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ST Memorial Ruck
October 7, 2009 — MORE

A support team waits for Chief Master Sgt. Tony Travis and Tech. Sgt. Chris Grove, combat controllers with the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron at Hurlburt Field, Fla., on I-10 near mile marker 587 during the Special Tactics Memorial Ruck Oct. 6. The event is to raise awareness and support for the Special Operations Warrior Foundation and recognize fallen comrades of wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Six two-man teams will complete their mission in 10 days by walking 10-15 mile legs around the clock while carrying a ruck weighing at least 50 pounds, which is traditionally used in all training marches. (U.S. Air Force photo/Steve Thurow)

Randolph to host symposium for preventive dentistry specialists
October 6, 2009 — Dental hygienists and other preventive dentistry specialists, most of them from Randolph and other San Antonio military installations, will learn about the latest products and treatments in their... MORE

The Landings at Randolph celebrates official opening of community center with base leadership
October 6, 2009 — The Landings at Randolph, the base's privatized family housing, marked the official opening of its new community center on New B Street with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday afternoon. The event -... MORE

Team Randolph's 'Retiree Appreciation Day' celebrates past and present contributions of Airmen
October 6, 2009 — Randolph Air Force Base is scheduled to host its 15th annual "Retiree Appreciation Day" to thank local retirees for their past and present military contributions Oct. 31 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in... MORE

Oktoberfest 2009 celebrates enlisted contributions
October 6, 2009 — Team Randolph is set to celebrate the contributions of enlisted Airmen assigned to Randolph Air Force Base on Oct. 30 with "Oktoberfest 2009." "It's a celebration to show a sincere appreciation to all... MORE

Civilian 'birds' set to swoop in on Randolph for safety office fly-in
October 5, 2009 — The airspace above Randolph is generally the domain of jet aircraft used for the base's training mission, but on Saturday morning, weather permitting, it will be filled with an estimated 50... MORE

Command chief under pressure
September 30, 2009 — MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Max Grindstaff, 12th Flying Training Wing command chief from Randolph Air Force Base, Texas listens as Senior Airman Ivan Wilson, an aerospace physiology technician with the 12th Medical Group goes through the operational procedures of an oxygen regulator inside the bases high altitude chamber. (U.S. Air Force photo/Steve Thurow)

Randolph firefighters to stress burn awareness during Fire Prevention Week
September 28, 2009 — Fire drills throughout the base, fire safety presentations to pre-school and school-age children, a visit by Sparky the Fire Dog and an open house will highlight Fire Prevention Week next week at... MORE

Firefighters with the Fire and Emergency Services 12th Civil Engineer Division, Randolph Air Force Base, Texas function check their equipment prior to entering a housing unit with a simulated kitchen fire to search for possible victims during a training exercise conducted on Sept. 29. (U.S. Air Force photo/Steve Thurow)

Applying nose art to the Spirit of Pensacola
September 28, 2009 — MORE

Jim Seagraves, a sign painter assigned to the 12th Flying Training Wing Maintenance Directorate at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, puts the "Spirit of Pensacola" nose art on the 479th Flying Training Group flagship T-1A Jayhawk Sept. 28. The aircraft will eventually be used to train combat systems officers at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Fla., when the 479th FTG begins operations there following an Oct. 2 activation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Steve Thurow)

Randolph gears up for Year of the Air Force Family activities
September 23, 2009 — Many activities are in store in the coming months for the base community as Randolph celebrates Year of the Air Force Family, an observance that will continue through next July. Family-oriented events... MORE

Team Randolph comes together fast to build campus for BSOC
September 22, 2009 — Engineers, contractors and personnelists alike, worked overtime to build and staff the Basic Sensor Operator Course's campus in less than a month.By readying dorms, the dining facility, converting a... MORE

AFPC celebrates Air Force birthday with dining out
September 22, 2009 — MORE

The Air Force Band of the West provides dinner music for the guests at the Air Force Personnel Center dining out Sept. 18. The dining out was held to commemorate the 62nd birthday of the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Rich McFadden)

First class of enlisted sensor operators graduates
September 21, 2009 — The Air Force reached a historic milestone Sept. 18 when its first class of enlisted unmanned aircraft systems sensor operators graduated from the Basic Sensor Operator Course here. The graduates -... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. James Guertin, Air Force Personnel Center Command Career Enlisted Force Manager for Unmanned Aerial Systems Operators, gives the commencement speech at the inaugural Basic Sensor Operator Course graduation at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, Sept. 18. (U.S. Air Force photo/Rich McFadden)

Basic Sensor Operator Training graduates inaugural class
September 18, 2009 — MORE

(Front row) Staff Sgt. Adam Rosen, Staff Sgt. Jason Peterson, (back row) Staff Sgt. Jeremy Reid, Senior Airman Robert Babian, and Airman 1st Class Ronald Shortledge are the graduates of the inaugural Basic Sensor Operator Course taught at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, to prepare enlisted members for careers as Unmanned Aerial Systems Sensor Operators. (U.S. Air Force photo/Steve Thurow)

Randolph seeks general aviators for Civil Fly-In
September 18, 2009 — Randolph Air Force Base officials invite general aviation pilots to fly to the airfield here and participate in a Civil Fly-In the base will host Oct. 10 from 8 a.m. to noon on the flight line. Ramp... MORE

Randolph Air Force Base officials invite general aviation pilots to fly to the airfield here and participate in a Civil Fly-In the base will host Oct. 10 from 8 a.m. to noon on the flight line. (Graphic by Javier Garcia)

Team Randolph celebrates Patriot Day
September 18, 2009 — MORE

Randolph AFB, TX, 11 Sep 09: Sheila Earle, Executive Director Air Force Personnel Center, give the Patriots Day opening speach to a capacity crowd at the AFPC conference Center.

Wing welcomes 15 new civilian 'honorary' commanders
September 15, 2009 — Sept. 10 marked Randolph AFB's twelfth consecutive year of welcoming forty local civilian from surrounding towns and cities with an annual "Honorary Commander" hail and farewell reception at the Parr... MORE

Senior Airman David Evans, a trumpet apprentice with the Gateway Band, performs a solo for one of Randolph's newest Honorary Commanders, Ms. Leslye Baumann, as Lt. Col. Christopher Crane, 12th Comptroller Squadron, looks on. The Honorary Commanders Program enhances the positive relationship between Randolph Air Force Base and the surrounding communities. The reception was held 10 Sept, at the Randolph Air Force Base Parr Club. (U.S. Air Force photo/Melissa Peterson)

New Air Force Personnel Center building aiming for May completion date
September 15, 2009 — A building expected to set a standard for future Air Force structures because of its energy-efficient features is starting to rise from its foundation. Construction of the new two-story,... MORE

Spreading the message of safety
September 11, 2009 — MORE

Tech. Sgt. Matt Hannen (ladder), Air Force Photojournalist assigned to Torch Magazine, Headquarters Air Education and Training Command, coordinates a photograph of Headquarters Safety Directorate staff members for a marketing poster themed "Mishap Prevention Starts Here" for distribution command-wide, and throughout the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Steve Thurow)

Last year's Rambler 120 Team Challenge winners are training again
September 2, 2009 — Athletes who won gold medals for prowess in running, biking and paddling in last year's Rambler 120 Team Challenge are training again, because this year's Rambler 120 is scheduled for October 17 at 7... MORE