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New bird in the sky
June 17, 2009 — MORE

Delbert Dyer, 12th Maintenance Division, welcomes Brig. Gen. Richard Devereaux, Air Education and Training Command director of Intelligence, Operations and Nuclear Integration, into his parking space on the Randolph flightline June 16. General Deveraux delivered a new $4.2 million T-6 to the 12th Flying Training Wing fleet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

50 years of service, still going strong
June 16, 2009 — MORE

Col. Jacqueline Van Ovost, 12th Flying Training Wing commander, affixes a 50-year service pin to the lapel of Scott Shepherd III, 12th Civil Engineer Division cultural resources manager, during a ceremony June 15. Mr. Shepherd, who was also awarded an Exemplary Civilian Service to the Department of the Air Force medal at the ceremony, retired as a senior master sergeant in 1979 before joining the civil service in 1982. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

Paying respects
June 15, 2009 — MORE

Airmen from the 12th Medical Group take down and fold the U.S. flag during the quarterly retreat ceremony June 12. Medics joined fellow 12th Flying Training Wing Airmen in paying respects to the nation's "Stars and Stripes." (U.S. Air Force photo by Don Lindsey)

12th FSS to stand up June 26
June 15, 2009 — The 12th Mission Support Squadron and the 12th Services Division will merge together to form the 12th Force Support Squadron here on June 26. Federal budget decisions reducing the number of total... MORE

Wayn Whisenhunt (right), Randolph Oaks Golf Course, talks drivers with Bobby Gann at the course pro shop on June 16. The 12th Mission Support Squadron and 12th Services Division are merging June 26 to form the new 12th Force Support Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Don Lindsey)

Newly chosen master sergeants to be inducted into SNCO ranks
June 15, 2009 — Team Randolph's annual senior NCO induction ceremony will be held at 6 p.m. July 30 at the Parr Club. This year's event, titled "SNCO Committed to Excellence," will feature former Chief Master... MORE

Exercise Exercise Exercise
June 15, 2009 — MORE

Firefighters from the 37th Civil Engineer Squadron assess a simulated injury during a major accident response exercise June 8. The training exercise tested the 37th Training Wing and the 59th Medical Wing on their ability to respond to a major incident. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

Flight becomes first unit to foster MWD puppy
June 15, 2009 — After three weeks, the newest member of the Airman and Family Readiness Flight knows her way around the three-story building, especially the flight chief's office, and often feels comfortable bounding... MORE

5/14/2009 - Sharon Witter and Master Sgt. Don Friemel, both with the 37th Mission Support Squadron, go over paperwork while Aamee plays with a tennis ball. The Airman and Family Readiness Flight is fostering Aamee, exposing her to a variety of social settings, and caring for her until she is ready for Military Working Dog training. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

OCONUS leave requirements designed to protect travelers
June 15, 2009 — Visiting a foreign country while on leave can be a relaxing, even rewarding, experience for Team Randolph members and their families, but some areas of the world could be a dangerous travel. Personnel... MORE

Chief's Pick
June 15, 2009 — MORE

Tech. Sgt. Carl Alexander (left), Air Education and Training Command NCO in charge of vehicle management and analysis, reviews Fiscal 2011 vehicle purchase paperwork with Master Sgt. John Prather on June 12. Sergeant Alexander was recently recognized by Randolph's Chief's Group for his superior service, positive attitude and outstanding demonstration of Air Force core values. (U.S. Air Force photo by Don Lindsey)

Air Force officials revise fitness program
June 10, 2009 — The need for a "clear, understandable and simpler" fitness program will mean significant changes to the Air Force's current fitness program, said the service's top officer during a senior leadership... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Jeffrey House performs sit-ups as Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Martinez, both 12th Medical Group, holds his feet at the fitness center June 17. Air Force officials are revising the current fitness policy to promote a year-round fitness culture to include: increasing test frequency to twice a year, raising the weight of the aerobic portion of the test from 50 to 60 percent and implementing a minimum score for each component (while maintaining a 75 or above overall score). (U.S. Air Force photo by Don Lindsey)

Team Randolph once again reduces environmental footprint
June 9, 2009 — As concerns about the impact businesses have on the environment grow across the country, the 12th Civil Engineer Division Natural Resources Element has once again proven that Team Randolph is... MORE

DECA announces child scholarship recipients
June 9, 2009 — The Scholarships for Military Children program recently announced seven Team Randolph family members as winners of a $1,500 scholarship. Paige Carpenter, Daniel Culpepper, Ashley Hughes, Dustin... MORE

Defense Commissary Agency scholarship recipients Javier Williams, Ashley Hughes, Paige Carpenter and Michelle Wrights hold their certificates during a ceremony at the commissary on June 9. Seven Team Randolph family members earned $1,500 scholarships under DECA's "Scholarships for Military Children" Program, a program that rewards high school members for their community involvement and academic excellence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Don Lindsey)

Lady Ro-Hawk track team places third in state finals
June 8, 2009 — Last Friday saw a tough finish of the longest track season in Randolph High history. That's because the H1N1 flu virus outbreak earlier in the spring caused girl's regional track championships to... MORE

Randolph's only fighter training squadron exchanges portable for permanent
June 8, 2009 — A fighter training squadron that was reassigned to Randolph nearly three years ago will soon have a permanent home. The 435th FTS, Randolph's only fighter training squadron, will vacate its temporary... MORE

Capt. Bill Lujan, a 435th Fighter Training Squadron Introduction to Fighter Fundamentals student, performs a pre-flight check on a T-38 on the flightline June 10. The squadron, Randolph's only fighter training squadron, has been harbored in a trailer since it was reassigned to Randolph in November 2006 and will soon move to its new, permanent location in Hangar 6. (U.S. Air Force photo by Don Lindsey)(U.S. Air Force photo by Don Lindsey)

WHMC triathlete earns fifth silver
June 5, 2009 — Leading the Air Force team to third place at the military's top triathlon, James Bales earned his fifth Armed Forces Triathlon silver medal at Point Mugu, Calif., May 30. The Wilford Hall senior... MORE

May 30, 2009 - Air Force triathlete James Bales (right) transitions from the 1,500-meter swim to thet 40K bike ride at the Armed Forces Triathlon in Point Mugu, Calif., May 30. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Elisha Abercrombie)

Speed violators: slow down
June 5, 2009 — Increased violations of base motor vehicle laws, particularly excessive speeding, has prompted 37th Training Wing officials to remind base personnel about the policy for driving on base. "Recent... MORE

BMT recognized for blood donor center support
June 5, 2009 — The 737th Training Group has received the American Association of Blood Bank's 2009 Award of Merit for its support of the Lackland Blood Donor Center. The 737th TRG was nominated by the 59th Medical... MORE

Base dedicates MWD hospital
June 5, 2009 — The Department of Defense Military Working Dog Veterinary Service Hospital was officially named the Holland Working Dog Veterinary Hospital in memory of Army Lt. Col. Daniel Holland during a ceremony... MORE

Team Lackland representatives and family members of Army Lt. Col. Daniel Holland, an Army veterinarian killed in Iraq, unveil a plaque dedicated to the memory of Colonel Holland May 28. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

Fun with finger paints
June 5, 2009 — MORE

MWD training
June 5, 2009 — MORE

A military working dog attacks his handler on command at the training grounds of Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. Military working dogs are enrolled in a 60- to 90-day training program where they are taught to detect explosives and drugs. They are also taught deterrence training and how to protect their handler. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christopher Griffin)