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Team Randolph surpasses $120,000 in contributions as AFAF campaign enters last week
April 14, 2009 — Team Randolph continues to move toward its base goal as the 2009 Air Force Assistance Fund campaign enters its final week. Maj. Andrew Quinn, the base's AFAF program manager, said contributions as of... MORE

Randolph flight safety talks on avoiding collisions in San Antonio skies
April 13, 2009 — A 12th Flying Training Wing safety office representative recently did his part to make the skies over San Antonio safer. "Look outside, listen to the radio -- and scan, scan, scan," said Lt. Col... MORE

Randolph Youth Center names Youth of the Year
April 13, 2009 — A passion for helping others while excelling in school and several extra-curriculars are why Natalie Ruiz-Castillo was selected as the Randolph Youth Center's Youth of the Year for the 2008-2009... MORE

Natalie Ruiz-Castillo, Randolph High School student, was chosen as the Randolph Youth Center's Youth of the Year for her involvment in school and community programs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Don Lindsey)

AFROTC POW/MIA run
April 9, 2009 — MORE

Air Force ROTC cadets from Det. 842 at the University of Texas at San Antonio run passed Airman Heritage Park at Randolph Air Force Base, during the "Taj to Tower, POW-MIA Run" April 4. The 70-mile run, sponsored by the Arnold Air Society, is held each year with the prospects of creating unity among different squadrons of AFROTC cadets at local colleges, as well as raising awareness of the sacrifices of past servicemembers to those traveling down Interstate 35 during the day of the run. This year three schools participated in the run; Det. 842, Det. 840 from Texas State University, and Det. 825 from the University of Texas, Austin. (courtesy photo)

Randolph Airman recognized for superior service
April 9, 2009 — MORE

Tech. Sgt. Amanda Harness, Air Education and Training Command Services Readiness NCO in charge, verifies information for her part in deployment tasking validation at Randolph Air Force Base. Sergeant Harness was recently recognized by Randolph's Chief's Group for her superior service, positive attitude and outstanding demonstration of Air Force core values. (U.S. Air Force photo by Steve White)

Randolph Airman recognized for superior service
April 9, 2009 — MORE

Fam-a-ganza celebrates the month of the military child
April 9, 2009 — More than 100 children participated in Randolph's Fam-a-ganza at the youth center April 4. The annual event celebrates the month of the military child and gives Randolph youth the chance to... MORE

Staff Sgt. Samson McFarland (center), 12th Security Forces Squadron, takes a beating from Cameron Jones (left) and Cody Welch during an SF demonstration at Fam-a-ganza at the Randolph Air Force Base Youth Center April 4. More than 100 children participated in Fam-a-ganza, an annual event at Randolph that celebrates the month of the military child. (U.S. Air Force photo by Steve White)

Ro-Hawk boys' basketball players earn post-season awards
April 7, 2009 — With the best season record (31-3) in Randolph High School's history, it's no surprise the Ro-Hawks boys' basketball team has garnered an array of post-season individual honors. Leading the awards... MORE

Child abuse prevention a year-round mission for Randolph's Family Advocacy Program
April 6, 2009 — The efforts of Randolph's Family Advocacy Program are being showcased throughout April in observance of Child Abuse Prevention Month. Displays are set up at the base library and at the 12th Medical... MORE

Four Team Randolph Airmen selected for officer training
April 6, 2009 — Four Team Randolph Airmen were recently chosen to attend Officer Training School at Maxwell AFB, Ala. Senior Airman Andrea Murcia and Tech. Sgts. Travis Hazelton, Jesse Beinhower and Renea Skelton,... MORE

PIPS makes PCS in-processing easy, goes live at Randolph April 27
April 6, 2009 — The days of waiting weeks to complete a Permanent Change of Station in-processing voucher for active duty Air Force members will soon become a thing of the past. The PCS In-Processing System, or PIPS,... MORE

Packed gymnasium audience kicks off Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April 1, 2009 — Before a standing-room-only audience at 9:30 a.m. in the youth center gym Wednesday morning, Col. Jacqueline Van Ovost, 12th Flying Training Wing commander, kicked off this year's annual Sexual... MORE

I Love Randolph Week: Team Randolph does its part to keep base 'Showplace of the Air Force'
March 31, 2009 — Randolph units and organizations will show their pride in the base next week during the 13th annual "I Love Randolph Week." The five-day clean-up is a yearly tradition for Team Randolph in which... MORE

At-home deployment support
March 31, 2009 — MORE

Spouses and family members of deployed servicemembers were honored with a free dinner at the dining facility on March 26 to thank them for their sacrifice and allow them to share experiences with other family members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Steve White)

Recovery Act spurs $19 million in future upgrades, repairs to Randolph's infrastructure
March 31, 2009 — Team Randolph recently received about $19 million of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds for 20 projects that will upgrade and repair the base's infrastructure. Col. Jacqueline Van Ovost,... MORE

Freedom Flyers: Don't take freedom for granted
March 31, 2009 — The bald eagle symbolizes the rights and freedom that Americans enjoy, so it was only fitting that the stately bird was displayed at the opening of an event that featured the riveting stories of a... MORE

A composite flight was one of the highlights of the Freedom Flyer Reunion?s Prisoner of War/Missing In Action remembrance ceremony March 27. (U.S. Air Force photo by Steve White)

Predatory loans can take bite out of tax refund check, cause other problems for Airmen
March 30, 2009 — The federal income tax deadline is rapidly approaching, and for many that means a tax refund check will be on the way. But financial consultants at the Airman and Family Readiness Center advise... MORE

Couples workshop enhances relationships
March 30, 2009 — The "Best Friends Forever" couples relationship enhancement workshop is returning to Lackland Air Force Base in April. This popular one-day workshop is based on the most extensively researched program... MORE

Freedom Flyer #194 takes to the skies
March 26, 2009 — Stormy weather delayed the "Freedom Flight" of a retired Air Force captain Thursday morning, but after the passage of nearly 36 years, the few extra hours of waiting didn't dampen his enthusiasm for... MORE

Team Randolph Airman's Council donates more than $1,000 to AFAF
March 26, 2009 — MORE

Airman 1st Class Jonathan Hunter (left), Team Randolph Airman's Council president, Airman 1st Class Amanda Finigan, TRAC vice president, and Senior Airman Michael Claiborne (right), TRAC secretary, present a check for $1,141 to Maj. Andrew Quinn, Team Randolph Air Force Assistance Fund project officer. The TRAC sponsored a golf tournament on March 20 to raise funds for the AFAF. (US Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Beth Del Vecchio)