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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
Nov. 9, 2021
TEDx inaugural event at JBSA-Lackland spotlights collaboration

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -- An inaugural TEDx event here in October met the spirit of the gathering’s theme – Together Toward Tomorrow – and showcased collaboration at its best, according to Dr. Elizabeth Rich, Chief, Faculty Development Flight, 37th Training Support Squadron.
Nov. 2, 2021
IAAFA program acts as force multiplier and security cooperation tool

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -- Since 1943 the Inter-American Air Forces Academy has promoted Security Cooperation principles through the delivery of education and training to 23 Western Hemisphere Partner Nations. The academy carries on this tradition by delivering in-residence curriculum
Oct. 27, 2021
"Basic" docuseries goes behind-the-scenes at USAF BMT beginning Oct. 28

An unprecedented look behind the scenes at U.S. Air Force basic military training will be available to the public through a docuseries on the Air Force Recruiting Service’s YouTube channel beginning Oct. 28.
Oct. 21, 2021
37 TRW announces third quarter award winners

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – The third quarter awards ceremony took on a Halloween theme at the Pfingston Reception Center here Oct. 19.
Oct. 21, 2021
When going gets tough, resiliency remains key for Air Force family

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – One day, one decision, and one family. Together husband, wife, and son raised their right hands and took an oath that changed the course of their lives.
Oct. 20, 2021
Annual Thanksgiving tradition for Lackland trainees returns in modified format

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – The Operation Home Cooking tradition is returning this Thanksgiving, although not as expansive as in years past. The event will be open only to Department of Defense ID card holders living in the San Antonio metropolitan area. There is a need for
Oct. 15, 2021
Partner nation students attend basic military training graduation

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – More than 100 international military students from partner nations across the Western Hemisphere gathered at the Pfingston Reception Center Oct. 7 to watch nearly 700 trainees become Airmen and Guardians.
Oct. 12, 2021
IAAFA participates in AFA Air, Space and Cyber Conference

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – A team of instructors and leaders from the Inter-American Air Forces Academy joined hundreds of Airmen and Guardians at the 2021 Air Force Association Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Maryland, Sept. 20-22.
Oct. 7, 2021
319th Training Squadron lays the foundation for CBRN training

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas –Airmen and Guardians are able to operate in a ready state and continue the mission when chemicals are present, thanks to their Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense training.