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Chance encounter brings sweet reunion for 'Candy Bomber'
November 12, 2009 — Retired Col. Gail Halvorsen and Ursula Johnson had never met, but a chance encounter between the two conjured a touching reunion 6 decades later at the Randolph Air Show Nov. 7. Then Lieutenant... MORE

Retired Col. Gail Halvorsen and Ursula Johnson had never met, but a chance encounter between the two conjured a touching reunion 6 decades later at the Randolph Air Show Nov. 7. Sixty years later, Mrs. Johnson never thought she would come face to face with the man who had become a hero-of-sorts to so many German children - "The Candy Bomber." (U.S. Air Force photo/Melissa Peterson)

Lt. Dan Band jams for Randolph Air Force Base
November 10, 2009 — MORE

Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band perform for Wounded Warriors and Randolph Air Force Base personnel during a concert Nov. 6, prior to the Randolph Air Show Nov. 7 and 8. This performance was their last before departing for Afghanistan where they will perform for the troops there Thanksgiving Day. (U.S. Air Force photo/Rich McFadden)

AETC names individual, group civil engineering award winners for outstanding job performance
November 10, 2009 — Air Education and Training Command announced command-level awards for several Team Randolph civil engineers Nov. 6."The Air Force's civil engineer office," said Ron Bell, Headquarters AETC civil... MORE

Road construction project to close south gate to POV traffic
November 10, 2009 — Team Randolph members who enter and leave the base through the south gate will have to use one of the gates on the north side of the base for a period of about two months starting Nov. 23.A project to... MORE

Application process for legal education programs to begin in January
November 9, 2009 — Active-duty Air Force commissioned officers in pay grade O-3 or below who aspire to earn law degrees and join the Judge Advocate General's Corps are encouraged to compete for admission to two programs... MORE

Randolph's helping agencies showcase their services during wellness day
November 4, 2009 — Representatives of Randolph's helping agencies gathered together in one place and opened their arms to the base community at a one-day event during Air Force Family Week this week. The Airman and... MORE

Randolph opens new Temporary Lodging Facilities
November 4, 2009 — MORE

Col. Jacqueline Van Ovost, 12th Flying Training Wing commander, thanks members of Air Force Lodging and various contractors for their efforts to complete the new temporary lodging facility at Randolph Air Force Base, during a ribbon cutting ceremony on Nov. 3. In the photo from left are Mary Heagerty, 12th Force Support Squadron director, Colonel Van Ovost, Maj. Todd Alcott, Air Force Lodging chief, and Mary Eddy, 12th FSS lodging manager. (U.S. Air Force photo by David Terry)

Three Civil Air Patrol cadets earn one of program's most exclusive awards
November 3, 2009 — Three junior members of the Civil Air Patrol's Randolph Composite Squadron received one of the CAP's most prestigious cadet-level awards during a promotion ceremony Tuesday evening. Stephen Turner, a... MORE

U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team performs for Randolph schools
November 3, 2009 — MORE

Capt. Michael Fanton, U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team commander marches into the Randolph High School gymnasium during an assembly on Nov. 2. (U.S. Air Force photo/Steve Thurow)

Trickshot golfer come to Randolph
November 3, 2009 — MORE

Dennis Walters, assisted by Tom Kolenda, gives a motivational presentation at the Randolph Air Force Base golf course Oct.24. (U.S. Air Force photo by Steve White)

Fire Department bests 435th FTS 13-6 in intramural flag football play
November 3, 2009 — The 12th Civil Engineer Division's fire department flag football team beat the 435th Fighter Training Squadron's team 13-6 Oct. 28 at Grater Field. The hour-long contest was an aerial one in which... MORE

Royal Air Force Air Marshal visits Randolph
November 3, 2009 — MORE

Air Marshal Simon Bryant, (center left) Royal Air Force air member for personnel and deputy commander-in-chief personnel, and General Stephen Lorenz, Air Education and Training Command commander, render salutes at an honors ceremony during the Royal Air Force visit to Headquarters AETC. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

Event celebrates Air Force's commitment to combat operations
November 3, 2009 — Team Randolph military and civilian leaders, Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce representatives, wounded Soldiers, local high school musicians, singers, Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training... MORE

Tax center calls for volunteers to prepare forms
November 3, 2009 — With tax filing season approaching, the Randolph Air Force Base Tax Center needs volunteers for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program to assist Team Randolph members with 2009 income tax... MORE

'Wings of Blue' parachute team performs at Air Show
October 30, 2009 — There's more to watch than aircraft at the 2009 Randolph Air Force Base Air Show, where spectators will see precision free-fall parachuting performed by future Air Force officers. The future officers... MORE

Team Randolph exceeds Combined Federal Campaign goal
October 28, 2009 — Team Randolph members met the challenge issued last month by the 12th Flying Training Wing commander, surpassing the base's goal for the Combined Federal Campaign despite a sluggish economy that has... MORE

'Something for everybody' at Randolph during Air Force Family Week
October 27, 2009 — In a year filled with events celebrating the Air Force family, next week will be an extra special one at Randolph. Air Force Family Week, part of the Year of the Air Force Family celebration from July... MORE

Command Chief's Panel play host to Airmen inquiries
October 27, 2009 — Hundreds of Airmen from across San Antonio filled the seats of the base theater at Randolph Air Force Base as it played host to the Command Chief Master Sgt.'s Panel portion of the Air Education and... MORE

Beta 1 combined class graduates 14 officers, enlisted
October 27, 2009 — Students from two new Unmanned Aircraft Systems training courses, fourteen Airmen in all, participated in the first-ever joint graduation ceremony at Randolph Air Force Base Oct. 23.Air Force officers... MORE

Gen. Stephen Lorenz, Air Education and Training Command commander, talks to the first Beta 1 class at their graduation at the Randolph Air Force Base Parr O' Club Oct. 23. The class combined the enlisted Basic Sensor Operator Course and Unmanned Aircraft Systems Fundamental's Course for officers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

With gates open to public, 12th Security Forces will be 'on task' during Randolph Air Show
October 26, 2009 — About 160 Team Randolph Security Forces Squadron Airmen will be on duty during the Randolph Air Force Base Air Show Nov. 7-8, where an estimated 150,000 people are expected. Five gates will be opened... MORE