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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

12th MDG offers food safety tips
July 7, 2009 — Warm weather is in full gear, and this means more cook-outs! With so much fun around us, sometimes we forget basic food handling practices, which could cause a food borne illness. Food borne illnesses... MORE

AETC claims Randolph's 2009 intramural volleyball title
July 7, 2009 — After a grueling five matches in a 24-hour period, Air Education and Training Command A2/3/10 emerged last week as the 2009 Randolph intramural volleyball champions. The AETC team lost 25-20, 25-19 to... MORE

Comedy Night comes to Parr O'Club July 17
July 7, 2009 — The Parr O'Club will soon host another out-of-the-box entertainment event, this one to bring a little humor to the lives of Airmen, their spouses and their children. Two comedians will perform... MORE

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)