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New technology, new classroom due for night-vision goggle instructor course
June 2, 2008 — The Air Force Night-Vision Goggle Advanced Academic course, which was transferred to Randolph two years ago, will soon be taught in a new classroom using a state-of-the-art training... MORE

Night-vision goggle training team emblem

Fuel cost issues tackled on Randolph flight lines
June 2, 2008 — Officials here say climbing fuel costs will not lessen the number of properly trained Airmen who fly out of Randolph Air Force Base. While car and truck operators are squirming about having to pay... MORE

Ross Tonsal, a civilian working with the 12th Flying Training Wing Maintenance Division, refuels a T-38 Talon aircraft Tuesday along the east flightline. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

New 12th FTW vice commander felt 'strong pull' to AF
June 2, 2008 — One of Team Randolph's newest leaders was no more than 9 years old when he began to see his future. Books brought the airborne feats of Eddie Rickenbacker and other flying aces of the two world wars... MORE

Col. Brian Killough, 12th Flying Training Wing vice commander

We are the champions!
May 27, 2008 — MORE

The Randolph High School girls track team pose for a team photo with their championship Class 2A state trophy. From left to right, front row: Jasmine Kent and Jayla McArthur; middle row: Sydney Solomon, Coach Misty Kinsey and Ria Rivers; back row: Tyler Burden, Keisha Abrams, Whitney Trujillo, Kenya Alexander, Tamoya Morrison, Nathalie Goad and Caitlin Carter. (Courtesy photo)

Tops in Blue perform at RAFB
May 27, 2008 — MORE

Tops In Blue members, Tech. Sgt. Chandra Smith (center), Airman 1st Class David Butler (left) and Airman 1st Class Barry Smith (right) performed during the variety show here Tuesday night at Hangar 4. Tops In Blue, the Air Force?s premier entertainment group based at Lackland Air Force Base, travels throughout the world performing primarily for military audiences. (U.S. Air Force photo by Steve White)

A fond farewell
May 27, 2008 — MORE

Col. Christopher Weggeman, 12th Operations Group commander, kisses his wife, Ann, following his fini flight in the T-38 Talon here Monday. Colonel Weggeman will be succeeded by Col. Ronald Buckley from the Air War College at Maxwell Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

Randolph softball team ranked No. 4 in state
May 27, 2008 — A Randolph-based softball team finished second at a College Station, Texas, tournament held earlier this month that featured competition from across the state. The American Federation of Government... MORE

Rambler Fitness Center hosts AF volleyball camp; spikers vying for a spot on service-wide team
May 27, 2008 — Athletes from across the Air Force have descended on Randolph for a two-week camp that could land them a coveted spot on the All Air Force Women's Volleyball Team, which starts competing this... MORE

Staff Sgt. Zach Coyner, a Randolph Air Force Base physical therapist, examines Myreen Bueno following a team practice at the Rambler Fitness Center here.

340th FTG celebrates 10th anniversary
May 27, 2008 — A decade ago a unit that was established as a bombardment group in World War II and later became an air refueling group was reactivated for the third time in its existence. Its new assignment was to... MORE

Randolph's AFAF campaign doubles fair share goal
May 27, 2008 — Randolph's Air Force Assistance Fund campaign again far exceeded the installation's fair share goal, nearly doubling the targeted amount of $88,459. This year's campaign, which ended Sunday, topped... MORE

12th SVS Division director named Senior Civilian Specialist of Year
May 27, 2008 — One year after leading the 12th Services Division to an Air Force-level award, a veteran Team Randolph member has earned an individual honor at that level. Terrye Heagerty, 12th Services Division... MORE

101 CDoS: Seat belts save lives of Randolph Airman, daughter
May 27, 2008 — A Randolph Airman hopes his and his daughter's experience of surviving a rollover crash will be heard during the 101 Critical Days of Summer and will teach fellow servicemembers the importance of... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Germaine Barnett's car after the accident. (Courtesy photo)

Doused!
May 16, 2008 — MORE

Lt. Col. Kenneth Duck, 563rd Flying Training Squadron commander, is doused by his wife, Brenda, and son, Chandler, as he completes his fini flight here in his T-43 aircraft. Colonel Duck will relinquish command to Lt. Col. Christopher Wellborn, 563rd FTS director of operations, May 16. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

Can you dig it?
May 16, 2008 — MORE

Monkia Johncour, 563rd Flying Training Squadron student flight commander, digs a volleyball during an unofficial volleyball practice at the Rambler Fitness Center here Wednesday. The Air Force Volleyball team is holding their annual camp and tryouts this year at Randolph, for athletes across the Air Force to earn a spot on the Air Force-level team, which will compete against our sister services in competition.
(U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

Without flight
May 16, 2008 — MORE

Verna Cyr, a 12th Mission Support Group Environmental Flight natural resource manager, observes Michael Pacheco, a 12th Flying Training Wing Safety, U.S. Department of Agriculture wildlife biologist, as he inspects a young Red Shouldered hawk after a grounds worker at the golf course reported finding it here Tuesday. The two coordinated with a local bird rehabilitation facility, who recommended replacing the hawk in its nest to allow the parents to rehabilitate it. The pair will perform a 24-hour follow up to ensure the bird remained in the nest. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

Lady Ro-Hawks win third consecutive state track title
May 16, 2008 — A few words summed up how the Randolph High School girls track coach felt after the Lady Ro-Hawks won their third consecutive Class 2A state title Saturday in Austin. With emotion in her voice... MORE

Sydney Solomon (right) hands off the baton to Jasmine Kent during the 400-meter relay at the Class 2A state track and field meet Saturday in Austin. (Photo by John Albright)

AFPC Airmen help Wounded Warrior improve home life
May 16, 2008 — Tech. Sgt. Israel Del Toro's injuries from Afghanistan wouldn't allow him to build the gate he needed at his home in Cibolo, Texas, so he turned to Operation Homefront, which asked volunteers from the... MORE

Master Sgt. Alex McCullough mixes cement to stabilize a fence post as part of a volunteer effort supporting Operation Homefront April 30 in Cibolo, Texas. Volunteers from the Top 3 Association from Air Force Personnel Center from Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, helped craft a gate to provide better access between the front and back yards for Tech. Sgt. Israel Del Toro, an Airman recovering from wounds sustained during a roadside bombing in Afghanistan. Sergeant McCullough is a personnelist at AFPC. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Kat Bailey)

A&FRF to host Spouses to Teachers event May 20
May 16, 2008 — Military spouses who want to make a difference in the lives of children can now do so, thanks to a program that gives them the opportunity to become teachers. They can take the first steps toward a... MORE

ROSC scholarship winners named
May 16, 2008 — The Randolph Officers Spouses Club honored 28 scholarship recipients and their parents at a reception Thursday evening at the Randolph Officers Club. Cary Clark, a San Antonio Express News columnist,... MORE

Base maintenance workers inspecting T-38s after fatal crashes
May 16, 2008 — Randolph flight line and aircraft maintenance workers have been working non-stop checking and inspecting the base's inventory of T-38C Talons after the aircraft were involved in two fatal crashes... MORE

Gregg Gruver (left) watches as Roger Garza, both 12th Maintenance Directorate crewmen, performs routine T-38 Talon inspections. Crews conduct maintenance and inspections after each sortie pilots and students fly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)