Master Sergeant Alton J. Randle, USAF (Ret.)
Aerospace Science Instructor
Santiago AFJROTC
Unit CA-20065
65th Cadet Training Group
Biography
Master Sergeant Alton J. Randle, USAF (Ret.), serves as an Aerospace
Science Instructor for Santiago High School’s Air Force Junior ROTC
unit, CA-20065. He joined the Santiago AFJROTC faculty in December 2018.
MSgt Randle retired from the United States Air Force in 2018 after 20
years of honorable service. During his military career, he specialized
in aerospace ground equipment maintenance and served in leadership,
maintenance-management, and training positions.
In 2009, he served as the 48th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Red Team
chief at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, United Kingdom. In that position,
he led and mentored aerospace ground equipment technicians responsible
for supporting the installation’s flying mission.
Air Force Career Highlights
- 20 years of honorable active-duty Air Force service
- Aerospace ground equipment maintenance specialist
- Experience in maintenance management and technical training
- Leadership and mentorship of Air Force maintenance personnel
- 48th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Red Team chief
- Assignment at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, United Kingdom
Education
Bachelor of Science in Workforce Development and Education
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Teaching at Santiago High School
At Santiago High School, MSgt Randle provides instruction in aerospace
science, leadership education, citizenship, military customs and
courtesies, drill, physical fitness, and uniform standards.
He also supports the unit’s leadership-development teams,
community-service activities, cadet leadership, and daily operations.
His extensive experience as an Air Force noncommissioned officer,
maintenance manager, trainer, and leader provides cadets with practical
examples of teamwork, accountability, and service.
Teaching Philosophy
MSgt Randle views AFJROTC as a citizenship program that helps students
develop practical skills such as time management, responsibility,
attention to detail, teamwork, and following directions.
When asked what quality he values most in a cadet, he identified
“heart”—a sincere desire to try, improve, and become
better.
His goal is to help cadets develop the confidence, discipline, personal
responsibility, and character needed to succeed in school and beyond.
Contact Information
Classroom: T-107
Phone: 951-739-5600, extension 28518
Email:
[email protected]