Col. William H. Mott V, 37th Training Wing commander, hoists the Lackland garrison flag for the first time Dec. 3 as members of the base honor guard keep it from touching the ground. The garrison flag is an oversized flag, 20 feet by 38 feet, which will be flown on Fridays, holidays and other special occasions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

The Lackland garrison flag is raised for the first time Dec. 3 as members of the base honor guard keep it from touching the ground. The garrison flag is an oversized flag, 20 feet by 38 feet, which will be flown on Fridays, holidays and other special occasions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

The Lackland garrison flag is raised for the first time Dec. 3 as members of the base honor guard keep it from touching the ground. The garrison flag is an oversized flag, 20 feet by 38 feet, which will be flown on Fridays, holidays and other special occasions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)