When is the Lackland graduation in October 2026?

Thursday, October 29, 2026. Graduating: Flights 745-760. From the official Lackland graduation schedule; dates can change if a recruit is recycled.

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Lackland graduation, Thursday, October 29, 2026.

Graduating: Flights 745-760. Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. From the official Lackland schedule. Dates can move if a recruit is recycled, so confirm with your recruit.

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— The day

It is a two day event. Wednesday, October 28, 2026: the Airman's Run and the Coin and Retreat Ceremony, where trainees become Airmen and Guardians. Thursday, October 29, 2026: the Graduation Parade.

Watching from home? We could not confirm a livestream for Lackland on its official pages, so check the base's official page and social accounts closer to the day.

Visitors need a valid ID and a sponsor with a DoD ID. Drivers need current insurance and registration.
Unescorted visitors 16 and older need a background check.

Getting on base, parking and the ten photos to take: the full Lackland guide.

Front of an example CardMyService card — Front

Back of the same example card, with the record of service and a code that opens the family page — Back

— After the ceremony

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Their name, rank and unit in gold on the front, numbered like it was issued. Their record of service on the back, with a code that opens one page the whole family can see, plus a video. The card shown is an example.

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Date from the official Lackland graduation schedule, checked September 2026. CardMyService is not affiliated with the Department of Defense or any branch.