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    John Cook, commander of the 32nd Medical Brigade, has overseen the exodus of troops to enjoy home-cooked meals. "It's a break for them to get away from the structure of training and reunite with the civilian population ... San Antonio is really special to come out in support of the soldiers." The tradition of San Antonio families extending fellowship to military trainees began in 1974 with Operation Homecooking at Lackland AFB. Full Article at San Antonio Express
    It's a break for them to get away from the structure of training and reunite with the civilian population ... San Antonio is really special to come out in support of the soldiers.
    SOURCE: San Antonio Express 24 months ago
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Families take in troops from Fort Sam, Lackland
  1. It felt awesome that firefighters picked us ... But it's the soldiers in Iraq that really deserve this.
    SOURCE: San Antonio Express 24 months ago
  2. Yeah you did ... You signed your name on the dotted line, you made a commitment.
    SOURCE: San Antonio Express 24 months ago
  3. We're sorry that these soldiers weren't able to go home to their families ... But we're happy they're here with us.
    SOURCE: San Antonio Express 24 months ago
  4. It goes full circle ... We feel it's our turn to give back by bringing them in.
    SOURCE: San Antonio Express 24 months ago
  5. All of my sisters are with my mother, and I'm not there ... But that's OK. I'm here.
    SOURCE: San Antonio Express 24 months ago

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