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Excavation may temporarily close 10th fairway
September 14, 2010 — Remnants of a former skeet and trap range on the southeast edge Randolph haunt the current occupant of the space: the 10th fairway of the Randolph Oaks Golf Course.During an initial assessment... MORE

Randolph's supply store observes 15th anniversary of BSC program
September 14, 2010 — Base and post exchanges and commissaries have reached institutional status, serving the shopping needs of active-duty personnel and retired servicemembers on military installations for decades.Another... MORE

A monocular attached to his glasses allows cashier John Woolridge to read small text at the Randolph Base Service Center. The optical device and a special program which enlarges text on the computer screen has enabled Mr. Woolridge to perform his duties. (U.S. Air Force photo/David Terry)

Randolph nearly back to normal after enduring Hermine's wrath
September 13, 2010 — Most of the cleanup effort at Randolph is complete after the remnants of Tropical Storm Hermine cut a wide swath of destruction from Texas to Oklahoma last week.Like many areas in the storm's path,... MORE

Tropical Storm Hermine blew through Randolph Air Force Base with wind gusts of more than 70 miles per hour causing trees to be uprooted damage to base and personal property. (U.S. Air Force photo/Steve Thurow)

Randolph's Combined Federal Campaign begins with annual kickoff breakfast
September 10, 2010 — The San Antonio civilian and military communities joined hands as Randolph's 2010 Combined Federal Campaign officially began Tuesday with a kickoff breakfast.The event featured comments from Gen... MORE

(left to right) Brig. Gen. William Welch, Air Force Recruiting Service commander; Brig. Gen. Leonard Patrick, 502nd Air Base Wing commander; Maj. Gen. James Whitmore, Air Education and Training Command vice commander; Gen. Stephen Lorenz, AETC commander; Col. Robert S. Bridgford, 502 ABW vice commander and Maj. Gen. Mark Solo, 19th Air Force commander sign pledge cards to kickoff the 2010 Combined Federal Campaign. Randolph Air Force Base hosted a breakfast at the Parr Club Tuesday to celebrate the event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Melissa Peterson)

The beautiful game comes to San Antonio
September 7, 2010 — The Randolph Air Force Base soccer team faced their rivals from other bases at the 2010 Defender's Cup last weekend at the South Texas Area Regional Soccer complex. The tournament features soccer... MORE

The Randolph Air Force Base goal keeper makes a save which which prevents Cannon AFB from scoring, while Randolph scored two. Randolph Air Force Base soccer team plays other intramural teams from other Air Force bases from across the United States. The games were part of 2010 Defender's Cup held at the South Texas Area Regional Soccer Complex in San Antonio, Texas. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Brian McGloin)

Equipment labeling effort nearly finished at Randolph
September 7, 2010 — A marking team is in the final days of labeling more than 8,000 pieces of equipment at Randolph as part of a Department of Defense-mandated initiative that will clearly identify assets throughout the... MORE

Controlling cholesterol level important in warding off heart disease
August 31, 2010 — Maintaining good health is often a matter of keeping track of numbers.One of the most important numbers people should know is their cholesterol level, because a level that is too high can lead to a... MORE

ADX migration to begin at Randolph next month
August 31, 2010 — Airmen and civilian employees who use computers at Randolph will soon be part of the Air Force Network, a change that will provide each Air Force employee with a unique e-mail address they will keep... MORE

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