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Retiree logs more than 31,000 volunteer hours at base clinic
June 7, 2007 — Dentists, servicemembers, commanders and VIPs who work at and visit the Randolph Dental Clinic can count on one man to make their day a little bit brighter. That man is 89-year-old Buck Zehringer, who... MORE

Buck Zehringer, a retired master sergeant who volunteers at the Randolph Dental Clinic, processes and prepares dental records for staff members each morning. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

Super Bowl XLI champions visit Randolph
June 7, 2007 — Team Randolph received a surprise visit June 1 from Super Bowl XLI champions the Indianapolis Colts. Team president Bill Polian, head coach Tony Dungy, and five team players represented the... MORE

Students at Randolph Elementary School swamp Colts punter Hunter Smith with requests to autograph items during a visit to the base. Colts players visited Randolph Air Force Base, enhancing relations between the team and the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by David Terry)

12 MSG bowls over AETC CSS for intramural title
June 1, 2007 — The 12th Mission Support Group bowling team was crowned champion of the Randolph Intramural League during an awards ceremony May 24 at the bowling center. 12th MSG ended the two-year reign of the Air... MORE

Col. James Sohan (center), 12th Mission Support Group commander, presents the first-place trophy for the Randolph Intramural Bowling League to the 12th MSG team represented by Doc Bolduc (left), Chris Goelz, Michelle Wiesmann and Kirk Mason. (U.S. Air Force photo by Robert Goetz)

Base pools open, gear up for hot weather
June 1, 2007 — Memorial Day has come and gone, marking the beginning of the summer swim season. The two pools on Randolph are now open for patrons to enjoy lap swimming, swimming lessons and other events scheduled... MORE

Heartlink connects spouses, base
June 1, 2007 — Spouses, especially those new to the military and newly stationed at Randolph Air Force Base, are invited to attend the next Heartlink orientation program, presented by the Airman and Family Readiness... MORE

Operation FLAGS helps children learn about deployment process
June 1, 2007 — Families of servicemembers will get to experience what the deployment process is all about when the Airman and Family Readiness Flight hosts Operation Families Learning About Global Support June 8 at... MORE

Fire Chief receives AETC-level recognition
June 1, 2007 — The Randolph Fire Emergency Services' deputy chief was recently selected for the 2006 annual Air Education and Training Command's Fire Officer of the Year award for his outstanding performance. Master... MORE

Master Sgt. Christopher Horsman, 12th civil Engineer Division, was recently selected as the 2006 annual Air Education and Training Command's Fire Officer of the Year, in recognition of his superior job performance and outstanding contributions to the fire service, with specific focus on duty-related fire and emergency services programs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

Randolph High School names athletes of the year
May 25, 2007 — Randolph High School honored three athletes of the year and other star performers at the school's annual athletic banquet Friday. Mike Schoenrock, Jayla McArthur and Jenovia Morrison were named... MORE

Youth center provides avenue to valuable experience
May 25, 2007 — These days, high school students often need part-time job experience, volunteer work, good grades and possibly a sizeable scholarship to get accepted into the college or university of their choice. To... MORE

Scholarship winners
May 24, 2007 — MORE

The Randolph Enlisted Wives Club presented college scholarships to 15 Greater San Antonio area high school seniors May 1 at a luncheon honoring the recipients and their parents at the Randolph Enlisted Club. Scholarship winners from left to right: William Perrin II, Christopher Iovino, Tamara Stephenson, Emilio Gutierrez, Anthony Perry II, Danielle Dieghart, Jenovia Morrison, Alexis Howlett, Alisha Antrium, Jenada Morrison, Letricia Williamson and Kiyanna Hughes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

New park’s name reflects base’s history, sacrifices of Airmen
May 24, 2007 — An advisory committee has selected a name for Randolph's newest air park, which is being built in the old Wherry housing area and is expected to be completed by the end of July, weather... MORE

Minor accidents major concern for 12 SFS, JAG
May 24, 2007 — In the seconds that it takes someone to look down and change the radio station, answer the phone, type out a text or dig something out of the console, their car has already traveled several... MORE

Military board updates off-limits list
May 24, 2007 — Drug dealing, violence and other criminal activities - while establishments associated with these may make newspaper headlines, those headlines won't include Randolph Airmen; at least not if base... MORE

Local ROTC graduate commissioned at White House
May 24, 2007 — One Air Force ROTC cadet with local ties was recently recognized by the Commander-in-Chief for an outstanding beginning to her military career. Now 2nd Lt. Beth Kaufhold, a graduate of AFROTC Det. 825... MORE

FCC Provider earns back-to-back title
May 24, 2007 — For the second year in a row the 12th Services Division has honored Criscinda Rivera as the Randolph Family Child Care Provider of the Year. Ms. Rivera, who has been a child-care provider for nearly... MORE

Criscinda Rivera, Randolph Family Child Care provider, reads to children at her home May 22. Ms. Rivera was named FCC Provider of the Year for the second consecutive year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

Scholarship winners
May 23, 2007 — MORE

The Randolph Officers Wives Club presented college scholarships to 25 Greater San Antonio area high school seniors May 22 at a reception honoring the recipients and their parents at the Randolph Officers' Club. First row from left to right: Kathryn Keskel, Mariah Kilbourne, Jessica Garcia, Christina Gove, Kelsey Yoder, Meredith Wilson, Amber Heckmann. Second row: Thomas D'Ortona, Matthew Sherrier, Leanna Matthews, Paige Carpenter, Audrey Corte, Jessica Giattino, Erica Vandenberg, Chelsea Hoffman, and Chiffon Bremby. Third row: Chad Thomas, Josh Jackson, Mychal Gradford, Chad Zamzow, Sonja Blumentritt, Adrianna DiStaolo, Daniel Steck and Hilary Showers. Not pictured: Indarani Phillip (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Katie Hickerson)

Randolph Youth Center names Youth of the Year
May 21, 2007 — There are many things one can do to set themselves apart from their peers. For some, the drive to help others and to make a mark in the world comes naturally; such is the case for one Randolph teen... MORE

USPS raises cost of stamps, goes to ‘shape-based’ rates
May 17, 2007 — The United States Postal Service implemented a new rate structure Monday that includes a two-cent increase in the cost of mailing a letter and a "shape-based" pricing system. Officials say the new... MORE

PMNC builds on parent, school-age child bonding
May 17, 2007 — The Randolph Family Advocacy Program and the Randolph Airman and Family Readiness Flight are offering free parenting workshops for Team Randolph parents, grandparents and caregivers with children ages... MORE

Multimedia unveils newest self-help programs
May 17, 2007 — The Randolph Multimedia Center has heard the voice of its customers and to answer their requests has initiated changes to the self help center in Hangar 6. Customers can now create their own... MORE

Tommy Brown (left), multimedia center graphics, shows Tony Lightner, 12th Flying Training Wing Safety, how to use the video editing kiosk.