Lackland AFB, the "Gateway to the Air Force," is located on the southwestern fringe of San Antonio--the city that is called the cultural mecca of the Lone Star State. Lackland encompasses approximately 7,000 acres and is separated into three major sections by two highways.
MAJOR COMMANDS: Air Education and Training Command (AETC)
Lackland's mission is to provide training for all non-prior service airmen of the regular Air Force, Air National Guard, and Air Force Reserve; provide modern operations training in the fields of cryptographic equipment maintenance, security and law enforcement, military working dog handler, combat arms, recruiting,supply, transportation, services, dietary and social actions. Lackland also provides students from 117 countries the opportunity to increase their proficiency in the English language through its Defense Language Institute English Language Center.
BASE OPERATOR:
Lackland: (210) 671-1110, DSN 473-1110 or on-base 3-1110
Wilford Hall: (210)292-7412, DSN 554-7100 or on-base 2-7100.
HISTORY:
Lackland AFB is named after Brigadier General Frank Lackland, who was commissioned into the regular Army after serving in the National Guard, District of Columbia. Construction on the base began on 15 June 1941, and was originally part of Kelly Field. One year later, it became an independent organization--the San Antonio Aviation Cadet Center. On 3 Feb 1948, the facility became what it is today--Lackland AFB, Gateway to the Air Force.
TELEPHONE ACCESS:
When calling Lackland AFB from a DSN extension, the prefix is 554 for 59th Medical Wing and 473 for the 37th TRW. When calling from Overseas locations dial 88-312 & the appropriate prefix above.
When calling Lackland AFB from a commercial extention, the area code and prefix is (210) 292 for the 59th Medical Wing and (210) 671 for 37th TRW. [Any variance to this will be annotated when that organization is listed within this SITES package.
OTHER SECTIONS:
For specific directions on how to get to Lackland from the airport or by POV, or for arrival and check-in requirements, see category INSTALLATION, subject area MUST KNOW ITEMS. Also refer to category RELOCATION SERVICES, subject area PCS REPORTING PROCEDURES. For temporary quarters information, please see category RELOCATION SERVICES, subject area BILLETING. For information on pets, please see category RELOCATION SERVICES, subject areas PET BOARDING, LICENSING, QUARANTINES, VETERINARY SERVICES, and PET TRANSPORTATION. For child care information, see category CHILD AND TEEN SERVICES, subject areas CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS - ON INSTALLATION AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS - COMMUNITY.
Cost of Living information, is located under the following categories COMMUNITY, subject Community Overview, EMPLOYMENT and HOUSING.
For Safety & Security information see the following related subject MUST KNOW.
************************************************ This SITES package includes official and unofficial (commercial) resources for the purpose of making your move as smooth as possible and in no way constitutes an endorsement by the United States Air Force or its personnel. *******************************************
Lackland AFB: Installation
Installation Overview
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Name : 59th Medical Wing
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Address : 2200 Berquist Drive, Suite 1
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City : Lackland AFB
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State : TX
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Zip : 78236-5300
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Phone : (210) 292-3533
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Fax : 210-292-5321
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DSN Phone : 554-3533
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DSN Fax : 554-5321
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Comment :
When contacting any office within the 59th Medical Wing, please use the above commercial or DSN prefixes.
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Name : Command Post
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POC : On Duty Controller
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Address : Bldg 2484 Room 242
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City : Lackland AFB
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State : TX
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Zip : 78236
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Phone : 210-671-4225
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Fax : 210-671-0009
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DSN Phone : DSN 473-4225
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DSN Fax : DSN 673-0009
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