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MDG disconnects COMM 53-24
February 25, 2009 — The 12th Medical Group #2 intramural basketball team performed surgery on the 12th Communication Squadron team Wednesday, securing a 53-24 win over their rivals. In what was a clearly lopsided matchup... MORE

The 12th Medical Group intramural basketball team beat the 12th Communications Squadron team 53-24 at the Rambler Fitness Center on Feb. 25. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tim Bazar)

CSAF sees UAS role expanding
February 24, 2009 — The Air Force chief of staff called the buildup of the unmanned aircraft system program "profoundly important" Feb. 19 during a visit with instructor and student aviators here. In remarks during a... MORE

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz observes as Capt. Tom Moore, a Unmanned Aircraft System Fundamentals Course flight commander, demonstrates a training position in the Simulation Development Laboratory Feb. 19 during the general's visit to the 563rd Flying Training Squadron at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo/Joel Martinez)

Officials break ground on $24 million BX
February 24, 2009 — Base and Army and Air Force Exchange Service officials broke ground Feb. 20 on the new $24 million Randolph Base Exchange. With more than 159,000 square feet, eight stores (other than the BX) and six... MORE

Artist's rendering of the base exchange (Courtesy graphic)

TSgt STEPs up to next stripe
February 24, 2009 — MORE

Tech. Sgt. Juan Nieves (center), 12th Mission Support Group, braces himself as wife, Maria, and Gen. Stephen Lorenz, Air Education and Training Command commander, tack on his new master sergeant stripes Feb. 23 at AETC headquarters. Sergeant Nieves was selected for promotion from more than a dozen technical sergeants nominated from all over the command under the Stripes To Exceptional Performers, or STEP, promotion program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

Four medical, dental officers selected for promotion
February 23, 2009 — Four Team Randolph medical and dental corps Airmen were recently selected for promotion to colonel, lieutenant colonel and major. Air Force officials selected 84 lieutenant colonels, 164 majors, and... MORE

Thrift shop offers new location, hours to score bargains
February 23, 2009 — The Randolph Thrift Shop, which offers a multitude of gently used items from clothing, linens and jewelry to household wares and yard tools, opened its doors last month in Building 737 after more than... MORE

Holly Blake hangs clothing items at the Randolph Thrift Shop on Feb. 20. (U.S. Air Force photo by Steve White)

AEF construct realigns to improve deployment forecast
February 23, 2009 — A 24-month Air and Expeditionary Force Schedule will replace the AEF deployment cycle beginning Oct. 1, a move officials say will better support commanders' needs, allow Airmen to better plan their... MORE

Where the rubber meets the runway: Wheel, tire shop specialists celebrate official opening of new home
February 17, 2009 — It was a special day on Feb. 13 for a group of Team Randolph members whose daily mission is to make sure the rubber meets the runway safely. Col. Jacqueline Van Ovost, 12th Flying Training Wing... MORE

Lou Chatman inspects a T-38 wheel prior to assembly at the Aircraft Wheel and Tire Shop on Feb. 18. The new $53,000 facility features upgrades like separate work and break areas, a fire-suppression system, better lighting and a much-improved temperature and humidity control. (U.S. Air Force photo by Steve White)

Valentines for Vets
February 17, 2009 — MORE

Capt. Carlos Ferrer, 341st Recruiting Squadron, and Staff Sgt. Courtney Linde, 12th Contracting Squadron, both Randolph Ambassadors, deliver hand-made Valentine's Day cards to Thomas Black Jr, a retired Air Force veteran at Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital, on Feb. 13 as part of the annual National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans Program. Col. Jacqueline Van Ovost, 12th FTW commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Max Grindstaff, 12th FTW command chief master sergeant joined the ambassadors in wishing good health to fellow veterans and thanking them for their service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Don Lindsey)

Military Saves week helps Airmen build wealth, not debt
February 17, 2009 — Just in time to give military members and their families some piece of mind during recent talks of an economic crisis, the Randolph Airman and Family Readiness Flight is offering a week of financial... MORE

AF chaplain speaks at 2009 National Prayer Breakfast
February 17, 2009 — MORE

Airmen and defense department civilians help themselves to a buffet breakfast during the 2009 National Prayer Breakfast at the Parr Club on Feb. 17. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

March Madness hits the Air Force
February 17, 2009 — Every year basketball fans wait for the tradition, the excitement and the upsets that accompany the National Collegiate Athletic Association's Final Four Basketball Tournament. Are you good at picking... MORE

HAWC seeks Randolph 'crews' to compete in wellness challenge
February 17, 2009 — The Randolph Health and Wellness Center is seeking "crews" from all over the base to top last year's medal-winning level of participation in a challenge that focuses on proper nutrition, healthy fluid... MORE

Randolph High School teacher presented 'Golden Apple'
February 11, 2009 — Her cheeks blushed as students cheered and the band played at the Randolph High School field house on Feb. 10 when the annual KENS 5/San Antonio Credit Union "Golden Apple ExCel Award" for teaching... MORE

Debra Knapp, KENS 5 news anchor, presents the KENS 5/San Antonio Credit Union "Golden Apple ExCel Award" for teaching excellence to Donna Colglazier, an English teacher at Randolph High School on Feb. 10. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

14 Airmen graduate Gaylor ALS
February 11, 2009 — The following senior airmen are the award winners and graduates from Gaylor Airman Leadership School that held its graduation ceremony for Class 09-2 Wednesday. Award winners: John L. Levitow Award... MORE

Let's Rodeo ... Randolph!
February 10, 2009 — MORE

Retired colonel Buster Horlen (left), now a San Antonio Rodeo ticket committee volunteer and Burns Ranch general manager; Sonya McDonald, Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union sales operations vice president; and Thad Ziegler (right), Thad Ziegler Glass, Ltd. president; present 275 San Antonio Rodeo tickets to Chief Master Sgt. Max Grindstaff, 12th Flying Training Wing command chief master sergeant, on Feb. 9. For the last five years, businesses like Randolph-Brooks and Thad Ziegler have donated money to purchase tickets for junior enlisted Airmen to attend the rodeo. In addition to providing free tickets to Airmen, the San Antonio Rodeo committee donates to the Army at Ft. Sam Houston and wounded warriors currently under care at Brooke Army Medical Center. Military members who aren't able to receive a ticket can still attend the rodeo any Friday, show their military ID and receive free admission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

Students open hearts to hospitalized vets on Valentine’s Day
February 10, 2009 — Today will be a red-letter day for many hospitalized veterans thanks to heartfelt expressions of gratitude from hundreds of Randolph Elementary School students. A contingent of Team Randolph members... MORE

Skylar Barnes and Breana Barta, prekindergartners in Ms. Sandra Swint's class at Randolph Elementary, create a Valentine's Day card for veterans at the Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital in San Antonio. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich Mc Fadden)

Tuskegee Airmen honored at breakfast
February 10, 2009 — MORE

John "Mule" Miles, a Tuskegee Airman aircraft mechanic and former Negro Baseball League Chicago American "Giants" baseball player, speaks with Chief Master Sgt. Andy Kaiser, Air Force Personnel Center command chief master sergeant, during the First Tuskegee Heritage Breakfast Feb. 9 at the 99th Flying Training Squadron. Activated on March 22, 1941, the 99th FTS was originally designated as the 99th Pursuit Squadron, and was better known as the "Tuskegee Airmen," the first all-black unit in the U.S. Army Air Corps. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

Top cop visits Randolph
February 10, 2009 — MORE

Brig. Gen. Mary Kay Hertog (second from right), Air Force security forces director, shakes hands with Tech. Sgt. Hugo Guerrero, 12th Security Forces Squadron, during a visit to Randolph Air Force Base Feb. 9. General Hertog and Chief Master Sgt. Bruce Broder (right), the security forces career-field manager, toured the squadron and discussed the general's vision with fellow security forces members before heading out to learn about the 12th SFS military working dog and combat arms flights. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

BX, BXtra step up to high-tech
February 10, 2009 — With $517,000 dollars in "shortage" for 2008 at the Randolph base exchanges, management were excited to deploy some new, high-tech tools in December to help prevent theft and keep prices low. New... MORE

Flora Clark affixes a new tag to a high-priced purse at the base exchange Feb. 9. The BX and BXtra deployed new high-tech security systems in December to help deter shoplifting. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tim Bazar)