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Randolph tops Cole, earns playoff bid
November 10, 2008 — Randolph High earned a playoff spot last week after defeating Cole High, 42-12.Cole High intercepted a long RHS pass attempt, but Randolph got the ball back and scored on an 18-yard touchdown... MORE

Randolph High receiver Brandon Mackin (84) advances after a big catch during the Ro-Hawks' win over rival Cole High. Mackin caught another pass in the third quarter for a touchdown that helped RHS pull away in a 42-12 victory. (Courtesy photo by Maurice Barfield)

5K Turkey Trot Tuesday
November 10, 2008 — A 5K Turkey Trot in honor of the Great American Smoke-out is Tuesday at 11 a.m. beginning at the jogging path across from the fitness center. Participants could walk away with a turkey to cook for... MORE

AFMA Airman receives Bronze Star, promotion on same day
November 10, 2008 — Master Sgt. Andrea Vigliotti received a double treat on Halloween -- a Bronze Star Medal followed immediately by a promotion to senior master sergeant. She earned the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious... MORE

Col. Dan Badger (left), Air Force Manpower Agency commander, pins a Bronze Star on then-Master Sgt. Andrea Vigliotti, AFMA, for meritorious service while serving as deputy of acquisition policy and evaluations at the Joint Contracting Command-Iraq/Afghanistan in Baghdad. Sergeant Vigliotti was also honored that day when she was promoted to the top two percent of the Air Force by earning her senior master sergeant stripe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

New facility at Pensacola to enhance CSO training
November 10, 2008 — Combat systems officer training at Randolph Air Force Base can look forward to a new training facility when they make the permanent move to Naval Air Station Pensacola, Fla., in October 2010. Training... MORE

New CSO building graphic (Courtesy Naval Facilities Engineering Command)

Cleaning up for the ORI
November 10, 2008 — MORE

Neil Orlowski, 12th Flying Training Wing Maintenance Directorate, cleans an F-22A Raptor display at Airmen's Heritage Park Saturday. As the wing Operational Readiness Inspection draws near, base personnel are preparing to show inspectors the outstanding quality of work from the 12th Flying Training Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

A&FRC celebrates Month of Military Family Nov. 25
November 10, 2008 — The Airman and Family Readiness Center will host a free open house Nov. 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in honor of November's "Month of the Military Family." Children can play on the bouncy castle... MORE

Base readies for external ESOHCAMP audit
November 10, 2008 — Randolph Air Force Base will undergo a triennial external Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Compliance Assessment and Management Program, or ESOHCAMP, audit Dec. 1-5. Air Education and... MORE

AirFest 2008 draws 260,000 to Lackland
November 6, 2008 — Aerial acrobatics showcasing the military's might and highlighting airpower heritage dazzled a crowd of more than 260,000 people Saturday and Sunday during Lackland's AirFest 2008. The one-of-a-kind... MORE

Approximately 260,000 people attended Lackland's AirFest 2008 Saturday and Sunday. The Navy Blue Angels demonstration team, the Army parachute-jumping Golden Knights team, and Tora! Tora! Tora!, a re-enactment of Pearl Harbor, headlined the show at Kelly Field Annex. Other performances included the F-15E Strike Eagle, the F-16 Fighting Falcon and the F-22 Raptor. (USAF photo by Robbin Cresswell)

Air Force extends basic military training
November 4, 2008 — The first group of Air Force recruits to experience expanded basic military training arrived here Nov. 4.These new recruits are the first to face the challenges of an additional 14 days of training... MORE

11/5/2008 - Air Force Basic Military Training trainees from the 331st Training Squadron, Flight 077, wait in line for haircuts Nov. 5. They are is among the first group of Air Force recruits to experience an additional 14 days of training as BMT expands from 6.5 to 8.5 weeks. The additional time will enhance and reinforce current war skills training. (USAF photo by Robbin Cresswell)

Randolph sees huge stakes against rival Cole High
November 4, 2008 — The football season has come down to one game for the Randolph Ro-Hawks, who host rival Cole High at 7:30 p.m. tonight with a playoff berth riding on the outcome. Randolph (4-5 overall, 3-2 District... MORE

Commanders, chiefs discuss issues at fall conference
November 3, 2008 — Leaders of Air Education and Training Command discussed issues big and small when Gen. Stephen Lorenz, AETC commander, hosted his first commander's and command chiefs' conference here Oct. 27-31. In... MORE

Gen. Stephen Lorenz, Air Education and Training Command commander, talks on his 2008 AETC Commander's Conference held at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, last week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joel Martinez)

New UAS program at Randolph simulates air battle space
November 3, 2008 — A first-of-its-kind combat familiarization program for pilots slated to fly unmanned aircraft systems, or UASs, will soon launch at Team Randolph's 563rd Flying Training Squadron. The four-week long... MORE

Capt. Sam Allen, 563rd Flying Training Squadron instructor and Unmanned Aerial Systems Unmanned Flight Course director, operates the controls of a battlespace simulator in the course's laboratory. The four-week UFC course begins Nov. 21. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

CSAF reviews BMT parade
November 3, 2008 — MORE

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz administers the Oath of Enlistment to Air Force Basic Military Training graduates Oct. 31 at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

Intramural football set for season openers
November 3, 2008 — A new season of intramural football begins Wednesday at Grater Field with four games. The defending champions, Air Force Personnel Center, will be one of eight teams playing opening night games... MORE

Randolph Thrift Store to open at new location
November 3, 2008 — The Randolph Thrift Store wound up over a decade of existence at its former building but will re-open for business Wednesday in a new location. The new store is located at Bldg. 737, near the base... MORE

Mary Burns, Randolph Thrift Store executive and head of the Enlisted Wives Club, which assists in operation of the store, places items on new shelving at Bldg. 737, the new home for the store. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

Operation Homecooking: Local families share Thanksgiving with AF trainees
October 31, 2008 — For the 33rd year, San Antonio area families can brighten the holidays for Air Force basic trainees through Operation Homecooking. The program gives local families the opportunity to share their... MORE

Navy Blue Angels headline AirFest 2008
October 31, 2008 — The one-of-a-kind Navy Blue Angels demonstration team, the gravity-breaking Army parachute-jumping Golden Knights team, and Tora! Tora! Tora!, a re-enactment of Pearl Harbor, will headline Lackland... MORE

Randolph Airmen graduate from CCAF
October 30, 2008 — Congratulations to the following Randolph Air Force Base members who graduated from the Community College of the Air Force Tuesday at the officers' club. Air Force Personnel Center Master Sgt. Scott... MORE

Randolph MTA spreads love to Army Fisher House
October 29, 2008 — MORE

Tech. Sgt. Rachel Herrick, Air Education and Training Command Logistics and Middle Tier Association president, carries cookies into the Fisher House at Ft. Sam Houston, Texas, on Oct. 27. Sergeant Herrick and Staff Sgt. Titus Butler (not pictured), Air Force Manpower Agency and MTA member, collected and donated more than 30 dozen cookies baked by MTA members to patients staying at the Fisher House at Ft. Sam Houston. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

Looking for Trick-or-Treat alternatives?
October 28, 2008 — On base - "Halloween Costume Party" The enlisted club will host the "biggest and scariest Halloween party ever" tonight at 8 p.m. in the night club. Prizes of "club bucks" and cash will be awarded for... MORE