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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)

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