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Air Force announces incoming AETC commander
March 7, 2008 — Air Force leaders named the commander of Air University as the future leader of Air Education and Training Command Feb. 28. President George W. Bush nominated Lt. Gen. Stephen R. Lorenz, Air... MORE

March is AF Nutrition Month
March 7, 2008 — The importance of good nutrition is nothing new. As early as 400 B.C., Hippocrates, "the father of medicine" said, "let food be your medicine and medicine be your food." Luckily, we have made great... MORE

New program helps Airmen avoid payday loans
March 7, 2008 — Team Randolph Airmen in need now have an interest-free alternative to high-interest payday loan establishments. The Air Force Aid Society has started a new quick loan program called Falcon Loan, which... MORE

Investigate Before You Invest: Financial program teaches power of compound interest, investing
March 7, 2008 — Participants in a financial program here Feb. 27 received 90 minutes' worth of advice ranging from how compound interest can work for and against you and how to resist the allure of investment... MORE

Airmen's Heritage Park grand opening scheduled for March 6
March 4, 2008 — Team Randolph members are invited to attend the grand opening of Airmen's Heritage Park at 10 a.m. Thursday. The new park, which is located in the base's old Wherry housing area, is dedicated to the... MORE

The Airmen's Heritage Park grand opening ceremony is scheduled for March 6 at 10 a.m. The nine-acre park, which is located in Randolph's old Wherry housing area, is dedicated to the Airmen who have served and will continue to serve in the Air Force. It contains a pavilion, public restrooms, a half-mile walking path and a Medal of Honor memorial which displays Army Air Corps and Air Force Medal of Honor recipients who served in World War I, World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War eras.

Air Force honors 12th Medical Group NCOs with Medical Service Awards
March 3, 2008 — Two Team Randolph members from the 12th Medical Group earned 2007 Air Force Medical Service Awards. Master Sgt. Yolanda Batchelor, Public Health Flight NCOIC, was recognized as the lead public health... MORE

Botanical appreciation blossoms at Randolph CDC
March 3, 2008 — A group of budding gardeners at Randolph is planting the seeds for a greener America and not one of them is more than 5 years old. They're all children at Randolph's Child Development Center and their... MORE

Toby Mills, 5, displays his gardening skills at the Randolph Child Development Center.

Luci Baines Johnson relates trials, triumphs of White House years
March 3, 2008 — On a day when a pair of Democratic Party heavyweights, former president Bill Clinton and Sen. Edward Kennedy, campaigned for their candidates in San Antonio, the daughter of a party and Texas icon... MORE

Jennifer Pleus (left), president of the Randolph Officers’ Spouses’ Club, presents Luci Baines Johnson, daughter of President Lyndon Baines Johnson, with a monetary donation to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin. Ms. Johnson spoke to club members during a luncheon Feb. 21 at the officers’ club. Photo by Rich McFadden

Learn to cool it. Course teaches base members how to control anger
March 3, 2008 — A free anger management course offered by the Health and Wellness Center is helping Team Randolph members understand the causes of anger and how it can be dealt with before it becomes destructive to a... MORE

‘Active duty’ alerts help protect members from identity theft
March 3, 2008 — The last thing you want to worry about while you're deployed is someone assuming your identity to commit financial fraud. Now, you don't have to. Amendments to the Fair Credit Reporting Act allow you... MORE

Air Force introduces new advertising campaign, slogan
February 25, 2008 — The Air Force has a new advertising campaign to recruit the next generation of Airmen as well as better inform people about the Air Force mission: "Above All." "The new slogan is admittedly a bold... MORE

General Looney to receive Order of the Sword in May ceremony
February 22, 2008 — Thinking he was only going to be talking to first sergeants from around the command at a conference Feb. 13, Gen. William Looney III, Air Education and Training Command commander, was surprised to... MORE

Randolph facility supports ‘Give it the Boot’
February 22, 2008 — Effective March 1, patrons of Gil's Pub in the Randolph Enlisted Club will no longer be allowed to smoke in the club as it will be redesignated as a no-smoking area. Officials have determined the pub... MORE

DoD campaign focuses on building wealth: Officials hope to create culture of financial readiness
February 22, 2008 — A week-long Department of Defense campaign to promote personal financial readiness among Airmen starts Sunday. The campaign, Military Saves Week, is a partnership between the DoD and the nonprofit... MORE

Former Dallas Cowboy to headline Randolph’s National Prayer Breakfast
February 22, 2008 — Former professional football player and Air Force pilot Chad Hennings will be the keynote speaker for Randolph's observance of the National Prayer Breakfast Wednesday at 7 a.m. at the enlisted... MORE

Medic Warriors complete undefeated season, capture flag football title
February 22, 2008 — The 12th Medical Group Medic Warriors capped off a perfect season Feb. 13 by winning the Randolph intramural flag football title over the AETC Communication Squadron Communicators, 31-6, at Grater... MORE

The 12th Medical Group shows off the trophy for winning the Randolph flag football title Feb. 13. The Medic Warriors completed an undefeated season by defeating AETC/CSS, 31-6, in the championship game. (Photo by Don Lindsey)

Randolph to face new schools in realigned Hill Country district
February 15, 2008 — For the next two years, Randolph High School athletic teams and their fans will get to know the Hill Country really well. On Feb.1, as part of its athletic district realignment, the University... MORE

Team-building tradition continues with Combat Dining-In for 12th Flying Training Wing
February 15, 2008 — An Air Force tradition that dates back to the 1930s but has its roots in antiquity continues next week at Randolph. The 12th Flying Training Wing Combat Dining-In, a team-strengthening event for... MORE

Base children taught importance of proper dental care
February 15, 2008 — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported an increase last year in the number of children who had tooth decay, so the Randolph Dental Clinic is doing all it can to make sure children... MORE

12 EO offers mediation to resolve issues at lowest level
February 15, 2008 — The Air Force is a diverse force, yet, despite differences of background and belief, Airmen must work together to accomplish one mission. Air Force culture calls for a resolution to problems at the... MORE