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Randolph graphic designer wins USO T-shirt contest
February 17, 2010 — 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)

Seminar addresses issues couples face during deployment process
February 16, 2010 — A seminar designed to help couples prepare for the issues they will face and the emotions they will feel when one of them is deployed is planned for Thursday at the Randolph Chapel Center.The Randolph... MORE

Team Randolph CAC holders are complying to help meet DBIDS registration goals
February 12, 2010 — Security Forces personnel are urging Common Access Card holders to input their information into the Defense Biometrics Identifications System during sign-up times which have been advertised throughout... MORE

Staff Sgt. Whitney Howe, 902nd Security Forces, registers Gen. Stephen Lorenz, Air Education and Training Command commander, in the Defense Biometrics Identification System at Randolph AFB, TX. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Joel Martinez) Date: 12 Feb 2010

Time for H1N1 vaccinations is now, say commanders, medical officials
February 12, 2010 — The message from Randolph commanders and medical officials is clear: if you have not been vaccinated against the H1N1 virus yet, the time to do so is now, before readiness standings are adversely... MORE

Randolph seeks three in a row for DoD-wide wellness challenge
February 12, 2010 — Randolph has a chance to extend its winning streak in a Department of Defense-wide competition that promotes wellness.Known as Crews Into Shape, the Navy and Marine Corps Public Health... MORE

First BSOT class with fresh BMT graduates finishes course with high marks
February 12, 2010 — The first Basic Sensor Operator Training class featuring fresh alumni of Basic Military Training graduated Feb 12.During the 11 a.m. graduation ceremony held at the 559th Flying Training Squadron, two... MORE

Staff Sgt. Bryan Buchorn (left) and Airman 1st Class Scott Mitchell, a pipeline Airman, are gaduates of the first Basic Sensor Operators Training couse to train pipeline Airmen fresh from basic training. Upon graduation, graduates receive their flight uniform patches.

$10 million makeover leaves Randolph Clinic brighter, more spacious, patient-friendly
February 12, 2010 — Nearly 20 months after it began, a top-to-bottom construction makeover of the Randolph Air Force Base Clinic is almost a week away from completion."The main goal has been to brighten up the... MORE

Construction nears completion at Randolph Clinic.

Military Saves Week at Randolph features workshops at A&FRC
February 12, 2010 — A yearly campaign that encourages military families to save money so they can meet their immediate and long-term financial needs begins Sunday.Military Saves Week, which runs through Feb. 28, is a... MORE

Federal program helps families forced to sell homes at a loss
February 12, 2010 — A federal program designed to assist military families forced to sell their homes at a loss due to relocation will be the subject of a seminar next week at the Airman and Family Readiness Center.The... MORE

Traffic flow study reduced waiting times at Randolph's gates
February 9, 2010 — A traffic flow study by Air Education Training Command's Studies and Analysis Squadron was the impetus behind recent reduction of waiting times at Randolph Air Force Base's entry gates.The study, said... MORE

Historic week concludes with change of command at 12th FTW
February 9, 2010 — One of the most momentous weeks in Randolph's recent history concluded Feb. 5 with a change in leadership at an organization that lost its mission support and medical groups but heads into the future... MORE

Military clothing sales, food court to close, re-open at new BX Mall next week
February 8, 2010 — Team Randolph's Base Exchange Military Clothing Sales Store and Food Court will close next week at their present location. Then, they'll quickly re-open in the new BX Mall location, the local Army and... MORE

The new Randolph Base Exchange nears completion. Some functions, including military clothing sales and AAFES food court restaurants will open in the new facility Feb. 19. (U.S. Air Force photo/Don Lindsey)

New commander introduces himself to Team Randolph members
February 3, 2010 — Brig. Gen. Len Patrick activated the 902d Mission Support Group under the 502d Air Base Wing Tuesday morning.He brought his philosophy of leadership and cooperation to his new troops in his first... MORE

Chilled-water storage tank planned for site of demolished housing facility
February 2, 2010 — A chilled-water storage tank that is part of a nearly $13 million energy-saving initiative at Randolph will soon rise from the rubble of a former temporary housing facility at Fourth Street East and C... MORE

Bldg. 381 is demolished recently to make way for a chilled-water storage tank, part of a $13 million energy-saving initiative at Randolph. The tank, a thermal engery storage unit, is part of a centralized unit of water chillers, TES units and pipes that will save Randolph an estimated 16 percent on it's overall utility bill. (U.S. Air Force photo/Steve Thurow)

Randolph's mission support group becomes joint base's first unit
February 2, 2010 — History was made at Randolph this morning when the base's mission support group became the first unit to join the landmark 502d Air Base Wing, an organization that unites the installation support... MORE

Maj. Frank Hellstern, 902d Security Forces Squadron commander, and Senior Airman Salvador Gutierrez, 902d SFS, furl the 12th Security Forces Squadron flag at an activation ceremony Tuesday in Hangar 4 here where the 12th Mission Support Group inactivated and became the 902d MSG under the 502d Air Base Wing, also known as Joint Base San Antonio. The 12th MSG's four squadrons and three divisions, the 12th Comptroller Squadron and the 12th Flying Training Wing staff agencies also joined the 502d ABW during the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo/Rich McFadden)

Randolph elementary art students make, sell clay "Hearts for Haiti" quake victims
February 1, 2010 — All art classes at Randolph Elementary School - as well as faculty and staff members - are creating and selling clay hearts to raise money to help Haitian earthquake victims."The goal is to raise... MORE

Randolph set for assessment of antiterrorism force protection measures
January 29, 2010 — A "fresh set of eyes' will focus on Randolph next week to assess the base's vulnerability to terrorist activity.Specialists from the Air Force Security Forces Center Operations Division's... MORE

Thrilling comeback allows Ramblers to shock Warhawks
January 27, 2010 — The Randolph Ramblers erased a seven-point deficit late in Sunday's game against host Lackland to nip the Warhawks 78-76 on a buzzer-beating layup.The victory avenged a 118-79 drubbing at the hands of... MORE

Randolph Middle Tier Association seeking new members
January 26, 2010 — The Randolph Middle Tier Association is beginning the new year with a call for more members.The organization, open to all staff sergeant-selects, staff sergeants and technical sergeants from all... MORE

12th MDG, MSG inactivate, re-activate, re-designate next week
January 26, 2010 — As the Air Force enacts 2005 Federal Base Realignment and Closure legislation, Team Randolph will see historical change occur early next week as the 12th Medical Group joins the 59th Medical Wing and... MORE