San Antonio Council Approves Funding in Support of Airman Heritage Museum and Aerospace Learning Center

The entrance to San Antonio city hall.

During May 15’s San Antonio City Council A Session, the Council voted in support of a funding agreement between the City of San Antonio and Journey of Flight, Inc. in the amount of $500,000 for design services for the Airman Heritage Museum and Aerospace Learning Center.

During the development of the FY2024 Budget, the District 4 Councilmember proposed a budget amendment to allocate $500,000 to assist with the creation of a future Airman Heritage Museum next to the Parade Field at JBSA-Lackland and the Aerospace Learning Center on the runway at Port San Antonio.

“In Military City, USA, it’s important to offer an inclusive space that honors the city’s rich history in aviation,” the District 4 Councilmember said. “With this funding, we are one step closer to creating a welcoming space for visitors from across the globe and inspiring youth to explore San Antonio’s legendary past and visionary future in aerospace and military service.” 

Both centers are intended to provide an interactive and educational experience for those interested in learning about the stories of the Airmen, Guardians, and aerospace innovators. San Antonio is home to JBSA-Lackland, the site of the 37th Training Wing, the largest training wing in the U.S. Air Force. This wing is composed of three training groups and one academy for recruits entering the Air Force, Space Force, Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard. The program graduates more than 80,000 students each year.

Source: City of San Antonio

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