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Randolph's 435th FTS sees mission expansion with AETC's IFF consolidation
May 12, 2011 — A year and a half after moving into Hangar 6 here from the trailers where they used to operate, the 435th Fighter Training Squadron is slated to expand further, making a big impact on Randolph Air... MORE

Lt. David Brandon, 435th Fighter Training Squadron, performs a final walk-around safety check of his T-38 Talon Aircraft prior to a morning training mission at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas May 9, 2011.(U.S. Air Force photo/Rich McFadden)

Randolph's tobacco usage rate drops to below 12 percent
May 12, 2011 — Randolph Air Force Base's active-duty tobacco usage rate is the lowest in Air Education and Training Command and fifth-lowest in the Air Force, according to statistics compiled by the Air Force... MORE

Birdies, bogeys, eagles: NCAA golf on Randolph
May 5, 2011 — College students from around Texas teed off as T-38 Talons roared into the humid sky during round three of the 2011 Lone Star Conference Men's Golf Championship, held at Randolph Oaks Golf Course... MORE

Filing taxes doesn't need to be taxing
May 5, 2011 — The office was quiet and LaMarr Queen was finally able to see the top of his desk after weeks of it being covered with paper. He's not lazy or unorganized, just busy. Mr. Queen works in the Randolph... MORE

Randolph honors medical lab technicians
May 5, 2011 — The often unseen realm of professionals in lab coats and safety goggles - be they medical, pharmaceutical, forensic or others - can be crucial to an investigation or medical diagnosis. Those working... MORE

Saved by parachute: former Randolph Airman tells story
May 5, 2011 — Thirty four years ago he and a student bailed out of a T-38 Talon but floated safely to the ground with their parachutes, surviving a potentially fatal crash. During a routine training flight about 30... MORE

Youth programs offers summertime fun for Randolph youth
May 4, 2011 — The 2010-11 school year will soon be over, but there will be no shortage of educational and recreational opportunities for youth at Randolph this summer.The 902nd Force Support Squadron Youth Programs... MORE

Arbor Day ceremony caps eventful Earth Month at Randolph
May 4, 2011 — April 29 was a green day at Randolph Elementary School, where dozens of second- and third-graders donning Earth Day T-shirts celebrated Arbor Day and the planting of a 14-foot-tall live oak tree in... MORE

Strategic planning workshop charts future of JBSA
May 4, 2011 — Military and civilian leaders from the 502nd Air Base Wing, Fort Sam Houston, and Lackland and Randolph Air Force Bases gathered recently for a strategic planning workshop to chart the future of Joint... MORE

12th FTW gathers to remember fallen Airman
May 4, 2011 — It was standing room only in the Randolph Air Force Base Theater Tuesday as nearly 800 people came together to honor the life of Maj. Jeff Ausborn in a memorial ceremony.The major, a 99th Flying... MORE

Air Force announces fighter training mission preferred basing decision
May 4, 2011 — Air Force officials announced today that Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, is the preferred location for consolidation of the Introduction to Fighter Fundamentals' (IFF) training units.The Air Force... MORE

Holocaust survivor to speak at base remembrance service
May 4, 2011 — A 2011 Holocaust Remembrance Day observance service is slated for 3 p.m. May 5 at Chapel II on Randolph Air Force Base. Holocaust survivor, Anna Weisz Rado, will be the guest speaker during the event... MORE

Randolph honors fallen Airman
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Members from the 12th Flying Training Wing and the 99th Flying Training Squadron line up for a flag lowering ceremony at Randolph Air Force Base?s flagpole at the 12th Flying Training Wing Headquarters Building at 6 a.m. May 3. The flag was lowered to half staff in remembrance of Maj. Jeff Ausborn who was killed in Kabul, Afghanistan, April 27. Major Ausborn was a member of the 99th Flying Training Squadron from Randolph and members of his squadron and from throughout the 12 FTW held the ceremony in his honor. A memorial service takes place May 3 at 10 a.m. at the base theater. At the time of his death, Major Ausborn, a 19-year Air Force veteran, was serving as a C-27 instructor pilot at the 438th Air Expeditionary Wing in Kabul, Afghanistan.(U.S. Air Force photo/Rich McFadden)

Officials eliminate exception to short-tour credit
April 28, 2011 — Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz approved rescinding a temporary policy established in 2003 that allowed Airmen to receive short-tour credit for overseas TDYs of at least 181 consecutive... MORE

Web-based system helps military members, DoD civilians move belongings
April 27, 2011 — Servicemembers preparing for a permanent change of station must now use a Web-based system, accessible at http://www.move.mil, to facilitate the transportation of their household goods.Called the... MORE

Education, action plan help Randolph clinic combat effects of asthma
April 27, 2011 — Living in the San Antonio area is challenging nearly year round for people who suffer from allergies.The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America places San Antonio 42nd in this year's list of the... MORE

Randolph in stretch drive of Air Force Assistance Fund campaign
April 27, 2011 — With one week to go in its six-week Air Force Assistance Fund campaign, Randolph has already eclipsed its Air Force-assigned monetary goal.Maj. Gordon Pfeil, Randolph AFAF program manager, reported... MORE

West Gate changes operating hours
April 27, 2011 — The Randolph Air Force Base West Gate will implement new hours of operation starting Monday. The new hours of operation for the West Gate, located at Third Street West and Farm to Market 78 near the... MORE

Randolph officials honor civic leaders, professional orgs
April 26, 2011 — The Randolph Air Force Base recognition program allows supervisors to honor the best-of-the-best in individual categories on both a quarterly and annual basis. Randolph's category winners are not only... MORE

Senior leaders from Randolph took the time to say thank you to all of the individuals and groups who play a role in the recognition program's success during an informal gathering at Randolph's Parr Club April 20. Col. Scott Peel, 902nd Support Group commander, host for the event, spoke to the local civic leaders and representatives of Randolph professional organizations during the event. Organizations and civic leaders honor the base's quarterly and annual award recipients throughout the year. (U.S. Air Force photo/Joel Martinez)

PJ instructor awarded DFC
April 22, 2011 — A pararescueman was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross with valor during a ceremony at Lackland Air Force Base Monday. The Distinguished Flying Cross is awarded to officers or enlisted members who... MORE