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101 Critical Days of Summer: Barbecue/grilling safety; When grilling, cook the food, not yourself
August 11, 2009 — Barbecuing ranks as one of the summer's favorite ways to entertain families and friends. Americans love the thrill of the grill and barbecue more than three billion times a year, said the National... MORE

Randolph continues participation in wreath-laying ceremony at LBJ Ranch
August 7, 2009 — A Texas tradition that has included Randolph Air Force Base in a prominent role for the past 15 years continues Aug. 27 at one of the state's most iconic homesteads. On that day, Col. Jacqueline Van... MORE

Three base Airmen shine as scholarship winners
August 4, 2009 — Three Team Randolph Airmen won $1,000 scholarships for outstanding work in the logistics field and for their off-duty educational efforts. Senior Master Sgt. Charles Moffe, Air Education and Training... MORE

101 critical days of summer: sleepiness can cause mishaps at work, on the road
August 4, 2009 — Most people understand the potential dangers of operating machinery while under the influence of any drug or alcohol, but the effects of being tired or sleepy while working or driving can have similar... MORE

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