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The Leading Pledge
March 28, 2008 — MORE

Col. Jacqueline Van Ovost, 12th Flying Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Steph Page, 12th FTW command chief, sign their pledge forms for the Air Force Assistance Fund campaign.

Randolph?s AFAF campaign will kick off with a burger burn Monday from 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the commissary parking lot. A burger, chips and a drink will be sold for $3; two burgers, chips and a drink will be sold for $5.

Randolph?s campaign this year is ?Drive for Five.? If Team Randolph members gave $5 a month for a year, Randolph would meet its goal.

The campaign benefits the Air Force Villages? Indigent Widows? Fund, the Air Force Enlisted Village Indigent Widows? Fund, the Air Force Aid Society and the Gen. and Mrs. Curtis E. LeMay Foundation.

Chess tournament attracts record number of players
March 28, 2008 — Thirty-one players participated in the fifth annual Randolph Base Championship Chess Tournament held March 1 at the enlisted club. Participants competed in five categories for youth ages 6 to 18 and... MORE

Kevin Ruiz (left) studies his next move against opponent Josiah Ferguson (right) during the Randolph Chess Tournament March 1. Christopher Phan (center) watches the match. (U.S. Air Force photo by Steve White)

AFMA to honor manpower pioneer
March 28, 2008 — In the busyness of our daily activities, it's easy sometimes to take our freedoms for granted and to forget the dedication and sacrifices of those pioneering Airmen who came before us. On April 4, the... MORE

Ro-Hawks track results
March 28, 2008 — The Randolph High School Ro-Hawks track teams competed at the Eagle Relays at Luling High School March 13 and the girls team competed at the UTSA Relays March 15 at Comalander Stadium in San Antonio... MORE

AF CSOs, Navy NFOs earn wings in ceremony March 21
March 28, 2008 — Twelve Air Force Combat Systems Officers and four Naval Flight Officers received their wings during a combat systems officer graduation March 21. During the combat systems officer course, which begins... MORE

Joint basing plan takes shape
March 24, 2008 — Joint basing is a reality. It's happening in San Antonio and it will effectively support the city's military communities. That's the message from local military leaders as they move toward... MORE

Teeing off for success: Siblings take aim at leading Ro-Hawks golf team to state
March 24, 2008 — A desire to play in the state golf tournament is motivating two Randolph High School siblings to focus on improving their scores while helping the Ro-Hawks golf team get better at the same time. For... MORE

Randolph's 'Chargin' Cheetahs' to host 35th reunion of Vietnam-era Freedom Flyers
March 24, 2008 — An estimated 600 prisoners - including 325 Airmen, most of them combat pilots - were released 35 years ago following their captivity during the Vietnam War. The plan to repatriate them was known as... MORE

Chapel releases Easter observances schedule
March 21, 2008 — This Sunday, people around the world will observe Easter, which Christians believe is centered on the crucifixion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Religious services will be held today, Good... MORE

Rambler Fitness Center to host base-level basketball playoffs in April
March 21, 2008 — The Rambler Fitness Center has its own version of "March Madness" as base intramural and extramural basketball teams compete for their respective league titles with the season coming down to the... MORE

Air Force Assistance Fund campaign begins March 31
March 21, 2008 — "Commitment to Caring" is the theme of this year's Randolph Air Force Base Air Force Assistance Fund campaign from March 31 through May 11. The installation's "fair-share goal" is $88,459, a figure... MORE

Senior Master Sgt. Promotions announced
March 14, 2008 — Congratulations to the following master sergeants on their selection for senior master sergeant: 12th Flying Training Wing Matthew Campbell Eliezer Cruz Christopher Lantagne Richard Madrid Gary Scott... MORE

Dutch air chief predicts future cooperation
March 14, 2008 — His air force has a pilot training history in the United States that dates back to 1941. It's a long relationship he would like to continue. Lt. Gen. Hans de Jong, commander of the Royal Netherlands... MORE

Staff Sgt. Daniel Reed, left, a Military Training Instructor from the 324th Training Recruit Squadron at Lackland Air Force Base, demonstrates to Lt. Gen. Hans de Jong, Royal Netherlands Air Force commander, the blue M-16 rifles basic military trainees carry throughout their training at Lackland. The General toured Randolph and Lackland Air Force Bases as part of an official distinguished visitor tour of headquarters Air Education and Training Command this week. Photo by Rich McFadden

Air Force honors top recruiters
March 14, 2008 — Air Force Recruiting Service honored its top 14 recruiters and their spouses last week during Operation Blue Suit XXIV. Air Force Recruiting Service officials recognized Blue Suit winners and their... MORE

The top 14 Air Force recruiters from locations around the globe and their spouses were invited by the Air Force Recruiting Service for a week-long tour and recognition ceremony honoring each of them for their achievements in recruiting only the highest-quality Airmen into service to the U.S. Air Force. The group spent one afternoon touring the San Antonio Riverwalk where they were treated to a float tour. Photo by Joel Martinez

HAWC class helps participants change unhealthy beliefs
March 14, 2008 — People who have a difficult time managing their emotions pay the price in various ways: unhappiness, poor performance, interpersonal problems, avoidance behaviors such as procrastination and... MORE

Clinic stresses early screening to prevent colon cancer
March 14, 2008 — The Randolph Medical Clinic is making sure base members are getting the message when it comes to stopping a cancer that takes thousands of lives each year. The base clinic has sent over one thousand... MORE

Going above and beyond
March 14, 2008 — A Team Randolph transportation civilian vies for Air Force-level recognition after earning the Air Education and Training Command Civilian Category I Supervisor/Leader Award recently. Tracy Kreusler,... MORE

Candles appeal to senses, but beware of fire danger
March 14, 2008 — Candles can be popular for the ambience they impart to a romantic dinner or the pleasant scent they bring to a room. Unfortunately, their open flames can also spell disaster. Burning candles started... MORE

Randolph Braveheart surprise competition at Houston tourney
March 14, 2008 — The Randolph Braveheart flag football team surprised many people and maybe themselves, by winning a divisional title at the Spring Classic tournament March 1-2 in Houston. Having only 10 of their 15... MORE

12th FTW Change of Command scheduled for March 14
March 7, 2008 — The 12th Flying Training Wing vice commander will take command of the wing during a change of command ceremony March 14. Col. Jacqueline Van Ovost takes command from Col. Richard Clark at a 10 a.m... MORE