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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

Joint Base San Antonio hosts National Police Week
May 21, 2010 — MORE

Airman First Class Jonathan Dickerson of the 902nd Security Forces Squadron swings his leg over a waist-high log during the during the obstacle course and ruck march event held during National Police Week at Camp Bullis, Texas. Randolph fielded two teams for the event with A1C Dickerson’s team placing second with a time of 1:07:54. (U.S. Air Force photo/Steve Thurow)

Stand-down focuses on wingman concept to address suicides, motor vehicle accidents
May 17, 2010 — The Air Force has lost 18 Airmen, eight Guardsmen and Reservists and three civilians to suicide so far this year, and private motor vehicle accidents continue to account for some 50 fatalities per... MORE

'YES' a win-win program for youths, hiring organizations
May 17, 2010 — A summer program can provide work experience to Randolph youth while they earn money for their post-high school education.The Youth Employment Skills program, sponsored by the Air Force Aid Society,... MORE

Legal office now has partner in Air Force's legal assistance Web site
May 17, 2010 — A public Web site the Air Force launched this year is improving the efficiency of the service's legal system by providing clients with information that will educate them and online forms that will... MORE