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June 17, 2020
SECDEF witnesses transformation, protection of citizens becoming Airmen at BMT during COVID-19

U.S. Secretary of Defense Mark T. Esper visited U.S. Air Force basic military training cadre and recruits, as well as members of the Air Force Recruiting Service, for a first-hand look at how the service transforms citizens into American Airmen here June 16, 2020. Esper, accompanied on the visit by
June 15, 2020
AMIGOs use time of uncertainty for generosity and support to international military students

When Dan Vega, Program Manager of our American Members of International Goodwill to Others (AMIGO) called out to sponsors of the AMIGO program to help during the COVID-19 pandemic he was met by overwhelming generosity. Members of the organization were eager to do what they could to support the
June 12, 2020
Airman Heritage Museum welcomes BMT trainees

The U.S. Air Force Heritage Museum began welcoming basic military training flights starting June 1, 2020, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. The purpose of the visit is to familiarize trainees to the historical roots of the Air Force and what it means to earn the title Airman.
June 9, 2020
DLIELC Field Studies Program shares American culture with partner nations

DLIELC is home to the largest FSP. This program is nested in the 637th International Support Squadron. They give over 200 tours a year to students at the schoolhouse. The FSP focuses on immersing students in American culture and introducing them to American ways of life. They do this through events
June 8, 2020
S.A. Rotary Club virtual immerse in K-9 handler training

Cadre members of the 341st Training Squadron’s K-9 Handlers course at Joint Base San Antonio--Lackland showcased the training military members undergo to become military working dog handlers during a virtual demonstration for members of the San Antonio Rotary Club of Fair Oaks Ranch Texas, June 3,
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 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 14, 2020
Gateway to America -- U.S. Air Force English Language Beta Test Advances Despite COVID-19

In March 2020, the 37th Training Wing began a beta test for an Air Force version of the Defense Language Institute English Language Center (DLIELC) Army Echo Company program which has been in existence since 1975. In partnership with Air Force Recruiting Service, this beta test is now in the