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Be part of history: Name Randolph's new air park
January 19, 2007 — Randolph members have the chance to become part of the base's history by naming the new park which is being built in the old Wherry housing area. The contest starts today for all of Team Randolph, in... MORE

Arctic weather comes to Randolph, Team Randolph urged to know recall procedures, reporting information
January 18, 2007 — Team Randolph unexpectedly experienced an extended weekend when severe winter weather swept through the San Antonio area this past week. Freezing rain, sleet and ice froze business on base for two... MORE

Cactus near the flightline at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas are crystallized with ice. The San Antonio area experienced a winter storm here Jan. 16, 17. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Elizabeth DelVecchio)

Inclement weather moving into the San Antonio area
January 15, 2007 — The San Antonio area is currently in a winter storm warning with expected freezing rain and sleet moving into the area overnight. As of 1930 on Jan. 15 no decision has been made on reporting for duty... MORE

12th Services Division to compete for coveted award
January 9, 2007 — The 12th Services Division's mission statement proudly reads "To exceed customer expectation through quality services," and in February, they'll get a chance to prove to the rest of the Air Force that... MORE

Randolph Tax Center offers alternative to high fees
January 8, 2007 — Several commercial tax preparers offer customers an immediate tax refund. What the businesses might not say is that the refund is actually a loan for money that one would receive in just 7-10 business... MORE

SSgt Shantay Aldrich, Tax Center Volunteer, assists 2Lt Christopher Coleman with his tax return.

Fishing for the problem
January 4, 2007 — MORE

Tech. Sgt. Tia Fish, a client support administrator and NCOIC of the commander support staff, performs maintenance on a computer. Computer system maintenance in deployed locations such as Sergeant Fish's can be challenging due to dusty conditions. Sergeant Fish is deployed from the 19th Air Force Initial Flight Screening office. (Courtesy photo)

New park honors Randolph heritage
December 21, 2006 — Ground was broken Dec. 8 in the old east Wherry housing area for what will become a new Randolph Air Force Base park. Col. Richard Clark, 12th Flying Training Wing commander, lifted the first symbolic... MORE

Randolph news goes virtual, Wingspread to be replaced March 2007
December 20, 2006 — Team Randolph began a new era in news consumption today when the new base public Web site went live, becoming the primary news and information product of the 12th Flying Training Wing Public Affairs... MORE

Safe travels lead to final destinations
December 20, 2006 — With the holiday season upon us, more and more motorists are taking to the road venturing to shopping malls for the perfect gifts and traveling long distances to visit family and friends. But as the... MORE

SF return safe after six-month deployment
December 15, 2006 — Eighteen Airmen reunited with family and friends Dec. 10, when a team of 12th Security Forces members returned from a six month deployment to Eskan Village, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in support of... MORE

Staff Sgt. Michael Garrett, 12th Flying Training Wing Security Forces, greets his wife, Lauri, upon returning from a six-month deployment to Eskan Village, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Beth Del Vecchio)

Chief Master Sgt of the Air Force visits Randolph
December 15, 2006 — Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Rodney McKinley spoke to a packed theater audience here Dec. 7 about his vision for enlisted Airmen and the Air Force. Chief McKinley, selected to be the 15th Chief... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Rodney McKinley has lunch with the Randolph Honor Guard during his visit to Randolph Air Force Base Dec.7. (Photo by Steve White)

Randolph Mission Partner: 340th Flying Training Group
December 15, 2006 — The 340th Flying Training Group, headquartered here, administers and executes the Reserve associate pilot program throughout the Air Education and Training Command. The group is a unit of the 10th Air... MORE

Maj. Rusty Wallace, 340th Flying Training Group, goes through a pre-flight checklist at the cockpit of a T-38 on the Randolph flight line. (Photo by Steve White)

Purple Heart awarded to veteran after 55 years
December 14, 2006 — A ceremony was held in the Taj Mahal for Daniel Trautman Nov. 21 to present him with a Purple Heart for his service during the Korean War. Mr. Trautman was wounded, 55 years ago, when enemy forces... MORE

Randolph Airman receives honors at talent competition
December 14, 2006 — Sixty-two active duty Airmen - singers, dancers, musicians and technicians - converged on Lackland Air Force Base, Nov. 5 -13, for the annual Worldwide Talent Contest. By the end of the grueling week,... MORE

2007 Randolph Ambassadors named
December 14, 2006 — The 12th Flying Training Wing announced the 2007 Randolph Air Force Base Ambassadors Nov 30. The winners, selected by a panel of six judges, are 2nd Lt. Jennifer Ferrer from the Air Force Occupational... MORE

2nd Lt. Jennifer Ferrer, Air Force Occupational Measurement Squadron

Security Forces hosts crime prevention seminar at library
December 14, 2006 — The 12th Security Forces Squadron police services section and training section have combined to offer the Randolph community seminars in crime prevention. The seminars will be held the second... MORE

Twelve students graduate from ALS
December 14, 2006 — Twelve senior airmen graduated from Gaylor Airman Leadership School Wednesday during a ceremony at the enlisted club. The Airmen successfully completed 24 academic duty-days consisting of 192 hours of... MORE

Drug screening program yields negative results, Positive step for Team Randolph
December 14, 2006 — Although Randolph received no positive results recently during their early morning random drug screening, otherwise referred to as Operation Early Bird, the results are a positive step toward the... MORE

AETC Med Group 2006 awards announced
December 14, 2006 — The Air Education and Training Command Medical Service Awards for 2006 were announced Friday. The 12th Medical Group's Health and Wellness Center won the Best Small Base Award for Health Promotions... MORE

Ready for lift off
December 14, 2006 — It is like lifting the weight of two refrigerators. For Jason Deeb, a Randolph Fitness Center employee, squatting 556 pounds took some work, but will not be the most he will lift. As far as he is... MORE

Jason Deeb prepares to dead lift 405 pounds at the Randolph Air Force Base fitness center recently. (Photo by Dave Terry)