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CMSAF spends day with AFPC Airmen
June 9, 2008 — Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Rodney J. McKinley visited the Airmen of the Air Force Personnel Center here May 29. Chief McKinley and other members of the board that select the next Air Force 12... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Rodney McKinley visited Randolph Air Force Base May 29 to select the next Air Force 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year. He also took time to speak during two commander's calls to thank Air Force Personnel Center Airmen for the outstanding job they do every day and how their jobs are important to the success of the Air Force.

Randolph AFB to host annual Operation Flags event
June 9, 2008 — A free deployment simulation event for families of military members is scheduled for June 13 from 8:30 am -2:30 p.m. Operation Families Learning About Global Support is a chance for families to... MORE

General Stewart assumes command of AFRS
June 9, 2008 — Brig. Gen. Alfred J. Stewart assumed command of Air Force Recruiting Service during a ceremony here June 2. General Stewart succeeds Brig. Gen. Suzanne M. Vautrinot, who moves on to become the deputy... MORE

Brig. Gen. Alfred J. Stewart, right, accepts the Air Force Recruiting Service guidon and AFRS command from Gen. William R. Looney III, Air Education and Training Command commander, during a change of command ceremony June 2 on Randolph Air Force Base, Texas. As AFRS commander, General Stewart is responsible for accessing qualified men and women to meet the personnel procurement requirements of the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Rich McFadden)

Lake leisure
June 2, 2008 — MORE

Team Randolph members enjoy a boat ride during Spring Fling May 17 at the Randolph Canyon Lake Recreation Area. The facility offers numerous amenities, including two beaches, three boat ramps, camping, RV parking, a two-mile nature trail, playgrounds, cabins and shelters. For boating and fishing enthusiasts, the park includes a marina with a fishing pier, boat rentals and slips for boat owners. The marina store offers bait, food, beverages, 24-hour gas and rental equipment such as skis, wake boards and tubes. The park also offers the Texas Parks and Wildlife Boaters Safety Course for free, which is required of boat renters at the park marina. (Courtesy photo)

Taking on water
June 2, 2008 — MORE

Members of Randolph High School?s physics classes, Ericka Guillen and Tyler Williamson, maneuver their cardboard boat, the SS Minnow, during races that were part of a class project at the center pool Wednesday. Karin Dentino, physics teacher, and other Randolph High personnel supervised the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

Grant money energizes Randolph flag football
June 2, 2008 — A recent monetary grant sponsored by the National Football League has helped to put area flag football athletes in a better position to succeed. The Randolph Youth Center was selected from a pool of... MORE

The annual flag football program at Randolph Traditionally serves as a means of socialization, exercise and competition for over 100 children. (Courtesy photo)

Thrift shop continues mission started 60 years ago
June 2, 2008 — The Randolph Thrift Shop, which turns 60 years old this year, reflects the spirit of giving that characterizes military members. It all started with the efforts of Lena Browning, a charter member of... MORE

Thrift shop targeted for autumn move
June 2, 2008 — The Randolph Thrift Shop often serves as a convenient outlet for people seeking to buy or sell their used goods. Recently at the store, inside Building 662, a line formed at the checkout counter while... MORE

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)