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May 26, 2020
Feasibility of secondary Air Force BMT location proven; COVID-19 surge operations to begin June 2

Air Force officials announced that, beginning June 2, the service will continue to hold basic military training at Keesler AFB, Mississippi, as a secondary location until the end of COVID-19 surge operations. The decision to stand up initial operating capability under 37th Training Wing comes after
May 25, 2020
President honors fallen service members at Memorial Day observances

President Donald J. Trump attended Memorial Day ceremonies at Fort McHenry in Baltimore and at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia to pay tribute to those who fought and died to keep Americans free.
May 22, 2020
Fitness testing suspended until Oct. 1

The change, which is an update from the original June 1 resume date, is effective immediately.
May 20, 2020
4th Graders go behind the 'virtual' scenes with K-9 training

The 341st Training Squadron conducts all military working dog initial training as well as all MWD handlers courses for the Department of Defense right here at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. This elite team was able to share what they do with a class of 4th grade students from Buda
May 19, 2020
344th TRS participates in resiliency chat with CMSAF Wright

Master Sgt. Robyn Pryor (bottom center), a 37th Training Wing Airman, speaks on "The New Normal", a podcast hosted by Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright (top left). Pryor, member of the 344th Training Squadron, discussed the creation of the community, C3 (Care, Commit, and Connect),
May 19, 2020
The next transition from ABUs to OCPs: What to expect

The next transition before the final uniform change from the Airman Battle Uniform to the newly regulated Operation Camouflage Pattern combat uniform will be effective June 1, 2020, for all Airmen.
May 19, 2020
Monument recognizes AETC instructors' dedication to developing Airmen we need

During this time of uncertainty, the dedication of Air Education and Training Command’s instructor corps has never been more certain. Like their dedication, a monument stands unwavering here in the honor of AETC’s instructor corps. The obelisk, or pillar, monument stands in-front of the AETC
May 15, 2020
IAAFA se adapta durante COVID-19, continúa la educación militar profesional internacional a través del aprendizaje a distancia

En marzo del 2020, cuando la nación comenzó a dar órdenes de cuarentena debido a la pandemia del Coronavirus 2019, la Academia Interamericana de las Fuerzas Aéreas, que forja los lazos de amistad internacional y la cooperación en materia de seguridad a través de la educación y capacitación, coordino
May 15, 2020
IAAFA Adapts during COVID-19, Continues International Professional Military Education via Distance Learning

In March 2020, when the nation started shelter-in-place orders due to the ongoing Coronavirus Disease 2019 pandemic, the Inter-American Air Forces Academy, which forges international friendship and security cooperations through education and training, coordinated for all of their international
May 15, 2020
First Airmen graduate BMT at Keesler since 1968

For the first time since 1968, a flight of nearly 60 Airmen from the 37th Training Wing Detachment 5 graduated U.S. Air Force basic military training here May 15.Due to safety concerns stemming from COVID-19, the Air Force sent new recruits to Keesler to demonstrate a proof of concept to generate