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San Antonio joint basing plan takes shape
December 4, 2008 — Joint Basing San Antonio (JBSA): The more things change, the more they stay the same.In a nutshell, that seems to be Joint Basing San Antonio's effect on Lackland.A 2005 recommendation from the Base... MORE

Lackland welcomes new vice commander
December 4, 2008 — The paths of life always take twists and turns. Those curves in the road happen more to some than others.For Col. Gregory Parsons, his 22-year Air Force career is marked with splits in the road that... MORE

Clubs take names of base legends Dec. 5
December 3, 2008 — One is a combat Ace who logged more than 6,000 hours in fighter aircraft. The other is a Charter Chief who flew in, worked on or inspected more than 30 different airframes. Both are Randolph Air Force... MORE

Lighting the holiday night
December 3, 2008 — MORE

Randolph Elementary School choir students sing at the holiday tree lighting ceremony in Washington Circle on Dec. 2. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

25 Airmen graduate from Gaylor ALS
December 3, 2008 — The following senior airmen are the award winners and graduates from Gaylor Airman Leadership School that held its graduation ceremony for Class 09-1 Wednesday. Award winners: John L. Levitow Award... MORE

Local Daughters of the American Revolution chapter honors Team Randolph's outstanding aircrew men
December 2, 2008 — The San Antonio de Bexar chapter of the Texas Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution honored four Randolph Air Force Base 12th Flying Training Wing airmen today for superior performance... MORE

Hang up and drive or pull over and talk -- SFS to crack down on cell phone use while driving on base
December 1, 2008 — When talking and driving on Randolph Air Force Base, the rules are simple: use a speakerphone or earpiece. Security forces are strictly enforcing Department of Defense regulations against driving on... MORE

Senior Airman Tristan Nunn, at the wheel of his vehicle, attempts to close his cell phone before putting it away as Tech. Sgt. Manuel Mateo, 12th Security Forces Squadron,approaches his window holding a pad of traffic tickets. Security Forces are cracking down on Randolph Air Force base drivers using non-hands-free cell phones. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

12 FTW earns 'Excellent' ORI rating
November 25, 2008 — A packed theater crowd jumped to its feet and cheered when the Air Education and Training Command Inspector General team announced an overall "Excellent" rating for the 12th Flying Training Wing... MORE

Terrye Heagerty (arm raised) and Tech. Sgt. Joseph Krawietz (with triangle) cheer on fellow 12th Services Division members during the Operational Readiness Inspection outbrief at the base theater on Tuesday. The 12th Flying Training Wing earned an "Excellent" rating from ORI inspectors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Melissa Peterson)

Bravehearts represent RAFB in flag football tournaments
November 25, 2008 — Flag football trophies have piled up for the Randolph Bravehearts team that represents Team Randolph in city-, state- and national-level competitions year-round. A two-day, weekend tournament at Fort... MORE

Randolph Braveheart football players (from left) Eric Doggett, Varnell Johnson, Joshua Fahlgren and Winsome Culley display their tropies at the fitness center Nov. 25. The Randolph-sponsored flag football team has won numerous trophies from tournaments in 2008 with most of the current, 18-man contingent together for more than three years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

Volunteers needed for tax assistance program
November 21, 2008 — The Randolph Tax Center is seeking volunteers to help with the Income Tax Assistance Program that will help Team Randolph members prepare their 2008 income tax forms. Last year, volunteers saved... MORE

Commissary and base exchanges ready for Friday's rush
November 21, 2008 — The base exchange and commissary are ready for a long shopping day Friday, with the BX opening at 4 a.m. and the commissary opening at 7 a.m. Although the commissary and exchanges are to be closed for... MORE

Tour of Homes to light up Randolph
November 21, 2008 — Some Randolph residents will flip the switch on lights, sounds and decorations of the holiday season during the Randolph Holiday Tour of Homes on Dec. 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4-8 p.m. Ten homes... MORE

Cookie Crunch to make holidays sweeter for Airmen
November 21, 2008 — Holiday bakers can fire up their ovens early this year to help Team Randolph provide cookies to base Airmen. Bakers can donate cookies to the 2008 "Cookie Crunch" drive Dec. 9 between 7 a.m. and 1... MORE

The 2008 Cookie Crunch poster (Graphic by Tommy Brown)

Set 'em up, knock 'em down: best bowlers to compete at Randolph
November 21, 2008 — The cream of the Air Force bowling crop with hopes of making the All-Air Force Bowling team will showcase their skills at the Randolph Bowling Center Dec. 1-4. Steve Barinque, 12th Services Division... MORE

Gumbs captures 2A state cross country championship
November 21, 2008 — Randolph High School freshman Elena Gumbs closed an impressive first season of cross-country last week, using a swift finish to capture the 2A gold medal at the University Interscholastic League state... MORE

Elena Gumbs, Randolph High School cross country runner, displays her 2A UIL gold medal she earned at the 2008 state championships in Round Rock, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

Web Self-Service provides answers on pay, allowances
November 21, 2008 — "When can I apply for PCS advance military pay and when will I get it?" "Why do I only get 80 percent of my entitlement on a travel advance?" "If I don't know my Government Travel Card (GTC) balance,... MORE

Money Central screen capture from the Air Force Portal

Boddy earns second in USAA challenge
November 21, 2008 — MORE

James Boddy, a major with the 19th Air Force, crosses the finish line at Sunday’s Rock and Roll Marathon-San Antonio with a time of 2:55:19. Boddy was Randolph’s top finisher and helped the base team finish second in the inaugural USAA Military Base Challenge. In addition to individual trophies, the 12th Services Squadron received a $1,500 check from USAA. (Photo by John Hancock)

Wingman Day offers post-ORI rejuvenation
November 19, 2008 — As the 12th Flying Training Wing's Operational Readiness Inspection continues, Wingman Day offers a light at the end of the tunnel. Scheduled for Dec. 12, Wingman Day gives Airmen the opportunity to... MORE

(U.S. Air Force graphic by Maj. Jesse Richardson)

Randolph football season marked by improvement
November 18, 2008 — A huge first quarter carried Karnes City to a 38-28 prep football playoff victory over Randolph High last week, ending a Ro-Hawk season marked by drastic improvement. "This team started out at 1-5 but... MORE

Randolph Veterinary Clinic busy assisting customers
November 18, 2008 — The customers sometimes meow and often bark on a typical workday at the Randolph Veterinary Clinic. Located between the post office and education center, the vet clinic is open weekdays from 7:30 a.m... MORE