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NEWS | Oct. 30, 2009

Operation Homecooking set for signups

San Antonio area families can share their warmth and hospitality with Airmen and trainees at Lackland this Thanksgiving by giving them a chance to enjoy a holiday meal in a family atmosphere through Operation Homecooking. 

In its 34th year, the program provides the opportunity for families to share their traditional Thanksgiving celebrations with Air Force basic military trainees and technical school students. 

Throughout the years, families have generously opened their homes to these young men and women, recognizing that many of them are away from home for the first time.
Last year, local residents hosted 4,295 Airmen for Thanksgiving dinner. 

Families within the San Antonio metropolitan area may invite two Airmen for Thanks-giving by calling 671-5453, 671-5454 or 671-3701 on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., beginning Monday. 

Requests can also be made online via the base Web site at http://www.lackland.af.mil/homecook beginning Sunday. Area and out-of-town relatives who have trainees in basic training may request them by name for Thanksgiving. 

If visiting from out of town, the sponsors must provide the name and phone number of the hotel or motel where they will be staying. 

Since trainees are not permitted to have personal transportation during training, hosts must pick them up at the Basic Military Training Reception Center, Bldg. 7246, between 7 and 11 a.m. Thanksgiving Day. 

All Airmen and basic trainees must be returned to the base by 7 p.m.