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Dec. 13, 2019
Air Force graduates first all non-prior service basic flight engineer class

The Air Force’s 344th Training Squadron Career Enlisted Aviator Center of Excellence graduated the first basic flight engineer class, comprised completely of non-prior service students, Dec. 13, here.Nine students began training Nov 8. and all of them earned their wings, becoming the first class in
Dec. 9, 2019
AIRMEN these days: Volume 1 - Airmen 1st Class Washington

I’ve heard the comment, “Airmen these days” quite a bit over the years. It’s usually from a negative standpoint; how today’s Airmen are not as disciplined, dedicated, or mature as those from “back in my day…” To help others see the greatness in our Airmen who join and stay on our team (no matter
Nov. 8, 2019
Air Force Defenders honor all fallen Security Forces Airmen at 12th Annual Defender Ruck

Over 1,100 Security Forces Airmen gathered for the 12th Annual Defender Ruck, hosted by the 343rd Training Squadron, in honor of all 186 Defender Airmen who have made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of freedom, Nov. 8, here. “We host the Defender Ruck to keep the memory alive of the 186 Defenders
Oct. 26, 2019
Halloween at BEAST draws hundreds for family fun

Hundreds of people packed the Joint Base San Antonio Medina Annex on Oct. 26 for the first ever Halloween at BEAST family event hosted by the 37th Training Wing.“We had a phenomenal turn out for Halloween at BEAST - fun, food, and fright goes a long way to create lasting memories,” said Chief Master
Sept. 30, 2019
Air Force graduates first fully religiously accommodated Sikh Airman from Security Forces Apprentice Course

The first Sikh Airmen granted full religious accommodations starting from basic military training through technical training graduated from the 343rd Training Squadron’s Security Forces apprentice course here Sept. 26, 2019.Airman Sunjit Rathour graduated from BMT June 13, 2019, as the first trainee
Aug. 2, 2019
Webb gets first-hand look at BMT, international training during 37th TRW immersion

The 37th Training Wing Warhawks hosted Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Education and Training Command, and Chief Master Sgt. Julie Gudgel, command chief of AETC, for a two-day immersion here Aug. 1-2, 2019.After taking command of AETC on July 26, the general chose the 37th TRW to be his first
Aug. 1, 2019
Retired MWDs looking for family, homes, couches

Thousands of Military Working Dogs are stationed around the world placing themselves in harm’s way detecting bombs, land mines and subduing threatening people; all in the name of keeping Americans safe. Eventually, these canines retire and some can be adopted by the public to live as a couch potato.
July 31, 2019
When a military working dog tells her story

Daria, a military working dog with the 60th Security Forces Squadron at Travis Air Force Base, California, tells us what it's like as the new dog in the squad.
July 9, 2019
First BMT trainees experience M-4 training and qualification

Members of the 37th Training Support Squadron Combat Weapons Flight reopened the newly renovated Combat Arms Training Range at the JBSA-Lackland Medina Training Annex July 8, 2019.BMT trainees were the first to experience M-4 carbine Weapons Familiarization Course at the range, which closed in
Sept. 20, 2017
Serving our country: the journey to citizenship

On Sunday, September 17 the Department of Defense commemorated Constitution Day and Citizenship Day and will observe Constitution Week from September 17 through September 23. These observances allow members to reflect on the effort and sacrifices of our Founders as they established this country