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Lackland celebrates 100 years of military flight
January 15, 2010 — Lackland, other area military installations and organizations in San Antonio have begun a series of events to celebrate the 100th anniversary of military flight in Texas.The University of Texas at San... MORE

Fitness assessment cells begin testing
January 15, 2010 — Organized during the final weeks of 2009, base centralized testing sites, Fitness Assessment Cells, began official testing Jan. 6. Aligned with the 37th Force Support Squadron, the testing sites are... MORE

DePLAYment benefits available for families of deployed
January 15, 2010 — A new Year of the Air Force Family program is available at the Airman and Family Readiness Center to assist families of deployed servicemembers with discounts and free programs.Once registered with... MORE

Team Randolph celebrates spirit and dream of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
January 14, 2010 — The spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. reverberated during a commemoration service Wednesday afternoon in Randolph's Chapel 2.The dream of the late civil rights leader continues to reverberate as... MORE

Keesler-bound students get new mode of travel
January 13, 2010 — When a commercial airline jet taxied down Lackland's runway at approximately 11 a.m. on Jan. 11, a faster mode of travel for technical school-bound basic military training graduates became reality... MORE

Recent Air Force Basic Military Training graduates board a plane bound for Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., Jan. 11. The Airmen will be attending one of Keesler's 39 technical schools. (U.S. Air Force photo/Alan Boedeker)

Meeting new challenges a balancing act, says Air Force secretary
January 12, 2010 — Leadership is intent on ensuring the Air Force is "capable across the spectrum of warfare" while it strives to balance today's requirements and tomorrow's challenges with a static active-duty manpower... MORE

Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley answers questions fromTeam Randolph members at the base theater during his visit to Randolph Jan. 7. (U.S. Air Force photo/Joel Martinez)

'Wellness packages' offered in on-base treatment for pets
January 12, 2010 — With the emphasis on prevention and on-going wellness rather than just vaccinating dogs and cats, the Army's Veterinary Command, which provides veterinary services for all military bases regardless of... MORE

Dr. Richard Avery, Randolph veterinarian, performs an annual checkup on Snickers, a dachshund, as Michelle Thomas, clinic receptionist, assists him at the Randolph veterinary clinic Jan. 12. (Air Force photo/Joel Martinez)

Randolph flies Blue October lead guitarist in T-38
January 12, 2010 — MORE

Maj. Kyle Goldstein, a T-38 pilot with the 435th Fighter Training Squadron, helps C.B. Hudson, lead guitarist for Blue October, secure his helmet before an orientation flight Jan. 12. Blue October played the July 4th concert at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, in conjunction with the United Service Organizations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Steve White)

Randolph to reopen south gate to commuter traffic Jan. 31
January 11, 2010 — Randolph's south gate will reopen to commuter traffic starting Feb. 1.The gate has been closed to privately owned vehicle traffic since late November - but open to commercial vehicles - because of a... MORE

Construction workers continue with work on the south gate entrance to Randolph Air Force Base, Texas Jan. 12. New pavement and road widening are part of the ongoing project. The south gate is scheduled to reopen Feb. 1. (U.S Air Force photo/David Terry)

West Perimeter Road reconstruction under way; traffic slowdowns likely
January 11, 2010 — Another road construction project will soon result in some traffic slowdowns on the west side of the base.An estimated $2.4 million project to reconstruct West Perimeter Road - a distance of about 3.1... MORE

Air Force secretary visits Lackland, addresses priorities
January 11, 2010 — The secretary of the Air Force toured Lackland Air Force Base and presided over the latest Basic Military Training graduation here Jan. 8.Secretary Michael Donley toured the Basic Expeditionary Airman... MORE

Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley (right), and Gen. Stephen R.
Lorenz pay respect to the national anthem during the Basic Military Training graduation ceremony Jan. 8, 2010, at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. The ceremony was held in sub-freezing temperatures on the parade grounds. General Lorenz is the Air Education and Training Command commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Lance Cheung)

Countdown to AETC Symposium
January 8, 2010 — As the "First Command," Air Education and Training Command will continue its annual tradition presenting the most innovative technological advancements in Air Force training during the 2010 AETC... MORE

HNR program open to all
January 8, 2010 — The hometown news release program is available to all Lackland permanent party and civilian employees for the purpose of announcing accomplishments to their hometown media.Department of Defense Form... MORE

Ernestine Manigault, 37th Training Wing Public Affairs, explains the Hometown News Release Program to Air Force Basic Military Training trainees Dec. 29. Every week, Ms. Manigault gives BMT trainees the opportunity to publicize their Air Force achievements through their hometown newspaper. The program showcases the worldwide accomplishments and activities of all Airmen through print and electronic news releases. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

Team Lackland selects 2010 ambassadors
January 8, 2010 — Two Airmen were recently selected to represent the base as 2010 Lackland AFB Ambassadors.Tech. Sgt. Kathleen May, 737th Training Support Squadron, and Staff Sgt. Vicente Rodriguez, 59th Orthopedics... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Kathleen May, 737th Training Support Squadron, and Staff Sgt. Vicente Rodriguez, 59th Orthopedics and Rehabilitation Squadron, were selected as the 2010 Lackland Ambassadors. The new ambassadors will represent Lackland at many community events in San Antonio and the surrounding communities throughout the year. (U.S. Air Force photo/Armando Flores)

Former Kelly AFB completes cleanup project
January 8, 2010 — With the conclusion of a major environmental cleanup project at the former Kelly Air Force Base, the Air Force Real Property Agency is poised for whole base transfer in 2010 to the local redevelopment... MORE

12th Security Forces conducts baton training
January 7, 2010 — MORE

Airman 1st Class George Cervantes, 12th Security Forces Squadron, attempts to hit Maj. Frank Hellstern, 12th SFS commander, during baton training. Baton training teaches security forces Airmen how to engage an opponent using non-deadly force.(U.S. Air Force photo/Don Lindsey)

Randolph Child Development Program earns national accreditation
January 6, 2010 — The Randolph Child Development Program recently earned accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children."We're proud to have earned the mark of quality from NAEYC, and... MORE

Safety Always a Priority
January 5, 2010 — Safety in all we do was the theme as the 12th Flying Training Wing Operations Group aviators and maintainers gathered Tuesday for the Quarterly Flight Safety Meeting and briefing from Medal of Honor... MORE

Tax office urges Airmen to file returns early this year
January 5, 2010 — This month, the Randolph Tax Office is beefing up its volunteer staff and encourages potential clients to file their taxes with them as soon as possible."Instead of somebody going downtown to do so... MORE

435th FTS members take look at new facility inside Hangar 6
January 5, 2010 — Randolph's only fighter training squadron is a few months away from moving into its new home on the east flightline.Some members of the 435th Fighter Training Squadron joined engineers from Randolph... MORE