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Chargin' Cheetahs host teenage Pilot for a Day
March 3, 2009 — A few weeks ago, 13-year-old Jared Garza watched a television documentary on fighter pilots from the living room of his home and envisioned himself in that same role someday. But on Feb. 27, that... MORE

Team Randolph reserve Airman selected for first star
March 3, 2009 — The mobilization assistant to the Air Education and Training Command's 19th Air Force commander was recently selected for advancement to the rank of brigadier general. Col. Thomas Harwood III, a... MORE

'Eye' on the potato prize
March 3, 2009 — MORE

Officials hope to double 2009 AFAF campaign goal
March 2, 2009 — Team Randolph will again try to double the base's goal in the Air Force Assistance Fund campaign that begins March 13 while surpassing last year's total. The campaign benefits four charities that meet... MORE

Under construction
March 2, 2009 — MORE

New culture course helps Airmen earn CCAF credit
March 2, 2009 — The Community College of the Air Force and the Air Force Culture and Language Center have collaborated to offer a distance-learning course entitled "Introduction to Culture" that can fulfill the three... MORE

Hazardous material identification keeps Randolph safe
March 2, 2009 — Have you ever looked at a product or material and wondered if it could be hazardous? Air Force and federal regulations dictate that hazardous material, or HazMat, must be identified, authorized, and... MORE

MDG disconnects COMM 53-24
February 25, 2009 — The 12th Medical Group #2 intramural basketball team performed surgery on the 12th Communication Squadron team Wednesday, securing a 53-24 win over their rivals. In what was a clearly lopsided matchup... MORE

CSAF sees UAS role expanding
February 24, 2009 — The Air Force chief of staff called the buildup of the unmanned aircraft system program "profoundly important" Feb. 19 during a visit with instructor and student aviators here. In remarks during a... MORE

Officials break ground on $24 million BX
February 24, 2009 — Base and Army and Air Force Exchange Service officials broke ground Feb. 20 on the new $24 million Randolph Base Exchange. With more than 159,000 square feet, eight stores (other than the BX) and six... MORE

TSgt STEPs up to next stripe
February 24, 2009 — MORE

CSAF to Airmen: Everyone is important
February 23, 2009 — The Air Force's top officer had one message for Airmen during a town hall meeting here Feb. 20: Every Airman is important. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz said all Airmen are integral to... MORE

Four medical, dental officers selected for promotion
February 23, 2009 — Four Team Randolph medical and dental corps Airmen were recently selected for promotion to colonel, lieutenant colonel and major. Air Force officials selected 84 lieutenant colonels, 164 majors, and... MORE

Thrift shop offers new location, hours to score bargains
February 23, 2009 — The Randolph Thrift Shop, which offers a multitude of gently used items from clothing, linens and jewelry to household wares and yard tools, opened its doors last month in Building 737 after more than... MORE

AEF construct realigns to improve deployment forecast
February 23, 2009 — A 24-month Air and Expeditionary Force Schedule will replace the AEF deployment cycle beginning Oct. 1, a move officials say will better support commanders' needs, allow Airmen to better plan their... MORE

Speckled Trout reeled in to new home
February 19, 2009 — A Boeing KC-135 once part of Project Speckled Trout was moved from Kelly Field Annex to its new home at the Lackland Training Annex Feb. 15, culminating a process that began after the historical... MORE

African American role models praised at luncheon
February 19, 2009 — Addressing the theme "Quest for Black Citizenship in the Americas," retired Lt. Gen. Daniel James III was the keynote speaker at the annual African American Heritage Committee's luncheon Feb. 12 in... MORE

DLIELC instructors deploy to teach English
February 19, 2009 — In addition to teaching English to students from more than 100 countries at the Lackland campus, the Defense Language Institute English Language Center provides assistance for in-country English... MORE

Where the rubber meets the runway: Wheel, tire shop specialists celebrate official opening of new home
February 17, 2009 — It was a special day on Feb. 13 for a group of Team Randolph members whose daily mission is to make sure the rubber meets the runway safely. Col. Jacqueline Van Ovost, 12th Flying Training Wing... MORE

Valentines for Vets
February 17, 2009 — MORE