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Exercising in cold weather
January 21, 2011 — As the temperature drops to below freezing from the sweltering summer sun, those who exercise outside need to take precautions.Kimberly Houk, exercise physiologist at the Randolph Health and Wellness... MORE

DBIDS enhances JBSA security
January 19, 2011 — There's a good chance you've been hearing about the new installation security technology getting tested throughout Joint Base San Antonio. At least, I hope you have been getting the word.This... MORE

Motorcycle safety on Randolph
January 14, 2011 — Riding a motorcycle can be a fun and economical means of transportation or recreation, free from of the problems of driving a car.The 12th Flying Training Wing as well as the Air Force have rules and... MORE

Ronald Dalton, 12th Flying Training Wing volunteer motorcycle safety instructor, demonstrates how to take a curve during the monthly motorcycle safety course in September. About 130 students have been trained by Mr. Dalton in the course so far. (U.S. Air Force photo by Dave Terry)

System upgrade limits services at clinic through Monday
January 13, 2011 — A computer system upgrade will result in a temporary curtailment of services at the Randolph Medical Clinic through Monday.The upgrade, a relocation of the Composite Health Care System's computer... MORE

Information fair spotlights services for special-needs families
January 13, 2011 — An array of community services for families with special-needs members will be showcased during an information fair this month at the Airman and Family Readiness Center, Bldg. 693.Presented by... MORE

Families and children attending the Joint Base San Antonio Special Needs Resource Fair and Activity Day, enjoyed an afternoon at Morgan's Wonderland Park in San Antonio. Attendees in Exceptional Military Families Program were invited to hear from local community support services and enjoyed the park facilities Aug. 6. (U.S. Air Force photo By Don Lindsey)

DBIDS: New security measures keep Randolph safe
January 6, 2011 — Randolph Air Force Base entry controllers began scanning all ID cards using the Defense Biometric Identification System this week.DBIDS is used for accountability and activity of those gaining... MORE

Air Force recognizes problem of human trafficking
January 6, 2011 — Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said ending the "global scourge" known as human trafficking is an important policy priority for the United States.The U.S. Senate underscored the seriousness of... MORE

AETC analyst has conference room named for him
January 6, 2011 — The dedication made the newly renovated conference room complete, the name gave it a life.The Air Education and Training Command third floor conference room was dedicated to a 43-year servant of the... MORE

Free tutoring for DoD dependents
January 5, 2011 — MORE

Middle school students from Randolph Independent School District learn about the free tutoring available to them through tutor.com during a presentation by the companies representatives, Ms. Kara Froman and Mr. Bart Epstein. The Department of Defense funded program is available to active duty dependents world-wide through the students school, saving parents the standard $40 to $70 an hour fee for tutoring.(U.S. Air Force photo/Steve Thurow)

Heartwarming Homecoming
December 17, 2010 — MORE

Master Sergeant Brian Thornton is introduced to his four-month-old daughter Kylie as he holds wife Victoria upon returning home from Afghanistan. The baby girl was born while MSgt. Thornton was on a six-month deployment to Kandahar. The homecoming took place at San Antonio International Airport. MSgt. Thornton returns to the 902nd Contracting Squadron at Randolph Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo/David Terry)

Reservist awarded the Airman's Medal for off-duty heroism
December 10, 2010 — When a routine flight becomes unexpectedly turbulent most passengers will panic, thankfully those traveling on Continental Flight 1404 had a hero onboard. With humility, Lt. Col. Richard Lowe, 340th... MORE

Randolph AFB, TX, date shot: 20101010 (U.S. Air Force photo/ By Don Lindsey Major General Frank Padilla Commander, Tenth Air Force Air Force Reverve Command Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas presents the Airman's Medal to Lt. Col Richard L. Lowe, assigned to the 39th Flying Training Squadron at a ceremony held at Randolph AFB theater on December 10, 2010. Lt. Col Lowe distinguished himself by heroism involving voluntary risk of life following the crash of Flight 1404 at Denver International Airport on 20 December 2008.

Soldiers work alongside Airmen in the 902nd CONS
December 9, 2010 — Contracting and equipping the workers to cut the grass, furnish offices and do housekeeping, among other jobs on base, is the provenance of the 902nd Contracting Squadron. As part of today's joint... MORE

CPS Energy rewards Randolph for summertime conservation efforts
December 9, 2010 — For the second time this year, San Antonio's CPS Energy has rewarded Randolph for its energy conservation efforts.This week John Barrow, the utility's energy solutions manager, presented a $21,255... MORE

Randolph AFB, TX,2010/12/07: A check for $21,255 is presented to Air Force representatives by John Barrow, Energy Solutions Manager CPS Energy. The check is a demand response energy credit for energy savings at the base. In the photo, from left, are Barrow, Colonel Scott Peel, 902nd Mission Support Group commander, Ruben D. Ramos Jr., Utilities Engineer 902nd Civil Engineers, and Jim Wimberley, Chief Asset Optimization, 902nd Civil Engineers.
(U.S. Air Force photo/Dave Terry)

Yankee Field upgrade, new track set for completion in January
December 9, 2010 — It won't be "The House That Ruth Built," but Yankee Field on the east side of Randolph is reaching the end of an upgrade that will make it a regulation-size softball facility.Over on the south side of... MORE

Will Cordell (right), Texas Sports Builders employee, pours seal coat on the Rambler Fitness Center's new synthetic quarter-mile running track while his coworkers Johnny Daniel (left) and Aldo Domingues prepare to spread the coating.
(Photo by Robert Goetz)

Randolph mediator keeps everyone happy
December 2, 2010 — Disputes can happen over anything from the price of produce in a grocery store to where a property line runs, but they can often be resolved with some help from a mediator. Solving problems at the... MORE

Steven Goldman, 502nd Air Base Wing equal opportunity and alternative dispute resolution director recently earned the 2010 General Counsel ADR Award in the individual category for Air Education and Training Command, for his work on Randolph helping Airmen sort out their differences.
(Courtesy photo)

Vehicle dispatch keeps Randolph rolling
December 2, 2010 — Randolph's vehicle dispatch service manages and serves just about every kind of vehicle one can think of, except boats or aircraft."Most people think of the base taxi and supporting [distinguished... MORE

RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Kirk Mason, 902nd Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle control operations, removes adhesive graphics from a school bus. 902nd LRS vehicle control operations manages and serves just about every kind of vehicle one can think of on base, except boats or aircraft. They handle base bussed, taxis, government sedans, construction equipment and more.

“Most people think of the base taxi and supporting [distinguished visitors], but that’s just a small part of it,” said Michael Cox, 902nd Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle control operations supervisor while walking through a yard with school busses, sedans, forklifts, box trucks, multi-passenger vans – all spotless and parked neatly.”We do more than taxis, it’s quite diverse.” (U.S. Air Force photo/Brian McGloin)

Military aviation history is also Randolph's history
November 24, 2010 — Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, which has the unofficial nickname "West Point of the Air," was dedicated June 20, 1930 as a flying training base, with actual flying training beginning a year later and... MORE

Randolph's holiday season officially kicks off next week
November 24, 2010 — A Randolph holiday tradition continues next week, but with a few changes.The annual tree-lighting ceremony, planned for Wednesday in Washington Circle, will feature a new host organization as well as... MORE

Randolph AFB, TX, 1 December 10:
Randolph Air Force Base kicked off the 2010 holiday season with a tree lighting ceremony in front of the Taj, a long standing tradition, which included carolers and a chance for the kids to meet Santa Claus.
(U.S. Air Force photo/Steve Thurow)

Randolph's tax assistance program seeks volunteers
November 18, 2010 — The Randolph Tax Center is seeking volunteers to help members of the base community prepare their 2010 federal tax returns.Volunteers can be active-duty personnel, civilian employees, retirees or... MORE

New commander takes reins of AETC
November 18, 2010 — Gen. Edward Rice took command of Air Education and Training Command from Gen. Stephen Lorenz during a ceremony here Wednesday."The set of activities for which the United States Air Force is... MORE

RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Gen. Norton A. Schwartz, left, presents Gen. Edward A. Rice, center, with the AETC colors during a change of command ceremony here Nov. 17. General Rice succeeded Gen. Stephen R. Lorenz, right. (U.S. Air Force photo/Richard McFadden)