DeWayne Henderson, manager of the Lackland Saddle Club at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, is mounted on his horse, Risky, explaining the Civil War uniform and Soldier's life during the war, to the Defense Language Institute English Language Center staff and faculty, AMIGO Sponsors and international students present. The break from the classroom allowed the students to use their new English skills to communicate with picnic attendees. The DLIELC is responsible for teaching English to international military and civilians from more than 90 allied countries. The second mission, through the Field Studies Program Division, is to present the American culture in all its aspects. (USAF photo by Robbin Cresswell)

Army Pfc. Luis Olmeda takes to the sand volleyball court at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, as students at DLI work to increase their physical fitness through activities such as those found at the annual DLI picnic, including soccer, tug-of-war tournament and a hula hoop competition. DLI teaches English to an average strength of 150 enlisted U.S. Army Soldiers in Echo Company prior to their basic combat training. They are generally citizens from Puerto Rico and some are U.S. residents from various countries, such as, Korea, China, Turkey, Bangladesh, Russia and others whose primary language is not English. (USAF photo by Robbin Cresswell)

A military working dog demonstration impresses the DLI picnic attendees April 20. Staff Sgt. Amanda Justice watches as military working dog Kim attacks Marine Petty Officer First Class William Leac. The picnic began with the San Antonio Bagpipes performing at Stillman Park at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. (USAF photo by Robbin Cresswell)