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New facility at Pensacola to enhance CSO training
November 10, 2008 — Combat systems officer training at Randolph Air Force Base can look forward to a new training facility when they make the permanent move to Naval Air Station Pensacola, Fla., in October 2010. Training... MORE

New CSO building graphic (Courtesy Naval Facilities Engineering Command)

Cleaning up for the ORI
November 10, 2008 — MORE

Neil Orlowski, 12th Flying Training Wing Maintenance Directorate, cleans an F-22A Raptor display at Airmen's Heritage Park Saturday. As the wing Operational Readiness Inspection draws near, base personnel are preparing to show inspectors the outstanding quality of work from the 12th Flying Training Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

A&FRC celebrates Month of Military Family Nov. 25
November 10, 2008 — The Airman and Family Readiness Center will host a free open house Nov. 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in honor of November's "Month of the Military Family." Children can play on the bouncy castle... MORE

Base readies for external ESOHCAMP audit
November 10, 2008 — Randolph Air Force Base will undergo a triennial external Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Compliance Assessment and Management Program, or ESOHCAMP, audit Dec. 1-5. Air Education and... MORE

AirFest 2008 draws 260,000 to Lackland
November 6, 2008 — Aerial acrobatics showcasing the military's might and highlighting airpower heritage dazzled a crowd of more than 260,000 people Saturday and Sunday during Lackland's AirFest 2008. The one-of-a-kind... MORE

Approximately 260,000 people attended Lackland's AirFest 2008 Saturday and Sunday. The Navy Blue Angels demonstration team, the Army parachute-jumping Golden Knights team, and Tora! Tora! Tora!, a re-enactment of Pearl Harbor, headlined the show at Kelly Field Annex. Other performances included the F-15E Strike Eagle, the F-16 Fighting Falcon and the F-22 Raptor. (USAF photo by Robbin Cresswell)

Randolph sees huge stakes against rival Cole High
November 4, 2008 — The football season has come down to one game for the Randolph Ro-Hawks, who host rival Cole High at 7:30 p.m. tonight with a playoff berth riding on the outcome. Randolph (4-5 overall, 3-2 District... MORE

Commanders, chiefs discuss issues at fall conference
November 3, 2008 — Leaders of Air Education and Training Command discussed issues big and small when Gen. Stephen Lorenz, AETC commander, hosted his first commander's and command chiefs' conference here Oct. 27-31. In... MORE

Gen. Stephen Lorenz, Air Education and Training Command commander, talks on his 2008 AETC Commander's Conference held at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, last week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joel Martinez)

Intramural football set for season openers
November 3, 2008 — A new season of intramural football begins Wednesday at Grater Field with four games. The defending champions, Air Force Personnel Center, will be one of eight teams playing opening night games... MORE

Randolph Thrift Store to open at new location
November 3, 2008 — The Randolph Thrift Store wound up over a decade of existence at its former building but will re-open for business Wednesday in a new location. The new store is located at Bldg. 737, near the base... MORE

Mary Burns, Randolph Thrift Store executive and head of the Enlisted Wives Club, which assists in operation of the store, places items on new shelving at Bldg. 737, the new home for the store. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

Navy Blue Angels headline AirFest 2008
October 31, 2008 — The one-of-a-kind Navy Blue Angels demonstration team, the gravity-breaking Army parachute-jumping Golden Knights team, and Tora! Tora! Tora!, a re-enactment of Pearl Harbor, will headline Lackland... MORE

Randolph Airmen graduate from CCAF
October 30, 2008 — Congratulations to the following Randolph Air Force Base members who graduated from the Community College of the Air Force Tuesday at the officers' club. Air Force Personnel Center Master Sgt. Scott... MORE

Randolph MTA spreads love to Army Fisher House
October 29, 2008 — MORE

Tech. Sgt. Rachel Herrick, Air Education and Training Command Logistics and Middle Tier Association president, carries cookies into the Fisher House at Ft. Sam Houston, Texas, on Oct. 27. Sergeant Herrick and Staff Sgt. Titus Butler (not pictured), Air Force Manpower Agency and MTA member, collected and donated more than 30 dozen cookies baked by MTA members to patients staying at the Fisher House at Ft. Sam Houston. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

Looking for Trick-or-Treat alternatives?
October 28, 2008 — On base - "Halloween Costume Party" The enlisted club will host the "biggest and scariest Halloween party ever" tonight at 8 p.m. in the night club. Prizes of "club bucks" and cash will be awarded for... MORE

Halloween 'Hi-Jinx' at youth center a safe alternative to trick-or-treating
October 28, 2008 — Lots of games, contests and prizes are in store for Team Randolph children participating in the Halloween Hi-Jinx - a spooky, yet safe alternative to trick-or-treating. And the best part is there will... MORE

Jeri Peterson, 12th Services Division youth services division director, stands with a pumpkin she carved for the Halloween Hi-Jinx, a scary yet safe alternative to trick-or-treating,which happens tonight at the Youth Center from 6-9 p.m.

Randolph scores decisive victory over Harper High
October 28, 2008 — Three first-half touchdowns by Kyle McNally and the stellar defensive effort led by Cesar Ledesma powered the Randolph Ro-Hawks to a 28-14 football win over visiting Harper High School last... MORE

JAG Corps announces law school programs
October 27, 2008 — Applications for the Funded Legal Education Program, or FLEP, and Excess Leave Program, or ELP, two programs designed to allow active-duty officers to apply for and attend law school, are accepted... MORE

Randolph to celebrate American Indian contributions in November
October 27, 2008 — The contributions American Indians have made to the U.S. Air Force and Nation will be honored as American Indian Heritage month is set to kick-off a celebration of native culture.Opening ceremonies... MORE

Lackland to hold retiree services fair
October 26, 2008 — Current and potential retirees are invited to an information fair at Arnold Hall, Oct. 31 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The fair will feature demonstrations and provide useful gifts from local... MORE

Randolph undergoes last exercise before ORI
October 23, 2008 — MORE

Participants at an exercise staged at Randolph AFB on Oct. 21. (U.S. Air Force photo by Steve White)

Randolph holds Retiree Appreciation Day
October 23, 2008 — Randolph honors local military retirees Nov. 1 when the base hosts its annual Retiree Appreciation Day. The free event starts at 9 a.m. in Hangar 4 on the east flight line and is open to retirees from... MORE