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Graduation Information

DAYS FOR BMT EVENTS

Basic Military Training events are held on Wednesdays and Thursdays at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. The Airmen’s Run and Coin Ceremony & Retreat are held on Wednesdays at the Pfingston Reception Center, and graduation is on Thursdays at the parade field. All graduates head to their respective technical training locations on Friday after the BMT events. Click here for a Pocket Guide for use while visiting for the Graduation events!

American Sign Language Services Request

The 37th Training Wing provides reasonable accommodations upon request for Basic Military Training graduations within the 37th Training Wing. 

Please submit your request at a minimum of two weeks prior to your trainee/student's graduation.

Please email us at 37TRW.PA.INBOX@us.af.mil to fill out a request.

Basic Military Training
An ASL interpreter will be provided for the Wednesday and Thursday events. Times for services provided are:
Wednesday: 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Seating:
For Wednesday the interpreter will meet you at the Pfingston Reception Center information desk at 7 a.m. and will accompany you throughout the morning. She/he will go wherever you choose to sit as families like to sit near their Airman's flight.
For Thursday we have will have designated seating for the family. This location is preferable for the interpreter as it's near one of the loudspeakers. It also allows the family to see their Airman during the pass and review but may/may not be located right next to their particular flight.

Contact:
Your assigned ASL interpreter will contact you Tuesday prior to the Wednesday morning graduation events to establish connection. If you have any questions/concerns, email 37th Training Wing Public Affairs at 37trw.pa.inbox@us.af.mil.

*Please note if your trainee's graduation date changes for any reason, please be sure to notify Public Affairs ASAP.