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ORI tests 12th FTW readiness
November 17, 2008 — MORE

Master Sgt. Pedro Montenez, an Operational Readiness Inspector from Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., inspects maintenance technical orders at the 12th Maintenance Division Nov. 17. The 12th Flying Training Wing ORI kicked off this week, with several offices hitting the ground running with inspections and exercises designed to test their abilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

Air Force announces NASCAR sponsorship for Fiscal 2009
November 17, 2008 — Air Force officials announced today that it will begin a new NASCAR partnership with Gillett Evernham Motorsports when it sponsors the No. 10 car driven by Reed Sorenson for the 2009 NASCAR Nextel Cup... MORE

Air Force Entertainment searches for band members
November 17, 2008 — The Air Force 2009 Talent Search is searching for musicians who want to perform as part of a team - in a band.All kinds of Air Force musicians are encouraged to go online and apply at The deadline for... MORE

What was once old, now renewed
November 17, 2008 — MORE

Retired Navy Chief Warrant Officer William Sneed and his grandson, Titus Wilson, pick up a free bag of recycled products Nov. 15 at the base exchange from Michelle Benavidez, Randolph Air Force Base Recycling Center, as part of the America Recycles initiative. (U.S. Air Force photo by Melissa Peterson)

Story time
November 14, 2008 — MORE

Senior Airman Mark Gabenski reads to children at Gallardo Elementary Nov. 11, 2008. Approximately 30 Team Lackland Airmen spent part of the Veterans Day holiday with the children, reading to them and answering any questions they had about the Air Force. More than 300 students in kindergarten through fifth grade participated in the event. Airman Gabenski is with the 37th Mission Support Squadron at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. (USAF photo by Bill Gaines)

Lackland Airmen make chief master sergeant
November 13, 2008 — Sixteen Lackland Airmen were among the 520 of 2,415 eligible senior master sergeants selected by Air Force officials for promotion to chief master sergeant for a selection rate of 21.53 percent.The... MORE

Sixteen Team Lackland Airmen were selected for promotion to chief master sergeant Wednesday. Those selected will be promoted according to their promotion sequence number beginning in January 2009. (USAF photo by Robbin Cresswell)

Wounded Airman: 'It was an absolute privilege to defend America'
November 13, 2008 — About 300 Airmen, retirees, Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce members and mainstays of the Alamo Chapter of the Air Force Association listened early Monday morning to Staff Sgt. Christopher... MORE

Staff Sgt. Matthew Slaydon, an Air Force explosives ordnance disposal (EOD) technician wounded in Kirkuk, Iraq, in October 2007, talks about his injuries and subsequent rehabilitation during the Alamo Chapter of the Air Force Association's "Combat Breakfast" held at the Randolph Air Force Base Enlisted Club on Nov. 3 (U.S. Air Force photo by Joel Martinez)

12th MSS defeats Firemen 14-6 in intramural flag football opener
November 13, 2008 — In hour-long action during the Intramural Flag Football League opening game at Grater Field Wednesday night, the 12th Mission Support Squadron players dominated the Randolph Air Force Base's Fire... MORE

Charles Lombardia, fire department intramural football team running back, tries to get by Willie Castor, 12th Mission Support Squadron intramural football team member, during the season opening game Nov. 12 at Grater Field. The 12th MSS team toppled the firemen 14-6. (U.S. Air Force photo by Melissa Peterson)

16 Team Randolph Airmen selected for promotion to CMSgt
November 12, 2008 — More than 2,400 senior master sergeants competed for the U.S. Air Force's top enlisted rank, chief master sergeant, during the 2008 promotion cycle. From that number, only 520 were selected for... MORE

Randolph Honors World War II Veteran
November 10, 2008 — On the eve of Veterans Day, leaders and members of the Randolph community had the opportunity to thank and present the Purple Heart medal to a World War II veteran for wounds he sustained 63 years... MORE

Col. Jacqueline Van Ovost, 12th Flying Training Wing command, presents the Purple Heart to World War II veteran Hilario Riojas, a former Army Air Forces corporal, who was wounded by artillery shell shrapnel during a battle in Germany more than 60 years ago. (U.S. Air Force photo by Melissa Peterson)

Praha flyover honors 'those who gave all'
November 10, 2008 — A missing-man flyover of Praha, Texas, by T-38 Talons from Team Randolph's 560th Flying Training Squadron Sunday during Veterans Day ceremonies holds special significance. That's because the town,... MORE

Tobacco Cessation Month continues through November
November 10, 2008 — November is Tobacco Cessation Month and Nov. 20 is a day set aside by the American Cancer Society as "The Great American Smoke-Out." People are urged on that day to, at the very least, momentarily... MORE

November is Tobacco Cessation Month (U.S. Air Force photo by Javier Garcia)

Randolph tops Cole, earns playoff bid
November 10, 2008 — Randolph High earned a playoff spot last week after defeating Cole High, 42-12.Cole High intercepted a long RHS pass attempt, but Randolph got the ball back and scored on an 18-yard touchdown... MORE

Randolph High receiver Brandon Mackin (84) advances after a big catch during the Ro-Hawks' win over rival Cole High. Mackin caught another pass in the third quarter for a touchdown that helped RHS pull away in a 42-12 victory. (Courtesy photo by Maurice Barfield)

5K Turkey Trot Tuesday
November 10, 2008 — A 5K Turkey Trot in honor of the Great American Smoke-out is Tuesday at 11 a.m. beginning at the jogging path across from the fitness center. Participants could walk away with a turkey to cook for... MORE

AFMA Airman receives Bronze Star, promotion on same day
November 10, 2008 — Master Sgt. Andrea Vigliotti received a double treat on Halloween -- a Bronze Star Medal followed immediately by a promotion to senior master sergeant. She earned the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious... MORE

Col. Dan Badger (left), Air Force Manpower Agency commander, pins a Bronze Star on then-Master Sgt. Andrea Vigliotti, AFMA, for meritorious service while serving as deputy of acquisition policy and evaluations at the Joint Contracting Command-Iraq/Afghanistan in Baghdad. Sergeant Vigliotti was also honored that day when she was promoted to the top two percent of the Air Force by earning her senior master sergeant stripe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

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)