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Security Forces offer advice following abduction of student in Schertz
April 21, 2009 — Randolph law enforcement authorities are advising parents to make sure their children follow basic safety rules when they are by themselves following the recent abduction of a 14-year-old girl who... MORE

Integrated defense:Team Randolph needed to get active in base's security
April 20, 2009 — Everyone on Randolph Air Force Base will be asked to take a more active role in the protection of people, buildings and resources here due to a recent change in Air Force security focus. With this new... MORE

Randolph honored as 'Tree City' by Arbor Day Foundation
April 20, 2009 — The Arbor Day Foundation recently awarded Randolph Air Force Base "Tree City, USA" status for the 16th consecutive year due to its commitment to community forestry. The Tree City, USA program is... MORE

AFPC cruises past Security Forces, earns first-round bye in Randolph intramural league
April 15, 2009 — Lock-down defense in the second half helped propel Air Force Personnel Center to a 47-15 victory over the 12th Security Forces Squadron Monday and a first-round bye in the Randolph intramural... MORE

Presentation by Holocaust survivor to highlight Randolph's weeklong observance
April 15, 2009 — Team Randolph will again set aside a week this year to remember the victims of a heinous crime that took millions of lives. Holocaust Days of Remembrance 2009, a time to memorialize the estimated 6... MORE

Team Randolph encouraged to make responsible choices when drinking
April 14, 2009 — Make a bad choice, pay with your life.A recent event in which a professional football player hit and killed a civilian while driving intoxicated, is a reminder that a bad decision can lead to loss... MORE

Team Randolph to emphasize environmental awareness during Earth Day
April 14, 2009 — A group of Team Randolph members will show the rest of the base community how little things can make a big difference in transforming the planet during Earth Day April 15. Personnel from the 12th... MORE

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