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'Eye' on the potato prize
March 3, 2009 — MORE

James Tucker, a Randolph Elementary third grade student, eyes the prize in a potato sack race at the base commissary Feb. 27. The race, held to celebrate Idaho Potato Month, wraps up a month-long display contest held by commissaries nationwide. Each participant received a $50 Army and Air Force Exchange Service gift card. (U.S. Air Force photo by David Terry)

Officials hope to double 2009 AFAF campaign goal
March 2, 2009 — Team Randolph will again try to double the base's goal in the Air Force Assistance Fund campaign that begins March 13 while surpassing last year's total. The campaign benefits four charities that meet... MORE

Under construction
March 2, 2009 — MORE

Construction workers perform maintenance Feb. 27 on a roof in the shadow of the Taj Mahal tower during the remodeling project of the historic building. (U.S. Air Force photo by Steve White)

New culture course helps Airmen earn CCAF credit
March 2, 2009 — The Community College of the Air Force and the Air Force Culture and Language Center have collaborated to offer a distance-learning course entitled "Introduction to Culture" that can fulfill the three... MORE

Hazardous material identification keeps Randolph safe
March 2, 2009 — Have you ever looked at a product or material and wondered if it could be hazardous? Air Force and federal regulations dictate that hazardous material, or HazMat, must be identified, authorized, and... MORE

MDG disconnects COMM 53-24
February 25, 2009 — The 12th Medical Group #2 intramural basketball team performed surgery on the 12th Communication Squadron team Wednesday, securing a 53-24 win over their rivals. In what was a clearly lopsided matchup... MORE

The 12th Medical Group intramural basketball team beat the 12th Communications Squadron team 53-24 at the Rambler Fitness Center on Feb. 25. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tim Bazar)

CSAF sees UAS role expanding
February 24, 2009 — The Air Force chief of staff called the buildup of the unmanned aircraft system program "profoundly important" Feb. 19 during a visit with instructor and student aviators here. In remarks during a... MORE

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz observes as Capt. Tom Moore, a Unmanned Aircraft System Fundamentals Course flight commander, demonstrates a training position in the Simulation Development Laboratory Feb. 19 during the general's visit to the 563rd Flying Training Squadron at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo/Joel Martinez)

Officials break ground on $24 million BX
February 24, 2009 — Base and Army and Air Force Exchange Service officials broke ground Feb. 20 on the new $24 million Randolph Base Exchange. With more than 159,000 square feet, eight stores (other than the BX) and six... MORE

Artist's rendering of the base exchange (Courtesy graphic)

TSgt STEPs up to next stripe
February 24, 2009 — MORE

Tech. Sgt. Juan Nieves (center), 12th Mission Support Group, braces himself as wife, Maria, and Gen. Stephen Lorenz, Air Education and Training Command commander, tack on his new master sergeant stripes Feb. 23 at AETC headquarters. Sergeant Nieves was selected for promotion from more than a dozen technical sergeants nominated from all over the command under the Stripes To Exceptional Performers, or STEP, promotion program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

CSAF to Airmen: Everyone is important
February 23, 2009 — The Air Force's top officer had one message for Airmen during a town hall meeting here Feb. 20: Every Airman is important. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz said all Airmen are integral to... MORE

Gen. Norton Schwartz outlines current military issues Feb. 20 during a town hall meeting at the Bob Hope Theater on Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. General Schwartz is the Air Force chief of staff. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Desiree N. Palacios)

Four medical, dental officers selected for promotion
February 23, 2009 — Four Team Randolph medical and dental corps Airmen were recently selected for promotion to colonel, lieutenant colonel and major. Air Force officials selected 84 lieutenant colonels, 164 majors, and... MORE

Thrift shop offers new location, hours to score bargains
February 23, 2009 — The Randolph Thrift Shop, which offers a multitude of gently used items from clothing, linens and jewelry to household wares and yard tools, opened its doors last month in Building 737 after more than... MORE

Holly Blake hangs clothing items at the Randolph Thrift Shop on Feb. 20. (U.S. Air Force photo by Steve White)

AEF construct realigns to improve deployment forecast
February 23, 2009 — A 24-month Air and Expeditionary Force Schedule will replace the AEF deployment cycle beginning Oct. 1, a move officials say will better support commanders' needs, allow Airmen to better plan their... MORE

Speckled Trout reeled in to new home
February 19, 2009 — A Boeing KC-135 once part of Project Speckled Trout was moved from Kelly Field Annex to its new home at the Lackland Training Annex Feb. 15, culminating a process that began after the historical... MORE

2/15/2009 - A Boeing KC-135 is towed along Military Drive Feb. 15. The aircraft, once part of Project Speckled Trout, arrived at Lackland in June 2008 and was converted into a trainer for aircrew members, including refueling boom operators, loadmasters, flight attendants and airborne missions systems specialists. (USAF photo by Robbin Cresswell)

African American role models praised at luncheon
February 19, 2009 — Addressing the theme "Quest for Black Citizenship in the Americas," retired Lt. Gen. Daniel James III was the keynote speaker at the annual African American Heritage Committee's luncheon Feb. 12 in... MORE

2/12/2009 - Retired Lt. Gen. Daniel James III makes remarks during the African American Heritage Committee's luncheon Feb. 12 in the Gateway Club. General James spoke about the values his father, Daniel "Chappie" James Jr., the Air Force's first African American four-star general, taught him. (USAF photo by Robbin Cresswell)

DLIELC instructors deploy to teach English
February 19, 2009 — In addition to teaching English to students from more than 100 countries at the Lackland campus, the Defense Language Institute English Language Center provides assistance for in-country English... MORE

Where the rubber meets the runway: Wheel, tire shop specialists celebrate official opening of new home
February 17, 2009 — It was a special day on Feb. 13 for a group of Team Randolph members whose daily mission is to make sure the rubber meets the runway safely. Col. Jacqueline Van Ovost, 12th Flying Training Wing... MORE

Lou Chatman inspects a T-38 wheel prior to assembly at the Aircraft Wheel and Tire Shop on Feb. 18. The new $53,000 facility features upgrades like separate work and break areas, a fire-suppression system, better lighting and a much-improved temperature and humidity control. (U.S. Air Force photo by Steve White)

Valentines for Vets
February 17, 2009 — MORE

Capt. Carlos Ferrer, 341st Recruiting Squadron, and Staff Sgt. Courtney Linde, 12th Contracting Squadron, both Randolph Ambassadors, deliver hand-made Valentine's Day cards to Thomas Black Jr, a retired Air Force veteran at Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital, on Feb. 13 as part of the annual National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans Program. Col. Jacqueline Van Ovost, 12th FTW commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Max Grindstaff, 12th FTW command chief master sergeant joined the ambassadors in wishing good health to fellow veterans and thanking them for their service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Don Lindsey)

Military Saves week helps Airmen build wealth, not debt
February 17, 2009 — Just in time to give military members and their families some piece of mind during recent talks of an economic crisis, the Randolph Airman and Family Readiness Flight is offering a week of financial... MORE

AF chaplain speaks at 2009 National Prayer Breakfast
February 17, 2009 — MORE

Airmen and defense department civilians help themselves to a buffet breakfast during the 2009 National Prayer Breakfast at the Parr Club on Feb. 17. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)