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Poster showing consequences of drinking and driving takes first place in safety contest
July 6, 2009 — The dramatic image of a child whose parents have died in an accident involving drunken driving earned first place in the 12th Flying Training Wing Safety Office's first safety poster contest. The... MORE

Team Randolph's environmental management system conforms to AF standards
July 1, 2009 — A recent certification audit of the Randolph Air Force Base's environmental management system, or EMS, said it conforms to Air Force standards for management of hazardous waste six months before... MORE

Are you a fan of Randolph Air Force Base?
June 30, 2009 — Social media has seemingly leaped to the forefront in today's information age. Sites such as Twitter, Facebook, Myspace, LinkedIn and blogs have become valuable resources to share information and... MORE

Team Randolph's 435th FTS teaches surface attack tactics to future A-10 pilots
June 29, 2009 — For the first time on Randolph Air Force Base, the 435th Fighter Training Squadron is teaching future A-10 pilots the basics of surface attack tactics. During a new piece of the Introduction to... MORE

Lt. Col. Roger Suro, a full-time Reserve instructor pilot attached to the 435th Fighter Training Squadron, diagrams a surface tactics sortie on a training room board. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

Youth Programs to host four summer mini-camps
June 29, 2009 — Today is the deadline to sign up for Claymation Camp, the first of four summer mini-camps offered by the 12th Force Support Squadron's Youth Programs division. During the months of July and August,... MORE

AFMA welcomes new commander
June 29, 2009 — The members of the Air Force Manpower Agency here welcomed their new commander, Col. Brian S. Norman, during a change of command ceremony Tuesday at the Parr O'Club. As the new commander, Colonel... MORE

Col. Brian Norman, incoming Air Force Manpower Agency commander, takes the agency's guidon from Brig. Gen. Sharon Dunbar, Director of Manpower, Organization and Resources, Deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower, Personnel and Services in Washington D.C., during a change of command ceremony June 30 at the Parr O'Club. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joel Martinez)

World Wide Bowling event coming to Randolph Bowling Center
June 26, 2009 — Children interested in competing in this year's free World Wide Bowling competition must register by July 11 at the Randolph Youth Center. An Air Force Services event that allows the children of... MORE

Randolph's stimulus monies to modernize aging facilities, boost local economy
June 26, 2009 — The 12th Contracting Squadron recently awarded 14 contracts worth about $12.6 million in American Reinvestment and Recovery Act "stimulus" dollars for 15 of 20 planned projects designed to repair and... MORE

MSS, SVD merge to form 12th Force Support Squadron
June 26, 2009 — MORE

Col. Alan Lake, 12th Mission Support Group commander, and Terrye Heagerty, new 12th Force Support Squadron commander, stand at-the-ready as the new 12th FSS flag is unfurled for the first time during a ceremony June 26. The 12th Services Squadron and 12th Mission Support Squadron merged to form the new squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Don Lindsey)

Theatre renovation nears completion
June 26, 2009 — The movie theatre renovation that began in January is scheduled for completion in mid-July. "The contractor is supposed to be finished on July 10," said John Hamby, 12th MIssion Support Squadron Civil... MORE

Arturo Nino, a contractor with Converse Painting, places a final coat on the theatre seats June 26. Officials expect renovations on the theatre to wrap up in mid-July. (U.S. Air Force photo by Don Lindsey)

Wing photogs support AETC's 'Day-in-the-Life'
June 26, 2009 — The 12th Flying Training Wing Public Affairs photography department saw the sun rise and set on July 1 as they documented a day in the life of Airmen, civilians and contractors around the wing. The... MORE

Sunday deadline to sign up for parent, child group fitness classes
June 25, 2009 — Sunday is the last day to sign up for parent and child group fitness classes at the Rambler Fitness Center. Parents and children who are looking for a fun, healthy activity to do this summer can sign... MORE

11 Airmen graduate Gaylor ALS
June 24, 2009 — The following senior airmen are the award winners and graduates from Gaylor Airman Leadership School that held its graduation ceremony for Class 09-2 June 23. Award winners are: John L. Levitow Award... MORE

Senior Airman Conrado Jaquez, John L. Levitow Award

Incentive to excel
June 24, 2009 — MORE

Maj. Brian Hazel, 560th Flying Training Squadron, goes over the basics of cockpit controls on a T-38 Talon with Tech. Sgt. Michael Vonahnen, 12th Security Forces Squadron, on the flightine June 24. Sergeant Vonahnen was named 2008 Team Randolph NCO of the Year and earned an incentive ride in a 12th Flying Training Wing aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Don Lindsey)

COMM up!
June 24, 2009 — MORE

Col. Jacqueline Van Ovost, 12th Flying Training Wing commander, greets new 12th Communications Squadron Commander Gene Boedigheimer during a change of leadership ceremony June 23. Mr. Boedigheimer assumed command of the squadron from Lt. Col. Donald Brown. (U.S. Air Force photo by Steve White)

14 Airmen selected for promotion
June 23, 2009 — Fourteen Team Randolph captains, majors and lieutenant colonels were recently selected for promotion to the next rank. Congratulations to the following captains selected for promotion to major: Steven... MORE

Colors of service
June 23, 2009 — MORE

Tech. Sgt. Michael Nelson, Air Force Personnel Center, presents a flag to retired Tech. Sgt. Billy Oldham and his daughter, Sherrill, in honor of his many years in service to his country. Randolph Air Force Base Airmen volunteered to perform the special ceremony at the request Sergeant Oldham?s daughter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Don Lindsey)

Another year, another passing grade for Randolph's drinking water
June 22, 2009 — Randolph's drinking water supply continues to meet or exceed all of the Environmental Protection Agency's requirements for quality. That's the bottom line of the recently released 2008 Annual Drinking... MORE

A 'Tweet' goodbye: AF says farewell to 50-year-old airframe
June 22, 2009 — A familiar noise was missing from the 80th Flying Training Wing's aircraft parking ramp at about 2:30 p.m. June 17, one that has been prevalent in the Air Force's pilot training mission for 50 years... MORE

Lt. Col. Doug Antcliff and 2nd Lt. Trevor Kernes prepare to egress a T-37B Tweet June 17 at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, marking the end of the aircraft's more than 50-year service to the Air Force. More than 78,000 Air Force pilots have trained in the Tweet since 1959. Colonel Antcliff is a 19th Air Force standards and evaluation pilot. Lieutenant Kernes is a student pilot. (U.S. Air Force photo/Harry Tonemah)

Free base program preps pre-school scholars
June 22, 2009 — Randolph Elementary will begin registering children in the school's free pre-kindergarten program on July 27.Children who will be four years old before Sept. 1, live on Randolph Air Force Base and... MORE