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New commander introduces himself to Team Randolph members
February 3, 2010 — Brig. Gen. Len Patrick activated the 902d Mission Support Group under the 502d Air Base Wing Tuesday morning.He brought his philosophy of leadership and cooperation to his new troops in his first... MORE

Chilled-water storage tank planned for site of demolished housing facility
February 2, 2010 — A chilled-water storage tank that is part of a nearly $13 million energy-saving initiative at Randolph will soon rise from the rubble of a former temporary housing facility at Fourth Street East and C... MORE

Bldg. 381 is demolished recently to make way for a chilled-water storage tank, part of a $13 million energy-saving initiative at Randolph. The tank, a thermal engery storage unit, is part of a centralized unit of water chillers, TES units and pipes that will save Randolph an estimated 16 percent on it's overall utility bill. (U.S. Air Force photo/Steve Thurow)

Randolph's mission support group becomes joint base's first unit
February 2, 2010 — History was made at Randolph this morning when the base's mission support group became the first unit to join the landmark 502d Air Base Wing, an organization that unites the installation support... MORE

Maj. Frank Hellstern, 902d Security Forces Squadron commander, and Senior Airman Salvador Gutierrez, 902d SFS, furl the 12th Security Forces Squadron flag at an activation ceremony Tuesday in Hangar 4 here where the 12th Mission Support Group inactivated and became the 902d MSG under the 502d Air Base Wing, also known as Joint Base San Antonio. The 12th MSG's four squadrons and three divisions, the 12th Comptroller Squadron and the 12th Flying Training Wing staff agencies also joined the 502d ABW during the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo/Rich McFadden)

Randolph elementary art students make, sell clay "Hearts for Haiti" quake victims
February 1, 2010 — All art classes at Randolph Elementary School - as well as faculty and staff members - are creating and selling clay hearts to raise money to help Haitian earthquake victims."The goal is to raise... MORE

Randolph set for assessment of antiterrorism force protection measures
January 29, 2010 — A "fresh set of eyes' will focus on Randolph next week to assess the base's vulnerability to terrorist activity.Specialists from the Air Force Security Forces Center Operations Division's... MORE

Thrilling comeback allows Ramblers to shock Warhawks
January 27, 2010 — The Randolph Ramblers erased a seven-point deficit late in Sunday's game against host Lackland to nip the Warhawks 78-76 on a buzzer-beating layup.The victory avenged a 118-79 drubbing at the hands of... MORE

Randolph Middle Tier Association seeking new members
January 26, 2010 — The Randolph Middle Tier Association is beginning the new year with a call for more members.The organization, open to all staff sergeant-selects, staff sergeants and technical sergeants from all... MORE

12th MDG, MSG inactivate, re-activate, re-designate next week
January 26, 2010 — As the Air Force enacts 2005 Federal Base Realignment and Closure legislation, Team Randolph will see historical change occur early next week as the 12th Medical Group joins the 59th Medical Wing and... MORE

Financial education course tackles gamut of credit issues
January 18, 2010 — Team Randolph members will soon have an opportunity to expand their knowledge of credit and learn how to make better financial decisions."Credit When Credit is Due," a financial education course... MORE

Fitness first for 50 Team Randolph members
January 18, 2010 — A $16,000 Air Force "health promotion community initiatives grant" applied for by a base dietitian and won by the 12th Flying Training Wing will mean prizes for 50 Team Randolph families who undertake... MORE

The Landings at Randolph begins neighborhood watch program
January 18, 2010 — A program that was started in the 1970s to curtail crime using the eyes and ears of residents in neighborhoods throughout the U.S. is under way at Randolph.Pinnacle Hunt Communities LLC, the company... MORE

Team Randolph celebrates spirit and dream of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
January 14, 2010 — The spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. reverberated during a commemoration service Wednesday afternoon in Randolph's Chapel 2.The dream of the late civil rights leader continues to reverberate as... MORE

Meeting new challenges a balancing act, says Air Force secretary
January 12, 2010 — Leadership is intent on ensuring the Air Force is "capable across the spectrum of warfare" while it strives to balance today's requirements and tomorrow's challenges with a static active-duty manpower... MORE

Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley answers questions fromTeam Randolph members at the base theater during his visit to Randolph Jan. 7. (U.S. Air Force photo/Joel Martinez)

'Wellness packages' offered in on-base treatment for pets
January 12, 2010 — With the emphasis on prevention and on-going wellness rather than just vaccinating dogs and cats, the Army's Veterinary Command, which provides veterinary services for all military bases regardless of... MORE

Dr. Richard Avery, Randolph veterinarian, performs an annual checkup on Snickers, a dachshund, as Michelle Thomas, clinic receptionist, assists him at the Randolph veterinary clinic Jan. 12. (Air Force photo/Joel Martinez)

Randolph to reopen south gate to commuter traffic Jan. 31
January 11, 2010 — Randolph's south gate will reopen to commuter traffic starting Feb. 1.The gate has been closed to privately owned vehicle traffic since late November - but open to commercial vehicles - because of a... MORE

Construction workers continue with work on the south gate entrance to Randolph Air Force Base, Texas Jan. 12. New pavement and road widening are part of the ongoing project. The south gate is scheduled to reopen Feb. 1. (U.S Air Force photo/David Terry)

West Perimeter Road reconstruction under way; traffic slowdowns likely
January 11, 2010 — Another road construction project will soon result in some traffic slowdowns on the west side of the base.An estimated $2.4 million project to reconstruct West Perimeter Road - a distance of about 3.1... MORE

12th Security Forces conducts baton training
January 7, 2010 — MORE

Airman 1st Class George Cervantes, 12th Security Forces Squadron, attempts to hit Maj. Frank Hellstern, 12th SFS commander, during baton training. Baton training teaches security forces Airmen how to engage an opponent using non-deadly force.(U.S. Air Force photo/Don Lindsey)

Randolph Child Development Program earns national accreditation
January 6, 2010 — The Randolph Child Development Program recently earned accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children."We're proud to have earned the mark of quality from NAEYC, and... MORE

Safety Always a Priority
January 5, 2010 — Safety in all we do was the theme as the 12th Flying Training Wing Operations Group aviators and maintainers gathered Tuesday for the Quarterly Flight Safety Meeting and briefing from Medal of Honor... MORE

Tax office urges Airmen to file returns early this year
January 5, 2010 — This month, the Randolph Tax Office is beefing up its volunteer staff and encourages potential clients to file their taxes with them as soon as possible."Instead of somebody going downtown to do so... MORE