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AF announces civilian workforce restructuring
November 10, 2011 — Air Force officials announced several adjustments to the civilian workforce Nov 2. In response to direction from the Secretary of Defense for the Department of Defense to stop civilian growth above... MORE

Recycling opportunities highlight special event at Randolph
November 10, 2011 — Members of the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph community will have an opportunity to learn more about recycling and bring their own recyclable household items during a special event next week.America... MORE

Dental numbs opposition: 59th DS wins eighth flag football championship
November 4, 2011 — Michael Smith's confidence in the 59th Dental Squadron is so high he suggests betting on the team to win the Joint Base San Antonio Flag Football Championship next week. This after Dental captured its... MORE

Left to right, top to bottom: Michael Price, Gilmore Brown, Christopher Macklin, Darrel Green, Ricky Guajardo, Michael Smith, Nakeithian Phillips, Darrell Harmon, Levon Harrison, Victor Solis, Robert Snowden, Ivan Navarro, Nicholas Kaiser, Christopher Lickman, Adrian Fuentes, Aaron Johnson, William Eberle, John Grey and Kyle Bedell gather for the 59th Dental Squadron’s 2011 intramural flag football base championship photo. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

One Stop Shop: Facility consolidates 5 family services
November 4, 2011 — The consolidation of five Lackland support functions to a "One Stop" location officially took place recently with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house attended by more than 400 invited guests and... MORE

Patrons wait patiently for the grand opening of the One Stop facility Sept. 28. (U.S. Air Force photo/Alan Boedeker)

F-101 Voodoo finds new home at DLIELC
November 4, 2011 — An F-101 Voodoo that last flew with the Texas Air National Guard's 149th Fighter Wing, found a new home recently at the Defense Language Institute English Language Center.The aircraft spent its time... MORE

The F-101 Voodoo is transported down Treumper Avenue to its final destination at the Defense Language Institute English Language Center Oct. 22. (U.S. Air Force photo/Alan Boedeker)

Postal Service announces holiday mailing deadlines
November 2, 2011 — With the leaves falling and autumn upon us, it's not too early to start thinking about holiday cards, letters and packages destined for service members and their families stationed overseas. The first... MORE

Officials continue enlisted DOS rollback program
November 2, 2011 — Air Force officials announced Oct. 28 plans to continue an enlisted date of separation rollback as part of its ongoing measures to manage the force and maintain a quality enlisted corps.The DOS... MORE

BDUs, DCUs no longer authorized for wear
November 2, 2011 — For decades, the Battle Dress Uniform was the utility uniform worn by most Airmen and Soldiers. On Tuesday, the Airman Battle Uniform became the official uniform of the day for the Air Force. The BDU,... MORE

The traditional Battle Dress Uniform, worn by U.S. service members for 25
years, was phased out by the Air Force Nov. 1 and is no longer authorized
for wear. Worn both in garrison and at deployed locations, the BDU and the
Desert Camouflage Uniform were replaced by the Airman Battle Uniform. (Photo
by Armando Flores)

Randolph's 2011 air show...and all that jazz
October 30, 2011 — This year's air show has come and gone with a record of 300,000 people in attendance.The air show was comprised of food vendors, children's inflatables, aircraft simulators, military recruiters and... MORE

AF Pararescuemen: 'So others may live'
October 28, 2011 — The pararescueman code states - "It is my duty as a pararescueman to save life and to aid the injured. I will be prepared at all times to perform my assigned duties quickly and efficiently, placing... MORE

An Airman lifts his head out of the water while conducting exercises during the Air Force Pararescuemen Indoctrination Course, Sept. 6 at Lackland. During the training, Airmen simulate missions which could involve air, ground and water survival. Airmen must complete 80-weeks of specialized training in addition to basic military training to become pararescuemen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Vernon Young Jr.)

PBA Hall of Famers visit base
October 28, 2011 — Four participants listen intently as professional bowler Norm Duke gives them advice and instruction on how to improve their bowling mechanics.One of them was John Simmons, who competes in a local... MORE

Professional Bowlers Association Hall of Fame member Norm Duke, left, observes Winford Webb’s technique before offering pointers during a PBA pro bowling exhibition and seminar at Saturday at the Skylark Bowling Center. More than 70 participants showed up at bowling center to mingle with Duke and fellow hall of famer Randy Pedersen. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Alan Boedeker)

Family, training priority for new 37th TRW command chief
October 28, 2011 — The new 37th Training Wing command chief master sergeant believed the Air Force had basic military training right when he left Lackland in 1989.Returning 22 years later as the wing's top enlisted... MORE

We've got the Blues
October 27, 2011 — The Blue Angels will captivate the sky with their riveting aerial acrobatics this weekend during the air show at Randolph Air Force Base.The Blue Angels mission is to enhance Navy and Marine Corps... MORE

Six F-18 Hornets, with the US Navy Blue Angels, fly into Randolph Air Force Base Oct. 27 in support of the 2011 Randolph AFB Airshow Oct. 29 and 30.The Blue Angels are the headlining act of this year's event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Melissa Peterson) (released)

Randolph welcomes public to air show
October 26, 2011 — The air show is here, and with it, thousands of visitors will soon be on Randolph Air Force Base. The 2011 Randolph AFB Airshow is projected to have 150,000 people in attendance each day. Security is... MORE

The Navy's Blue Angels fly over Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, during a pre-airshow practice here Oct. 27.

Dental pulls off undefeated flag football season
October 21, 2011 — For quarterback Ricky Guajardo and the rest of his squad, practicing during the hot summer hours in the off season paid off.Guajardo led the 59th Dental Squadron to an 8-0 regular season record with a... MORE

Dental wide receiver John Grey shuffles past a 559th Medical Group defender. Dental went undefeated in flag football, going 8-0 during the intramural Division I regular season. (U.S. Air Force photo/Alan Boedeker)

344th TRS instructor bests 10K competition
October 21, 2011 — A GPS watch came in handy for 344th Training Squadron's Michael Lyle Saturday when he won the 36-person, 10K Gateway Classic Run in 44 minutes, 56 seconds.The Garmin 405 watch assisted the materiel... MORE

Runners get ready for the 10-kilometer Gateway Classic. (U.S. Air Force photo/Alan Boedeker)

Stage II: JBSA relaxes water restrictions
October 21, 2011 — Joint Base San Antonio military officials have lifted Stage III water restrictions at Fort Sam Houston, Randolph Air Force Bases and Lackland. Water restrictions are now back to Stage II at all three... MORE

San Antonio celebrates America's Armed Forces
October 21, 2011 — Celebrate America's Military is an annual series of events honoring the active-duty military, the Guard and Reserve, wounded warriors and veterans for their service to the nation.The Greater San... MORE

Airmen embark on 812-mile trek to honor fallen heroes
October 21, 2011 — When dawn broke Sunday morning, 18 active-duty Airmen began their trek from Lackland, a memorial ruck sack march in honor of 17 fallen special tactics teammates killed in Iraq and Afghanistan. An... MORE

Special Tactics team members Lt. Col. Patrick Barnett, headquarters Air Force Special Operations Command, Operations Directorate, Hurlburt Field, Fla., left, Senior Airmen Stone Hazlett, 21st Special Tactics Squadron, Pope Air Force Base, N.C., center, and Senior Airman Tyler Knaub, 58th Rescue Squadron, Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz., right, walk past the north wall of the Alamo in downtown San Antonio Sunday. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

PBA hall of famers strike Lackland
October 21, 2011 — Lackland residents and guests are in for a treat when two Professional Bowling Association hall of famers visit to conduct a seminar and play in exhibition matches.Norm Duke and Randy Pedersen will be... MORE