Randolph Air Force Base, often called the “West Point of the Air,” has been a cornerstone of Air Force pilot training since 1931. Located in San Antonio, Randolph set the standard for aviation instruction and professionalism for decades.

Life at Randolph was defined by precision and tradition. Training was rigorous, expectations were exacting, and every flight carried the weight of the base’s legacy. Students recall the pride of training at such a historic installation and the pressure to live up to those who came before them. And at one time, Randolph was “The Showcase of the Air Force.”

These are the stories from Randolph—stories of tradition, transformation, and the pilots shaped by one of the most iconic training bases in Air Force history.