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HAZMAT exercise tests Randolph readiness
September 17, 2008 — MORE

Staff Sgt. Julie Stewart, 12th Medical Group, applies "moulage" makeup to 2nd Lt. Scott Stepko, 562nd Flying Training Squadron, before an exercise scenario Sept. 16. On the heels of supporting the search and rescue mission for Hurricane Ike, Team Randolph members continued to demonstrate their level of readiness and attention to detail while conducting an explosion and hazardous materials exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Steve White.)

12th Services beats AFOMS in softball playoff opener
September 17, 2008 — A late surge of hitting by the 12th Services Squadron intramural softball team broke up a tie ballgame and keyed a 10-7 win over the Air Force Occupational Measurement Squadron in the intramural... MORE

Elliott Ortiz, 12th Services Squadron intramural softball team second baseman, swings for the fences during the playoff game against the Air Force Occupational Measurement Squadron team on Monday at Rambler Field. (U.S. Air Force photo by Steve White)

Randolph hosts Ike rescue force
September 16, 2008 — Tech. Sgt. Leonard Cole was deployed to Korea when Hurricane Katrina devastated the Central Gulf Coast in 2005, displacing his family and in-laws, some of whom never returned to their homes. The... MORE

Tech. Sgts. William Gulledge (left) and Gary Vaughn, both 943rd Maintenance Squadron from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., perform maintenance on an HH-60 helicopter on the Randolph flightline Sept. 14 in preparation for search and rescue missions from Hurricane Ike. (U.S. Air Force photo by Steve White)

Fitness center offers new spinning class for lunchtime workouts
September 15, 2008 — A new class offered at Rambler Fitness Center makes eight cycling sessions available to patrons of the facility. Also referred to as "spinning," the cycling classes are designed to build... MORE

Cycle members go through the motions of a 45-minute spinning class, offered six times a week at Rambler Fitness Center Sept. 15. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

Randolph civilian saves life, receives valor award
September 11, 2008 — Greg Roberts drew upon first-aid skills learned during his active-duty career to save the life of man wounded in a car accident near the main gate here in April. The actions of this Air Force Manpower... MORE

Greg Robert, Air Force Manpower Agency systems administrator, revisits the intersection outside the Randolph Air Force Base, Texas main gate where he witnessed a car accident and saved the life of a critically injured man in April. For his efforts Mr. Roberts received the Air Force Command Valor Award on Aug. 29. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. James Brabenec)

ID card processing now requires two forms of identification
September 9, 2008 — Beginning Sept. 25, those seeking identification cards must have two of the following types of current identification (one of which must include a photo): 1. Driver's license or ID issued by a state... MORE

Officers’ Spouses’ Club scholarships available
September 9, 2008 — The Randolph Officers' Spouses' Club 2008-2009 scholarship program is currently accepting application packages from graduating seniors in the San Antonio area. "Each year, we raise funds to provide... MORE

Intramural softball playoffs begin Monday
September 9, 2008 — Intramural softball playoffs begin next week with undefeated Air Force Personnel Center the favorite to collect another championship. The AFPC team, known for its home run capacity and high scores,... MORE

Wing welcomes 38 new, returning 'honorary' commanders
September 9, 2008 — Sept. 3 marked Randolph's eleventh year of opening its gates to local civic leaders in the communities surrounding Randolph with an annual Honorary Commander Reception. Thirty eight honorary... MORE

Lt. Col. Eric Cain, 559th Flying Training Squadron commander, meets with his honorary commander, Shanta Kuhl, Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce president, during the 2008 Honorary Commander induction ceremony Sept. 3 at the officer's club. (U.S. Air Force photo by Melissa Peterson)

Wing preps for ORI; HAZMAT primed to help base agencies succeed
September 9, 2008 — Preparing for an Operational Readiness Inspection requires planning and direct action from many units and departments on base. The Randolph 2008 ORI will take place in November, but a lot of work has... MORE

Randolph rushes past Moore High, 35-14
September 9, 2008 — With victory No. 1 under their belts, the Randolph High football team is aiming for a superior performance tonight at 7:30 p.m. versus Karnes City. Cesar Ledesma registered 16 tackles last Friday and... MORE

Physical fitness allows path to victory in Randolph biathlon
September 9, 2008 — The idea that Orlando Gonzales and Bill Relyea could win the two-person biathlon held Aug. 30 at Randolph Air Force Base seemed logical enough, based on their training routine and experience. Relyea... MORE

Bill Relyea, left, and Orlando Gonzales competed together to top 17 other teams in the Randolph Biathlon Aug. 30. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

Operation Change Out challenges military families to make a difference
September 5, 2008 — Base officials have accepted the U.S. Department of Energy and Department of Defense-initiated challenge to participate in Operation Change Out - The Military Challenge, collectively saving hundreds... MORE

Randolph seeks two ambassadors to represent
September 3, 2008 — Do you have what it takes to represent Randolph? The search for two ambassadors to represent Randolph Air Force Base in the San Antonio community in 2009 is now underway. "I highly recommend this... MORE

Senior Airmen Jennifer Booth and Vikas Kumar (at right, waving), 2008 Randolph Air Force Base Ambassadors, wave to the crowd during a ceremony at 2008 San Antonio Fiesta Celebration this year. Ambassadors have the opportunity to represent Team Randolph at several high-visibility events throughout their term. (Courtesy photo)

Randolph opens football season with tight loss
September 2, 2008 — The Randolph Ro-Hawks opened their 2008 prep football season last week with a 22-15 loss at home against Marion High School. The Ro-Hawks have a chance to bounce back when they host Ingram tonight at... MORE

CCs contribute to 2008 CFC
September 2, 2008 — MORE

(Seated from left), Col. Jacqueline Van Ovost, 12th Flying Training Wing commander, Maj. Gen. Gregory Feest, 19th Air Force commander, Gen. Stephen Lorenz, Air Education and Training Command commander, and Sheila Earle, Air Force Personnel Center executive director, sign their 2008 Combined Federal Campaign contribution forms as (standing from left) Chief Master Sgts. Stephen Page, 12th FTW command chief, Robert Tappana, AETC command chief, and Richard Kaiser, AFPC command chief, look on. Team Randolph's Combined Federal Campaign will officially kick off Sept. 4 during a breakfast at the Randolph Enlisted Club. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

Looking ahead: 562nd FTS says goodbye to Navy, hello to new commander
September 2, 2008 — MORE

Col. Ronald Buckley (left), 12th Operations Group commander, passes command of the 562nd Flying Training Squadron to Lt. Col. Peter Deitschel during a change of command ceremony Aug. 29. The 562nd FTS recently began phasing out naval flight officer training, and the outgoing commander, Navy Cmdr. John Radka, is the last U.S. Navy officer to command the 562nd. (U.S. Air Force photo by Don Lindsey)

Happy 100th Birthday, Mr. President
September 2, 2008 — MORE

Luci Baines Johnson (left) and Lynda Johnson Robb assist Col. Jacqueline Van Ovost, 12th Flying Training Wing commander, in laying the 100th birthday anniversary wreath at the grave of President Lyndon Johnson Aug. 27 at the LBJ Ranch in Stonewall, Texas. As the military commander closest to the ranch, the 12th FTW commander represents the sitting president each year by placing a wreath at President Johnson's grave on his birthday. (U.S. Air Force photo by Dan Solis)

Team Randolph honors Texas Fallen Heroes during retreat
September 2, 2008 — MORE

A retreat ceremony was held in honor of the Texas Fallen Heroes Memorial Aug. 26 outside the Taj Mahal. The traveling memorial to Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines from Texas killed during Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom was on display at the Taj Mahal this week for Airmen and families to pay their respects. (U.S. Air Force photo by David Terry)

Buckle up!
August 29, 2008 — MORE

Senior Airman Pauline Flores, Air Force Personnel Center, hands a "Thank You For Wearing Your Seatbelt" card to a person leaving for lunch Aug. 29 at the AFPC complex. Officials stressed safety for the Labor Day weekend by handing out thank you cards and coupons to the base exchange to personnel who were buckled up. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tim Bazar)