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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

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