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MARE tests, rehearses first responders' roles in case of air show accident
October 14, 2009 — The old adage of "prepare for the worst and hope for the best" was why the "blood" on the bodies of the pre-Randolph Air Show Major Accident Response Exercise "victims" was realistically red and... MORE

Senior Airman Christela Turner (left) and Airman 1st Class Charis Becker, 12 Medical Group flight medicine technicians, perform medical care on a simulated victim of the Air Show Exercise at Randolph Air Force Base Oct. 14.

Civilian aviators attend Randolph’s Civil Fly In
October 13, 2009 — Despite low visibility over the airfield here Oct. 10, nearly 60 local aviators attended Randolph's Civil Fly In to learn about flying operations of the 12th Flying Training Wing and participate in... MORE

Shane Musselman, Randolph crew chief, directs a Civil Air Patrol plane to a parking spot at the Civil Fly In here Oct. 8. ( U.S. Air Force Photo By Don Lindsey)

Real-world chlorine scare puts base, local area on alert
October 13, 2009 — Randolph Air Force Base's first responders got the chance to put their training hours into real-world experience here Oct. 8, when an alarm was triggered after reading dangerously high levels of... MORE

Zach McCabe (left), and Senior Airman Tyler McClain, 12thFire and Emergency Services fire fighters, escort Senior Airman Kathleen Smith, 12th Medical Group Bioenviromental section, into the scene of a real world chlorine leak at Randolph Air Force Base Oct. 8. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

Seminar gives couples tools to better cope with stress of deployment
October 13, 2009 — Deployment can be a particularly stressful time for Airmen, and it poses unique challenges for those who are married. But a seminar scheduled Oct. 24 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the chapel center... MORE

12th Medical Group highlights flu symptoms, preventions
October 8, 2009 — With seasonal influenza season approaching, the 12th Medical Group is vaccinating Team Randolph Airmen and family members. Physicians at the 12th MDG want Team Randolph's population to be aware of... MORE

Senior Airman April DeLuna of the 12th Medical Group at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas gives Col. Merrily Madero, AETC Director of Staff her annual flu shot. (U.S. Air Force photo/Steve Thurow)

Weekend downpours bring drought relief, but also challenges cleanup crew
October 8, 2009 — Nearly six inches of rain drenched Randolph last weekend, bringing much relief to a drought-stricken area but also testing base personnel as they dealt with problems ranging from leaking roofs to wet... MORE

Randolph kicks off Year of the Air Force Family
October 7, 2009 — MORE

Kids from Randolph converge on the Parr O’Club for the kick-off of the Year of the Air Force Family celebration here Oct. 2. The Secretary and the Chief of Staff of the Air Force named July 09 - Jul 10, Year of the Air Force Family. The Year of the Air Force Family will provide leadership at all levels a vehicle to communicate information and data to Airmen, family members, surrounding communities and DoD audiences on the variety and scope of programs offered by the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

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)