News

June 23, 2023
Former Defender, Chopped Military Salute winner returns to JBSA-Lackland, offers advice to fellow Defenders

Two decades after attending Security Forces technical training here, Master Sgt. Opal Poullard, 345th Training Squadron, returned to the 37th Training Wing – to where it all started in 2003. The Security Forces beret she once wore has been replaced by a toque.
May 25, 2023
Technical school students get unique look into career broadening opportunities

More than 100 technical training students and guests filled the auditorium here at the 344th Training Squadron, May 9 for a presentation on career opportunities for Airmen in the Materiel Management career field.Airmen heard career field managers discuss a variety of jobs in their specialty across
April 11, 2023
U.S. Army Element at DLIELC Advances Army’s Recruiting Efforts

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -- The Defense Language Institute English Language Center, or DLIELC, is a critical training center for members of the United States military and plays a significant role in advancing the U.S. Army’s number one priority – recruiting.
March 22, 2023
The 37th Training Wing recognized its top award winners for 2022

The 37th Training Wing recognized its top award winners for 2022 at a banquet here March 10. The formal banquet was held at the Gateway Club and featured the former Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, Robert D. Gaylor, as the keynote speaker. Gaylor served as the 5th Chief Master Sergeant of
March 7, 2023
Partner Nation Guest Instructor becomes first to earn AETC master instructor designation

For the first time in the Inter-American Air Forces Academy’s 80-year history, a partner nation guest instructor has earned the master instructor badge, the highest Air Education and Training Command’s instructor qualification.
Jan. 3, 2023
A Day in Dad’s Life: Gold Star family member spends day with MWD trainers

A Gold Star Family Member spent the day with military working dog trainers here at the 341st Training Squadron on Dec. 21. After losing his father at 7 years old, it was always his dream to experience the work his father did to serve the nation.
Nov. 16, 2022
TEDx event connects community at JBSA-Lackland

Cultivating resiliency and making connections, that was the theme of TEDx here, Texas, Nov. 4. The event brought together approximately 150 people with a mission to provoke thoughtful conversations.
Oct. 13, 2022
Military training leaders share experiences as Force Generators

The buzz word going around Air Education and Training Command, “Force Generator,” is composed of various developmental special duty positions held by hand-picked, multi-capable Airmen. Here at the 37th Training Wing, there are 48 military training leaders, whose mission is to mentor, train, and lead
Aug. 31, 2022
U.S. and partner nation students graduate during IAAFA training cycle

International military students filled an auditorium here for a ceremony to mark the successful completion their training at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy Aug. 10, 2022.
Aug. 31, 2022
Paraguayan General, Former IAAFA graduate serves as example of Security Cooperation

He first attended the Inter-American Air Forces Academy as a student in 1990, then returned here as a partner nation guest instructor in 2004. Fifteen years later, Gen. Arturo González Ocampo, Commander of the Paraguayan Air Force, returned to IAAFA as a guest of honor for B-Cycle graduation