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Wounded Warrior: Air Force family helps Purple Heart recipient, wife
April 25, 2008 — Staff Sgt. Matthew Slaydon lay motionless on a dusty road in Iraq, his body riddled with shrapnel after an improvised explosive device exploded about 2 feet from his face. His left arm hung by a... MORE

Staff Sgt. Matthew Slaydon works to tie a know with his prosthetic arm during rehabilitation at Brooke Army Medical Center. (Courtesy photo)

AFROTC administrative unit provides tools, support for 36 detachments in Southwest
April 25, 2008 — Randolph is well-known for housing high-profile mission partners such as the Air Force Manpower Agency, Air Force Personnel Center and Air Force Recruiting Service. But it is also home to... MORE

Emergency services facing staff reductions, but mission continues
April 25, 2008 — Responding to emergency calls, being ready for aircraft emergencies and spreading the word about fire safety to base members are all in a day's work for Randolph Fire and Emergency Services... MORE

TSgt earns AF honors as best ARC Vehicle Operations NCO
April 25, 2008 — A local Air Force Reserve Command technical sergeant was lauded by the Air Force as the 2007 ARC Vehicle Operations NCO of the Year recently. Rachael Kiernan, who works in a civilian capacity in the... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Rachael Kiernan prepares a distinguished visitor vehicle for use. Sergeant Kiernan, a Reservist who works as a civilian in the 12th Logistics Readiness Division, earned the 2007 Air Force Air Reserve Component Vehicle Operations NCO of the Year.

Command Day gives CSOs a better perspective of their mission
April 25, 2008 — Base navigators got a preview on what they can expect from their first assignments after completing their training during Randolph's Semi-Annual Command Day April 18. Command Day featured a series of... MORE

Second Lieutenants Jackson Irvin, Matt Harris, Joshua Price and Michael Ritcheson, combat systems officers, make the walk from a C-130E during Command Day April 18. (U.S. Air Force photo by Dave Terry)

Wingspread, Web site e-mail address changes
April 25, 2008 — The Wingspread and Web site e-mail addresses customers have come to know and love have combined into a new address: news@randolph.af.mil. In accordance with the Air Force Smart Operations 21... MORE

Medication safety: A patient, care provider partnership
April 25, 2008 — What medications are you taking? How are you taking your medications? Why are you taking the medications you are on? Do you have any allergies? These are some common questions that you are probably... MORE

MDG: Additional prescription dispensing machine added to pharmacy lineup
April 25, 2008 — The Randolph Air Force Base Pharmacy now provides an additional refill pick up Automated Prescription Dispensing Machine site at the base commissary. The APM in the clinic, located inside the main... MORE

New BMT campus prompts Drum & Bugle Corps move
April 25, 2008 — Basic military training's Drum & Bugle Corps has moved into larger rehearsal facilities to make room for the first Airmen Training Complex of a planned new BMT campus. Trainees who form the 737th... MORE

Several reporting methods, contacts available to sexual assault victims
April 24, 2008 — There are many barriers as to why victims who have been sexually assaulted do not report it: fear, shame, embarrassment, having to relive the incident. However, the primary reason we hear is victims... MORE

Gifted, talented teachers earn region awards
April 24, 2008 — Two Randolph Elementary school teachers have been given regional awards for their expertise in education of gifted students. Erica Sadlon, a fifth grade teacher, was chosen as the "Outstanding Teacher... MORE

U.S. team takes Lithuania, 84-74
April 23, 2008 — The United States Armed Forces team won its first International Military Sports Council championship since 1998, defeating Lithuania, 84-74, April 22 at the Chaparral Fitness Center. "It's very... MORE

CISM ends; U.S. takes gold
April 23, 2008 — The International Military Sports Council Basketball Championship came to a close April 22 in the Chaparral Fitness Center with the presentation of the gold, silver and bronze medals to the winning... MORE

Legal office to host Law Day May 2: Mock trial, military working dog demo for children
April 23, 2008 — Fifty years ago President Eisenhower proclaimed the first Law Day a "day of national dedication to the principle of government under law." Law Day gives all Americans an opportunity to reflect on our... MORE

Assistants keep bosses on track
April 23, 2008 — They are unassuming, hardworking and loyal. They do not wear an Air Force uniform but they are vital to the Lackland AFB mission. Kelly Thielen and Rosanne O'Toole are the administrative assistants of... MORE

AFPC junior NCOs gather food, supplies for animal shelter
April 23, 2008 — Members of the Air Force Personnel Center Junior Enlisted Council recently held a Pet Care Drive to raise supplies and food for the Universal City Animal Shelter. The group asked for donations from... MORE

Members of the Air Force Personnel Center Junior Enlisted Council show off some of the donations raised recently to support the Universal City Animal Shelter. The council raised 756 pounds of food, 224 pounds of cat litter, 16 pounds of treats and $155. Front row, from left: Tech. Sgt. Sara Montes and Aina Blake; back row, from left: Tech. Sgt. Sandra Deason, Staff Sgt. Tonya Posey, Sharod White, Staff Sgt. Simona Patrick and Senior Airman Janina-Eva White. (Courtesy photo)

Decorating for Fiesta
April 21, 2008 — MORE

Karen Lachat, education services officer, pauses with several Fiesta-decorated hats during Randolph Education Services office's hat decorating contest recently. Education partners Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and Wayland Baptist University collaborated on how to kick of the week-long Fiesta celebration. Several colleges and universities entered the hat contest, with eight hats adorning festive ornaments and decorative creations. Judges decided the hat decorated by Wayland Baptist University employees best represented the Fiesta ideal. (Photo by Connie Outlaw)

Make way for the Texan
April 18, 2008 — MORE

Randolph AFB, TX, 7 Apr 08: A T-6 Texan II launches on a training mission from Randolph. (U S Air Force photo by Rich McFadden) (Released)

I Love Randolph week
April 17, 2008 — MORE

I Love Randolph Week
Melissa Valdez (left) and Dave Baxter prepare the soil for new plants in front of the 12th Communications Squadron Tuesday as their contribution to the beautification of the base during I Love Randolph Week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Steve White)

Fam-a-Ganza celebrates Month of the Military Child
April 17, 2008 — MORE

Danielle Hitchens enjoys a pony ride Saturday at the Fam-a-Ganza event at the youth center.(U.S. Air Force photo by Steve White)