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Anthrax program resumed, vaccine protects Airmen
May 17, 2007 — The mandatory anthrax vaccine immunization program has resumed, according to a memo from the Deputy Undersecretary of Defense dated October 12, 2006. Uniformed personnel who are deploying to certain... MORE

101 Critical Days of Summer underway, caution urged
May 16, 2007 — The 12th Flying Training Wing kicked-off the annual Air Education and Training Command summer safety campaign, entitled "Operation Summer Survivor - Zero In On Safety," Tuesday with seminars in the... MORE

Col. Richard Clark (front center), 12th Flying Training Wing commander, leads unit members in a 1.5-mile run May 15 to kick off the 101 Critical Days of Summer campaign. After the run, the more than 200 participants were treated to food and beverages on Grater Field. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

Airpower's Blacksmiths win 19th AF awards
May 16, 2007 — Five 12th Operations Group aviators were recently recognized with 19th Air Force Individual Flying Training Awards. Capts. Lonnie Lingafelter, Christopher Floyd, Thomas Allen, Todd Grant and Maj... MORE

Luau dance
May 16, 2007 — MORE

Tax center saves Airmen dollars
May 16, 2007 — The Randolph Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program was acknowledged by the Internal Revenue Service as the third highest processor of returns in the region, for the 2006 tax season. Volunteers at... MORE

Pool time
May 15, 2007 — MORE

Phillip Sparks, 12th Services Division maintenance worker, skims the center pool May 8 in preparation for the summer swimming season. Pool passes are on sale at the Randolph Information, Tickets and Travel office, Building 897. The center pool opens May 26. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

Multimedia makes seamless merge under public affairs
May 15, 2007 — After months of planning, the 12th Communications Squadron Multimedia center completed its merger under the 12th Flying Training Wing Public Affairs flight Monday. Both multimedia and public affairs... MORE

Deployment preparation: Not just for Airmen anymore
May 15, 2007 — The Randolph Airman and Family Readiness Flight hosts a free deployment simulation event for families and spouses of military members June 8 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Operation Families Learning About... MORE

Three Randolph pilots presented AETC Well Done Awards
May 3, 2007 — Three Randolph pilots were recently awarded Well Done Awards from the Air Education and Training Command. Aviation Well Done Awards "recognize personnel whose outstanding airmanship or support to... MORE

Team Randolph quarterly award winners announced
May 3, 2007 — The Team Randolph Quarterly Award winners were announced April 27 at a ceremony held in the Enlisted Club.Top performers from the base were recognized for their outstanding work throughout the first... MORE

Randolph Field ISD selects new superintendent
May 3, 2007 — The Randolph Field Independent School District Board of Trustees selected the new superintendent for the district April 26. Billy Walker, currently serving as the superintendent for business services... MORE

Randolph teams place top in Laughlin triathlon
May 3, 2007 — Two teams from Randolph Air Force Base won first and second place in the Xtreme category of the third-annual Adventure Race competition Saturday at Amistad International Reservoir near Laughlin... MORE

Attack Response Exercise tests wing’s capabilities
May 3, 2007 — Between a nuclear weapons incident, off-base T-6 Texan II crash and biological terrorist attack, 12th Flying Training Wing first responders had their hands full Monday through Wednesday during the... MORE

A Randolph fire fighter mans the truck as the water hose is unraveled during an Attack Response Exercise Monday on Randolph. (U.S. Air Force photo by Steve White)

New simulators for training the warfighter
April 25, 2007 — Electronic warfare officer students at the 563rd Flying Training Squadron will soon be able to simulate a Red Flag-like exercise from seats in a classroom here, with a new simulator program called... MORE

2nd Lt. Travis Ryan, 563rd Flying Training Squadron Electonic Warfare Officer student, demonstrates the RealWorld Air Combat Environment simulator, which allows up to ten students to fly different platforms in the same battle space. RealWorld is being developed for use in 563rd FTS curriculum. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

Everyone can be an advocate for victims
April 25, 2007 — Every two-and-a-half minutes, somewhere in America, someone is sexually assaulted, according to statistics from the Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network organization. April is Sexual Assault... MORE

Services civilian recognized by AETC
April 25, 2007 — A Team Randolph member was recently recognized with an Air Education and Training Command award for his outstanding performance in ground safety. Mr. Stephen Knechtel, 12th Services Division Special... MORE

Randolph to test SMART gate
April 25, 2007 — Construction to install a new security system at the main gate began Tuesday and is scheduled to be completed by the end of June. The new security system, called SMART gate, is a proof of concept... MORE

Command Day gives CSO students first look at military aircraft
April 25, 2007 — Four hundred combat systems officer students here will experience a glimpse into their futures during Command Day on May 4. Aircraft from across the nation will be flown in for the event, where 562nd... MORE

Randolph Elementary School art students shine in this year’s SHARE program
April 20, 2007 — In a child's world, things are not black and white, set in stone by an Air Force Instruction, or towing the proverbial line. Art feeds the spirit, and helps children express their innermost... MORE

Wing fun run fosters fit-to-fight Airmen
April 20, 2007 — The 12th Flying Training Wing will conduct a wing-wide 1.5-mile run April 27. More than 1,000 people, including group and squadron active-duty personnel and civilians, are expected to participate in... MORE