Air Force Airman Gavin W. Close, 20, graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas on Thursday. The airman completed an intensive, 7.5 week basic military ...

“Their desire to become citizens exemplifies their commitment and dedication to the United States,” said Air Force Col. John O’Dell, commander of the 37th Training Wing at Lackland.

Operation Home Cooking has been going on for 49 years, and is somewhat unique to JBSA-Lackland Air Force Base. Operation Home Cooking has been going on for 49 years. Skip Navigation.

At Lackland Air Force Base in Texas, the honor of tapping him out fell to Clive's wife Gillian, and she could not have been more emotional and proud.