Lackland Air Force Base: The Painful Memories Of War

"Lackland AFB is the perfect base for visitors who are not familiar with the military to get a good feel for what our military is all about...excellence, service, and national pride. The base is clean, organized and everyone is helpful and respectful. One can see trainees all over, marching in formation.

Nicknamed “The Gateway to the Air Force,” the base has long been the only entry point for enlisted personnel. Hundreds of thousands of proud men and women have joined the Air Force team here. They’ve sweated together, studied together, learned how to march together, and helped one another get through one of the toughest times of their young lives."