SAN ANTONIO – Operation Home Cooking has been going robust for 48 years at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, permitting native households the chance to percentage Thanksgiving with U.S. Air Force Basic Military Training trainees.
Approximately 330 households in San Antonio will probably be taking part this yr, together with the Dennis Family.
They have opened their houses and hearts for over 30 years and created loved reminiscences to closing an entire life.
“We tell them, look, you are at home. You can take your boots off if you want. You can relax,” stated David Dennis, Sgt. (Ret.) U.S. Army.
The 48-year-old program hits house for Dennis.
“I spent 22 years in the military — ‘74 to ‘96. While I was in Germany, that’s where I met my wife,” Dennis stated.
Dennis is aware of how tricky being clear of house all through the vacations can also be.
“When I was stationed in the barracks, the married guys that had to pull duty on the holidays, I would volunteer to do their duties so they can be with their families,” Dennis stated.
Host households supply transportation to and from Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland.
The Dennis family is counting down till they are able to percentage studies.
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