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Airman-Soldier team outrun 41 competitive pairs
April 29, 2011 — An Airman from the 342nd Training Squadron teamed up with a Soldier to finish the three-day, Army-hosted Best Ranger competition at Fort Benning, Ga., in ninth place, April 15-17.Master Sgt. Jamie... MORE

Master Sgt. Jamie Newman (right) and Army Sergeant 1st Class Jonathon Blitz earned ninth place in the 2011 Best Ranger Competition. (Army photo/John D. Helms)

Know rules for Stage II water restrictions
April 29, 2011 — With warm temperatures continuing and still no rain in the forecast for San Antonio, it's likely the city will enter into Stage Two water restrictions soon.According to the San Antonio Water System... MORE

Fire department stresses fire prevention
April 29, 2011 — According to the Texas Forest Service, over the past few weeks, wildfires raging across Texas have burned nearly a half-million acres -- and that figure is likely to grow as conditions are expected to... MORE

Heat presents significant health risks
April 29, 2011 — As the temperatures continue to increase in South Texas, Airmen must take precautions against heat related incidents. Maj. (Dr.) Kevin Fajardo, 559th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, said there are three... MORE

Officials eliminate exception to short-tour credit
April 28, 2011 — Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz approved rescinding a temporary policy established in 2003 that allowed Airmen to receive short-tour credit for overseas TDYs of at least 181 consecutive... MORE

Web-based system helps military members, DoD civilians move belongings
April 27, 2011 — Servicemembers preparing for a permanent change of station must now use a Web-based system, accessible at http://www.move.mil, to facilitate the transportation of their household goods.Called the... MORE

Education, action plan help Randolph clinic combat effects of asthma
April 27, 2011 — Living in the San Antonio area is challenging nearly year round for people who suffer from allergies.The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America places San Antonio 42nd in this year's list of the... MORE

Randolph in stretch drive of Air Force Assistance Fund campaign
April 27, 2011 — With one week to go in its six-week Air Force Assistance Fund campaign, Randolph has already eclipsed its Air Force-assigned monetary goal.Maj. Gordon Pfeil, Randolph AFAF program manager, reported... MORE

West Gate changes operating hours
April 27, 2011 — The Randolph Air Force Base West Gate will implement new hours of operation starting Monday. The new hours of operation for the West Gate, located at Third Street West and Farm to Market 78 near the... MORE

Randolph officials honor civic leaders, professional orgs
April 26, 2011 — The Randolph Air Force Base recognition program allows supervisors to honor the best-of-the-best in individual categories on both a quarterly and annual basis. Randolph's category winners are not only... MORE

Senior leaders from Randolph took the time to say thank you to all of the individuals and groups who play a role in the recognition program's success during an informal gathering at Randolph's Parr Club April 20. Col. Scott Peel, 902nd Support Group commander, host for the event, spoke to the local civic leaders and representatives of Randolph professional organizations during the event. Organizations and civic leaders honor the base's quarterly and annual award recipients throughout the year. (U.S. Air Force photo/Joel Martinez)

Defense Department launches sexual assault response helpline
April 22, 2011 — Defense Department officials launched the Pentagon's newest initiative April 15 to support victims of sexual assault.The DOD Safe Helpline allows service members to click, call or text for victim... MORE

Summer jobs available at Lackland
April 22, 2011 — Summer jobs availableNow is the time for those interested in temporary summer employment to apply for an Air Force job. Approximately 200 vacancies are already posted for various positions at Lackland... MORE

World War II heroes visit JBSA
April 22, 2011 — More than a dozen former Airmen who exemplified the fighting spirit of the Greatest Generation saw the Air Force's latest generation up close last week.Members of the U.S. Air Forces Escape and... MORE

Members of the Air Force Escape and Evasion Society watch the Air Force Basic Military Training graduation parade April 15. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

Fitting tribute: PJs honored together
April 22, 2011 — It was fitting two decorated pararescuemen were recognized together in an awards ceremony at Forbes Hall Monday.Staff Sgts. John Hatzidakis and Christopher Nilson are pararescue instructors with the... MORE

Staff Sgts. John W. Hatzidakis (center) and Christopher Nilson, pararescue Airmen with the 342nd Training Squadron, received Air Medals from Lt. Gen. Douglas H. Owens, Air Education and Training Command vice commander, during an awards presentation at Forbes Hall April 18. (U.S. Air Force photo/Alan Boedeker)

PJ instructor earns DFC
April 22, 2011 — A pararescueman was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross with valor during a ceremony at Forbes Hall Monday. The Distinguished Flying Cross is awarded to officers or enlisted members who distinguish... MORE

Lt. Gen. Douglas H. Owens, Air Education and Training Command vice commander, presents Staff Sgt. John W. Hatzidakis with the Distinguished Flying Cross with valor during an awards presentation at Forbes Hall April 18. Sergeant Hatzidakis, a pararescue Airman with the 342nd Training Squadron, received the award for his heroic actions during a casualty evaluation of a critically wounded British soldier near Lashkar Gah, Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Alan Boedeker)

PJ instructor awarded DFC
April 22, 2011 — A pararescueman was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross with valor during a ceremony at Lackland Air Force Base Monday. The Distinguished Flying Cross is awarded to officers or enlisted members who... MORE

AFPC, AETC teams emerge victorious in Randolph's 'Wellness Wars'
April 22, 2011 — Teams from Air Force Personnel Center and Air Education and Training Command, a civilian from AETC and an NCO from the 359th Aerospace-Medicine Squadron emerged as winners in the Health and Wellness... MORE

'Drunk' goggles demonstration planned at base exchange
April 22, 2011 — The sobering consequences of driving under the influence will be demonstrated today at the Randolph Base Exchange - without a drop of alcohol.Members of the 902nd Security Forces Squadron will... MORE

First combat systems officers graduate from training program
April 22, 2011 — Ten lieutenants, including nine active-duty members and one member of the Wyoming Air National Guard, became the first class of combat systems officers to graduate from the 479th Flying Training... MORE

World War II heroes visit Lackland, Randolph during reunion
April 22, 2011 — More than a dozen former airmen who exemplified the fighting spirit of the Greatest Generation saw the Air Force's latest generation up close last week.Members of the U.S. Air Forces Escape and... MORE