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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.

LtC, Maj promotions announced
March 24, 2009 — Congratulations to the following Team Randolph major who was recently selected for promotion to lieutenant colonel: James Brantingham Congratulations to the following Team Randolph captains who were... MORE

TRAC tourney benefits AFAF
March 24, 2009 — MORE

Golfers rev up to tee off at the Team Randolph Airman's Council Air Force Assistance Fund Golf Tournament on March 20. The TRAC sponsored the tourney to raise funds for AFAF. (U.S. Air Force photo by Steve White)

Sexual Assault Awareness month kick-off event serves as annual training requirement
March 24, 2009 — April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and to kick off the observance, the Randolph Sexual Assault Response coordinator will host an aerial demonstration and briefing April 1 at 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m... MORE

Team Randolph kicks off Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Drug violence prompts Mexico travel restrictions
March 23, 2009 — With violence from drug cartels growing in Mexico, the 12th Flying Training Wing has restricted travel to the country. "The welfare and safety of our personnel are a top priority," said 12th FTW... MORE

Randolph area child care providers needed
March 23, 2009 — Most people do not directly relate the Air Force mission with child care. But nearly all military parents can attest that the availability of professional child care is one of the most important... MORE

TRAC donates to local Boysville
March 20, 2009 — MORE

Airman 1st Class Jonathan Hunter (left), Team Randolph Airman's Council president, and Senior Airman Carrie Faz, TRAC treasurer, present a check to Lenna Baxter, CEO of Boysville. The TRAC raised $200 and gave a $100 donation from the A+ Educational Organization to Boysville March 16. (Courtesy photo)

12 MDG informs patients during 'Patient Safety Week'
March 17, 2009 — MORE

Alma Abalos and Drewann Encinas, 12th Medical Group, hand out information on health screenings and medical safety during National Patient Safety Week last week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

AETC commander visits wing, observes daily operations
March 17, 2009 — Gen. Stephen Lorenz, Air Education and Training Command commander, spent two days visiting the men and women of the 12th Flying Training Wing during a tour here March 12-13. Although the general lives... MORE

Air Education and Training Command and 12th Flying Training Wing leadership: Chief Master Sgt. Rob Tappana (front row, from left), AETC command chief master sergeant; Leslie and Gen. Stephen Lorenz, AETC commander; Col. Jacqueline Van Ovost, 12th Flying Training Wing commander; and husband Alan Frosch; Chief Master Sgt. Max Grindstaff, 12th FTW command chief master sergeant; Col. Ron Buckley (back row, from left), 12th Operations Group commander; Col. Alan Lake, 12th Mission Support Group commander; Col. Soledad Lindo-Moon, 12th Medical Group commander; Ron Patterson, 12th Maintenance Directorate director; and Lt. Col. James Stewart, 12th FTW director of staff. General Lorenz visited the wing March 12-13 to learn about the mission and people who both work for and support the needs of the major command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joel Martinez)

Command, control conference highlights manning, resource challenges
March 16, 2009 — Air Education and Training Command hosted a worldwide command and control conference this week in San Antonio to discuss career field issues during a time of limited manpower and resources. Chief... MORE