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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)

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)