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April 26, 2023
Basic Military Training trainees become U.S. Citizens under new streamlined naturalization process

Fourteen trainees in Basic Military Training here raised their right hands and are now the first to complete the new streamlined naturalization process making them U.S. citizens and allowing them to graduate as American Airmen.
April 11, 2023
U.S. Army Element at DLIELC Advances Army’s Recruiting Efforts

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -- The Defense Language Institute English Language Center, or DLIELC, is a critical training center for members of the United States military and plays a significant role in advancing the U.S. Army’s number one priority – recruiting.
April 2, 2023
80 things you didn’t know about IAAFA

The Inter-American Air Forces Academy celebrated it’s 80th Anniversary March 15. IAAFA’s history goes back to 1943 when it was established as the Central and South American Air School at the request of General Fernando Melgar, Peru’s minister of Aeronautics. The school offered the first
March 22, 2023
IAAFA leaders attend Paraguayan Air Force centennial celebration

Leaders from the Inter-American Air Forces Academy joined Paraguay’s top military officials to commemorate the Paraguayan Air Force’s Centennial Anniversary, Feb. 21-24.
March 22, 2023
The 37th Training Wing recognized its top award winners for 2022

The 37th Training Wing recognized its top award winners for 2022 at a banquet here March 10. The formal banquet was held at the Gateway Club and featured the former Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, Robert D. Gaylor, as the keynote speaker. Gaylor served as the 5th Chief Master Sergeant of
March 7, 2023
Partner Nation Guest Instructor becomes first to earn AETC master instructor designation

For the first time in the Inter-American Air Forces Academy’s 80-year history, a partner nation guest instructor has earned the master instructor badge, the highest Air Education and Training Command’s instructor qualification.
Feb. 22, 2023
IAAFA infuses agility into training with modern technology, simulators

Virtual reality goggles and body worn sensors are helping to take technical training to the next level at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy here. The gear is part of a virtual reality simulator, and among the newest equipment being used to train international military students from partner
Feb. 9, 2023
433rd Training Squadron: End of an ERA

The 433rd Training Squadron is Total Force in action. The squadron, which falls under the 340th Flying Training Group at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, is comprised of Total Force Airmen who accomplish the basic military training mission — motivate, train, and inspire the next generation of Airmen
Jan. 10, 2023
Swim routine turns into lifesaving mission for DLIELC student

Korean student, Lieutenant Ha, who recently graduated from the Defense Language Institute English Language Center here, tested his skills during an everyday workout routine at the Skylark Aquatic Center in December.
Jan. 3, 2023
A Day in Dad’s Life: Gold Star family member spends day with MWD trainers

A Gold Star Family Member spent the day with military working dog trainers here at the 341st Training Squadron on Dec. 21. After losing his father at 7 years old, it was always his dream to experience the work his father did to serve the nation.