at IAAFA provide training to 21 Latin American nations on 20 different aircraft maintenance related courses. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

Lackland officers selected for promotion
February 5, 2010 — Air Force officials selected 30 lieutenant colonels, 47 majors, and 3,087 captains for promotion during the 2009C chaplain, judge advocate and Line of the Air Force Central Selection boards. The... MORE

Air Force officials selected 30 lieutenant colonels, 47 majors, and 3,087 captains for promotion during the 2009C chaplain, judge advocate and Line of the Air Force Central Selection boards.

Joint Base San Antonio raises $42K for Haiti
February 4, 2010 — Joint Base San Antonio has come together to show its generosity with cash donations to relief agencies in support of the Haiti earthquake disaster.The two installations currently under the 502nd Air... MORE