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Non destructive investigation finds failures before they start
September 27, 2010 — It takes more than oil changes and fresh windshield wiper blades to keep Randolph's aircraft aloft. One needs to look closer, beneath the skin.The 12th Flying Training Wing's Maintenance Directorate... MORE

Randolph AFB, TX, 30 September 2010: The 12th Flying Training Wing maintenance directorate, nondestructive inspection shop, utilizes magnetic inspection to ensure that T-1 wheel tie bolts are free from cracks or scratches by magnetizing the object and running it under magnetic fluorescing dye before inspecting it under a black light, defects glow bright green under the light. (U.S. Air Force photo/Steve Thurow)

Remembrance run honors POWs/MIAs
September 23, 2010 — In observation of National POW/MIA Recognition Day, Lackand once again acted on the day's theme by running 20,000 miles in 24 hours.From midnight Sept. 17 to midnight Sept. 18, servicemembers and... MORE

Former prisoner of war and retired Air Force Col. Joseph Milligan (left), 37th Training Wing commander Col. William H. Mott V (center) and 324th Training Squadron commander Lt. Col. George Irving begin the 24-hour run. (U.S. Air Force photo/Alan Boedeker)

New exhibit to open at SF museum
September 23, 2010 — An idea that began four years ago comes to fruition Sept. 28 at 10 a.m. when a ribbon cutting ceremony unveils a new exhibit at the USAF Security Forces Museum on Lackland."Into the 21st Century"... MORE

Milita Rios-Samaniego, Security Forces Museum director and curator, sets up the museum's newest exhibit, "Into the 21st Century," with the help of Airmen Dominiq Russell and Trevor Stinson, both from the 343rd Training Squadron, Sept. 13. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

Political dos and don't during campaign season
September 23, 2010 — The 2010 elections are less than six weeks away and political races are heating up.While exercising a right to vote is the duty of all Americans, military and civilian federal employees should... MORE

Boxing room expands services
September 23, 2010 — The All-Air Force Boxing training room moved under the Chaparral Fitness Center roof last spring, and, beginning Thursday, participants will include Airmen seeking exercise of a more physical... MORE

Senior Airman Todd Tetreault hits a punching bag during the Boxing and Muay Thai class at the Chaparral boxing training room. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

Center helps DOD build international bonds
September 23, 2010 — A graduation ceremony at the Defense Language Institute English Language Center is not what one would consider typical. As the students' names are read, they approach the stage wearing the uniforms of... MORE

Students assemble before a graduation ceremony at the Defense Language Institute English Language Center Sept. 16. The center trains up to 3,300 students a year from 116 different countries. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

MARE tests Lackland's response to chemical crisis
September 23, 2010 — MORE

Wilford Hall Medical Center emergency department personnel treat a simulated patient during a Major Accident Response Exercise at Lackland Air Force Base Sept. 22. The MARE tested base organizations' response when about 50 basic military trainees were exposed to an unidentified white powdery substance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Robbin Cresswell)

New school year brings more GAMER sessions to Randolph
September 21, 2010 — With the beginning of a new school year, Randolph will resume its participation in a program that provides positive role models for at-risk students and has been credited with improving graduation... MORE

Randolph's chilled-water system exemplifies base's commitment to energy conservation
September 21, 2010 — In proclaiming October as National Energy Awareness Month, Brig. Gen. Leonard Patrick, 502nd Air Base Wing commander, urges all Randolph team members, residents and tenants "to take steps to conserve... MORE

An era of straight razors and scissors comes to an end
September 20, 2010 — The days of the witty banter punctuated by television news and the whirr of hair clippers are in their autumn in the small, two-person barber shop in the Kendrick Club. Moses "Mo" Urquiza and Rudy... MORE

AETC welcomes new vice commander
September 20, 2010 — Air Education and Training Command recently welcomed its new vice commander into its fold. Lt. Gen. Douglas H. Owens arrived in San Antonio Sept. 8, received his third star the next day, and... MORE

ELP working group steers toward innovation
September 17, 2010 — A recently formed working group under the Air Force Language and Culture Executive Steering Committee is providing a big assist to the Defense Language Institute English Language Center at... MORE

2010 CFC kicks off
September 17, 2010 — MORE

Senior leaders from Joint Base San Antonio look over the 2010 Agency Brochure for the Combined Federal Campaign during the CFC kickoff breakfast Sept. 13. This year's campaign continues through Oct. 31. (U.S. Air Force photo/Alan Boedeker)

Base run honors POWs/MIAs
September 17, 2010 — The black and white colors reflect the solemnity. The gaunt, black silhouette on a white background, framed by a guard tower and barbed wire, create a lasting impression. But the bold white letters... MORE

Lackland Airman joins AETC for AF 10K
September 17, 2010 — One of Air Education and Training Command's newest marathon team members, Angela Studer has not yet run 26.2 miles, but one day she will - if all goes to plan. As the noncommissioned officer in charge... MORE

A member of the Air Education and Training Command marathon team, Staff Sgt. Angela Studer will run the Air Force 10K Sept. 17. Sergeant Studer is with the 59th Medical Logistics and Readiness Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

Ro-Hawks serve defeat to Bengals on their own court
September 14, 2010 — The Ro-Hawks met the Brooks Charter School Bengals Friday, beating them three out of four sets to win the match."We didn't have to go to five," said Sylvia Kuwamura, the Ro-Hawk head coach. Most... MORE

Randolph High School Ro-Hawks play Brooks Academy, beating them with a final score of 4-1. The Ro-Hawks are nealy unbeaten with a 6-1 record so far. Junior Jessica Soto runs to return a Bengal ball. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Brian McGloin)

Excavation may temporarily close 10th fairway
September 14, 2010 — Remnants of a former skeet and trap range on the southeast edge Randolph haunt the current occupant of the space: the 10th fairway of the Randolph Oaks Golf Course.During an initial assessment... MORE

Randolph's supply store observes 15th anniversary of BSC program
September 14, 2010 — Base and post exchanges and commissaries have reached institutional status, serving the shopping needs of active-duty personnel and retired servicemembers on military installations for decades.Another... MORE

A monocular attached to his glasses allows cashier John Woolridge to read small text at the Randolph Base Service Center. The optical device and a special program which enlarges text on the computer screen has enabled Mr. Woolridge to perform his duties. (U.S. Air Force photo/David Terry)

Randolph nearly back to normal after enduring Hermine's wrath
September 13, 2010 — Most of the cleanup effort at Randolph is complete after the remnants of Tropical Storm Hermine cut a wide swath of destruction from Texas to Oklahoma last week.Like many areas in the storm's path,... MORE

Tropical Storm Hermine blew through Randolph Air Force Base with wind gusts of more than 70 miles per hour causing trees to be uprooted damage to base and personal property. (U.S. Air Force photo/Steve Thurow)

Randolph's Combined Federal Campaign begins with annual kickoff breakfast
September 10, 2010 — The San Antonio civilian and military communities joined hands as Randolph's 2010 Combined Federal Campaign officially began Tuesday with a kickoff breakfast.The event featured comments from Gen... MORE

(left to right) Brig. Gen. William Welch, Air Force Recruiting Service commander; Brig. Gen. Leonard Patrick, 502nd Air Base Wing commander; Maj. Gen. James Whitmore, Air Education and Training Command vice commander; Gen. Stephen Lorenz, AETC commander; Col. Robert S. Bridgford, 502 ABW vice commander and Maj. Gen. Mark Solo, 19th Air Force commander sign pledge cards to kickoff the 2010 Combined Federal Campaign. Randolph Air Force Base hosted a breakfast at the Parr Club Tuesday to celebrate the event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Melissa Peterson)