HOUSING

Monday - Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Unaccompanied members in the ranks of E-1 to E-3 and E-4 with less than three years of service are required to reside in Unaccompanied Housing (UH). An E-4 residing in UH reaching three years of service may be authorized to move out of UH and into local community housing. In some special situation, you may be permitted to move out of UH before reaching E-4 with greater than three years of service. In these cases the most senior members are released rst. When there is an excess of dormitory rooms, personnel in the ranks of E-4 with greater than three years of service and above may be eligible to reside in UH on a space available basis.

Privatized Housing

(Hunt Companies)

205 New B Street

East Universal City, TX 78148

Phone: (210) 659-9061

Hours of Operation

Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. -5 p.m.

Wednesday: 8 a.m. -7 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday: 10 a.m. -4 p.m.

In Addition to the option of purchasing or renting housing in the local community, you now may choose to live in privatized housing. Hunt Companies owns the family housing and is responsible for maintaining, repairing, constructing and managing the community.

Contact the HMO as soon as you know you are going to be stationed at Randolph. e government housing team will provide you the latest information about privatized housing and details about the application process. e HMO will also update you on any base speci c policies regarding residing in privatized housing.

History of Randolph Air Force Base

e Air Corps Act of 1926 created two new brigadier general positions and started a ve year program to expand the Air Corps. Frank P. Lahm took one of those positions and was placed in charge of all ying training.

e Air Corps Training Center was formed by General Lahm in August of 1926. is center was originally housed at Duncan Field in Texas, however he deemed that the facilities were insu cient and that a new location was needed. It was recommended that an additional training eld be built in San Antonio, and in early 1927 a board of o cers approved the layout. e base was named a er Captain William Millican Randolph, a graduate of Texas A&M from Austin, who was killed in February of 1928 during a crash. Captain Randolph had been serving on the committee to select a name for the new eld at the time of his death, and the committee thought it a tting tribute to him.

Randolph Field was dedicated in June of 1930 and during the ceremony an estimated 15,000 people cheered as a y-by of 233 planes occurred. e School of Aviation Medicine from Brooks Field and theinitial service squadron began relocating to Randolph in early 1931. In October of that year the Air Corps Training Center moved its headquarters from Duncan Field to Randolph and other personnel fol lowed. Operations were underway when the Primary Flying School opened at Randolph in November of 1931.

Because of a requirement in the Air Corps Act of 1926 mandating that all rated pilots com prise 90% of all commissioned o cers of the Air Corps, nearly all new o cers of the Air Corps underwent Randolph’s pilot training program. is was a partial reason why Mayor Chamber’s term “West Point of the Air” became the unof cial nickname for Randolph Field.

In 1941, the Army Air Corps changed to the Army Air Forces. Randolph continued basic ying training until March of 1943, this was when the central instructors school took over. For the next two years, Randolph had 15,396 instructor graduates from this course before it moved to Waco Field in 1945. When the school moved to Waco Field it was replaced by the Army Air Forces pilot school and primary pilot training returned to Randolph.

In September of 1947, the U.S. Air Force became a separate branch of its own and Randolph Field was o cially renamed Randolph Air Force Base in January of 1948. Randolph became the Air Force’s Instructor Pilot (IP) training base and had that as its primary mission until requirements for new pilots during the Vietnam War revived its basic training function. More than 1,260 pilots earned their wings at Randolph between 1967 and 1971.

Welcome to the Alamo City!

ounded in 1691 by Spanish missionaries, San Antonio became a Military Garrison in 1718, and was settled by white settlers in the 1720s and 1730s under Austin’s colonization program. It is most famous for the legendary Battle of the Alamo in 1836, when the Mexican General Santa Anna, seeking to curb the aspirations of the Anglo Americans who had claimed San Antonio from his brother-in-law, wiped out a band of Texan volunteers. San Antonio’s claim to be the “birthplace of the revolution” was borne out by its role during Texas’ ten subsequent years of independence. A er the Civil War, it became a hard-drinking, hard- ghting “sin city,” at the heart of the Texas cattle and oil empires.

San Antonio is now the seventh largest city in the U.S., but it retains an unhurried, organic feel, thanks to a winning combination of small-town warmth, respect for diversity and a self con dence rooted in its own history.

San Antonio has major interstate freeways leading into it from every direction. e city is surrounded by two loops, Loop 410 and Loop 1604. All freeways lead into the central business district, which is linked directly to the airport by expressway.

Downtown travel is a breeze on the VIA Streetcar, an open air, authentic reproduction of a rail streetcar, which traveled the streets of San Antonio more than 50 years ago. Four streetcar routes to downtown locations include the Alamo, the Spanish Governor’s Palace, La Villita, Sunset Station, the Southwest School of Art and Cra , the Institute of Texan Cultures, the King William Historic Distric area and downtown shopping. Convenient access to all routes are available from the downtown street car station on Convention Plaza.

One of the city’s top-level professional sports teams is the San Antonio Spurs of the National Basketball Association. e San Antonio Spurs have called the Alamo City home for the past 43 years. Over the last 18 years, the Silver and Black have enjoyed a tremendous amount of success on and o the court. Since Tim Duncan joined the team in 1997, the Spurs have captured ve NBA Championships and have posted the best regular season winning percentage of any team in the four major sports (MLB, NBA, NFL, and NHL). During that time, San Antonio has posted the NBA’s best record ve times (1998-99, 2000-01, 200203, 2011-12 & 2013-14) and has won eleven division titles. e Spurs organization has been named the best franchise in professional sports three times (2003, 2005, 2014) in the annual ESPN e Magazine Ultimate Standing survey (each year the Ultimate Standings ranks every professional team in a formula using analysis of team nancial data combine with fan feedback in which over 30,000 fans judge teams by eight factors including players, bang for the buck, owner ship, and stadium experience). e Spurs are led by head coach Gregg Popovich, who has been at the helm since 1996 and is the longest tenured coach in the four major sports. Popovich is one of only ve coaches in history with ve-ormore NBA Championships (along with Red Auerbach, Phil Jackson, John Kundla and Pat Riley). e urban core and the East Side are being overhauled to encourage new development in those areas, creating more businesses and a safer environment in which to live and work in. e Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce has worked hard on these projects and many others, such as the build ing of Freeman Coliseum, over the past few decades and has plans for many more renewal undertakings.

San Antonio is expanding and giving the residents what they are asking for. e city is currently constructing multiple amateur sports facilities and also creating a dedicated performing arts venue. e city spent $4 million in county funds to develop and build the new Dolph and Janey Briscoe Western Art Museum on the River Walk.

Things to Do in San Antonio e Alamo

300 Alamo Plaza

San Antonio, TX 78205

Phone: (210) 225-1391

On the east side of Alamo Plaza is the most famous spot in Texas where 189 defenders fell on March 6, 1836, a er repeated attacks by Mexican General Santa Anna’s army. Mission San Antonio de Valero ( e Alamo) was established in 1718 as the city’s rst mission. e chapel is one of the most photographed facades in the nation. e Long Barracks Museum and Library are near the chapel. e museum contains relics and mementos from the Republic of Texas and o ers a narration on the fall of the Alamo. e Alamo is located in the heart of the city, inside beautifully landscaped grounds. Admission is free.

Animal World & Snake Farm

5640 1H 35 South

New Braunfels, TX 78132

Phone: (830) 608-9270 www.exoticanimalworld.com

Animal World & Snake Farm (as seen on “Dirty Jobs with Mike Rowe”) is located at exit 182 on IH 35 in New Braunfels, Texas. New Braunfels is just 30 minutes north of

San Antonio. A three acre park with over 500 animals from around the world, Animal World and Snake Farm has reptiles, birds, tortoises, alligators & crocodiles, primates & lemurs, hoof stock, warthogs & hyenas, a rattle snake pit, a petting zoo and much, much more.

Botanical Gardens

555 Funston

San Antonio, TX 78209

Phone: (210) 207-3250 www.sabot.org

Connecting guests with the plant world since 1980, the San Antonio Botanical Garden is a 33-acre urban oasis located just north of down town. Experience a dazzling array of colors in the formal gardens, explore the world of exotic plants in the glass Lucile Halsell Conservatory, and discover the unique plants of Texas along the Texas Native Trail. Join us for year-round family programming, plus art exhibits and summer concerts. Enjoy a delicious meal in the Carriage House Bistro which is open for brunch Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., and for lunch Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.. ere’s something for everyone in the Garden Gate Gi Shop - creative children’s toys, exquisite clothing and jewelry, home decor and a large variety of gardening books and tools.

HemisFair Park

600 HemisFair Park

San Antonio, TX 78205

Phone: (210) 223-3101

Originally built to hold the 1968 World’s

Fair, San Antonio’s HemisFair Park has been one of the state’s most popular attractions since its inception.

Located near downtown San Antonio, just a short walk from the Riverwalk, the 15-acre HemisFair Park has undergone extensive renovations and additions over the years.

Among other things, the Park features exhibits remaining from the ‘68 World’s Fair, a labyrinth of cascading waterfalls, a children’s playground, and the landmark of the San Antonio skyline, the 750-foot Tower of the Americas. An attraction in and of itself, the Tower o ers an observation deck, cafe, restaurant and a 4-D theatre.

Spurs Sports & Entertainment

One AT&T Parkway

San Antonio, TX 78219

Phone: (210) 444-5618 www.spurs.com/jbsaondemand

Spurs Sports & Entertainment is the premier sports and entertainment provider in South Texas. e NBA’s San Antonio Spurs, the AHL’s San Antonio Rampage, and the WNBA’s San Antonio Stars host games at the AT&T Center and Freeman Coliseum a few miles east of downtown. ese franchises pro vide a military discount for all games that can be accessed online at www. spurs.com/jbsaon demand. Discounts for additional shows will also be provided at this site as they become available.

Market Square

514 West Commerce Street

San Antonio, TX 78207

Phone: (210) 207-8600

From early morning until late at night, Market Square is alive with activity. Visitors browse through the 32 shops at “El Mercado,” an area patterned a er an authentic Mexican market. In addition, there are 80 specialty shops in Farmers Market Plaza. Market Square is also the scene of many Hispanic festivals where food and beverage booths spring up alongside the Guadalajara lamps and the strains of mariachi music blend with the excitement of Mexican dances. Admission is free.

Natural Bridge Caverns

26495 Natural Bridge Caverns Road

Natural Bridge Caverns, TX 78266

Phone: (210) 651-6101 www.naturalbridgecaverns.com

Take the North Cavern Tour and see what millions of others have seen - an incredible underground world of natural beauty. is 75 minute tour travels through a half-mile of the largest and most spectacular show cavern in Texas. Other cavern tours include the Jeremy Room Flashlight Tour and the South Cavern Adventure Tour. Or take the Watchtower Challenge and climb and zip from one of the tallest and longest climbing tower and ziplines in Texas! Also, be sure to visit the Natural Bridge Mining Company, where you can pan for gems and minerals like miners panned for gold. As each tour comes with a di erent price attached and there are combo-packages, please see the website or call for more information.

Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch

26515 Natural Bridge Caverns Road

Natural Bridge Caverns, TX 78266

Phone: (830) 438-7400 www.wildliferanchtexas.com

Have you ever dreamed of going on an African Safari? en Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch is your dream come true. e Ranch boasts hundreds of animals from all over the world roam- ing freely in the picturesque Texas Hill Country. Animals are enticed with the complimentary feed given to visitors upon entrance to come up for nose-tonose encounters. e Petting Zoo and Walka Bout areas are included in admission and everyone is invited to travel through the ranch as many times as they would like during their visit. Entrance times vary, so please call or check the website.

Rivercenter Mall

849 East Commerce San Antonio, TX 78205 Phone: (210) 225-0000 e Rivercenter Mall in San Antonio has something for everyone. With over 125 stores including popular men’s and women’s apparel stores, ne jewelry, numerous shoe stores, department stores, specialty stores, accessories, health and beauty, home, music, electronics stores and more, Rivercenter Mall shoppers are sure to nd great deals on everything they are looking for. When hunger strikes, whether you are looking for a quick bite to eat or a tasty sitdown meal, visitors to Rivercenter Mall will nd great restaurants including Luciano Ristorante Italiano, Morton’s Steakhouse, Tony Roma’s, Steers & Beers and a variety of fast food restaurants and snack stands in the food court. e IMAX and AMC theatres and the Rivercenter Comedy Club in Rivercenter Mall o er some of the nest entertainment in San Antonio.

Riverwalk

110 Broadway, Suite 440

San Antonio, TX 78205

Phone: (210) 227-4262 www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com e Riverwalk, also known as Paseo Del Rio, in the heart of downtown, is the pride of the city. Lush green foliage lines the banks of this peaceful, historic river. Cobblestone walkways lead visitors to the river-level restaurants and shops. e river bubbles to the surface on the grounds of the University of the Incarnate Word and ows to downtown.

It threads its way through the city one level below the hustle and bustle of city streets. It

San Antonio

was rst called Yanaguana by the Payaya Indians, meaning “Place of Refreshing Waters.” Along the horseshoe shaped riverbend, the river is shaded by towering cypresses, oaks and willows and bordered by gardens of owering ornamental plants. River cruisers travel the Riverwalk’s three miles past unique retail shops, restaurants and nightclubs. Last year, the City opened up another two miles of the Riverwalk.

San Antonio Missions National Historic Park

2202 Roosevelt Avenue

San Antonio, TX 78210

Phone: (210) 534-8833 e chain of missions established along the San Antonio River in the 18th century are reminders of one of Spain’s most successful attempts to extend its New World dominion from Mexico. e park contains the historically and architecturally signicant structures of Missions Concepcion, San Jose, San Juan and Espada. Other important cultural resources included are the historic Espada Dam and Aqueduct, acequia (irrigation) systems and the Rancho de las Cabras. e visitor center is located next to Mission San Jose and contains a theater showing a 20-minute depiction of early life at the mission, a museum and book shop.

San Antonio Zoo

3903 North St. Mary’s Street San Antonio, TX 78212 Phone: (210) 734-7184

Ranked as one of the best zoos in the nation, it exhibits over 3,500 animals of 750 species. At the headwaters of the San Antonio River, the Zoo encompasses 35 landscaped acres and includes one of the largest bird col lections in the world. Kronkosky’s Tiny Tot Nature Spot is a mini-zoo designed specically for children under ve. e Zoo is open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily.

SeaWorld San Antonio/Aquatica

10500 SeaWorld Drive

San Antonio, TX 78251

Phone: (800) 700-7786 www.seaworldparks.com

SeaWorld San Antonio’s combination of unique animal attractions, entertaining shows, state-of-the-art coasters and educa tional experiences for all ages make this park an exciting place to visit.

Take the plunge into SeaWorld by geting up close with Shamu. You can see SeaWorld’s biggest star day and night in Believe and Shamu Rocks Texas. Believe is the most ambitious killer whale show in the world with breathtaking visuals, inspiring music, and the beautifully amazing relationship between trainers and these glorious creatures. Take a wild ride on the part water ride, part roller coaster Journey to Atlantis. Brace yourself for thrills on the Steel Eel or the Great White, two signature roller coasters. Formerly known as Lost Lagoon, SeaWorld spruced their former water park with exciting new rides, incorporated your favorite marine animals, adorned the area with tropical plants and a colorful new look, all to bring you Aquatica! e water park opened on May 19, 2012, and features a wide array of attractions for all ages and swimming abilities, some of which pass by or through animal habitats. Aquatica o ers a completely original experience lled with plenty of splashing and other watery fun for the whole family. e 20-acre park o ers the usual assortment of slides and other rides but a er tackling twisting, turning, over-banked water slides, visitors can meander into a simulated tropical reed for friendly encounters with stingrays.

Perhaps the most intriguing combination of water park rides and animal interactions can be found aboard Stingray Falls. e family ra ride, which accommodates four passengers navigates a harrowing course before depositing riders in an underwater grotto. ere they can view tropical sh and other sea creatures in a large tank embedded alongside the ride. Another family ra ride, Walhalla Wave, send its passengers racing up a sheer wall where they experience a moment of weightlessness before falling back to earth. Sea World is a proud participant in the “Here’s to the Heroes” program. For more information on this program, visit www.herosalute.com

Six Flags Fiesta Texas

17000 IH-10 West San Antonio, TX 78257

Phone: (210) 697-5050 www.six ags.com/ estatexas/index.aspx

Experience the best in thrilling rides, exciting live entertainment and a free waterpark all at Six Flags Fiesta Texas. Begin your adventure by facing your fears on the park’s eighth roller coaster, Goliath. Towering 105 feet, Goliath propels riders down an 80-foot drop, two massive loops and ve heart-pounding inversions all at 50 mph! Continue the thrills by soaring high on the Superman Krypton Coaster, taking gut-wrenching turns on Tony Hawk’s Big Spin and enjoying a daring free-fall down on Scream. For added enjoyment, soak up some family fun at Whiter Water Bat, Fiesta Texas’ free waterpark. Get drenched on over 15 wild rides and slides, including Tornado, Big Bender and e Lone Star Lagoon, a wavepool not only shaped like Texas, but almost as big! Wiggles World is complete with children’s rides, an outdoor theater, gi shop and delectable food options all dedicated to the popular children’s show.

Six Flags Fiesta Texas is a visually stunning 200-acre family entertainment theme park located at highway IH-10 and Loop 1604, approximately 20 minutes form downtown San Antonio.

Fiesta Texas features award-winning live entertainment and thrilling rides in six themed areas that celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Texas and the Southwest.

Splashtown

3600 North IH-35

San Antonio, TX 78219

Phone: (201) 227-1400 www.splashtownpark.com

San Antonio’s family waterpark has something fun for everyone. e incredible Kid’s Kove is an extensive Kiddie Area featuring scaled-down rides, slides and attractions for our youngest guests. Splashtown attractions include the Siesta Del Rio, a relaxing river ride, and the largest Wave Pool in South Texas. Splashtown proudly presents the seven-story Lone Star Luge. is exciting ride will send you twisting down the length of two football elds. And don’t forget Star ight, a soaring double-tube trip through total darkness for a state-ofthe-art thrill! We even have a Jr. Star ight for the kids! As always, we have scheduled a number of fun concerts, contests and special events for the 2013 season, including “Drive In” Movies every Friday night

Witte Museum

3801 Broadway Street

San Antonio, TX 78209

Phone: (210) 357-1900 e Witte Museum is San Antonio’s premiere museum of South Texas history, culture and natural science. Located in Brackenridge Park on the banks of the San Antonio River, the Witte o ers permanent exhibits that include dinosaur skeletons, cave drawings, wildlife dioramas, and even some live animals. Several historic homes have been reconstructed on the campus, which also features the very popular H.E.B. Science Treehouse. e Witte Museum has for 80 years embodied the almost universal goals of museums: to engage the imaginations of young and old and provide encounters with artifacts and information only available in a museum. e Witte has o ered a look at a still natural world, a glimpse at the tenacity of a pioneering community, and a journey into the worlds only high technology can provide.

Coyote Ugly Esquire Tavern Barriba Cantina

Coyote Ugly Saloon is the most famous bar in the United States and is now in 14 locations across the country.

e Coyote Ugly Saloon o cially opened its doors on Jan. 27, 1993. Over the years Coyote Ugly has meant di erent things to di erent people. Some come in just to get abused by Lil and drink cheap tequila out of her boots some to watch Jacqui long term bartender-turnedmanager down 151, set it on re, then shoot the ames down the bar and others come just to drool over the new bartender dancing on the bar. Quick wit, unshakable assurance, and the ability to take your last dollar has made the Coyote Ugly what it is today.

Dick’s Last Resort

Dick’s Last Resort is a small bar and restaurant chain in the United States, known for its intentional employment of an obnoxious sta . e name consists of seven restaurants, including one near Petco Park, California and another in Las Vegas. e restaurant, which uses picnicstyle tables and no tablecloths, has its origins in the owners’ original opening of a “ ne-dining” establishment. e establishment was a failure, which resulted in bankruptcy. Rather than continue with the upscale restaurant motif, the owners retooled their e orts and decided to “go sloppy”. e end result was a success, leading to the creation of six additional locations.

Durty Nelly’s

Despite the name, you don’t have to be Irish to enjoy Durty Nelly’s. is drinking establishment is widely known for having one of the best beer selections in San Antonio. Situated on the Riverwalk, Durty Nelly’s attracts quite a bit of pedestrian tra c ready for a cold one consequently, it can be very busy during the tourist season. It also lls up quickly on regular weekends, so be sure to get there early. But no matter what, put this place on your list of things to do.

Cra ed cocktails and ne food. Jeret Pena, our award winning bartender creates and serves the best cocktails in the City! Our Chef, Brooke Smith has been named one of the upcoming chefs to watch in San Antonio. Open 7 days a week 11 am until midnight S-TH, 11am-2am -Sat.

Howl At The Moon

Howl at the Moon is a highly successful dueling piano concept that has grown to eleven locations since its inception in 1990. By providing its customers with an outstanding entertainment experience reminiscent of the best of New Orleans, Howl at the Moon has attracted a diverse and loyal following in every market that it has entered.

e focal point of the nightclub is a stage featuring a pair of baby grand pianos. e piano players are the ringmasters responsible for creating the excitement that characterizes a night at Howl at the Moon. ese piano players are hand picked from the nest regional talent and are thoroughly trained to continually thrill and entertain the audience. Howl at the Moon strives to keep their shows fresh with a mainstream and recognizable format that allows their typical customer to sing along with 90% of the songs.

Kremlin

Kremlin – San Antonio’s Most Upscale Nightlife Scene on the Riverwalk. With a dance oor that inspires ultimate energy and sensuality, Kremlin is your upscale destination in Downtown San Antonio. Experience Vegas on the Riverwalk.

A new spin on an old tradition awaits you at Barriba Cantina. Barriba Cantina serves fresh Mexican food with a air. Folks come from miles around to sample our slow cooked Mango Pork Carnitas, Baja Pescado and our house specialty Tacos del Ray.

Mad Dogs

Maddogs British Pub – San Antonio Welcome to Maddogs British Pub. We are located on the San Antonio Riverwalk, directly underneath the San Antonio Hyatt Regency Hotel. Unlike other San Antonio Bars and Clubs – Maddogs British Pub is an authentic British eme Pub. We o er a full range of imported beers, excellent riverwalk dining with a tasty food and drink menu (including an extensive vegetarian menu). Maddogs British Pub is a relaxing place to enjoy the beautiful San Antonio Riverwalk during the day and a great night spot to soak up the San Antonio nightlife. Maddogs British Pub o ers a wealth of evening entertainment, including Karaoke, Live Music and a resident DJ & MC. Not to mention we have a pool tables and big screen TV’s to watch all the sporting events live.

The Warm Tequila Bar

e rst and only tequila & mezcal bar on the San Antonio Riverwalk.

Chef John Besh welcomes you to Lüke San Antonio, on the city’s famed River Walk. is is Besh’s rst restaurant outside of his home state of Louisiana, and it features a menu of authentic Old World cuisine, combining classic German and French cooking techniques with a New Orleans touch. Lüke is conveniently situated in San Antonio’s popular downtown district.

e atmosphere of the pub speaks for itself. Whether you are sitting at the rich mahogany back bar, enjoying a pint in one of our many cozy booths or just taking in the tranquil river view outside on our Irish stone patio, you will feel the authenticity of the pub. Every stool, table and chair, every stone in the rustic front bar and all the artwork and lighting xtures have made the long journey from e Emerald Isle. We feel this is the only way to experience and enjoy the true atmosphere and “craic” of an Irish pub.