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Oldest structure on the post, this former Quartermaster Supply Depot served as headquarters for the Third and Fourth Armies. Today, the Fifth U.S. Army/ ARNORTH occupies these historic grounds. The Quadrangle has become the focal point of the Fort Sam Houston National Historic Landmark District. The 624-foot, square limestone structure encloses an eight-acre courtyard. Along the west, south and east sides were storerooms for supplies and equipment. Originally, only the center third of the south side had a second story. There, offices for the supply officers were located. When the Department Headquarters was to move the Quadrangle in 1881, the second story was extended to the remainder of the south side. The 90-foot tower in the center of the Quadrangle originally held a water tank. This was replaced by a clock in 1882. The current faces on the clock were installed in 1907. The expansion of the headquarters’ staff eventually required the movement of all supply functions out of the Quadrangle in 1922. Since then, headquarters has been the sole occupant. Generals Frederick Funston, John J. Pershing and Dwight D. Eisenhower are a few of the distinguished soldiers whose offices were here.

Visitors may take a walking tour around the Quadrangle. Points of interest are marked with explanatory signs. Additional information is available at the kiosk near the Sally Port (entrance). Additionally, military vehicles and artillery are on display west of the Quadrangle.

As an active military headquarters, the Quadrangle is operational around the clock everyday. A Military Police checkpoint is located at the entrance. The public is welcome to visit the Quadrangle from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. weekdays and from noon-6 p.m. on weekends. The Quadrangle is closed to visitors on Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day.

Infantry Post

Designed by Alfred Giles and built east of the Quadrangle between 1885 and 1894 for a 12-company garrison, completion of the Infantry Post made Fort Sam Houston the second largest Army Post. Building 688 was home to Lieutenant and Mrs. Dwight Eisenhower from 1915 - 1917.

Camp Travis

Constructed in 1917 for the mobilization of draftees, Camp Travis was comprised of 1,400 temporary buildings covering the area from the Gift Chapel to Old BAMC and as far east as Garden Street. Camp capacity exceeded 50,000 soldiers and 1,500 horses and mules.

Brooke Army Medical Center

Completed in 1996, BAMC is a stateof-the-art medical treatment facility and teaching hospital. It is home to the Institute for Surgical Research renowned burn treatment center. It is named for Colonel Roger Brooke who commanded the Station Hospital at Fort Sam Houston from 19291933. BAMC includes a medical treatment facility, a medical research laboratory and a central energy plant. The multi-storied medical treatment facility is the primary structure in the medical complex. It has 1.5 million square feet of operational space and a normal bed capacity of 450. The hospital is capable of expanding to 653 beds if needed to support a wartime mobilization.

Old BAMC

Completed in 1937 as a General Hospital, it was designated the Brooke Army Medical Center, a role it filled until 1996 when New BAMC was built. Today it is the home to the headquarters of US Army South and Installation Management Command - West.

Lackland AFB is home to the 37th Training Wing. This wing consists of five training groups and graduates more than 80,000 students annually. The 737th Training Group is responsible for Basic Military Training (BMT), and since this is the only enlisted basic training base in the Air Force, all new recruits attend training on Lackland AFB. This includes basic military training of all enlisted recruits entering the Air Force, Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard.

Those driving to Lackland AFB will find it conveniently located at the intersection of IH-410 and US Hwy 90 in southwest San Antonio. The location of the base allows for easy access from any of the major highways

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Arrival

If you will be arriving via San Antonio International Airport there is an information kiosk located in each of the terminals. These kiosks will be able to provide answers to questions about getting to the base, including which shuttle service is next to depart.

Lackland Air force base has ten gates and each require and ID check. Tow of the gates are open 24 hours a dat and each have a visitors’ recepetion center. Be sure to have your driver’s license, proof of vehicle insurance, car registration, or vehicle rental papers available for inspection.

Reception Center Driving Directions:

Entering through Valley Hi Gate (Off Loop 410W) This gate is open 24-hours, however the Airman’s Visitor Reception Center (VRC) for those requiring a Visitor Access Pass to gain access to the base is only open daily from 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. This gate allows easiest access to the 321st, 322nd, and 326th in the area.

Once cleared by Security Forces, drive straight through the Valley Hi. At the stoplight, turn right onto Carswell Avenue. Drive straight for approximately four blocks. Parking acriss the street from the BMT Reception Center is permitted.

Additional authorized parking locations are:

Lot A - Continue to drive to next parking lot on Carswell Avenue.

Lot B - Continue to drive past the Reception Center to stop sign. Parking is available immediately on your left. This lot is located near the building labeled “Tops in Blue.”

Lot C - Continue to drive down Carswell Avenue to stop sign. Turn left onto Selfridge Avenue. Drive to Second Street on left and make a left onto Walker Avenue. Parking is permitted in the lot located behind the multimedia center (first building on left).

Lot D - Continue to drive down Carswell make a left onto Walker Avenue. Continue to drive straight until you reach a stop sign. Parking lot is directly in front of you behind Building 5725.

PUBLISHING

Force Support Squadron (FSS)

The Force Support Squadron division at Lackland AFB is responsible for all things recreational and for helping increase morale of the Soldiers and their Families through support services to ensure the welfare of all family units.

Airmen & Family Readiness

Building 1249 Lackland AFB, TX 78236 Phone: (210) 671-3722

Airman and Family Readiness assists DoD employees and family members with information and referral to help resolve issues that occur as a result of the military mission or daily life by clarifying needs, determining appropriate resources, and making referrals to agencies on and off base

Some of the programs offered include: Air Force Aid Society (AFAS)

The Air Force Aid Society (AFAS) is the official charity of the United States Air Force, incorporated in 1942 as a private, non-profit organization. For over 67 years, the Air Force Aid Society has supported the Air Force mission by providing worldwide emergency assistance, sponsoring education assistance programs and offering an array of base community enhancement programs that improve quality of life for Airmen and their families.

Air Force School Liaisons (SL)

These individuals help parents ease the impact of the mobile military lifestyle for children and youth. The SL provides you information prior to your move, upon arrival, while stationed at your installation and when you prepare to depart for your next duty station. One of the important roles of the SL is to connect families, schools, and the military community to facilitate the educational transition and academic experiences of children and youth.

Casualty/Survivor Benefits Program (SBP)

Air Force Casualty Services provides dignified and compassionate notification of death, duty status, missing or captured, to family members as promptly as possible.

Employment Assistance

Employment Assistance was previously known as Career Focus. Employment counselors assist family members and other ID card holder with their job assistance.

Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)

This is a mandatory enrollment program, based on carefully defined rules. EFMP works with other military and civilian agencies to pro vide comprehensive and coordinated community support, housing, medical, educational and personnel services to families with special needs.

Family Readiness

Personal and Family Readiness provides mobility and deployment assistance to help single and married DoD personnel and families meet pre-deployment, sustainment, reintegration, and post-deployment challenges.

Personal and Family Life Education

Personal and Family Life Education assists with adaptation to the stresses of the military lifestyle, as well as improve general family functioning. Most of the educational programs offered at the center under Personal and Family Life Education are in response to the Air Force needs assessment surveys, targeted toward family and active duty members with family concerns. Family concerns are defined as relating directly to one or more of the following areas: family stability, family life education, marital and family enrichment, economic issues and the family, minority and crosscultural families, changing family roles, diversity of family styles, families and work, and family separation.

Personal Financial Readiness (PFM)

Airman and Family Readiness PFM assists Airmen and their families to improve their personal financial status by learning how to function as informed consumers and more effective money managers. Assistance is provided to develop a budget based on individual income and expenses; manage credit and cur rent debt; plan for insurance expenses, and prepare for personal financial readiness.

Relocation Assistance

Relocation Assistance is a congressionally mandated program that supports mission readiness and retention by providing DoD personnel and their families with relocation information, education, and skills development to manage and adapt to the mobile military lifestyle.

Tech Training Airmen Readiness Element

The mission of the Tech Training Airmen Readiness Element is to provide immediate, short-term support and referral to assist new Airmen and their families adapt to demands of life in the Air Force. This student element is located in Building 5616, Room 108. For more information, call (210) 671-4057.

Transition Assistance

Sooner or later all service members will transition from military life to civilian life; i.e., retire or separate. It is important for every service member separating or retiring from the military to take full advantage of the services offered through Transition Assistance. At least 90 days prior to retirement or separation every service member must attend a mandatory pre-separation counseling session. Without this briefing on the DD Form 2648, the separation or retirement process cannot be completed.

Bowling Alley Skylark Bowling Center

Building 6476 Lackland AFB, TX 78236 Phone: (210) 671-1234

The entire family will enjoy bowling at Skylark. Cosmic Bowling is a favorite of many.

Child Development Centers on Lackland AFB

Lackland Child Development Program

Building 8206 Lackland AFB, TX 78226 Phone: (210) 671-3168

This center offers full-time care for preschool children ages three to five. The After School Pre-K Program is after school care for children enrolled in the Lackland AFB Elementary four year old, Pre-K classes. Part-Day Enrichment Program located at the Lackland Elementary offers a Monday, Wednesday, and Friday session from 9 a.m.noon for ages three to five.

Arts & Crafts

Building 7041 Lackland AFB, TX 78236 Phone: (210) 671-2515

Take advantage of the skills and equipment to get all of your engraving needs done At the Arts & Crafts building. Available projects include laser wood, glass, metal, matboard, and gravoply. Engraving and sublimation (heat press) is done on glass, metal and gravoply.

They also carry an array of military statues, awards, coin displays, plaques, and more.

Kelly Field Child Development Program

Building 61 San Antonio, TX 78226 Phone: (210) 925-5747

This program cares for children from infant to five years old.

Gateway Child Development Program

Building 3220 Lackland AFB, TX 78236 Phone: (210) 671-1040

This program cares for children from infant to five years old.

Gateway Club

Building 2490 Lackland AFB, TX 78236 Phone: (210) 645-7034

The Gateway Club offers specials throughout the week that include wing specials, “You are the Cook,” and a Champagne Brunch on Sunday.

Dining Facilities

Food Service Office Building

7065, Room 228 Lackland AFB, TX 78236 Phone: (210) 671-6840/6841

The food service office is responsible for meals on base. They also host the Team Lackland birthday celebration the second Wednesday of each month at the Live Oak Inn, Building 10810, at 6 p.m. This event honors our permanent party and technical training students E-5s and below during their birthday month.

Dining Facilities

Amigo Inn, Building 7532 Phone: (210) 671-5112/5113 Amigo 2, Building 5570 Phone: (210) 671-0833/1952 Defender Inn, Building 5420 (Camp Bullis) Phone: (210) 295-8344 Flight Kitchen, Building 1650 at Port S.A. (Kelly AFB) Phone: (210) 925-8350/1488

Lackland Training Annex Dining Facility, Building 124 Phone: (210) 671-4818/4819 Live Oak Inn, Building 10810 Phone: (210) 671-4720/4721 Medical Training DFAC, Building 6361 (Camp Bullis) Phone: (210) 808-3481/3491

Mesquite Inn , Building 10175

Phone: (210) 671-4939/4940

Training Squadron Dining Facilities

Squadron: 331st - Building 6582 Squadron: 322nd - Building 9110 Squadron: 326th - Building 9210 TRSS: 324th - Building 9310 Squadron: 321st - Building 6582 Squadron: 323rd - Building 6582 Squadron: 320th - Building 6592

Education & Testing Center

Building 5725 Lackland AFB, TX 78236 Phone: (210) 671-8711/8712

The Education & Testing Center can help you obtain your college degree as well as provide information on tuition assistance, GI Bill, certifications, and testing for PME, CLEP/DSST, and foreign languages.

Fitness Centers on Lackland

Medina Fitness Center

Building 199 Lackland AFB, TX 78236 Phone: (210) 671-4477/4525

The Medina Fitness Center offers TRX suspension training, strength training equipment, free weights, cross trainers, treadmills, exercise bikes, dry heat sauna, basketball courts, volleyball courts, football field, soccer field, one mile dirt track, 1/4 mile track and the center also issues equipment ( i.e., Balls, weight belts, locks, etc.)

Warhawk Fitness Center

Building 2418 Lackland AFB, TX 78236 Phone: (210) 671-2016

The Warhawk Fitness Center offers free weights, life circuit, Cybex, cross trainers, treadmills, stairsteppers, exercise bikes, 1/4 mile track, infrared heat sauna, basketball courts, volleyball courts (inside), TRX suspension training, medicine balls, pull up bars and the center also issues equipment ( i.e., balls, weight belts, locks, etc.) Building 7246 (Inside the BMT Reception Center) Lackland AFB, TX 78236 Phone: (210) 671-2028

The General Store is open to all personnel and offers a wide variety of Lackland AFB, San Antonio and BMT Graduation souvenirs including: Golf shirts, t-shirts, caps, shot glasses, coffee mugs, coins, & plush animals. There is also an on site Snack Bar available.

Golf Course - Gateway Hills

Building 2901 Lackland AFB, TX 78236 Phone: (210) 671-3466

This course is laid out on 200 acres and features extreme elevation changes. The course contains many strategically located bunkers and a host of oak and mesquite trees. This facility provides an excellent practice area which includes a driving range, bunker, green, and a lob wedge practice green and two practice putting greens.

Information, Tickets & Travel (ITT)

Building 5506 Lackland AFB, TX 78236 Phone: (210) 671-3133

Information, Tickets & Travel has a wide array of discounts to theme parks, water parks, sporting events, festivals, parades, and theatrical performances in and around the San Antonio and Texas area.

ITT also carries discount tickets to numerous attractions and dinner shows in Florida, California and various other places across the U.S.