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AETC recognizes three Randolph logisticians for outstanding performance, support in 2009
March 23, 2010 — Three Randolph Air Force Base logisticians were honored with awards last week by the Air Education and Training Command for the outstanding support they provided during 2009.James Williams, 902nd... MORE

Team planning and effort lay behind squadron's move to new quarters
March 22, 2010 — Much planning and a team effort from the 435th Fighter Training Squadron's Airmen, civilian workers and contractors made the squadron's recent move from temporary trailer housing to new quarters in... MORE

Entering closed Perimeter Road gates concerns air traffic controllers, security forces
March 15, 2010 — Base drivers opening or driving around closed Perimeter Road gates in inclement weather are endangering aircraft landing on Randolph Air Force Base's east runway and that is, in fact, illegal on... MORE

Rambler, Youth Programs participating in AF-wide 'fit family' initiative
March 15, 2010 — Because the Air Force wants its "Fit Family" program to be an important component of its overall fitness and health initiative, the Rambler Fitness and Randolph Youth Programs Centers are holding... MORE

Freedom Flyers returning to Randolph for 37th annual reunion
March 15, 2010 — The brutality that American prisoners of war suffered at the hands of their captors during the Vietnam War is one of the darkest chapters in our country's military history.But these bona fide heroes... MORE

ADX migration will mean one e-mail address for your entire career
March 8, 2010 — The day is fast approaching when Airmen at Randolph Air Force Base won't need to pack up their e-mail contacts, tasks, calendars and files when they move to their next base. Beginning in early May,... MORE

Adrian McLure (right) and Keith Epson, 902nd Communications Squadron, prepare the equipment to be used for the upcoming e-mail migration on Randolph. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

Bird strike brings out the best in one Randolph aircrew
March 8, 2010 — Hitting a 4.5-pound vulture with the windscreen of a T-38C flying at 400 miles per hour is like getting a bowling ball tossed into your windshield while speeding in a sports car. That big bird hit a... MORE

Commander prohibits Spice, Salvia, K2 use
March 5, 2010 — Concerns about the health and welfare of Airmen, their families, our communities and mission readiness have prompted the 502nd Air Base Wing Commander to issue an order Tuesday prohibiting the use of... MORE

Officials announce E-8 selection stats
March 4, 2010 — Air Force officials selected 1,269 of 13,741 eligible master sergeants for promotion to senior master sergeant for a selection rate of 9.24 percent.The average score for those selected was 665.85,... MORE

Twenty-six master sergeants stationed at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas were selected for promotion to senior master sergeant when the Air Force released the 2010 promotion list Mar. 4. (U.S. Air Force photo by Dave Terry)

502 ABW conducts AFAF campaign
March 2, 2010 — Members of the 502nd Air Base Wing at Ft. Sam Houston, Lackland Air Force Base and Randolph AFB have the opportunity to participate in the annual charity campaign that allows Airmen to help Airmen.The... MORE

Brig. Gen. Alfred Stewart, Air Force Recruiting Service commander, Command Chief Master Sgt. Vance Clarke, AFRS command chief, Maj. Gen. Greg Feest, 19th Air Force commander, Command Chief Master Sgt. Bernise Belcer, 19th Air Force command chief, Gen. Stephen Lorenz, Air Education and Training Command commander, Command Chief Master Sgt. Robert Tappana, AETC command chief, Brig. Gen. Len Patrick, 502nd Air Base Wing commander, Command Chief Master Sgt. Juan Lewis, 502nd ABW command chief, Dr. Todd Fore, Air Force Personnel Center executive director, Command Chief Master Sgt. Arleen Heath, AFPC command chief, Col. Richard Murphy, 12th Flying Training Wing commander and Command Chief Master Sgt. Max Grindstaff, 12th FTW command chief, kicked off Air Force Assistance Fund, fund raising at HQ AETC March 1, 2010. (U.S. Air Force photo/Steve Thurow)

AAFES' first "green" BX opens at Randolph today
March 1, 2010 — The Army and Air Force Exchange Service unveils its first-ever environmentally friendly "green" base exchange to shoppers today when it opens the doors of the new Randolph Air Force Base Exchange at 8... MORE

Doors to the new Randolph Air Force Base Exchange opened March 5, with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Event officials cutting the ribbon are (L-R), Col. Soledad Lindo-Moon, 359th Medical Group commander, Robert Graves, Army Maj. Gen. Keith Thurgood, Army and Air Force Exchange Service commander, Shelly Armstrong, Mike Einer, and Mrs. Darllene Kullberg. The new Building is AAFES' first environmentally friendly "green" BX, using energy-effecient glass, lighting, 40 percent recycled material carpet, and HVAC system to reduce the overall operating cost.(U.S. Air Force Photo By Don Lindsey)

Construction at Randolph CDC, annex means room for more children, enhanced parking and a street closure
March 1, 2010 — Construction at Randolph Air Force Base's Child Development Center and the CDC Annex means a permanent street closure near the CDC and the temporary loss of some parking spaces near the Annex.However,... MORE

Bailee Prather, a Randolph Air Force Base Child Development Center 2-year-old, enjoys her breakfast of green eggs and ham at the CDC in recognition of Dr. Suess' birthday. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Steve White)

Laughlin AFB event promises 'xtreme' adventures for participants
March 1, 2010 — Teams from all over the country will converge on southwest Texas next month for Laughlin Air Force Base's Adventure Race VI.The 35-mile race, which is set for April 10, is a triathlon-style team event... MORE

CPS presents Randolph with $67,500 credit for efficiency effort
March 1, 2010 — Randolph's utility bill will be about 20 percent lower than usual this month thanks to some energy-saving equipment at the new base exchange.Last week, a representative of San Antonio's CPS Energy... MORE

John barrow energy solutions manager for CPS Energy, presents Col. Alan Lake, 902nd Mission Support Group commander, with a check crediting the base utility account for energy savings in front of a newly installed water chilling unit, which will lead to the $67,500 savings in the next year of service. (U.S. Air Force photo/Steve Thurow)

Army, Air Force celebrate 100 years of military aviation
February 26, 2010 — Lt. Benjamin Foulois piloted the first military airplane, the Signal Corps Aircraft Number One, into the air for seven and a half minutes at Fort Sam Houston March 2, 1910.Tuesday, a reenactment by an... MORE

Amanda Wright Lane, great grandniece of the Wright Brothers, takes a ride in a Wright Flyer with pilot Don Gum down the Fort Sam Houston Parade Ground, March 2, during the Foulois Centennial Military Flight Celebration event marking the 100th Anniversary of military aviation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Dave Terry)

Air Force emphasizes motorcycle safety this spring
February 25, 2010 — Due to a high number of springtime motorcycle mishaps last year involving Air Force people and the rise in mishaps across America, the Air Force Safety Center is mandating a Spring Spike Emphasis. The... MORE

Randolph graphic artist wins San Antonio USO T-shirt design contest
February 23, 2010 — An entry from a Randolph Air Force Base graphic artist recently won the second annual United Services Organization's (USO) San Antonio T-Shirt Design Contest. "It was quite a surprise when I found out... MORE

Tony Ervin, graphic designer with the 502nd Air Base Wing Operating Location Bravo Public Affairs office, won first place in the 2010 USO T-shirt design contest with his design incorporating national, military and local elements. (U.S. Air Force photo/Steve Thurow)

Installation of final denial barriers under way at south gate
February 22, 2010 — A project designed to enhance force protection at three of Randolph's gates is under way.The $4 million project involves the installation of final denial barriers - pop-up vehicle barriers used to... MORE

BSOT staff, students at 5K run raise awareness of plight of San Antonio's homeless
February 22, 2010 — Staff, students and recently-graduated Airmen from Basic Sensor Operator Training at Randolph Air Force Base assisted organizers of a downtown San Antonio event Saturday that elevated awareness about... MORE

Valentines express gratitude to vets
February 18, 2010 — Many veterans were elated to see people from all over the country come to visit and bring Valentine cards, cheer and affection during Valentines for Vets, a part of the National Salute program which... MORE

Ariana Banos, a student in Sheri Ecton's first grade class at Randolph Field Elementary School, shows of the valentine she made Feb. 10 for the annual Valentines for Veterans program, where military ambassadors and commanders from San Antonio bases distribute valentines at the Audie L. Murphy VA Hospital. (U.S. Air Force photo/Steve Thurow)