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Wounded Warriors cool down at Canyon Lake
August 26, 2010 — Wounded Warriors and their families now have opportunities throughout the summer to take it easy at Canyon Lake thanks to the efforts of a nonprofit organization and volunteers like Randolph's 559th... MORE

A boat carrying Wounded Warriors, their families and volunteers from the 559th Flying Training Squadron, Randolph Air Force base, Texas, heads for a barbeque lunch break during Operation Float a Soldier. OFAS provides Wounded Warriors and their family members with a relaxing day of water activities and a barbeque lunch at Canyon Lake. (U.S. Air Force photo/Steve Thurow)

Base Parr Club boasts green machine for dishes clean
August 26, 2010 — A dishwasher that can save nearly a million gallons of water a year isn't fiction or a future plan. It's here now in the center of Randolph at the Parr Club.Gregory Wait, said the new system "can save... MORE

New commander at the helm in the 902nd MSG
August 18, 2010 — "No new commander should ever walk in with a plan to change the unit, but they shouldn't hesitate to make changes if necessary -- that's what leadership is about," said Col. Scott D. Peel, 902nd... MORE

Brig. Gen. Leonard Patrick, 502nd Air Base Wing commander, passes the group guidon to Col. Scott Peel, incoming 902nd Mission Support Group commander, during a change of command ceremony held in hangar four at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas August 2. (U.S. Air Force photo/Steve Thurow)

Ro-Hawks look forward to a strong season
August 18, 2010 — "I want to know why he didn't run me over," the coach said during practice about a player who bumped into him on the field. The players were separated on the field with the varsity players in the... MORE

Pete Wesp, the head coach for the Randolph High School football team, prepares his players for the upcoming 2010 season. The Ro-Hawks had a rough 2009 season, but Mr. Wesp said the team has a strong tradition of winning seasons. (U.S. Air Force photo/Brian McGloin)

Randolph's 'flying classroom' down to its final missions
August 17, 2010 — An aircraft that has helped train budding navigators and electronic warfare officers at Randolph for nearly 20 years will soon be grounded forever, but not before the "flying classroom" completes two... MORE

Mission accomplished for Randolph's 'workhorse' simulators
August 17, 2010 — Combat systems officer training at Randolph won't end until the last class graduates Oct. 1, but one of the program's most durable - and essential - tools was retired last week, its final mission... MORE

2nd Lt. Elizabeth Thigpen, 562nd Flying Training Squadron, flies the last T-43 simulator at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 11. (U.S. Air Force photo/Rich McFadden)

JBSA exceptional families program hosts a day at Morgan’s Wonderland
August 13, 2010 — Organizations that support military families from Lackland and Randolph Air Force Bases and Fort Sam Houston joined forces Aug. 6 for the first-ever Joint Base San Antonio Resource Fair and Activity... MORE

Families attending the Joint Base San Antonio Special Needs Resource Fair and Activity Day enjoy an afternoon at Morgan's Wonderland Park in San Antonio Aug. 6. (U.S. Air Force photo by Don Lindsey)

Gate entry procedures to change in the near future
August 11, 2010 — Base entry procedures are about to change for those attending events at Randolph Air Force Base.Starting Sept. 1, the 902nd Security Forces Squadron will enforce new rules for individuals who plan to... MORE

New Parent Support Program educates parents on installation of child safety seats
August 10, 2010 — Law enforcement officers throughout Texas now have the authority to arrest or issue citations to motorists who do not comply with the state's child passenger safety seat law.An education program... MORE

Airmen honored at PBR event in SA
August 5, 2010 — A number of local Airmen and retired military members were recognized Saturday during the Professional Bull Riders United States Air Force Invitational at the AT&T Center in San Antonio. Staff Sgt... MORE

Local Airmen who recently returned from deployments overseas greet bull riders during the Professional Bull Riders United States Air Force Invitational at the AT&T Center July 31. (U.S. Air Force photo by Deborah Silliman Wolfe)

Can't stand the heat? Stay in the new Parr Club kitchen
August 5, 2010 — The Parr Officer's Club here celebrated the opening of its new kitchen July 28, after a seven-month closure for renovation.The day before the new kitchen opened, workers removed the trailers behind... MORE

Gen. Stephen Lorenz, Air Education and Training Command commander, tours the Parr Club's renovated kitchen. Merilyn Gove, club manager, and Michael Young, Certified Executive Chef, show General Lorenz all the upgrades. The kitchen has been through several months of renovation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joel Martinez)

Tuskegee Airmen Inc. honor memory of 'Lonely Eagles' at convention
August 2, 2010 — It's been 65 years since World War II ended, but the memory of a pioneering group of aviators and support personnel who distinguished themselves during the war lives on thanks to an organization... MORE

Members of the Randolph Honor Guard post the colors at the beginning of the 39th Tuskegee Airmen convention, held in downtown San Antonio, Texas. Tuskegee Airmen honor the flag prior to the Lonely Eagles Ceremony July 29. The ceremony recognizes Tuskegee Airmen who died during the past year. (U.S. Air Force photo/Steve Thurow)

Randolph unit hosts AFRC-sponsored CGO leadership course
August 2, 2010 — An annual course started by the Air Force Reserve Command in 1994 to prepare company grade reserve officers for leadership roles in coalition environments is coming to the United States for the first... MORE

Navigator steps outside 'comfort zone' to join USAF Honor Guard
July 26, 2010 — The 12th Flying Training Wing's chief of inspections said one of his most fulfilling roles in the Air Force so far has been helping students prepare to become combat systems officers as an instructor... MORE

Maj. John Pilong, 12th Flying Training Wing Inspector General self-inspection program manager, was selected to be the Air Force Honor Guard director of operations at Bolling Air Force Base, Washington D.C. (U.S. Air Force photo/Steve Thurow)

12th Operations Group changes command
July 23, 2010 — MORE

Col. Andrew Croft, 12th Operations Group commander , addresses the audience during his Assumption of Command Ceremony July 23. (U.S. Air Force photo/Rich McFadden)

Randolph to participate in Tuskegee Airmen Inc. National Convention
July 20, 2010 — Next week's 39th annual Tuskegee Airmen Inc. National Convention in San Antonio will be a homecoming for some of the African-American fighter pilots who overcame racial prejudice and stereotypes to... MORE

Information assurance office continues to detect flash media usage
July 19, 2010 — Each day when they log onto their computers at Randolph, active-duty and Department of Defense civilian personnel as well as contractors are greeted with a network notification they quickly... MORE

Crime doesn't pay at Randolph's AAFES facilities
July 19, 2010 — Reports of shoplifting are down so far this summer at the base exchange and other Army and Air Force Exchange Service facilities at Randolph, but that doesn't mean the personnel who target thievery... MORE

Video crew films Randolph activity for recruiting
July 14, 2010 — AirForce.com, the Air Force's recruiting Web site, was recently here at Randolph shooting snippets for their newest recruiting video. The purpose of the Web site is to bring in new recruits for the... MORE

If we build it, they will run
July 14, 2010 — Randolph will soon offer another area for active-duty and DoD cardholders to stretch their legs.Construction began in mid-June on a new quarter-mile outdoor running track. The track will be located... MORE

Fence posts lay askew July 7 as the base prepares to install a quarter-mile running track on Grater Field. (U.S. Air Force photo/Steve Thurow)