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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.
Oct. 7, 2021
Egyptian Armed Forces make historic visit to IAAFA

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – A new partnership between the Texas National Guard and the Egyptian Armed Forces led to a historic visit at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy here Sept. 27, when an Egyptian delegation visited the academy.
Oct. 5, 2021
USecAF gets firsthand look at AETC’s values-based approach to foundational readiness

Under Secretary of the Air Force Gina Ortiz Jones visited here Oct. 1-4, seeing firsthand how Air Education and Training Command ingrains dignity and respect throughout the force, and how the command implements a values-based approach to training and readiness.
Oct. 1, 2021
Aim High: How USAF flight attendants earn their wings

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas –You won’t find them on a cargo or fighter plane, but flight attendants are important members of the aircrew aboard distinguished visitor aircraft. They start their journey here at the 344th Training Squadron’s Career Enlisted Aviator Center of Excellence.