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AFMA to take over more responsibilities, welcomes new leader
July 27, 2007 — Randolph Air Force Base houses more than 30 mission partners, including Air Education and Training Command, Air Force Personnel Center, Air Force Recruiting Service and 19th Air Force to name a few... MORE

Job-shadowing program gives teens a glimpse into future
July 27, 2007 — A group of teenagers from the youth center's summer program got a head start on their peers this week, learning what it's like to work in a retail clothing store. The students - all of them 13- and... MORE

An Old Navy employee shows Jasmyn Douglas (right), a student in the Teen Extreme summer program at the Randolph Youth Center, how to operate a cash register during a job-shadowing program Monday at the retail clothing store. (Photo by Rich McFadden)

Base health personnel set sights on pesky mosquito
July 27, 2007 — Copious rainfall in the San Antonio area this summer has replenished the Edwards Aquifer and produced lush lawns, but it's also provided fertile breeding pools for the nasty little pest known as the... MORE

Senior Airman Arthur Hyzer, of the 12th Medical Support Squadron, changes the filter of a mosquito net located on base. (Photo by Rich McFadden)

AETC vice commander retires after 36-year career
July 27, 2007 — Sitting in his office, his desk and walls adorned with mementos of a career spanning more then three decades, Lt. Gen. Dennis R. Larsen sums up his time as an Airman with a simple description, "It's... MORE

Lt. Gen. Dennis Larsen, Air Education and Training Command vice commander, retires today after a career that began in 1971. General Larsen, a command pilot with more than 4,200 flying hours, has served in this capacity since April 2005. (U.S. Air Force photo)

Randolph personnel experts explain new OPR, EPR process
July 19, 2007 — Personnel experts from the 12th Mission Support Squadron will host a special base wide briefing July 24 at 8 a.m. in the base theater to better acquaint Randolph Airmen and civilians with the recent... MORE

Randolph Pentathlon offers recreational challenge
July 13, 2007 — Randolph men and women will soon get to prove who is best at what is being billed as the "couch potato's" pentathlon. Beginning Aug. 2, the 12th Services Division will host its first ever Randolph... MORE

Counselor offers financial advice
July 13, 2007 — In a nation where the saving rate is minus-0.5 percent and total credit card debt approaches 13 figures, it's prudent to seek and heed sound financial advice. Fortunately for Airmen and their... MORE

Tips to more effectively manage your money.

Badger takes command of AF Manpower Agency
July 13, 2007 — The Air Force Manpower Agency welcomed its new commander, Col. Daniel Badger Jr., during a change of command ceremony Tuesday at the officers' club. As the new commander, Colonel Badger is responsible... MORE

Col. Daniel Badger Jr., addresses members of the Air Force Manpower Agency after taking command of the unit Tuesday. (U.S. Air Force photo by David Terry)

South Gate to become inbound only
July 6, 2007 — Traffic entering Randolph through the South Gate will be reduced to one-way traffic July 11-15. Construction to remove damaged asphalt at the South Gate, and re-pave the area with more durable... MORE

Independence Day events scheduled throughout area
June 29, 2007 — Fireworks won't be exploding over Randolph on Independence Day this year, but celebrations throughout the San Antonio area - including the 29th annual Star-Spangled Festival at Lackland and Fort Sam... MORE

Communicators sweep AETC for chamionship title
June 29, 2007 — Precision hitting and hustle enabled the 12th Communications Squadron to defeat the Air Education Training Command, 25-11 and 25-20 on June 21 for the Randolph Intramural Volleyball Championship. The... MORE

Air Education and Training Command’s Mark Baer blocks a shot at the net against the 12th Communications Squadron during the intramural volleyball championship June 21. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

Randolph state champion named best girls track athlete
June 29, 2007 — Based on her four gold medal showing at the state track and field championships, a Randolph Lady Ro-Hawk was recently named as one of the best athletes in the area. In its June 17 issue, the San... MORE

Jayla McArthur, daughter of Master Sgt. James and Lucy McArthur, was recently honored as the San Antonio Express-News Girls Track Athlete of the Year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

12th CS to stand-up CSA Support Center
June 29, 2007 — A pilot program being conducted at Randolph should provide more efficient technical support for base personnel with less manpower. On July 2, the 12th Communications Squadron Information Systems... MORE

AETC, UTSA Institute of Texan Cultures to showcase art exhibit
June 22, 2007 — The Air Education and Training Command presents an exhibit titled "Heritage to Horizons: U.S. Air Force History Through Art" at the University of Texas at San Antonio's Institute of Texan Cultures... MORE

The Air Education and Training Command presents an exhibit titled “Heritage to Horizons: U.S. Air Force History Through Art” at the University of San Antonio’s Institute of Texan Cultures beginning June 29. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Michelle DeLeon)

Services facilities bring ample opportunities for hobbyists
June 22, 2007 — The 12th Services Division's Arts and Crafts, Wood Skills and Auto Skills centers are hubs of activity this summer - offering classes that give families an opportunity to bond and providing the... MORE

Dave Harbs of the 12th Maintenance Directorate conducts a brake job on a 1994 Jeep Cherokee at the auto skills center during his free time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

12th SFS hosts Windcrest cops
June 22, 2007 — The 12th Security Forces Squadron hosted members of the Windcrest Police Department June 20 for an immersion that showcased the many different functions of the security forces mission. A military... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Dawn Hansen of the 12th Security Forces Squadron instructs Lori Harris, Windcrest Police Department chief of police, on the M-4 Carbine Wednesday during a lesson at the base firing range. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

AFPC senior NCO named one of service’s 12 Outstanding Airmen
June 21, 2007 — What started out as a routine morning quickly turned into an unforgettable one last week for one senior NCO at the Air Force Personnel Center. Senior Master Sgt. Tammy Brangard-Hern and other Team... MORE

Senior Master Sgt. Tammy Brangard-Hern of the Air Force Personnel Center was named one of the Air Force’s 12 Outstanding Airmen for 2007. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

Youth center program increases awareness, reduces fear
June 15, 2007 — More than 250 children and adults attended the Airman and Family Readiness Flight's annual Operation Families Learning About Global Support June 8. The program, which was incorporated into the... MORE

Dishan Hayes gets her face painted with camoflauge during the Operation Families Learning About Global Support event June 8 on base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

Randolph Futbol Club 'aims high' in local tournament
June 15, 2007 — The Randolph Air Force Base Futbol Club placed second in the Texas State Soccer Association South Cup May 20 at the Pepsi Sports Complex in Schertz, Texas. The Futbol Club placed second among 12... MORE

Members of the Randolph Air Force Base Futbol Club show off their second place trophy and medals from the Texas State Soccer Association South Cup Tournament May 20 at the Pepsi Sports Complex in Schertz, Texas. (Courtesy photo)

Local civic leaders head to Ellsworth, Nellis AFBs to explore AF missions
June 14, 2007 — Some of them work hand-in-hand with the Air Force on a regular basis. Others had never set foot on an Air Force installation their entire lives. But their knowledge of the world's most powerful air... MORE

Staff Sgt. Kenneth Walter, 28th Bomb Wing Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape specialist, guides David Harris, Schertz City Hall assistant city manager, on how to free himself from a parachute and lower himself to the ground. Mr. Harris and 26 other local civic leaders joined Col. Richard Clark, 12th Flying Training Wing commander, on a two-day tour of Ellsworth AFB, N.D., and Nellis AFB, Nev. (Photo by Senior Airman Tim Bazar)