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Olympic athlete graduates BMT

Trainee Anita Alvarez, 331st Training Squadron, completes the push up portion of her official physical fitness test during week five of Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas on December 23, 2024. Alvarez is a three-time Olympic athlete joining the Department of the Air Force World Class Athlete Program upon graduation from Basic Military Training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Gregory Walker)
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Twin brothers serve together at Basic Military Training, share goal to inspire Airmen

Master Sgt. Christopher Platt, 321st Training Squadron, stands next to his identical twin brother Tech. Sgt. Charles Platt, 320th Training Squadron, Sept. 12, 2024, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. The brothers pursued a career in the Air Force together – from enlisting together to completing Basic Military together – until now, where both are assigned to the 737th Training Group. The brothers share more than similar looks, they also share a goal of inspiring young Airmen. “As long as I can make a change in a few people, that’s all that matters,” Charles said. The 737 TRG is aligned under the 37th Training Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Vanessa R. Adame)
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Twin brothers serve together at Basic Military Training, share goal to inspire Airmen

Charles Platt (left) and Christopher Platt stand in front of The Alamo after graduating from Basic Military Training Nov.12, 2012, in San Antonio, Texas. The identical twins pursued a career in the Air Force together – from enlisting together to completing Basic Military together – until now, where both are assigned to the 737th Training Group. The brothers share more than similar looks, they also share a goal of inspiring young Airmen. (Courtesy photo)
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Twin brothers serve together at Basic Military Training, share goal to inspire Airmen

Charles Platt (left) and Christopher Platt stand together at a Military Entrance Processing Station, Sept. 3, 2012. The identical twins pursued a career in the Air Force together – from enlisting together to completing Basic Military together – until now, where both are assigned to the 737thTraining Group. The brothers share more than similar looks, they also share a goal of inspiring young Airmen. (Courtesy photo)
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Practice weapons boost readiness for basic trainees

U.S. Air Force Basic Military Training trainees carry weapons at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland on August 2, 2024. Beginning on July 29, 2024, Col. Billy Wilson Jr., 737th Training Group commander, launched a weapons handling initiative. From now on, BMT trainees will carry weapons throughout their 7.5 weeks of training to instill a profession of arms and a warrior mindset into the future Airmen. JBSA-Lackland is home to USAF BMT where enlisted civilians are transformed into capable Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ava Leone)
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Practice weapons boost readiness for basic trainees

U.S. Air Force Basic Military Training trainees carry weapons at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland on August 2, 2024. Beginning on July 29, 2024, Col. Billy Wilson Jr., 737th Training Group commander, launched a weapons handling initiative. From now on, BMT trainees will carry weapons throughout their 7.5 weeks of training to instill a profession of arms and a warrior mindset into the future Airmen. JBSA-Lackland is home to USAF BMT where enlisted civilians are transformed into capable Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ava Leone)
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More than 700 Airmen assigned to Flights 472-487, receive their Airman’s coin during the 737th Training Group’s Coin and Retreat Ceremony, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, July 24, 2024. The ceremony is one of three U.S. Air Force Basic Military Training graduation events and signifies the transition from trainee to Airman. Lt. Col. Rodolfo Orozco, 321st Training Squadron commander, and Chief Master Sergeant Valeria Andrade, 321 TRS Senior Enlisted Leader, were the guest speakers for the ceremony. The 37th Training Wing, known as “Gateway to the Air Force” is home to BMT. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ava Leone)
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CMSAF makes inaugural visit to Basic Military Training

Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, David A. Flosi, conducted his inaugural visit to the 37th Training Wing at Joint Base Lackland on June 20th, 2024. During his visit, Chief Flosi toured the Zero Week facilities (323rd Training Squadron) and the Basic Military Training Airmen Training Complex (331st Squadron), known as the Wolfpack, within the 737th Training Group. Additionally, he observed a military working dog demonstration at the 341st Training Squadron and engaged with new military recruiters at the 344th Recruiting Teach School within the 37th Training Group. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Da'Nette Bruton)
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CMSAF makes inaugural visit to Basic Military Training

Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, David A. Flosi, conducted his inaugural visit to the 37th Training Wing at Joint Base Lackland on June 20th, 2024. During his visit, Chief Flosi toured the Zero Week facilities (323rd Training Squadron) and the Basic Military Training Airmen Training Complex (331st Squadron), known as the Wolfpack, within the 737th Training Group. Additionally, he observed a military working dog demonstration at the 341st Training Squadron and engaged with new military recruiters at the 344th Recruiting Teach School within the 37th Training Group. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Da'Nette Bruton)
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CMSAF makes inaugural visit to Basic Military Training

Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, David A. Flosi, conducted his inaugural visit to the 37th Training Wing at Joint Base Lackland on June 20th, 2024. During his visit, Chief Flosi toured the Zero Week facilities (323rd Training Squadron) and the Basic Military Training Airmen Training Complex (331st Squadron), known as the Wolfpack, within the 737th Training Group. Additionally, he observed a military working dog demonstration at the 341st Training Squadron and engaged with new military recruiters at the 344th Recruiting Teach School within the 37th Training Group. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Da'Nette Bruton)
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A Military Training Instructor addresses Basic Military Training trainees assigned to the 323rd Training Squadron on Jan. 20, 2024 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, during culminating events on day five of Zero Week, known as Operation First Flight. Zero Week is the first five days of BMT where MTIs have the opportunity to optimize instruction before trainees are assigned to their BMT squadron. Zero Week serves as a deliberate process that not only assesses the initial competency and readiness of trainees but equips them with the essential tools needed to excel throughout their BMT journey. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jonathan Cotto)
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Basic Military Training trainees assigned to the 323rd Training Squadron, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, complete culminating events during Operation First Flight, day five of Zero Week on Jan. 20, 2024. Zero Week is the first five days of BMT where Military Training Instructors have the opportunity to optimize instruction before trainees are assigned to their BMT squadron. Zero Week serves as a deliberate process that not only assesses the initial competency and readiness of trainees but equips them with the essential tools needed to excel throughout their BMT journey. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jonathan Cotto)
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A Military Training Instructor addresses Basic Military Training trainees assigned to the 323rd Training Squadron on Jan. 20, 2024 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, during culminating events on day five of Zero Week, known as Operation First Flight. Zero Week is the first five days of BMT where MTIs have the opportunity to optimize instruction before trainees are assigned to their BMT squadron. Zero Week serves as a deliberate process that not only assesses the initial competency and readiness of trainees but equips them with the essential tools needed to excel throughout their BMT journey. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jonathan Cotto)
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Basic Military Training trainees assigned to the 323rd Training Squadron, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, complete culminating events during Operation First Flight, day five of Zero Week on Jan. 20, 2024. Zero Week is the first five days of BMT where Military Training Instructors have the opportunity to optimize instruction before trainees are assigned to their BMT squadron. Zero Week serves as a deliberate process that not only assesses the initial competency and readiness of trainees but equips them with the essential tools needed to excel throughout their BMT journey. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jonathan Cotto)
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Women of Courage: Serving on two fronts

Tech. Sgt. Cindey Zeledon stands in front of the 737th TRG at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, March 21, 2024. Zeledon, a Military Training Instructor, faced a world of uncertainty growing up as a daughter of immigrants illegally living in the United States. She later devoted herself as a stay-at-home mom to five children before pursuing her dream of becoming a military training instructor – a dream that initially seemed out of reach. Zeledon encourages others facing similar challenges to “let their children be their motivation, not their excuse.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Vanessa Adame)
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Women of Courage: Serving on two fronts

Capt. Katiana Colón, 837th Training Squadron, holds her daughter on her lap during a base event at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., April 27, 2018. Colón has been a single mother for the majority of her career. Her story of navigating service as a single mother is a testament to her determination and strength. She tells others in a similar situation, “Don’t let anyone dictate what you should be doing; fight for what you believe in.” (Courtesy photo)
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Women of Courage: Serving on two fronts

Capt. Katiana Colón, (left) 837th Training Squadron, is pictured with her aunt, retired Col. Daisy Raldiris, at her commissioning ceremony, June 7, 2014. Colón was inspired to join the military as a child growing up in Puerto Rico after listening to her grandfather’s military experiences and seeing her aunt in uniform. Although she takes great joy from being a mother, Colón does not want to be viewed only as a mom. She offers advice to others in a similar situation: “Don’t let anyone else dictate what you should be doing; fight for what you believe in.” Colón stands to put on the rank of major in the near future. (Courtesy photo)
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Women of Courage: Serving on two fronts

Capt. Katiana Colón, 837th Training Squadron, stands in front of her desk at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, March 19, 2024. Colón, who’s assigned to the Inter-American Air Forces Academy, has been a single mother for most of her career. Her story of navigating service as a single mother is a testament to her determination and strength. She tells others in a similar situation, “Don’t let anyone dictate what you should be doing; fight for what you believe in.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Vanessa Adame)
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MTI Excels in Joint Service Drill Sergeant Exchange Program

Staff Sgt. Karina Flores (center) a U.S. Air Force Military Training Instructor is joined by members of the U.S. Army at Fort Jackson, South Carolina in Sep. 2023. Flores was selected to participate in a drill sergeant exchange program with the U.S. Army. (Courtesy Photo)
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MTI Excels in Joint Service Drill Sergeant Exchange Program

Staff Sgt. Karina Flores (center) is joined by U.S. Army Drill Sergeants at Fort Jackson, S.C., where she participated in the Joint Service Drill Sergeant Exchange, training recruits through a 10-week Basic Combat Training Course in September 2023. (Courtesy Photo)
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