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March 6, 2020
Behind the Scenes of BMT’s Annual Women’s Parade

In honor of International Women’s Day, Basic Military Training graduation hosted the annual Women’s Parade March 6.
March 6, 2020
Unit Spotlight: 322nd Training Squadron

The Eagles dominated the competition in the most recent Fitness Challenge, earning first place! The challenge consisted of a three mile, 35 pound ruck, a strength relay, and a two mile, 35 pound ruck plus litter carry. Kudos to the Eagles that received "Second to None" place in the Fitness
March 6, 2020
DLIELC Increases English Language Training in Vietnam in 2020

Secretary of Defense, Dr. Mark Esper, has called the Indo-Pacific America's ''priority theater.'' The Department of Defense (DoD) Indo-Pacific Strategy Report states, “The Indo-Pacific is the Department of Defense’s priority theater. The United States is a Pacific nation; we are linked to our
March 5, 2020
Military Working Dog Trainer/Kennel Master Course

The Military Working Dog (MWD) Trainer/Kennel Master Course is a three week course for future joint service MWD Trainers and Kennel Masters at the 341st Training Squadron. Students spend 120 hours on training fundamentals to include: basic obedience, substance detection, and K9 suspect
March 5, 2020
USAREC to pre-screen future Soldiers for coronavirus disease as precautionary measure

U.S. Army Recruiting Command is pre-screening all future Soldiers who are about to ship to basic training to ensure they have not been exposed to COVID-19, or coronavirus disease.
March 4, 2020
Special Tactics MOH recipient honored with Annex renaming

The Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Medina Training Annex was renamed the Chapman Training Annex in honor of Special Tactics combat controller Master Sgt. John A. Chapman March 4, 2020. The ceremony, held on the 18th anniversary of his death, was attended by family, friends and fellow Airmen. In
March 4, 2020
JBSA-Lackland's Chapman Training Annex dedicated to fallen Air Force Medal of Honor recipient

With family, friends and fellow Airmen in attendance, the Chapman Training Annex was officially renamed during a ceremony March 4, 2020. Previously known as the Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Training Annex, it was renamed in honor of Medal of Honor recipient Master Sgt. John A. Chapman, an Air
March 4, 2020
Is it the flu or is it coronavirus?

It is easy to feel vulnerable because of news about the coronavirus outbreak. The name of this disease is coronavirus disease 2019, abbreviated as COVID-19. The symptoms of influenza (flu) and coronavirus infection are similar, but these two illnesses are caused by different viruses. People with
March 4, 2020
Air Force develops hard-hitting Defender Challenge 2020 drills for Security Forces

The U.S. Air Force Defender Challenge will pit security forces teams against each other in San Antonio May 11-15, 2020.
March 3, 2020
Blueprint Leadership Podcast with CMSAF Wright - Ep 05 feat. Dr. Kevin Basik

Chief Master Sergeant of The Air Force Kaleth O. Wright talks leadership, lessons learned and shared experiences with Dr. Kevin Basik, a Leadership Development Speaker and a retired Air Force lieutenant colonel.