Publication Date
Fall 2024
Collection
Capstones
Advisor
Lindsey Wieck
Description
The capstone project, Monuments and Memorials on Joint Base San Antonio, Lackland AFB, seeks to document and analyze the monuments and memorials that honor the legacy, achievements, and sacrifices of the U.S. Air Force community. Lackland Air Force Base, a cornerstone of military training and history, holds an array of memorials that capture the essence of military service, from historical milestones to individual acts of valor. This project aims to create a comprehensive resource that not only preserves the history represented by each monument but also serves as an interpretive guide for future generations. The decision to focus on these monuments is both personal and professional. As a former active-duty service member in the United States Air force and previously stationed at Lackland AFB I am deeply invested in understanding and preserving the cultural narratives that these monuments embody. Monuments and memorials play a crucial role in public memory, helping communities remember and honor the contributions of those who served. This project, therefore, is designed to provide insight into the role of these structures in shaping military identity, fostering collective memory, and bridging the gap between military and civilian understanding of service and sacrifice.
Keywords
Lackland Air Force Base, U.S. Air Force, Military, Service, Military Heritage, Veterans
Document Type
Text
Medium
Manuscript
Format
Size or Duration
6 pages
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 International License.
Publisher
Digital Commons at St. Mary's University
City
San Antonio, Texas
Included in
Military History Commons, Public History Commons, Social History Commons, United States History Commons