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Randolph Field ISD selected for $1.3 million DoD grant
August 4, 2009 — The Department of Defense Education Activity board announced July 29 that Randolph Field Independent School District was selected to receive a $1.3 million grant to be awarded over the next three... MORE

AFPC 2 sends JPPSO packing, 11-2
August 4, 2009 — An eight-run first-inning outburst gave Air Force Personnel Center 2 a lead they never relinquished as they cruised to an 11-2 victory over Joint Personal Property Shipping Office in Randolph... MORE

RFISD requires student vaccinations
August 3, 2009 — The 12th Medical Group's Immunization Clinic said Randolph Independent School District students will require vaccinations before beginning classes this school year. "In the past two years, the Centers... MORE

Fire Department beats 562nd FTS 17-15 in hotly-contested softball action
July 29, 2009 — The 12th Mission Support Group's Fire Department won a hard-fought softball game against the 562nd Flying Training Squadron Tuesday evening with a score of 17-15. The lead in the hotly contested... MORE

Stimulus project to re-surface Randolph streets starts August 3
July 28, 2009 — On August 3, engineers will begin the first of several American Recovery and Reinvestment Act "economic stimulus" construction projects planned for completion on Randolph Air Force Base. The... MORE

502nd Air Base Wing activation makes Joint Base SA a reality
July 28, 2009 — RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas - Installation management began uniting under Joint Base San Antonio during an activation ceremony at Air Education and Training Command headquarters on Randolph Air... MORE

Civilians may now make appointments to obtain a common access card
July 27, 2009 — Waiting for a common access card or ID card at the 12th Force Support Squadron Manpower and Personnel Flight's customer service center can be a time-consuming experience, but a new policy may change... MORE

101 critical days of summer: Distractions, unsafe vehicles can make for dangerous motoring
July 27, 2009 — Using cell phones for talking and texting while driving, plus driving vehicles with unsafe features, are major ways to be a danger on roads, said security forces officials this week. "Inattentive... MORE

Conference focuses on importance of cyber security at Randolph
July 22, 2009 — Two of Randolph's top leaders emphasized the need to secure the Air Force's part of cyberspace during the base's first-ever Network Administrators Conference this week. Gen. Stephen Lorenz, Air... MORE

Shuttle astronaut return pieces of history to 560th FTS, local River Rats
July 21, 2009 — On the same day that the space shuttle Endeavour docked at the international space station, and just three days from the 40th anniversary of astronaut Neil Armstrong's historic "giant leap for... MORE

Stretching, strengthening, aerobics can condition you against injuries in outdoor sports
July 21, 2009 — With plenty of summer sun shining, Airmen are playing softball, touch football, volleyball -- and of course, are running. However, some are getting hurt in the process. In fact, 12th Medical Group... MORE

Randolph gains UAS Sensor Operator training
July 16, 2009 — Air Force officials recently gave Randolph Air Force Base the green light to begin training the next generation of enlisted sensor operators to support unmanned aircraft systems. Stemming from the... MORE

AFRS slams AFPC II 16-4 in softball action
July 15, 2009 — A five-inning game played in early Tuesday evening's baking heat at Rambler Field saw the Air Force Recruiting Service's softball squad soundly beat the Air Force Personnel Center II team 16-4. "It... MORE

Stories, '0-0-1-3' can help prevent alcohol-related mishaps
July 13, 2009 — There have been no confirmed alcohol-related, non-DWI mishaps reported from the Air Force for fiscal year 2009 yet and the 12th Flying Training Wing's safety office wants it to stay that way. Linda... MORE

Yemen officials visit Randolph AFB
July 13, 2009 — MORE

Yemen Maj. Gen. Mohamed Seleh Ali Al-Ahmer (left), Air Forces and Air Defenses commander, heads into the Air Force Personnel Center headquarters building escorted by Gen. Stephen Lorenz, Air Education and Training Command commander, beginning a two-day tour of Randolph June 23. Yemen officials visited the base to explore U.S. Air Force training processes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

Brig. Gen. Scott Bethel receives first star
July 13, 2009 — MORE

Brig. Gen. Scott Bethel (center), Air Education and Training Command Deputy Director of Intelligence, Operations and Nuclear Integration for Technical Training, receives his first star pinned on by his mother, Patricia Bethel (left), and his wife, Laura (right), while Gen. Stephen Lorenz, AETC commander, looks on. Gen. Lorenz officiated at the July 2 ceremony at Randolph Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joel Martinez)

To make a smooth move this summer, plan ahead and follow directions from TMO
July 8, 2009 — Team Randolph officials say it's easy to move smoothly from during the traditionally busy summer "PCS season,"provided Airmen and their family members plan ahead and take certain steps. "The first and... MORE

With soaring temperatures and heat illnesses, every Airman should be a wingman
July 8, 2009 — With the South Texas summer's soaring temperatures, medical officials are encouraging Team Randolph Airmen to watch for heat-related illnesses, especially heat stroke and heat exhaustion - and to... MORE

Web site gives customers one-stop for A&FRC information
July 7, 2009 — The Airman and Family Readiness Center offers many services that are detailed on their official Web site located at www.randolphfamilies.com.According to the site, the A&FRF "helps individuals and... MORE

A&FRF program offers counseling services, support for military families
July 7, 2009 — The Department of Defense recently established a free Military and Family Life Consultant program that provides non-medical, short term, situational problem solving counseling services to all military... MORE