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School of Aerospace Medicine chief assumes leadership of 12th MDG
May 2, 2008 — The commander and dean of the U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine, 311th Human Systems Wing, Brooks City-Base, will become commander of the 12th Medical Group in a ceremony today at 1 p.m. at... MORE

Col. Soledad Lindo-Moon, incoming 12th Medical Group commander

Lean Week comes to Randolph
May 1, 2008 — Gone is the Air Force before super computers and modern technology. Gone are the, "We used to do it this way," and "When I was an Airman..." mindsets. Even gone, is the Air Force of fifteen years... MORE

Vacations for Airmen returning from deployment
May 1, 2008 — A relaxing vacation awaits some servicemembers and their families courtesy of a new Air Education and Training Command Services Agency program. Called "Welcome Home," the program will give AETC... MORE

Lady Ro-Hawks set sights on state track meet
May 1, 2008 — The Randolph High School Lady Ro-Hawks track team finished second at the Region IV-2A track and field championships held April 25-26 at Bobcat Stadium in San Marcos. Randolph scored 86 points, placing... MORE

Braveheart wins first-ever flag football divisional title
May 1, 2008 — The Randolph Braveheart have their eyes set on the state flag football championship after winning their first-ever divisional title competing in a San Antonio-based league. The Braveheart clinched the... MORE

Clinic to undergo $8.5 million in renovations, improvements
May 1, 2008 — An $8.5 million renovation and improvements to the Randolph Medical Clinic, scheduled to begin June 2, is expected to make the clinic more patient friendly once the project is completed. Base and 12th... MORE

Taking part in the groundbreaking for the clinic renovation project on April 28 are (from left) Col. James Sohan, 12th Mission Support Group commander; Lt. Col. Michael Patronis, 12th Medical Support Squadron commander; Lt. Brian Bogumil, 12th MDSS clinic renovation program manager; Mike Oberwise, Innovative Technical Solutions Inc. project manager; Col. Paul Bennett, 12th Medical Group commander; Chief Master Sgt. Stephen Page, 12th Flying Training Wing command chief; Gerry Saulnier, ITSI area manager; Col. Jacqueline Van Ovost, 12th FTW commander; Rosa Quinones, 12th MSG Engineering Branch deputy chief; Juan Novan, 12th MSG base project engineer; Justin Stade, ITSI project superintendent; Curtis Barr, Air Force Medical Operations Agency sustainment/restoration and modernization manager; and Jack Shipman, Air Force Center for Engineering and the Environment contracting officer?s representative. (U.S. Air Force photo by Dave Terry)

Retiring 12th MDG CC cared for Airmen he led, brought out the best in "Warrior Medics"
May 1, 2008 — Randolph's top medical leader is undertaking a new challenge after a 26-year Air Force career that took him from a psychiatric nurse to a group commander. Col. Paul Bennett, 12th Medical Group... MORE

Col. Paul Bennett (center), retiring 12th Medical Group commander, supervises as Airman 1st Class Jessica Evans, physical therapy technician, shows Senior Master Sgt. Keith Steele how to strengthen his back using an exercise ball. (U.S. Air Force photo by Dave Terry)

First UPT graduates reunite at Randolph
May 1, 2008 — The first class to complete undergraduate pilot training at Randolph Air Force Base reunited here last week to tour the base, learn about current operations and see how their alma mater has changed in... MORE

Undergraduate pilot training Class 68-F graduates toured Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, April 25.

Wing commander accepts $5K grant
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Col. Jacqueline Van Ovost, 12th Flying Training Wing commander, accepts a $5,000 grant from Bob Worth, Jr., an official from the Texas Cavaliers Foundation, for the "Friends of the Family Support Center" fund during a Fiesta 2008 celebration April 21. (U.S. Air Force photo by Don Lindsey)

Ro-Hawk track teams streak to regional tournament in San Marcos today
April 25, 2008 — The following is a schedule of events Randolph High School boys and girls will be competing in at the Region IV-2A track and field meet today and Saturday in San Marcos. The name of the Randolph girls... MORE

Wounded Warrior: Air Force family helps Purple Heart recipient, wife
April 25, 2008 — Staff Sgt. Matthew Slaydon lay motionless on a dusty road in Iraq, his body riddled with shrapnel after an improvised explosive device exploded about 2 feet from his face. His left arm hung by a... MORE

Staff Sgt. Matthew Slaydon works to tie a know with his prosthetic arm during rehabilitation at Brooke Army Medical Center. (Courtesy photo)

AFROTC administrative unit provides tools, support for 36 detachments in Southwest
April 25, 2008 — Randolph is well-known for housing high-profile mission partners such as the Air Force Manpower Agency, Air Force Personnel Center and Air Force Recruiting Service. But it is also home to... MORE

Emergency services facing staff reductions, but mission continues
April 25, 2008 — Responding to emergency calls, being ready for aircraft emergencies and spreading the word about fire safety to base members are all in a day's work for Randolph Fire and Emergency Services... MORE

TSgt earns AF honors as best ARC Vehicle Operations NCO
April 25, 2008 — A local Air Force Reserve Command technical sergeant was lauded by the Air Force as the 2007 ARC Vehicle Operations NCO of the Year recently. Rachael Kiernan, who works in a civilian capacity in the... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Rachael Kiernan prepares a distinguished visitor vehicle for use. Sergeant Kiernan, a Reservist who works as a civilian in the 12th Logistics Readiness Division, earned the 2007 Air Force Air Reserve Component Vehicle Operations NCO of the Year.

Command Day gives CSOs a better perspective of their mission
April 25, 2008 — Base navigators got a preview on what they can expect from their first assignments after completing their training during Randolph's Semi-Annual Command Day April 18. Command Day featured a series of... MORE

Second Lieutenants Jackson Irvin, Matt Harris, Joshua Price and Michael Ritcheson, combat systems officers, make the walk from a C-130E during Command Day April 18. (U.S. Air Force photo by Dave Terry)

Wingspread, Web site e-mail address changes
April 25, 2008 — The Wingspread and Web site e-mail addresses customers have come to know and love have combined into a new address: news@randolph.af.mil. In accordance with the Air Force Smart Operations 21... MORE

Medication safety: A patient, care provider partnership
April 25, 2008 — What medications are you taking? How are you taking your medications? Why are you taking the medications you are on? Do you have any allergies? These are some common questions that you are probably... MORE

MDG: Additional prescription dispensing machine added to pharmacy lineup
April 25, 2008 — The Randolph Air Force Base Pharmacy now provides an additional refill pick up Automated Prescription Dispensing Machine site at the base commissary. The APM in the clinic, located inside the main... MORE

Several reporting methods, contacts available to sexual assault victims
April 24, 2008 — There are many barriers as to why victims who have been sexually assaulted do not report it: fear, shame, embarrassment, having to relive the incident. However, the primary reason we hear is victims... MORE

Gifted, talented teachers earn region awards
April 24, 2008 — Two Randolph Elementary school teachers have been given regional awards for their expertise in education of gifted students. Erica Sadlon, a fifth grade teacher, was chosen as the "Outstanding Teacher... MORE