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Crews Into Shape; Challenge focuses on physical activity, nutrition
February 15, 2008 — Team Randolph members will soon have an opportunity to compete against personnel from all the armed services in a challenge that encourages wellness. Crews Into Shape, an event sponsored annually... MORE

Exercise your right to vote: 12th FTW voting officer outlines process for servicemembers, families
February 8, 2008 — As races for the White House and other elected offices heat up, it's time for Team Randolph and their families to make sure they'll have an opportunity to exercise their right to vote in November. The... MORE

AETC releases vision of future learning
February 8, 2008 — The Air Force must transform its training and education system of today into a continuous learning culture to meet the Air Force missions of tomorrow. Air Education and Training Command leaders... MORE

Students give heartfelt wishes to veterans
February 8, 2008 — Because of the efforts of Randolph Elementary School children, several hundred hospitalized veterans will get a special surprise on Valentine's Day. As part of its annual Valentines for Veterans... MORE

Applauding a Hero: Team Randolph honors Airman’s service to country
February 1, 2008 — An Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician from Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., was given a hero's welcome and honor here Tuesday for his dedication to duty and service in support of Operation Enduring... MORE

Gen. William Looney, Air Education and Training Command commander, presented Staff Sgt. Christopher Slaydon from Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., with four medals, including the Purple Heart and the Air Force Combat Action Medal, in a ceremony here Tuesday. (Photo by Joel Martinez)

Outfitting the newest generation of aircrew: Anthropometric survey seeks to update data
February 1, 2008 — Employing the same technology that created special effects for films such as "Terminator 2" and "The Polar Express," a team of scientists from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, is engaged in a... MORE

A Randolph aircrew lieutenant receives a computerized full-body scan as part of the anthropometric study conducted here. Photo by Airman 1st Class Katie Hickerson

Randolph chosen as test bed for expansion of Civil Air Patrol’s role
February 1, 2008 — Randolph is one of two bases chosen to evaluate a program that could expand the Civil Air Patrol's role on installations throughout the Air Force. The program, Volunteer Support to the Air Force, will... MORE

Ro-Hawk swimmers anticipate big splash at regional meet
February 1, 2008 — After winning their third consecutive district title, the Randolph High School Ro-Hawks swim team is aiming for a strong showing at the regional meet next week while hoping to send a swimmer to the... MORE

The Randolph High School swim team took home the boys 2008 District 28-4A championship trophy. Pictured are (back row, left to right) David Grieder, Austin Gindhart, John Rippetoe, Cole Gindhart, Stephen Turner and Tyler Rubio (front row, left to right) Ian McNamara, Luke Nickell and Evan Turner. (Photo by Andrea Gindhart)

12th MDG pharmacy stays ahead of dispensing game
January 25, 2008 — Within the past three years, the pharmacy workload has steadily increased, resulting in overcrowding in the small pharmacy waiting area. Lately, a busier pharmacy has resulted in longer prescription... MORE

Avoiding Foreclosure Scams: Legal office offers advice to homeowners
January 25, 2008 — Home foreclosure can be a worry for every homeowner. Lately, there have been many stories in the spotlight of people having a hard time making mortgage payments, causing the number of foreclosures to... MORE

McClain takes the reins of AF Personnel Center
January 23, 2008 — Maj. Gen. K.C. McClain became the Air Force Personnel Center's 23rd commander during a change of command ceremony here Wednesday. The 30-year-career Airman succeeds Maj. Gen. Anthony... MORE

Maj. Gen. K.C. McClain, Air Force Personnel Center commander.

Operation Warmheart brightens holidays for more than 700 TR members
January 23, 2008 — More than 700 Team Randolph members benefited from their colleagues' generosity during the 2007 holiday season. The charity fund Operation Warmheart, managed by the Randolph First Sergeants' Council,... MORE

Taxman cometh: Randolph Tax Center helps base members prepare their taxes for free
January 23, 2008 — Starting in late January, Team Randolph servicemembers, retirees and dependents will be able to get expert tax advice for free. Volunteers from the 12th Flying Training Wing Legal Office will provide... MORE

Applewhite, Copeland land spots on city, all-state football teams for Ro-Hawks
January 11, 2008 — The honors keep coming for the Randolph High School Ro-Hawks football team, who had two players selected to the Associated Press Class 2A All-State football team recently.Aaron Applewhite, who led the... MORE

Aaron Applewhite (left) and Lance Copeland, both Randolph High School seniors, were selected to the class 2A All-State football team. Photo by Airman 1st Class Katie Hickerson

SF six capture AETC accolades
January 11, 2008 — Six Air Education and Training Command Security Forces personnel were recently selected for AETC-level Outstanding Security Forces individual awards. Capt. Robert Ford, Senior Master Sgt. Richard... MORE

AETC to disable HTML format in incoming e-mails
January 11, 2008 — Beginning in January, all e-mails sent to government accounts will hit the inboxes in a more plain, but much safer, format. To increase security and safeguard against attacks from potential... MORE

VMPF adds officer voluntary separation process
January 11, 2008 — Self-service officer voluntary separation processes were added to the Air Force Personnel Center's virtual Military Personnel Flight Web site Monday. Web-based processes and 24/7 customer service... MORE

Team Randolph contributes to successful Toys for Tots campaign in San Antonio
January 11, 2008 — Randolph and Lackland Air Force Bases completed a successful Toys for Tots campaign during the holiday season, donating 895 toys to the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve's annual program. Team Randolph... MORE

Scholarship deadline for military children Feb. 20
January 11, 2008 — FORT LEE, Va. - Are you digging under the sofa cushions for misplaced change and rolling coins from your money jar to help pay for college tuition? Given the soaring costs of higher education, you... MORE

Ro-Hawks rebound from rough start
January 11, 2008 — Battling injuries and adversity, the Randolph High School Ro-Hawks basketball team has turned their season around with tenacity and teamwork. With two starters injured early in the season and two... MORE