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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)

Randolph graphic designer wins USO T-shirt contest
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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)