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New travel cards bring changes for TDY Airmen
August 11, 2008 — Major changes are coming to the Department of Defense's government travel charge card used by Airmen while traveling on official business. First, the DoD contract with Bank of America will end soon... MORE

Retraining gives NCOs opportunity to shape their careers
August 7, 2008 — The Air Force is seeking volunteers to accept jobs in more than 1,077 shortage career field and special duty positions during the 2009 Noncommissioned Officer Retraining Program that began Aug. 1. The... MORE

Appetite big for youth center cooking sessions
August 6, 2008 — Summer camp activities this year at the Randolph Youth Center have a unique flavor. One of several school-age programs at the Randolph youth center are cooking classes for both teens and pre-teens,... MORE

Tyler Betts, a Stephen F. Austin State University student and Randolph Youth Center school-age program assistant, supervises Cecilia Sunchild (left), 10, and Madi Beck, 11, make the batter for has browns during a cooking class Aug. 6 at the youth center. (Photo by Thomas Warner)

New electronic warfare trainer preps next generation aviators
August 5, 2008 — In today's advanced simulated gaming world available through Wiis, iPhones and Xboxes, the 563rd Flying Training Squadron trumped them all when it unveiled the new-and-improved T-25 Simulated... MORE

Retired Cols. Ed Larsen (left) and Mike Gilroy help Lt. Col. Chris Wellborn, 563rd Flying Training Squadron commander, dedicate the new-and-improved T-25 Simulated Electronic Combat Training Unit Aug. 1. The new simulator is state-of-the art compared to the original T-25 simulator that was built 12 years ago, updating computing power, radar systems and training scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Steve White)

Deployment readiness center has new face at Randolph
August 5, 2008 — Airman preparing to deploy from Randolph now have a new "one-stop shop" to get all the information and equipment they will need for a deployment. The deployment readiness center was recently stood up... MORE

Staff Sgt. Cory Chandler, 12th Contracting Squadron, and Kezia Hillary, 12th Logistics Readiness Division individual protective equipment element materials handler, go over his deployment gear in the new deployment readiness center July 25. The DRC moved to Hangar 71 in an effort to streamline information distribution and equipment storage for servicemembers and civilians training for and deploying to support the Global War on Terror. Sergeant Chandler is the first person to deploy from the DRC's new location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

Two softball teams remain undefeated
August 4, 2008 — The intramural softball season is halfway complete and a pair of teams has put some distance between themselves and the rest of the league.In the Monday-Wednesday Division, 562nd Instructors carried a... MORE

Newly promoted chief receives triple honors
August 4, 2008 — A senior non-commissioned officer with the Air Education and Training Command's Civil Engineer Directorate became a triple honoree Aug. 1 when he received a medal for meritorious service, another... MORE

Col. Mark Correll, Air Education and Training Command civil engineer, awards a Bronze Star and Combat Action Medal to Chief Master Sgt. Joseph May Jr., AETC's explosive ordnance disposal functional manager, during a ceremony Aug. 1. During the ceremony, Chief May received a triple crown -- he was officially promoted to chief master sergeant and awarded his first Combat Action Medal and second Bronze Star. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

12th ADS splits into two new squadrons
August 4, 2008 — Team Randolph's 12th Aeromedical Dental Squadron was split into two separate units on Aug. 6 after the Air Force's Surgeon General mandated that the service's dental corps get more leadership... MORE

Airman 1st Class Stephanie Shump, 12th Dental Squadron, works on a dental patient at the medical group June 3. Team Randolph's 12th Aeromedical Dental Squadron was split into two units -- the 12th Dental Squadron and the 12th Aerospace Medicine Squadron -- Aug. 6 after the Air Force's Surgeon General mandated that the dental corps get more leadership experience within their own ranks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

Randolph soccer team seeks talented players
August 1, 2008 — Calling all Randolph soccer players. Several people who play soccer with a passion are needed to fill out the base-sponsored men's soccer team. "We've got about 20 people on our summer roster now, but... MORE

SFS mobility, supply sections move to Hangar 52
August 1, 2008 — Two elements of the 12th Security Forces Squadron have moved to Hangar 52, following the departure of the Deployment Readiness Center. During the past two weeks, the SFS mobility section was the first... MORE

Randolph command chief selected as AF Times 'Airman of the Year'
July 31, 2008 — The Military Times Publishing Company recently named the host wing's top enlisted member its 2008 Air Force Times Airman of the Year.Chief Master Sgt. Stephen Page, 12th Flying Training Wing command... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Stephen Page, 12th Flying Training Wing command chief master sergeant, was recently named Air Force Times "Airman of the Year." (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

19th AF welcomes new commander
July 30, 2008 — Wing commanders from across the country welcomed the new 19th Air Force commander with a salute July 30 during a change of command ceremony here. Brig. Gen. Gregory Feest took command of 19th Air... MORE

Brig. Gen. Gregory Feest takes command of 19th Air Force from Gen. Stephen Lorenz, Air Education and Training Command commander, during a change of command ceremony July 30 in Hangar 4 at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

Randolph skeet range earns 'Small Club of the Year' award
July 29, 2008 — For the fifth consecutive year, the Randolph Air Force Base Skeet and Trap Range has earned the "Small Club of the Year" award from the National Skeet Shooting Association.One reason for winning the... MORE

Denny Taylor, 12th Services Squadron outdoor recreation manager, takes aim at a flying clay target at the Randolph Air Force Base skeet range July 29. The skeet range recently earned, for their fifth consecutive year, "Best Small Club" from the National Skeet Shooting Association. More than 400 American shooting clubs worldwide were in the running for the title. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

Preparations begin for approaching Rambler 120
July 29, 2008 — An opportunity to enjoy a social outing and the stimulus of competition make the Rambler 120 team challenge appealing to some Airmen. Sign-up has begun for the 3rd annual Rambler 120, set for Oct. 18... MORE

A fond farewell
July 29, 2008 — MORE

Maj. Gen. Irving Halter, outgoing 19th Air Force commander, was honored by fellow Airmen, friends and family during his final, or "fini," flight July 28. General Halter flew a T-38 Talon for his flight and upon his return was welcomed by firefighters dousing him with hundreds of gallons of water and friends and family showering him with warm wishes. The general will turn over command of the 19th AF in a ceremony here July 30 and head to his new assignment as Joint Staff vice director of operations at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

Rules of the road: Safety first when exercising on base
July 28, 2008 — Base officials have recently observed numerous instances of people doing physical training on areas not designated as jogging paths, while continuing to use headphones or other listening devices. Air... MORE

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)