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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

Air Force participating in recruitment program for students with disabilities
February 3, 2010 — Air Force organizations have the opportunity to begin hiring students March 17 for temporary, funded positions as part of the 2010 Workforce Recruitment Program for College Students with... MORE

Base support moves to 802nd MSG
February 3, 2010 — The 37th Mission Support Group became the 802nd MSG and was realigned under the 502nd Air Base Wing during an activation ceremony at the Gateway Club Feb. 2.Previously a part of Lackland's 37th... MORE

Brig. Gen. Leonard A. Patrick (left), 502nd Air Base Wing commander, presents the 802nd Mission Support Group guidon to Col. Patrick Fogarty, the group's commander, during an activation ceremony Feb. 2 at the Gateway Club. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

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

Military families gain access to free, online tutoring
January 29, 2010 — Defense Department officials launched a free, online tutoring service for servicemembers and their families. The site -- http://www.tutor.com/military -- offers round-the-clock professional tutors who... MORE

Defense Department officials launched a free, online tutoring service for servicemembers and their families.

Officials announce holiday safety results
January 29, 2010 — The Air Force had the lowest recorded number of private motor vehicle fatalities during the Thanksgiving-to-New Year's time frame - one - to include the lowest number of automobile fatalities -... MORE

Families can see off, greet Airmen at airport gate
January 29, 2010 — It's a scene that's played out in airports across the country numerous times in the past eight years: Families and servicemembers clinging to each other, either sad to leave or happy and vowing to... MORE

JAG Corps announces law school programs
January 29, 2010 — Applications for the Funded Legal Education Program or FLEP, and Excess Leave Program, or ELP, are being accepted through March 1. The programs are designed to allow active-duty officers to apply for... MORE

Colonel Mott looks back on six-month tenure
January 29, 2010 — When Col. William H. Mott V assumed command of the 37th Training Wing last July, his enthusiasm and excitement had no bounds.That hasn't changed during his tenure here. His facial expressions and tone... MORE

Col. William H. Mott V, 37th Training Wing commander, and his wife Laurie, speak with graduates of Air Force Basic Military Training Jan. 22. Colonel Mott took command of the 37th TRW in July 2009. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

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

Chapel program reaches out to dorm residents
January 26, 2010 — The first Check Six event of the year is Jan. 28, 6 p.m., at the Kisling Community Center.The event, co-sponsored by Freedom Chapel, 37th Communications Squadron and 67th Network Warfare Wing chapel,... MORE

Lackland honors Martin Luther King Jr.
January 26, 2010 — A capacity crowd was on hand to hear retired Brig. Gen. Toreaser Steele deliver the keynote address at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. commemorative luncheon Jan. 14 at the Gateway Club.The annual... MORE

Retired Brig. Gen. Toreaser A. Steele gives comments during Lackland's Martin Luther King Day luncheon Jan. 14. The general spoke about Dr. King's vision of change. (U.S. Air Force photo/Alan Boedeker)

NCO Academy gets $6M upgrade
January 26, 2010 — The Robert D. Gaylor NCO Academy officially reopened Jan. 15 after completing a multi-million dollar renovation.A $6 million makeover to the 29,000 square foot building, begun in November 2008,... MORE

Training camp deadline extended into February
January 26, 2010 — The program that produced standout service boxers such as three-time All-Air Force light heavyweight champion Rodney Ellison is looking for a few Airmen to fill their shoes.Currently, Air Force boxing... 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

2010 AETC Symposium reaches new heights with record attendance
January 26, 2010 — More than 3,700 people attended the 2010 Air Education and Training Command Symposium held at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in downtown San Antonio last week, the largest showing to date... MORE

An M915 semi-tractor trailer was part of the 342nd Training Squadron's display at the 2010 Air Education and Training Command symposium Jan. 14 and 15. The display was manned by Senior Master Sgt. Brian Hubbard (standing) and Master Sgt. Chris Dunstone, both with the 342nd TRS. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)