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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)

139 Randolph staff, technical sergeants selected for promotion
June 14, 2007 — More than 130 Randolph staff and technical sergeants received news of their selection for promotion Thursday. The base selectees are: To technical sergeant: 12th Flying Training Wing Brett Abbas... MORE

Capt. Heather Labarge, 407th Operations Support Squadron, tacks on technical sergeant stripes to Staff Sgt. David Maurice, during their deployment to Ali Air Base, Iraq. Sergeant Maurice is deployed from the 12th OSS. More than 130 Randolph staff and technical sergeants were selected for promotion.. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Lindsey Maurice)

FitFactor challenges youth
June 14, 2007 — The Randolph Youth Center is participating in the Air Force-wide Youth Fitness and Health program for a second year for youth ages 6 to 18 years old. The Air Force Services Family Member Program has... MORE

Procedure change for long-term passes
June 8, 2007 — Military and civilian personnel seeking long-term passes for base access should now submit their request letters to the 12th Security Forces Squadron Pass and Registration office, at the visitors'... MORE

Randolph IP to receive AF Combat Action Medal
June 8, 2007 — A Randolph T-6 instructor pilot was selected to receive the newest Air Force medal, the Combat Action Medal, to be presented Tuesday at the Air Force Memorial in Arlington, Va., by Air Force Chief of... MORE

Major Steven Raspet (left), 559th Flying Training Squadron flight commander, and then 1st Lieutenant Andrew Tenebaum, stand beside the A-10 Thunderbolt aircraft the pair flew in Afghanistan. Major Raspet will be presented the Combat Action Medal June 12 at the Air Force Memorial in Arlington, Va. (Courtesy photo)

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)