April 20, 2022 BMT expands graduation events, returns to parade grounds Beginning June 8-9, Basic Military Training graduation events will expand to two days and include the return of the traditional military parade at the Gateway Wing parade grounds.
Feb. 17, 2022 Enhanced integration helps create culture of dignity, respect JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – As early as 2015, the Air Force recognized the power of Basic Military Training enhanced integration in creating a climate of dignity and respect.
Feb. 2, 2022 37 TRW recognized with Verne Orr Award for AETC JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -- The 37th Training Wing has been named as Air Education and Training Command’s 2022 recipient of the Verne Orr Award. The award, established by the Air Force Association in honor of former Secretary of the Air Force Verne Orr, recognizes an Air Force unit
Jan. 5, 2022 San Antonio native named MTI of the Year JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – Joining the Air Force in 2007 was an easy decision for Master Sgt. Michael A. Galindo, who grew up in San Antonio, also known as Military City USA.
Dec. 16, 2021 Blue Rope of the Year says ‘building up others’ best part of being an MTI JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -- Becoming a Military Training Instructor wasn’t high on Tech. Sgt. Cameron Figueroa’s to-do list when he signed up for Developmental Special Duty.
Nov. 10, 2021 Beginning Nov. 11, ‘After Basic' social show offers live reaction, analysis to BMT docuseries 'After Basic,' a live social media 'after' show focused on reflecting on and discussing the Air Force Recruiting Service’s new docuseries ‘Basic,’ is set to debut on the Air Education and Training Command Facebook page Nov. 11 at 7:45 p.m. central time. The show will feature guests from the
July 6, 2021 Airman, Guardian couple begin military journey JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – Enlisting in the military is often a family decision, but one married couple took that a step further – enlisting together in two separate services.
June 28, 2021 MTIs highlighted in video series on force generators JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – Three military training instructors from the 737th Training Group are featured in a series of videos highlighting the invaluable contributions of force generators. MTIs, along with military training leaders, instructor pilots, Squadron Officer School
June 17, 2021 BMT trainees now able to get COVID vaccines while at Lackland JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – Recruits at Basic Military Training here now have the opportunity to become fully vaccinated against COVID-19 during their training.
June 15, 2021 Dedication leads to Blue Rope success JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – Despite multiple failed attempts over the course of 15 months, Tech. Sgt. Felipe Alvarado, 331st Training Squadron, was awarded his Master Military Training Instructor blue rope, April 16.