LACKLAND AFB · SAN ANTONIO
BMT graduation weekend, handled.
Your Airman just graduated. You flew in for the biggest weekend of their training — don't spend it refreshing a rideshare app. Flat-rate airport pickup, base-area runs, and a celebration dinner a real local picked.
Flat-rate pricing · Up to 7 passengers + luggage · No surge
THE SCHEDULE
The graduation weekend, day by day.
Ceremony times and base access procedures change — always confirm with the official 37th Training Wing and your Airman's unit before the trip. This is the general flow families navigate.
Thursday
Airman's Run
Families line the route to cheer graduating flights. One of the most memorable moments of the weekend — don't skip it.
Coin Ceremony
Your Airman receives their coin. First chance for family time. Plan dinner nearby.
Celebration dinner
First real meal with your Airman. Keep it close to base or downtown — they may have a curfew.
Friday
Graduation Parade
The main event. Arrive early — parking and base access takes time. Confirm gate and ceremony location with the base.
Base pass + family time
If base access is granted, this is when families tour dorms and your Airman gets liberty. Plans vary by flight.
The big celebration dinner
This is the night. Book ahead. Chama Gaúcha or Mi Tierra for the full SA experience.
IMPORTANT
Ceremony times, base access, and pass procedures are set by the military and change each cycle. Confirm all logistics through the official 37th Training Wing channels and your Airman's chain of command — not third-party sites.
WHERE TO EAT
Where to eat with the whole family.
Willie's picks for feeding a full family after the ceremony — from casual to celebration-worthy.
The big celebration dinner. Brazilian rodízio — endless cuts of meat carved tableside. Best for the post-graduation family feast. Book ahead. Best for: large family groups, celebration dinners.
Classic San Antonio Tex-Mex. Reliable, well-priced, and genuinely good. Best for: a casual family dinner without the wait.
Market Square institution, open 24 hours, mariachi, pan dulce, the full SA experience. The unofficial gathering spot for graduation weekend families. Best for: first-night celebration, large groups, late arrivals.
SA seafood institution — casual, family-friendly, and consistently good. Fried shrimp baskets and good value. Best for: families with kids, relaxed post-ceremony meals.
Texas BBQ cafeteria-style. Brisket, ribs, sides. Easy for large groups, no-fuss, always satisfying. Best for: feeding a group without fuss.
GETTING AROUND
Getting around without a rental car.
Flat-rate private transfers in a 2024 Toyota Sienna XL — up to 7 passengers with luggage. Your price is locked before you book.
See full fare chart at /transportation. Book at /concierge.
GRADUATION WEEKEND PACKAGE
SAT round trip + one evening dinner run.
From $199
Airport pickup, hotel drop, and one evening run to dinner — flat-rate, no surge, planned by a local who knows the weekend. Price confirmed at booking.
ONE LOCAL. YOUR WHOLE WEEKEND.
Your whole graduation weekend, handled.
Airport to hotel. Base runs. Dinner reservations. One driver who knows the city.
One local. Your whole graduation weekend, handled. →