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| Military Presence |
In 1931, the School of Aviation Medicine from Brooks Field and the first cadets from the Air Corps Flying School at Duncan Field relocated to Randolph for basic flying training. In 1943, the Central Instructors School took over and for the following two years trained instructors for the Air Corps’ primary, basic and advanced flying programs.
From 1945-1948, the Army Air Force Pilot School, which specialized in transition training for B-29 bomber pilots, occupied the base. By 1948, the 3510th Pilot Training Wing was the host unit at Randolph.
During the 1960s, the T-33 and T-38 brought jet training aircraft to the base and the Air Force Instrument Pilot Instructor School arrived. In 1963, the Air Force Military Personnel Center was added. By 1965, the Air Force Recruiting Service had also been added. During 1972, the 3510th Flying Training Wing was replaced by the 12th Flying Training Wing. In 1993, joint training programs with Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard student navigators and instructors began at Randolph. In 2001, Randolph was designated a National Historic Landmark by the National Park Service.
— General Information
Randolph AFB is located in Universal City, approximately 30 minutes northeast of San Antonio. It is accessible from the IH-35 and I-10 roadways. Randolph is the headquarters of the Air Education and Training Command (AETC), the Air Force Personnel Center (AFPC) and the 12th Flying Training Wing (12 FTW). The 12 FTW headquarters is known throughout the Air Force as “The Taj” because of its similarities in appearance to the Taj Mahal. The 12 FTW is also the host wing for Randolph. Additonally, the AFB is home to the Air Force Manpower Agency, Air Force Office of Special Investigations Field Investigations Region 4 and the Air Force Recruiting Service. Randolph is known as “the Showplace of the Air Force” because of its Spanish Colonial Revival style architecture.
The base employs over 5,700 military personnel and 6,500 civilians. Its economic impact region spans a 50-mile radius and nearly $224 million associated with indirect jobs is generated by the base. Furthermore, it accounts for a total annual payroll of nearly $648 million that is spent in the local community.
Dependent children of Randolph AFB military personnel attend the Randolph Field Independent School District (IDS). The district, which is comprised of an elementary, middle and high school, has been serving military children since 1952. Approximately 600 students attend Randolph Elementary, which instructs children from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. Approximately 275 children attend Randolph Middle School which includes grades 6-8. Randolph High School has a student body of approximately 300 children in grades 9-12. For more information on Randolph Field IDS visit: www.rfisd.net.
Similarly to Lackland AFB, Randolph AFB has an Air Force Inn where military members can obtain temporary lodging. Reservations for the Randolph Inn can be made by calling (210) 652-1844. All other visitors to the base should visit Military-Hotels US (http://military-hotels.us/texas/randolph-afb-tx.html) for more information on lodging in the vicinity.
Randolph AFB has a noteworthy Health and Wellness Center that encompasses the Rambler Fitness Center. Services provided by the Health and Wellness Center include nutrition, fitness and tobacco cessation. People interested in the center should contact:
Health and Wellness Center
1751 1st Street East, Suite 2
(Rambler Fitness Center-South End)
Randolph AFB, TX 78150
(210) 652-2300
E-mail: Randolph.HAWC@randolph.AF.Mil
All additional questions about Randolph AFB should be directed to the Public Affairs Office at (210) 652-4410.
— Relocation
The Randolph Airman and Family Readiness Flight (A&FRF) services single or married active duty, guard, reservist, retired military members, DoD civilians and their families. The A&FRF is designed to help people acclimate to military life and improve quality of life on Randolph AFB. The Relocation Assistance Program offers assistance before, during and after your move. The A&FRF services include information and referral programs with agencies both on and off-base to help align military members with the appropriate resources. The Family Readiness Programs provide assistance, education and support during mobilization and deployments, evacuations, local/national emergencies and disaster response.
The Air Force Aid Society and Personal Financial Management Program (PFMP) offers information, education and personal financial counseling. In addition, the PFMP offers information on grants for educational assistance and a food pantry. The A&FRF Career Focus Program provides spouses and other family members with increased employment opportunities through education, information and personal interviews. Finally, when it is time to transition to civilian life the A&FRF Transition Programs offer information and provide Pre-separation Counseling.
There are several resources available to help locate housing both on and off-base. Automated Housing Referral Network (www.AHRN.com) is sponsored by the DoD and is designed to assist military members find housing at Randolph AFB. The AETC II, Privatized Housing LLC, a joint venture between Hunt and Pinnacle homebuilders with the U.S. Air Force, developed The Landings at Randolph. The Landings provides three and four bedroom homes to families stationed at the AFB. For more information on The Landings visit https://randolph.pinnaclefamilyhousing.com.
From 1945-1948, the Army Air Force Pilot School, which specialized in transition training for B-29 bomber pilots, occupied the base. By 1948, the 3510th Pilot Training Wing was the host unit at Randolph.
During the 1960s, the T-33 and T-38 brought jet training aircraft to the base and the Air Force Instrument Pilot Instructor School arrived. In 1963, the Air Force Military Personnel Center was added. By 1965, the Air Force Recruiting Service had also been added. During 1972, the 3510th Flying Training Wing was replaced by the 12th Flying Training Wing. In 1993, joint training programs with Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard student navigators and instructors began at Randolph. In 2001, Randolph was designated a National Historic Landmark by the National Park Service.
— General Information
Randolph AFB is located in Universal City, approximately 30 minutes northeast of San Antonio. It is accessible from the IH-35 and I-10 roadways. Randolph is the headquarters of the Air Education and Training Command (AETC), the Air Force Personnel Center (AFPC) and the 12th Flying Training Wing (12 FTW). The 12 FTW headquarters is known throughout the Air Force as “The Taj” because of its similarities in appearance to the Taj Mahal. The 12 FTW is also the host wing for Randolph. Additonally, the AFB is home to the Air Force Manpower Agency, Air Force Office of Special Investigations Field Investigations Region 4 and the Air Force Recruiting Service. Randolph is known as “the Showplace of the Air Force” because of its Spanish Colonial Revival style architecture.
The base employs over 5,700 military personnel and 6,500 civilians. Its economic impact region spans a 50-mile radius and nearly $224 million associated with indirect jobs is generated by the base. Furthermore, it accounts for a total annual payroll of nearly $648 million that is spent in the local community.
Dependent children of Randolph AFB military personnel attend the Randolph Field Independent School District (IDS). The district, which is comprised of an elementary, middle and high school, has been serving military children since 1952. Approximately 600 students attend Randolph Elementary, which instructs children from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. Approximately 275 children attend Randolph Middle School which includes grades 6-8. Randolph High School has a student body of approximately 300 children in grades 9-12. For more information on Randolph Field IDS visit: www.rfisd.net.
Similarly to Lackland AFB, Randolph AFB has an Air Force Inn where military members can obtain temporary lodging. Reservations for the Randolph Inn can be made by calling (210) 652-1844. All other visitors to the base should visit Military-Hotels US (http://military-hotels.us/texas/randolph-afb-tx.html) for more information on lodging in the vicinity.
Randolph AFB has a noteworthy Health and Wellness Center that encompasses the Rambler Fitness Center. Services provided by the Health and Wellness Center include nutrition, fitness and tobacco cessation. People interested in the center should contact:
Health and Wellness Center
1751 1st Street East, Suite 2
(Rambler Fitness Center-South End)
Randolph AFB, TX 78150
(210) 652-2300
E-mail: Randolph.HAWC@randolph.AF.Mil
All additional questions about Randolph AFB should be directed to the Public Affairs Office at (210) 652-4410.
— Relocation
The Randolph Airman and Family Readiness Flight (A&FRF) services single or married active duty, guard, reservist, retired military members, DoD civilians and their families. The A&FRF is designed to help people acclimate to military life and improve quality of life on Randolph AFB. The Relocation Assistance Program offers assistance before, during and after your move. The A&FRF services include information and referral programs with agencies both on and off-base to help align military members with the appropriate resources. The Family Readiness Programs provide assistance, education and support during mobilization and deployments, evacuations, local/national emergencies and disaster response.
The Air Force Aid Society and Personal Financial Management Program (PFMP) offers information, education and personal financial counseling. In addition, the PFMP offers information on grants for educational assistance and a food pantry. The A&FRF Career Focus Program provides spouses and other family members with increased employment opportunities through education, information and personal interviews. Finally, when it is time to transition to civilian life the A&FRF Transition Programs offer information and provide Pre-separation Counseling.
There are several resources available to help locate housing both on and off-base. Automated Housing Referral Network (www.AHRN.com) is sponsored by the DoD and is designed to assist military members find housing at Randolph AFB. The AETC II, Privatized Housing LLC, a joint venture between Hunt and Pinnacle homebuilders with the U.S. Air Force, developed The Landings at Randolph. The Landings provides three and four bedroom homes to families stationed at the AFB. For more information on The Landings visit https://randolph.pinnaclefamilyhousing.com.
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