RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas –
Area business delivery drivers, such as food and flower deliveries, and taxis that service Randolph Air Force Base, will soon need more than a bill of lading or receipt to enter the installation.
The new Joint Base San Antonio security policy change will go into effect Oct. 1 and area businesses have until Aug. 31 to submit their written request for base access once the policy takes effect.
Details follow:
· Prior to gaining access to the installation, employees will be vetted through the National Crime Information Center terminal.
· Companies requesting regular access to Randolph may request a long-term pass not to exceed six months.
· Requests must be made in writing using company letterhead no later than Aug. 31.
· Information required on requests includes employee's name, driver's license number, days of the week requiring access, and local office phone number and email address.
· After approval, the company will be contacted to request employees report to the Randolph Visitor Center to be photographed and issued a pass.
· Once the pass is issued, the employee will present the pass to the installation gate guard to gain entry to Randolph on the days specified on the requesting letter.
Businesses with questions should call Master Sgt. John Clowe, Randolph Air Force Base Security, at 652-5968.