Joint Base San Antonio Community
Serving You
DINING
Cactus Lanes Bowling Center
Building 357, Fifth Street………………………….830-298-5526
Club XL
Building 472, Seventh Street…………………….830-298-5139
The Fit Bar (Fitness Center)
Building 362, Mitchell Boulevard
…………………………………………………………830-298-4640
Silver Wings
Building 308, Barnes Street………………………830-298-5661
Stripes
Building 253, Fourth Street………………………830-298-5295
For hours of operation, menus and special event information, visit www.laughlinservices.com/food.
EDUCATION
Education and Training
Building 246, 427 Liberty Drive………………….830-298-5520
www.laughlinservices.com/force-development/education-and-training
Education and Training provides educational opportunities and counseling services to members of the Laughlin AFB community. The office has information and resources for military tuition assistance, CLEP and DSST exams, the Community College of the Air Force, professional military education, enlisted commissioning programs and more. On-base college programs include Embry-Riddle University ( http://erau.edu ) and Park University ( www.park.edu ).
FAMILY SUPPORT
Airman & Family Readiness Center
Building 362, Mitchell Boulevard
……………………………………………………….830-298-5620
www.laughlinservices.com/family/airmen-and-family-readiness-center
The Airman & Family Readiness Center is a one-stop information and referral center and the cornerstone of the Laughlin family support system that helps airmen and their families improve their readiness and quality of life.
Programs and services include information and referral resources, personal and work life resources, mobilization and deployment readiness, employment and career support, economic readiness and support, disaster response, Air Force Wounded Warrior resources and the school liaison office.
The center serves active-duty military, Guard and reserve members, retired military, civilian employees and their family members. All services are free.
Child Development Center
Building 476, Lee Street……………………….830-298-5419
www.laughlinservices.com/family/airmen-and-family-readiness-center/child-development-center
The Child Development Center offers quality care for children 6 weeks to 5 years old. Programs include full-time weekly care, hourly care and a part-day enrichment program for children 3 to 5 years of age. The center provides a safe, nurturing environment that promotes the social, cognitive, language and physical development of youngsters. The center is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
Exceptional Family Member Program
Building 375, 590 Mitchell Blvd.
……………………………………………………..830-298-6571
The EFMP program helps eligible military families who have exceptional medical or educational needs to obtain the services they require and makes sure those services can continue if the families are reassigned. The goals are to increase family self-sufficiency and improve each family’s ability to advocate for itself. The program provides information and referral services and is mandatory for those eligible for enrollment.
Family Child Care
……………………………………………..830-298-5031/5419
www.laughlinservices.com/family/family-child-care
Family Child Care in individual homes provides an alternative to Child Development Center care for families that need evening or weekend care; care during swing and midnight shifts; or care for children with special needs, infants or school-age children.
The program is an opportunity for spouses to contribute to the family income while caring for their own children as well.
Family Child Care providers are well-trained, certified and undergo a thorough background check. Their homes are inspected for fire safety, health, safety and other requirements.
School Liaison Office
Building 362, Mitchell Boulevard
……………………………………………………830-298-5620
www.laughlinservices.com/family/airmen-and-family-readiness-center
The school liaison office links Laughlin AFB families with public and private schools. Parental deployments, frequent moves, returns, departures and uncertainties place unusual stresses on the military child, and the school liaison office provides support during all stages of transition to ensure that children receive every opportunity for quality education.
Youth Center
Building 390, 652 Mitchell Blvd.
…………………………………………………..830-298-5343
www.laughlinservices.com/family/youth-center
Youth Programs provide activities for school-age youth. The youth center offers a wide range of educationally enhanced programs, classes and events, providing a safe and fun environment supervised by caring and well-trained staff. Programs include school-age care, a youth sponsorship program for incoming youth, summer camps, sports tournaments, and social events like dances and movie nights.
FINANCIAL SERVICES
Border Federal Credit Union
Building 341, 583 Liberty Drive…………..830-774-2328
LEGAL SERVICES
Legal Office
Building 338, 561 Liberty Drive
………………………………………………830-298-5172
Legal assistance is available for a range of civil legal issues such as family law, consumer or financial matters, wills and estates, powers of attorney and immigration. Visit the Air Force Legal Assistance website at https://aflegalassistance.law.af.mil to review basic information on legal assistance topics that commonly affect military members and to fill out online legal worksheets prior to a visit to the legal office for expedited service.
LIBRARY
Building 223, 201 Mitchell Blvd.
……………………………………………..830-298-5119
www.laughlinservices.com/force-development/library
The library is a peaceful place on base where you can escape to read, research or meditate. Its collection consists of internet-connected computers; Wi-Fi access; adult, young adult and children’s books; DVDs; CDs; audiobooks; downloadable e-books, e-audiobooks and digital magazines; periodicals and newspapers; and research databases. Interlibrary loan is also available. Library programs include story time for babies and children, game nights, reading programs and more. Visit the website for information on upcoming events.
RECREATION
For detailed information about the recreational programs at Laughlin AFB, visit the 47th Force Support Squadron online at www.laughlinservices.com.
Auto Craft Center
Building 525, Arnold Boulevard
……………………………………………830-298-5844
www.laughlinservices.com/fun/auto-craft-center
The Auto Craft Center has all the tools you need for do-it-yourself auto maintenance. If you’d rather leave it to the pros, the center’s mechanics can help with tire balancing and mounting, transmission flushes, oil changes and brake inspections. If you want to sell your car on base, the center has information on the used car resale lot. A car wash can be found behind the center, as well.
Bowling Center
Building 357, Fifth Street……………..830-298-5526
www.laughlinservices.com/fun/cactus-lanes-bowling-center
Strike up family fun at the Cactus Lanes Bowling Center. The center offers breakfast, lunch and dinner menus as well as bowling leagues and specials all year.
Community Commons
Building 362, Mitchell Boulevard
…………………………………………….830-298-5562
www.laughlinservices.com/fun/community-programs
The Community Commons is home to the ITT office, Junior Flyer’s Club and community center. Children age 5 and younger can enjoy play fixtures and interactive games at the Junior Flyer’s Club. The community center hosts fun events and has board games, game consoles and video games, and other electronics that you can check out for free.
Fitness Center
Building 362, Mitchell Boulevard
……………………………………………830-298-5251
www.laughlinservices.com/fun/fitness-center
The Losano Fitness Center features cardio and weight lifting equipment, aerobics classes, saunas, a family fitness room and an indoor pool. There are also basketball and racquetball courts, sports fields, indoor and outdoor running tracks, and sports equipment rentals. Base personnel can sign up for 24-hour access at the center.
Frame Shop
Building 540, Liberty Avenue………..830-298-5153
www.laughlinservices.com/fun/frame-shop
The frame shop can provide expertise, frames, mats, prints and posters, and arts and crafts resources as well as classes, engraving, self-help framing, gifts and awards.
Golf Course
Building 494, Arnold Boulevard……….830-298-5451
www.laughlinservices.com/fun/golf-course
The nine-hole Leaning Pine Golf Course has two sets of tees, a driving range, a putting green, a locker room, golf carts, pull carts, beverages, snacks and a pro shop for all your golfing needs.
Tee times for weekends and holidays can be reserved on Wednesday for active-duty military and on Thursday for others. All other play is first come, first served during the week. Visit the course’s website for information on tournaments and golf specials.
Horse Stables and Saddle Club
Off Kelly Drive, across from Stillman Park
…………………………………………..830-298-5830
www.laughlinservices.com/fun/base-stables
The Laughlin Saddle Club and horse stables offer boarding for privately owned horses of active-duty military members, retirees and DOD civilians. The facilities are for English, Western, jumping and Gymkhana and have stalls, tack and feed rooms, an outdoor arena, a round pen, a quarantine area and parking for horse trailers. Visit the stables website for more information on fees and requirements.
Information, Tickets & Travel
Building 362, Mitchell Boulevard
………………………………………….830-298-5562
www.laughlinservices.com/fun/community-programs
ITT offers discounted tickets for admission to local sporting events, shows and attractions like SeaWorld and Six Flags Fiesta Texas. The office also has discounted tickets for popular national attractions like Disney and Universal Studios.
Outdoor Recreation
Building 540, Liberty Drive…………830-298-5830
www.laughlinservices.com/fun/outdoor-recreation
Outdoor Recreation’s multitude of services and adventures includes local area trips, bike tire treatment, a bouldering wall, a disc golf course, a trap and skeet range, horse stables, a boat and trailer storage lot, FamCamp, water recreation courses and UPS shipping. The center also rents equipment for camping, sports and parties, as well as inflatables, holiday costumes and trailers. Visit the website for downloadable brochures on what’s available and about hunting on base.
Southwinds Marina
1522 Marina Access Road
Del Rio, TX 78840…………………..830-775-7800
www.laughlinservices.com/fun/marina
Southwinds Marina on Lake Amistad, about
30 miles northwest of the base, offers water activities and trips and rents marine equipment from tubes to ski boats. Lodging is available and includes tent sites, RV trailers and campsites, and cabins.
SHOPPING
Commissary
Building 352, 574 Fifth St……………830-298-5822
Save your hard-earned dollars when shopping for groceries at the commissary.
Exchange
The Laughlin AFB exchange wants to be your first choice for shopping. Its price-match program guarantees you the lowest prices in town. Hours of operation for services outside the main exchange vary, so call or visit the website for detailed information.
Main Exchange
Building 540, Arnold Boulevard
…………………………………………….830-298-2111
Food Court
Subway……………………………………830-298-2111
Services
Barbershop……………………………….830-298-0870
Beauty Salon…………………………….830-298-0390
Military Clothing…………………………830-298-2111
Other Facilities
Express with Service Station, Building 115
……………………………………………..830-298-3867
