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TASER devices newest tool in SFS armory
January 27, 2009 — The 12th Security Forces Squadron recently completed training with a new, non-lethal tool for their belt, in an effort to improve the number of options police have to help deter crime and aid in... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Ernesto Cuellar (from right), Staff Sgt. Krystal Bennett and Airman 1st Class Howard Kennedy, all 12th Security Forces Squadron, practice their TASER aim at a training class Jan. 27. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

Randolph topped twice by Cole on hardwood
January 26, 2009 — A pair of close losses last week may have been beneficial to Randolph High's boys' and girls' basketball teams. District rival Cole High School handed the RHS boys and girls back-to-back three-point... MORE

Randolph High guard Elena Gumbs, right, tries to get around some tough defense from Cole High during the Ro-Hawks 49-46 loss last week. Gumbs led all Ro-Hawk scorers with 19 points. (Photo by Sylvia Kuwamura)

Cops bust 12th MSS in aerial football battle
January 22, 2009 — In Wednesday night flag football action at Grater Field, the 12th Security Forces Squadron sqeaked by the 12th Mission Support Squadron, 20-14. The cops showed up looking organized and fairly deep in... MORE

AETC recognizes 563rd FTS training innovations
January 21, 2009 — Innovative training solutions developed at the 563rd Flying Training Squadron are in use at many locations worldwide. So it's not surprising that the 563rd FTS - a unit that commander Lt. Col. Chris... MORE

Gen. Stephen Lorenz, Air Education and Training Command commander, presents the AETC Learning Innovation Award for Training to Lt. Col. Chris Wellborn, 563rd Flying Training Squadron. Several 563rd programs earned the squadron accolades from the major command-level. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

AETC Symposium
January 21, 2009 — MORE

Two Airmen try their hand at flying in a F-35 Lightning II simulator at the Air Education and Training Command simulator Jan. 15. The command hosted the symposium to showcase new innovations and technology that Airmen can soon expect to see coming their way. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

Presidential mixer
January 21, 2009 — MORE

Team Randolph Airmen watch as Barack Obama is sworn in as the 44th president of the United States during the 2009 Inauguration Mixer at the enlisted club Jan. 20. (Photo by Rich McFadden)

AETC announces A1 award winners
January 21, 2009 — Several Team Randolph people and programs were selected as winners of the Air Education and Training Command 2008 A1 Awards Program. The A1 "A-Staff" designator includes personnel in the manpower,... MORE

Caught up in the frenzy
January 21, 2009 — MORE

Terrye Heagerty (right), 12th Services Division director, presents an all-expense paid trip to the Super Bowl to Geoff Morgan, an Air Force Services club member who works at the Randolph Bowling Center, Jan. 9. As winner of Services' Football Frenzy program, Mr. Morgan will receive airfare, hotel and vehicle accommodations for two and tickets to the game. (Courtesy photo)

Randolph SNCO earns Air Force-level award in security forces
January 20, 2009 — Taking credit for the work done by others is not something Master Sgt. George Barkman is comfortable doing. Instead, the NCO in charge of training at the Air Education and Training Command Security... MORE

Master Sgt. George Barkman inspects a full issue of gear that is given to all deploying security forces personnel. Sergeant Barkman received an Air Force level award that cited his leadership and organizational qualities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

Task force visits Randolph, seeks information on sexual assault prevention, response
January 14, 2009 — A defense task force visited Randolph Monday during a four-day trip to San Antonio to gather information for a congressional report on sexual assault response in the military. The 12-person Defense... MORE

Defense Task Force Sexual Assault in the Military Services

Queen Bee puts sting back in T-38 fleet
January 13, 2009 — MORE

Mike Booth, Lear Siegler Inc. contractor, installs the air intake liner inside the engine of a T-38 at the Queen Bee facility at Randolph Air Force Base, TX. Queen Bee is the only heavy maintenance provider for the T-38 fleet, providing support of T-38 inspection, maintenance and modification requirments continuously for more than 30 years. (US Air Force photo Rich McFadden)

Flag football team to national championship tourney
January 12, 2009 — Randolph Air Force Base has sent its sponsored flag football team to participate in the United States Flag Touch League's national championship tournament this weekend. The Bravehearts placed fifth in... MORE

29 Randolph Airmen selected for promotion
January 7, 2009 — Twenty-nine Randolph Air Force Base Airmen were recently selected for promotion to major, lieutenant colonel and colonel. Congratulations to the following Airmen selected for promotion to: Major:... MORE

Randolph High hoops on fire early
January 5, 2009 — The 2008-09 basketball season tipped off at Randolph High School and both the girls and boys' squads have already piled up substantial wins. The Randolph boys are 15-1 overall and 1-0 in District... MORE

Information Protection Office created at Randolph, other bases
January 5, 2009 — Recent changes to the Air Force Information Protection Program forged the creation of a new office at Randolph. The Randolph Information Protection Office opened Dec. 1 and brought the base's... MORE

Security forces Airman earns MAJCOM award
January 5, 2009 — A Randolph Air Force Base security forces airman recently earned an Air Education and Training Command award for superior performance while deployed on a 252-day tour in Camp Bucca, Iraq. Tech. Sgt... MORE

SNCO held in high esteem by Navy peers
December 30, 2008 — A 21-year Air Force career has created numerous leadership and training opportunities for one Randolph senior NCO, but a recent experience was among his most rewarding. Senior Master Sgt. Renwick... MORE

Senior Master Sgt. Renwick Davis recently completed a six-week U.S. Navy Senior Enlisted Academy in Rhode Island. One of just a handful of Air Force participants, Sergeant Davis was voted by his peers as best-in-class and received the coveted Peter Tomich Leadership Award. (U.S. Air Force photo by Thomas Warner)

Officials set military housing allowance rates for 2009
December 22, 2008 — Housing allowances for military members will go up an average of 6.9 percent in 2009, Defense Department officials announced Monday. The increase comes to an average of about $95 per month across the... MORE

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Clydesdales visit Randolph
December 22, 2008 — MORE

Friends, families and members of Team Randolph gathered at the base exchange Dec. 18 to catch a glimpse of the famous Clydesdale horses used for promotions and commercials by the Anheuser-Busch Brewing Company. (Photo by Rich McFadden)

Wounded warrior recieves STEP promotion
December 19, 2008 — MORE

Gen. Stephen Lorenz (left), Air Education and Training Command commander, promotes Staff Sgt. Matt Slaydon to technical sergeant through the Stripes To Exceptional Performers, or STEP, program Dec. 19 at AETC Headquarters. Sergeant Slaydon's wife, Annette, helps the general tack on the stripe. General Lorenz conducted the on-the-spot promotion on behalf of Brig. Gen. Kurt Neubauer, 56th Fighter Wing commander, which is Sergeant Slaydon's home unit. He has been in San Antonio for more than a year receiving medical care for wounds he suffered Oct. 24, 2007, in Iraq when a bomb exploded next to him during his duty as an explosive ordnance disposal specialist. Sergeant Slaydon received the promotion for the extensive Air Force ambassadorship and mentorship he has conducted during his year-long recovery. (Photo by Michelle Deleon)