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  • Instructors and leadership gather for group photo at ceremony.

    Five 37th TRG instructors earn AETC master instructor designation

    JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -- Training squadrons rely on instructors to train the next generation of Airmen on the technical skills needed to perform in their career field specialties. Many Airmen come here as formal technical training instructors; however, few earn the designation of master instructor – the highest honor Air Education and Training Command bestows on instructors.
  • The Air Force revises Air Force Instruction 36-2903 to address differences in hair density and texture June 25, 2021. When hair is secured behind the head, the hair may extend six inches to the left and to the right and six inches protruding from the point where the hair is gathered. The 12-inch total width must allow for proper wear of headgear. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

    Air Force readdresses women’s hair standard after feedback

    The change addresses feedback received since the previous guidance was originally published. Specifically, women voiced concerns over difficulty related to securing hair in a manner that does not extend beyond the head.
  • Airmen in drill formation.

    Showcase highlights talents of 37th Training Group

    JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -- Approximately 800 technical training students, permanent party Airmen and their families got a firsthand view of several Air Force career fields during the 37th Training Group Showcase held on May 14.
  • Students build bridge on table.

    IAAFA leads professional development seminar in Ecuador

    JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – For the first time in more than a decade, members of the Inter-American Air Forces Academy recently collaborated with Ecuadorian armed forces for a professional military exchange in Ecuador.
  • A trainee receives an Airmen's coin from a Military Training Instructor.

    BMT graduation ceremonies opening for guests July 22

    JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – A limited number of family and friends will once again be able to watch their loved ones graduate from Air Force Basic Military Training here beginning with the ceremony scheduled for July 22.
  • Ribbon cutting at new MWD lab.

    Four-legged students to train in new ‘classroom’ designed for explosive detection

    JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — Canines enrolled in the Military Working Dog training program here now get to put their skills to the test in a new “classroom” designed specifically for explosive or narcotics detection training.
  • Graphic showing information on EdTech Thursday, first Thursday of the month from 11 a.m. to noon.

    37th TRSS Faculty Development Flight offers monthly EdTech webinar for learning professionals

    On April 8, the 37th Training Support Squadron’s Faculty Development flight launched EdTech Thursday, a monthly webinar series covering topics that focus on helping learning professionals gain insights and practical strategies for teaching with educational technology.
  • Air Force ROTC cadet takes aim during a field exercise in Puerto Rico.

    DLIELC supports upcoming Puerto Rico Project Language

    JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -- In 1975, the Defense Language Institute English Language Center began providing English-language training and cultural immersion to U.S. Army trainees who were permanent residents or U.S. citizens from English-as-a-second language communities.
  • Physical fitness testing will resume July 1, 2021. Several changes have been made to the test to include increasing scoring for push-ups and sit-ups from 10 to 20 points each, five-year age groups and the waist measurement no longer being required. The Air Force has also worked on alternative strength and cardiovascular testing exercise options with plans to announce them in the coming weeks.

    Air Force releases updated fitness test score breakdown

    WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- Without the waist measurement as a scored component, push-ups and sit-ups will increase from 10 to 20 points each, while the 1.5-mile run will remain at 60 points. Scoring will fall into five-year age groups, as opposed to the previous 10.

  • 37th TRW mourns loss of Warhawk

    JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -- A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 37th Training Wing died at his off-base residence May 23. The Airman has been identified as Tech. Sgt. Terry J. Laker, Military Training Instructor, 319th Training Squadron.
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