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Aug. 31, 2023
MWD Program strengthens families and the force

The journey of a military working dog from raw potential to a fully trained warrior is not quick and easy. This transformation commences within the homes of puppy foster families. As the result of one such home, the Air Force Defender community recently gained another four-legged warrior within its
Aug. 31, 2023
Flight Nurse from Greece comes to civilian’s aid during medical emergency

Capt. Aikaterini Sigala, a Specialized Aviation English student, was in the classroom when she heard a loud sound in the hallway. As a flight nurse in the Hellenic Air Force, she instinctively wanted to check the source of the noise. As it turns out, a male maintenance worker fell near the
Aug. 21, 2023
New squadron activates within the 37th Training Wing

The 37th Training Group here gained an additional squadron following an activation ceremony at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Aug. 1.
July 24, 2023
37th Training Wing initiates transition to A-staff structure

The 37th Training Wing is standing up its A-staff, in response to a command-wide implementation this year. The 37th TRW is one of three wings within Air Education and Training Command to undergo the transition that aims to streamline coordination and empowers units to focus on mission execution.
July 11, 2023
Process over outcome: Guardian makes history as Top BMT Graduate

U.S. Space Force Specialist 3 Dakota Desrosiers, an all-source intelligence analyst, made BMT history as the first USSF-trained Guardian to be named both the USSF Top Performer and Top Graduate.
July 7, 2023
Command chief retires after nearly 30 years of service

Nearly three decades since joining the Air Force in 1994, Chief Master Sgt. Michael Morgan, 37th Training Wing command chief, ended his career in the very same place it began.
July 3, 2023
37th Training Wing | Space Operations Command team completes BMT immersion

The Space Operations Command leadership team, Lt. Gen. Stephen N. Whiting and Chief Master Sgt. Jacob Simmons, completed a three-day immersion with Guardians and Airmen at basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland June 20 - 22, 2023.
June 23, 2023
Former Defender, Chopped Military Salute winner returns to JBSA-Lackland, offers advice to fellow Defenders

Two decades after attending Security Forces technical training here, Master Sgt. Opal Poullard, 345th Training Squadron, returned to the 37th Training Wing – to where it all started in 2003. The Security Forces beret she once wore has been replaced by a toque.
June 16, 2023
Celebrity Chef Robert Irvine inspires Airmen with healthy dinner and cooking demo

In an event aimed at promoting a healthy and active lifestyle, more than 450 Security Forces technical training students had the opportunity to break bread with renowned celebrity chef, Robert Irvine, and his team, here, June 14 and 15.
June 5, 2023
Defenders recognized for helping rescue woman attacked by yellow jackets

Four Security Forces members were recognized here recently for helping rescue a woman swarmed by yellow jackets near Chapman Annex earlier this month. First responders credit the Airmen for saving the woman’s life.