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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)

Taking aim
March 25, 2009 — MORE

Army Staff Sgt. Randy Nantz, a security forces member injured while deployed to Iraq, takes aim at clay targets while skeet shooting at the Randolph Skeet Range on March 24. Several injured servicemembers were invited out for a barbecue lunch and the opportunity to squeeze off a few rounds at skeet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Steve White)

DEPpers learn AF way of life from Team Randolph women
March 25, 2009 — MORE

Lt. Col. Mary Brice, Air Force Recruiting Service, speaks with Ashley Esparaza, a woman in the Air Force Delayed Entry Program, or DEP, at the dining facility March 24. Several women preparing to join the ranks visited with Team Randolph women to ask questions and learn about Air Force life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Steve White)

12 Airmen graduate Gaylor ALS
March 24, 2009 — The following senior airmen are the award winners and graduates from Gaylor Airman Leadership School that held its graduation ceremony for Class 09-3 Wednesday. Award winners: John L. Levitow Award... MORE

Senior Airman Robyn Alli, Joint Personal Property Shipping Office, earned the John L. Levitow Award

Quick action by Team Randolph civilians saves man's life
March 24, 2009 — Four fast-acting Team Randolph civilians who saved the life of a man who stopped breathing and went into cardiac arrest at the center in November of last year recently received awards for their... MORE

When Tim Hyde (center) collapsed last November, Team Randolph civilians Donna Arnold (clockwise from left), Michelle Martin, Carol Ann Moreno and Donna Taylor came to his aid.