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Air Show opens to public Nov. 3,4
October 29, 2007 — The 2007 Randolph Air Force Base Air Show takes place Nov. 3 and 4. "Tribute to Training" is the theme of the free event, which will commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Air Force. Gates will open... MORE

Concert kicks off 2007 air show
October 26, 2007 — Randolph Air Force Base hosts a free Military Appreciation Night and concert Nov. 2 from 7-10 p.m. on the west flight line. All Department of Defense ID card holders and dependants are invited to... MORE

Retiree Appreciation Day takes place Oct. 27
October 19, 2007 — Randolph's annual Retiree Appreciation Day takes place Oct. 27 from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Hangar 4. The event is free and offers local retirees a chance to discuss issues affecting them, greet... MORE

Randolph’s Combined Federal Campaign nearing end
October 19, 2007 — With a week remaining in this year's Combined Federal Campaign, representatives from all of Team Randolph's units are making a final push to solicit enough pledges to eclipse last year's total of... MORE

Hoop it up: Youth Center getting ready for fall
October 11, 2007 — Randolph youth who are interested in playing basketball have until Oct. 31 to register for the Randolph Youth Center's fall basketball league. Youth ages 5 to 18 can sign up at the youth center from 9... MORE

USO looking for veterans, volunteers to preserve wartime stories
October 11, 2007 — When a veteran passes away, the stories and memories about the wars they fought in will go with them if not recorded and preserved. The San Antonio USO, along with the Library of Congress, is... MORE

Environmental Flight receives AETC award
October 11, 2007 — Team Randolph's 12th Civil Engineer Division Environmental Flight has been recognized for its efforts in making the base more environmentally friendly. The Air Education and Training Command recently... MORE

Creating a Legacy
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Local Boy Scout Troop 475 gathered at the Randolph Recreation Park at Canyon Lake Sept. 29 to support the Environmental Flight’s Wildflower Seeding Legacy Project, funded by the National Public Lands Day organization, which grants funding to support environmental initiatives. This is the third year the flight has been awarded funding to plant native wildflower seeds with the intent of the flowers reseeding and repopulating naturally in the future. The boy scout troop earned service hours while learning the importance of native wildflowers to the ecosystem. (U.S. Air Force photo by Matt Kramm)

Randolph Youth Center club fosters leaders through outdoor activities
October 5, 2007 — Because of a Randolph Youth Center program, teenagers will develop life skills through outdoor activities and games. The Training Responsible Adolescents In Leadership club, known as TRAIL, meets... MORE

Oktoberfest celebrates sacrifice, efforts to mission
October 5, 2007 — Randolph's annual Team Randolph appreciation event takes place Oct. 19 starting at 7 a.m. at Eberle Park. This year's Oktoberfest includes various sporting events and tournaments, food, live music and... MORE

Book about Vietnam-era ‘sky cops’ presented to 12th Security Forces Squadron
October 5, 2007 — Thousands of Air Force security policemen served their country during the Vietnam War, but their stories of valor and dedication to duty have not received widespread attention. This week a veteran... MORE

Randolph firefighters, base community observe Fire Prevention Week
October 5, 2007 — Saving lives will be the focus of Team Randolph fire personnel when the base observes Fire Prevention Week, Sunday through Oct. 13. Randolph firefighters hope to educate base members on fire safety... MORE

PHC takes over Randolph housing Oct. 1
September 28, 2007 — Pinnacle-Hunt Communities, LLC, assumes all management responsibilities for on-base housing on Randolph Monday, as a result of the successful closing of the Housing Privatization Initiative. The... MORE

Key Spouses Program takes care of families of deployed
September 28, 2007 — With deployments becoming more frequent in today's Air Force, Randolph officials recently adopted a new program to help those family members left behind to fight it out on the home front. The first... MORE

Second Lt. Kirstin Gipper, 12th Operations Support Squadron, participates in an activity during the Key Spouse’s training Sept. 18.

Base readies for internal ESOHCAMP audit
September 21, 2007 — A team of inspectors will visit Randolph Oct. 9-12 to accomplish the 2007 Internal Environmental Safety Occupational and Health Compliance Assessment and Management Program audit. During the week, the... MORE

POW, MIA recognition ceremony takes place Sept. 21
September 21, 2007 — On Sept. 21, members of Team Randolph will gather in front of the Missing Man Monument at 9 a.m. to pay respect to the men and women of the U.S. military who have given ultimate sacrifices for their... MORE

Bright future: RHS senior scores in top one percent in nation
September 21, 2007 — A senior from Randolph High School has been named a National Merit Scholarship Program semi-finalist for having placed in the top one percent of more than 1.4 million students taking the Preliminary... MORE

Cindy Lopez, Randolph High School senior, is a National Merit Scholarship Program semi-finalist. (U.S. Air Force photo by David DeKunder)

Full replacement value will soon apply to personal property shipments
September 21, 2007 — Servicemembers and Department of Defense civilians who require a government-funded move will soon be eligible for full replacement value on most personal property shipments. FRV coverage will apply to... MORE

Team Randolph kicks off 2007 CFC
September 14, 2007 — Team Randolph, which raised more than $1 million in the Combined Federal Campaign last year, launched this year's campaign with a kick off breakfast Wednesday in the officers' club. The CFC gives... MORE

Services gives back during Customer Appreciation Week
September 14, 2007 — The 12th Services Division will give back to its customers during their second annual Customer Appreciation Week today through Thursday. The division hosts numerous specials and discounts throughout... MORE