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Talons vs. Raptors
July 25, 2008 — MORE

A Randolph Air Force Base T-38 Talon sits on the flight line at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., while an F-22 Raptor taxis for takeoff July 18. Pilots from the 435th Flying Training Squadron here, were asked to play the aggressing force against pilots from the 325th Fighter Wing in a week-long sortie training mission. Tasking the T-38s to act as the aggressors cost 85 percent less in fuel and operating expenses than using either F-15s or F-16s. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Veronica McMahon)

559th FTS changes hands
July 25, 2008 — MORE

Lt. Col. Eric Cain (right) takes command of the 559th Flying Training Squadron July 18 on the west flightline. He replaced Lt. Col. Jimmy Donohue, who became a deputy commander at the 12th Operations Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Don Lindsey)

Randolph American Legion team winds up campaign
July 25, 2008 — A third place finish last week at the South Texas Division tournament ended the Randolph Rebels baseball campaign. Sponsored by Universal City's American Legion Post #667, the Rebel roster which was... MORE

Iraqi air force reaches 2,000-flying hour milestone
July 25, 2008 — The Iraqi air force reached 2,000 flying training hours here July 13, with the help of Team Randolph's 12th Flying Training Wing Airmen who were part of the nucleus of the 52nd Expeditionary Flying... MORE

Lt. Co.l Mark Bennett (center), deployed from the 559th Flying Training Squadron here, talks with Lt. Gen. Gary North (right), 9th Air Force and U.S. Air Force's Central Command commander, and an Iraqi officer during a routine visit to Kirkuk Air Base, Iraq. Colonel Bennett relinquished command of his deployed command, the 52nd Expeditionary Flying Training Squadron July 24. (Courtesy photo)

Outgoing commander reflects on 19th AF mission
July 25, 2008 — When Maj. Gen. Irving Halter Jr. turns over his command of 19th Air Force July 30, he will do so knowing the impact 19th Air Force has on the Global War on Terror, military aviation and, most... MORE

Maj. Gen. Irving Halter, outgoing 19th Air Force commander

HEALTH: Team Randolph revs up environmental management system
July 21, 2008 — Randolph Air Force Base pushes forward with efforts to move a step beyond the environmental management system.An environmental management system is required of all bases in accordance with executive... MORE

101 CDoS: Death at Canyon Lake puts renewed emphasis on safety
July 21, 2008 — The second death in less than two months occurred July 18 at Canyon Lake, further spotlighting the need for safety awareness by visitors who spend leisure time there. Family members pulled an... MORE

A $500 head start on the future
July 18, 2008 — MORE

Mrs. Amy Clark, wife of former 12th Flying Training Wing commander, Col. Richard Clark, presents the first Colonel Clark Leadership Scholarship fund check for $500 to Jared Cornish July 16 in the Taj Mahal. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

19th AF holds July 30 change of command
July 18, 2008 — Brig. Gen. Gregory A. Feest will take command of 19th Air Force from Maj. Gen. Irving L. Halter Jr. at a ceremony July 30 at 9 a.m. in Hangar 4 here. General Feest, who has been selected for promotion... MORE

Brig. Gen. Gregory A Feest will take command of 19th Air Force from Maj. Gen. Irving L. Halter Jr. at a ceremony July 30 at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas.

PHA process to focus on individuals instead of groups
July 17, 2008 — The process for Air Force physical health assessments has changed but the purpose is still to make sure Airman are of sound mind and body and have no existent problems that would prevent them from... MORE

First Lt. Roy Blount, 12th Medical Operations Squadron, speaks with Airmen during their annual physical health assessment in a 12th Medical Group briefing room July 16. A change to the PHA process Aug. 1 will allow people undergoing the exam to spend one-on-one time with health practitioners instead of the current process that puts people in groups. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

Bats unable to overshadow dormitory improvements
July 15, 2008 — By Airmen have benefited from improvements done to a pair of public-use rooms inside the Randolph dormitory, but bats are raising concerns. Recent overhauls of two publicly-accessed rooms at the... MORE

With up-to-date renovations to the Airmen dormitories, residents can now enjoy leisurely activities like video games, high-definition television and movies and wireless internet in their dayroom.

560th FTS changes hands
July 15, 2008 — MORE

Lt. Col. Kenneth Frollini assumed command of the 560th Flying Training Squadron during a ceremony at Hangar 4 July 11. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

Taking a day to relax, enjoy the summer
July 15, 2008 — MORE

Airmen spent the day at the first-ever Airmens' Summer Bash at Canyon Lake Recreation Park July 11. The event featured a cookout, sporting events, a disc jockey and interactions with base leadership. (U.S. Air Force photos by Rich McFadden)

Deck, bar improvements come to base enlisted club
July 15, 2008 — Most of the $35,000 spent on improvements made to the Randolph Air Force Base Enlisted Club will benefit patrons who wish to use the club's outdoor deck. Mike Casey, 12th Services Division business... MORE

Base officials outline off-limits locations
July 14, 2008 — In a wing policy letter dated July 7, Randolph Air Force Base officials outlined the most recent list of off-limits establishments for Armed Forces personnel. The following locations are off-limits: ·... MORE

Iowa next destination for Randolph, AF cyclists
July 10, 2008 — Two Randolph cycling enthusiasts will soon join over 20,000 others in a bike ride across the state of Iowa. The seven-day trek, officially called the Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa,... MORE

Col. James Sturch, chief of the programs division for AETC, and Rob Thomas II, former Air Force Personnel Center executive director, will join ten other riders from military institutions around San Antonio in a bike ride across the state of Iowa that begins July 19. The event, officially called the Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa, or RAGBRAI, will last seven days and riders will travel around 70 miles a day.

ALS Class 08-5 announces award winners, grads
July 8, 2008 — The following Airmen are the award winners and graduates from Gaylor Airman Leadership School that held its graduation ceremony for Class 08-5 July 2.ALS graduates:12th Mission Support Group Senior... MORE

AFPC on target to complete AEF merger
July 8, 2008 — Vince Fonner walks into the newly constructed operations center at the Air Force Personnel Center here to check on a couple of high-resolution monitors. He nods his approval as workers begin to... MORE

Gregory Campbell, a network data communication analyst at the Air Force Personnel Center on Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, verifies cable ports for the new operation center?s network switch recently. The switch's components feed down from a secure server and will give AEF workers secure lines once the operation center is fully operational. Since November 2007, more than 12,000 feet of combined fiber optic and copper cables have been placed in the new center. (U.S. Air Force photo by Richard Salomon)

Celebrating Independence
July 8, 2008 — MORE

Richard Alvaravo and Brandon Gilbert glide down an inflatable slide during the Randolph Air Force Base Independence Day celebration. Randolph Air Force Base shared Independence Day with the local community and hosted two bands, festive foods, several activities and fireworks on the south ramp. (U.S. Air Force photo by Steve White)

Thanking a hero
July 8, 2008 — MORE

Tech. Sgt. Israel Del Toro, a tactical air control party member, poses with Leslie and Gen. Stephen Lorenz, Commander of Air Education and Training Command, after the AETC change of commander ceremony July 3. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)