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Life support becomes one-stop shop
April 6, 2007 — After years of traveling from squadron to squadron to use ejection-seat simulators and searching for space to train aircrews and passengers wherever it was available, the 12th Flying Training Wing... MORE

65th Annual Doolittle Reunion comes to San Antonio
April 3, 2007 — On April 18, 1942, America sent 80 brave men to carry out an incredibly daring mission. Lt. Col. Jimmy Doolittle and his crew climbed aboard their 16 B-25s and launched toward Japan. Their target:... MORE

AETC's top program analyst retires from federal service
April 3, 2007 — In the fall of 1973, Meg Salvadore loaded up her worldly possessions and hopped in a car on a road trip from Massachusetts to the Pentagon. The goal of the trip: a GS-5 job "somewhere in the Pentagon"... MORE

Meg Salvadore, Air Education and Training Command Program Objective Memorandum Branch chief, stands in front of the AETC Headquarters building where she worked since 1989. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael Hammond)

Observance focuses on stopping abuse before it happens
April 3, 2007 — Education is the first step in prevention. In the case of sexual assault, being educated is essential in the quest to be the best wingmen possible. In observance of Sexual Assault Awareness Month in... MORE

Scholarship opportunity for graduating seniors
April 3, 2007 — Graduating seniors of Randolph Air Force Base military parents may apply for a $1,000 scholarship from the 563rd Flying Training Squadron Spouses' Group. The scholarship was created from funding the... MORE

12 SFS named 'Best in AETC'
April 3, 2007 — The 12th Security Forces Squadron took home top honors at the Air Education and Training Command level recently as it earned the Outstanding Active Duty Security Forces Medium Unit award. With 146... MORE

Staff Sgt. Jesus Duque, 12th Security Forces Squadron, conducts a radar selective as part of his law enforcement duties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

12th Services Division best in AF
March 27, 2007 — The 12th Services Division proved just how bad they wanted to be the best in the Air Force by garnering the Gen. Curtis E. LeMay Award this week. The LeMay trophy recognizes the best unit in the large... MORE

Military members TAP their way into civilian workforce
March 27, 2007 — After spending years serving in the military, transition into the civilian workforce can be challenging. Luckily, Randolph members seeking retirement or separation have the Transition Assistance... MORE

End nears for Randolph's T-37 instructor pilot mission
March 19, 2007 — Like the saying goes, "All good things must come to an end." This time the "good thing" includes Randolph's most historic active aircraft and the valuable mission it has served here for 42 years. By... MORE

Capt. Lacy Gunnoe, 559th Flying Training Squadron T-37 instructor pilot student, runs the interior inspection checklist before a training mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Melissa Peterson)

Randolph child development program named best in Air Force
March 19, 2007 — The Randolph Child Development Program took home top honors recently as it was named Air Force Services Child Development Program of the Year. With two facilities and a staff of 65, the program cares... MORE

Kelly Stokes, Randolph Child Development Program assistant, supervises as Kaitlyn Rodriguez (left) and Michael Chase explore the texture board at the child development center annex March 14. (U.S. Air Force photo by Melissa Peterson)

Thirty-seven Randolph officers selected for promotion
March 19, 2007 — Thirty-seven Randolph lieutenant colonels, majors and captains were selected for promotion as part of the 2006C Line of the Air Force, LAF-Judge Advocate and Chaplain central selection board. Randolph... MORE

Base celebrates 34th Annual Freedom Flyer Reunion
March 19, 2007 — Randolph Air Force Base personnel are invited to help celebrate the 34th Annual Freedom Flyer Reunion here March 30. The event is hosted annually by the 560th Flying Training Squadron to recognize the... MORE

Thirty-eight Randolph master sergeants selected for promotion
March 19, 2007 — Thirty-eight Randolph master sergeants were selected for promotion to senior master sergeant. The announcement, which came out March 14, was the result of the Feb. 5-23 promotion board. Only 1,282... MORE

Team to review base NSPS
March 19, 2007 — As part of a review of the National Security Personnel System, a five-person team will visit Randolph March 20 and meet with supervisors and employees to evaluate implementation of the program. The... MORE

New pharmacy system boasts comfort, service
March 19, 2007 — March 26 marks another milestone in the Randolph Pharmacy's quest to provide stellar customer service, when a new queing system is put to use. The queing process, in which customers are issued a... MORE

Marketing Yourself for a Second Career: Randolph Transition Assistance Program hosts free base seminar
March 9, 2007 — The Randolph Transition Assistance Program hosts a special "Marketing Yourself for a Second Career" seminar Thursday from 8 a.m. to noon at the base theater. The annual briefing, conducted by retired... MORE

Daylight Savings Time begins Sunday, March 11
March 9, 2007 — Members of Team Randolph are reminded to turn their clocks forward on Sunday, March 11 at 2 a.m.Daylight saving time begins three weeks earlier than previous years as a result of the Energy Policy Act... MORE

Randolph Tax Center offers help
March 8, 2007 — The Randolph Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program is providing free federal income tax return preparation to active duty servicemembers, retirees and family members who have a valid military ID... MORE

NHL star joins cause to 'Salute America's Heros'
March 5, 2007 — A solemn look overcame the young man's face. "In all seriousness I want to thank you for all that you've done for those men and women wounded in action and their families," he said. "You'd be amazed... MORE

RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas - J.R. Martinez, Coalition to Salute America's Heroes spokesman and war veteran, presents a plaque to Dallas Stars hockey player Jeff Halpern for donating his season tickets to military members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Beth Del Vecchio)

Sergeant's desire to serve aids recovery
March 2, 2007 — Tech. Sgt. Israel Del Toro continues talking to Airmen about his experiences in Afghanistan even as he struggles to recover from burns he received in combat. The tactical air controller is fighting to... MORE