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Lackland to use Facebook, Twitter during exercise
August 26, 2010 — Air Force-approved social media tools will play a key role in the Joint Base San Antonio exercise Tuesday.Airmen and employees on Lackland have access to several social media sites geared specifically... MORE

Base housing inventory on the rise
August 26, 2010 — A combination of privatized base housing, ongoing new home construction and an increased housing allowance for military members is creating an environment of affordability and availability for living... MORE

Base Parr Club boasts green machine for dishes clean
August 26, 2010 — A dishwasher that can save nearly a million gallons of water a year isn't fiction or a future plan. It's here now in the center of Randolph at the Parr Club.Gregory Wait, said the new system "can save... MORE

HAWC challenge encourages consumption of fruits, vegetables
August 23, 2010 — Eating the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables each day is not easy for many people, especially those accustomed to a fast-food diet, but a challenge the Randolph Health and Wellness Center... MORE

Reese takes command of 37th TRG
August 20, 2010 — For the new 37th Training Group commander, his latest assignment is like coming full circle.Col. Gregory Reese's first stop after graduating the Air Force Academy was for technical training at... MORE

New leader excited about IAAFA post
August 20, 2010 — There is a common bond between the new Inter-American Air Forces Academy commandant and his predecessor: both proclaim commanding the academy is "the best job in the Air Force."Col. Carl Hunter, the... MORE

JBSA to host Defender Cup soccer tournament
August 20, 2010 — The Defender Cup's tournament commissioners gave the largest military soccer event a tuneup in anticipation of this year's competition. For starters, Randolph Air Force Base and Fort Sam Houston will... MORE

Renovated heritage museum reopens
August 20, 2010 — Air Force officials proudly reopened a newly named and completely renovated enlisted heritage museum Aug. 12.In addition to spending $730,000 to renovate a building that has housed the museum since... MORE

Journal honors base's green efforts
August 20, 2010 — An honor three years in the making, Lackland was recently named a recipient of the San Antonio Business Journal's 2010 Going Green award, distinguishing the installation from a pool of about 100... MORE

Texas 'rookies' ride RAGBRAI
August 20, 2010 — Near the end of every July, a group of Texas military cyclists join together to experience something special - a tour east across Iowa with thousands of other bike enthusiasts.Along with 124 other Air... MORE

Lackland Airmen selected for promotion to E-5
August 19, 2010 — Air Force officials selected 13,518 of 28,510 eligible senior airmen for promotion to staff sergeant for a selection rate of 47.41 percent.The average score for those selected was 282.88, with an... MORE

New commander at the helm in the 902nd MSG
August 18, 2010 — "No new commander should ever walk in with a plan to change the unit, but they shouldn't hesitate to make changes if necessary -- that's what leadership is about," said Col. Scott D. Peel, 902nd... MORE

Ro-Hawks look forward to a strong season
August 18, 2010 — "I want to know why he didn't run me over," the coach said during practice about a player who bumped into him on the field. The players were separated on the field with the varsity players in the... MORE

AETC Command Chief retires
August 17, 2010 — Air Education and Training Command's senior enlisted leader retired Aug. 13 after serving 31 years, two months, and 27 days, ending a career longer than the average enlistee is permitted to serve. "I... MORE

Randolph's 'flying classroom' down to its final missions
August 17, 2010 — An aircraft that has helped train budding navigators and electronic warfare officers at Randolph for nearly 20 years will soon be grounded forever, but not before the "flying classroom" completes two... MORE

Mission accomplished for Randolph's 'workhorse' simulators
August 17, 2010 — Combat systems officer training at Randolph won't end until the last class graduates Oct. 1, but one of the program's most durable - and essential - tools was retired last week, its final mission... MORE

Lackland ISD sets attendance policy
August 13, 2010 — With the increased availability of housing on Lackland and the Lackland Training Annex, the Lackland Independent School District has established attendance eligibility policies for the 2010-2011... MORE

Show tackles serious subject with humor
August 13, 2010 — The Air Force takes sexual assault very seriously.Through outreach programs to heighten awareness and prevention, Airmen are educated about sexual assault with a variety of training techniques... MORE

JBSA exceptional families program hosts a day at Morgan’s Wonderland
August 13, 2010 — Organizations that support military families from Lackland and Randolph Air Force Bases and Fort Sam Houston joined forces Aug. 6 for the first-ever Joint Base San Antonio Resource Fair and Activity... MORE

Gate entry procedures to change in the near future
August 11, 2010 — Base entry procedures are about to change for those attending events at Randolph Air Force Base.Starting Sept. 1, the 902nd Security Forces Squadron will enforce new rules for individuals who plan to... MORE