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New ejection seat adds modern touch to venerable T-38
July 6, 2010 — The T-38 has served the Air Force as one of its advanced jet trainers for nearly 50 years and remains a common sight at Randolph as the winged warhorse of the 435th Fighter Training Squadron and the... MORE

Rey Gutierrez, 12th Operational Support Squadron, goes over procedures for connecting parachute harnesses to the new T-38C ejection seat while Maj. Bryan France, 435th Flying Training Squadron, connects his harness shoulder straps to the seat June 30. The new seat replaces the carried parachute with a harness and in-seat chute, has zero/zero capability and includes a redesigned parachute.(U.S. Air Force photo/Steve Thurow)

CSOs take flight
July 1, 2010 — The 479th Flying Training Group stationed in Naval Air Station Pensacola, Fla., celebrated a historic milestone June 23 when they flew the first combat system officers. Lt. Col. Eric Wright, 479th FTG... MORE

479th Flying Training Group CSOs take flight
June 30, 2010 — MORE

Lt. Col. Eric Wright, 479th Flying Training Group instructor, and 1st Lt. Laura Jeffrey, 451st Flying Training Squadron student, were the first Combat System Officer team in the air June 23. The 479th FTG is part of the 12th Flying Training Wing and trains CSOs at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Fla.

Sustainment training adds dose of realism to security forces' preparation
June 28, 2010 — A new chapter in security forces training will soon begin.Last week the 902nd Security Forces Squadron certified three evaluators to assess the performance of 902nd SFS members during sustainment... MORE

Staff Sgt. Teron Mobley, 902 Air Base Wing security forces, fires at a target during an evalulator training course at Randolph Air Force Base June 25. (U.S. Air Force photo by Steve White)

Women's wellness group helps manage life stressors
June 24, 2010 — Women's Wellness group is held every Thursday in the 359th Medical Group conference room.The group is designed for women who are experiencing difficulty with a range of concerns, from depression,... MORE

AETC hosts annual retired general officer summit
June 21, 2010 — Ninety-three retired Air Force general officers met at Randolph June 17th to attend Air Education and Training Command's 35th annual Retired General Officer Summit.According to Jim Sturch, AETC... MORE

Gen Stephen Lorenz, Air Education and Training Command commander, provides opening comments during the 35th annual Retired General Officer Summit. Ninety-three retired Air Force generals met June 17 at Randolph Air Force Base to learn about current Air Force training and education. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

Vehicle theft prompts words of warning from Randolph policemen
June 21, 2010 — The theft of a full-size SUV at Randolph two weekends ago underscores the importance of vehicle and home security, base law enforcement officers said.The vehicle, which was parked off the west side of... MORE

Randolph's Fourth of July features food, fun and fireworks
June 21, 2010 — Color the south flightline red, white and blue July 4 as Randolph celebrates Independence Day in rousing fashion.Set to kick off at 5 p.m., the biennial Fourth of July celebration, which is free and... MORE

2010 Randolph Air Force Base Fireworks show banner.

Active shooter briefings focus on individual protection
June 14, 2010 — Due to Randolph's large base population and the feedback received from Airmen and civilian workers, mandatory Active Shooter briefings given by the 902nd Security Forces Squadron that started in April... MORE

Men's Health Month advice: 'Know, understand your numbers'
June 14, 2010 — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advise men to "know and understand your numbers."Knowing those numbers - blood pressure, cholesterol count, blood sugar levels and body mass index - is... MORE

Air Force Personnel Center dedicates Blanchard Hall next week
June 7, 2010 — Randolph's newest building - the Air Force Personnel Center Civilian Personnel Office - will be dedicated Tuesday at 9 a.m. in memory of the field operating agency's former executive director.The... MORE

Guards to begin scanning ID cards of incoming motorists to test DBIDS
June 7, 2010 — Gate guards will soon scan the ID cards of incoming motorists on a trial basis to test Randolph's new base-entry system.The 902nd Security Forces Squadron will begin this "socialization" phase for the... MORE

Pool preparations
May 28, 2010 — MORE

Jo Martinez, Randolph Air Force Base lifeguard, cleans around the pool deck during preparation for the 2010 swimming season. (U.S. Air Force photo/Steve Thurow)

JBSA Airmen selected for master sergeant
May 28, 2010 — Air Force officials selected 5,424 of 21,829 eligible technical sergeants for promotion to master sergeant for a selection rate of 24.85 percent. The average score was based on the following point... MORE

Randolph Air Force Base 2010 master sergeant selects pose in front of the 12th Flying Training Wing Headquarters building "The Taj." (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

Personal digital assistant tracks fuel usage, rates, dispensing
May 28, 2010 — Fuels technicians on Randolph Air Force Base will soon be issued hand-held personal digital assistants operating on wireless, Blue tooth technology to authorize, dispense and track the cost and other... MORE

Energy conservation vital as temperatures continue to climb
May 28, 2010 — Summer is quickly approaching and temperatures are on the rise.With the mild days of spring slipping away, electric bills are also beginning their ascent.At Randolph, leadership is asking the base... MORE

Operation FLAGS helps families cope with uncertainty of deployment
May 28, 2010 — A child whose parent will soon deploy may feel a broad range of emotions, including anxiety and fear, but an event planned next week at Randolph helps take the uncertainty out of that experience.Now... MORE

Ambassador visit highlights RISD gifted, talented presentations
May 25, 2010 — Eleven middle school students in Randolph Field Independent School District's gifted and talented program had an opportunity to make independent study program research presentations to a former... MORE

Final Air Force production T-6A lands at NAS Pensacola, Fla.
May 25, 2010 — The T-6A Texan II that touched down last week at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Fla., fresh from the Hawker Beechcraft Corp. factory in Wichita, Kan., marked the end of a long production run, but it... MORE

National Transportation Week honors those on the move
May 24, 2010 — While it applauded the vital role transportation plays in the daily life of every American Airman, National Transportation Week also honored the contributions of those who ride, roll, drive and fly... MORE