• MTI captures first place at joint warrior challenge

    Against the very best from every branch of the military, individuals forged in excellence, discipline, and relentless commitment, an Air Force military training instructor stood tall and emerged victorious.Master Sgt. Jesus Cintron, assigned to the 320th Training Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio,

  • Security Cooperation enables Airman’s American Dream

    Even before she was born, Bryanna Garcia was destined to be an Airman. Her father then Master Sgt. Jacob Garcia of the Colombian Air Force, served here as a Partner Nation instructor at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy in 2006. His wife was five months pregnant when the family moved to

  • Engagement in Action: DLIELC hosts Fiesta showcase

    The Defense Language Institute English Language Center recently connected international students to the local San Antonio community through multiple Fiesta celebration events.The Fiesta events highlighted the spirit of the historic festival, bringing together tradition, education, and community

  • CMSAF returns to the roots of the enlisted corps

    The most senior enlisted leader of the Air Force returned to the foundation of the enlisted corps at Basic Military Training here April 1, reinforcing standards and engaging with Airmen.For Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force David R. Wolfe, the sound of a Military Training Instructor’s call is

  • F-16 arrival enhances readiness at BMT with hands-on training

    Basic Military Training is taking a significant step in enhancing readiness with the arrival of an F-16 Fighting Falcon. The aircraft is part of a new, immersive training environment designed to give trainees hands-on experience from day one.The non-flying fighter jet arrived March 20 from Sheppard

  • 711 HPW centrifuge simulates spaceflight for astronauts

    The Air Force Research Laboratory’s 711th Human Performance Wing (711 HPW) hosted five astronauts from NASA, the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) and the European Space Agency (ESA) for centrifuge training at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The centrifuge, owned and operated by 711 HPW, simulates

  • Operation Home Cooking

    Basic Military Training is looking for approximately 400 host families to share Thanksgiving Day festivities with trainees who are away from home for the holiday. Volunteer families must be within one hour of the San Antonio metro area.This year’s participants are in the 6th and 7th week of basic