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340th FTG welcomes group's first airman basic, honors USAF heroes

340th Flying Training Group Commander Col. Allen Duckworth (right) and 340th FTG Honorary Commander Mayor Michael Carpenter from Schertz, Texas, chat with Col. Isaac Davidson, Inter-American Air Forces Academy Commandant, during the Nov. 8 reception in honor of Vietnam era prisoner of war retired-Air Force Capt. Guy Gruters, who was the basic military training graduation parade reviewing official. (U.S. Air Force photo by Debbie Gildea)
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340th FTG welcomes group's first airman basic, honors USAF heroes

340th Flying Training Group Commander Col. Allen Duckworth (blue shirt) joined 433rd Training Squadron Commander Lt. Col. Chris Victoria and several squadron military training instructors in the basic military training Nov. 7 pre-graduation Airman's Run, held at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, the Thursday before each BMT graduation parade. Duckworth ran with the Airmen in part to welcome the group's newest member, and first ever airman basic, Airman Basic Kevin Rios Rivera. (U.S. Air Force photo by Debbie Gildea)
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1st Lt. Kayshel Trudell

Defender Airmen are recognized for being in the top three fire teams to finish a 4-mile 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, at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis.
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1st Lt. Kayshel Trudell

A plaque is unveiled displaying the names of all Air Force Security Forces Defenders who died performing their duties since 1950. It will be hung in Carter Hall, JBSA-Lackland, which is the location where all Air Force Security Forces training takes place—from technical training at the Security Forces Apprentice Course, to upgrade and advanced courses and all officer training at the Security Forces Academy.
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1st Lt. Kayshel Trudell

Gold Star Mother, Christine Herwick, and teammates cross the Defender Ruck 2019 finish line. 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.
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1st Lt. Kayshel Trudell

Dog tags, carried by Defender Airmen, name all Security Forces Airmen who have died performing their duties since 1950. 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.
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1st Lt. Kayshel Trudell

Security Forces Airmen celebrate crossing the finish line after a 4-mile 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.
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1st Lt. Kayshel Trudell

Defender Ruck 2019 medals are displayed before being awarded to the top three finishers in the individual and fire team categories. 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.
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1st Lt. Kayshel Trudell

Defender Airmen march 4-miles in honor of all Security Forces Airmen who came before them. 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, at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis.
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AETC Civic Leader Tour

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Bill Johnson, 560th Flying Training Squadron commander, speaks to civic leaders about his unit’s mission Nov. 6, 2019. During the visit, civic leaders toured missions of 37th Training Wing, 12th Flying Training Wing, 502nd Air Base Wing and Air Force Recruiting Service, all at Joint Base San Antonio locations. The Air Force Civic Leader Tour Program helps community leaders understand and advocate for the Air Force’s diverse missions.
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AETC Civic Leader Tour

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Education and Training Command, speaks with Vickie McCall, an Air Combat Command civic leader from Ogden, Utah, after his AETC mission brief Nov. 6, 2019. During the visit, civic leaders toured missions of 37th Training Wing, 12th Flying Training Wing, 502nd Air Base Wing and Air Force Recruiting Service, all at JBSA locations. The Air Force Civic Leader Program is an Air Staff-level program comprising major command-selected community leaders from a wide variety of industries and sectors, including banking and economic development, construction, manufacturing, education, healthcare, science and technology.
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AETC Civic Leader Tour

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Eric Bissonette welcomes civic leaders to his unit, the 558th Flying Training Squadron, during its observation of the Marine Corps birthday Nov. 6, 2019. During the visit, civic leaders toured missions of 37th Training Wing, 12th Flying Training Wing, 502nd Air Base Wing and Air Force Recruiting Service, all at JBSA locations. The Air Force Civic Leader Program is an Air Staff-level program comprising major command-selected community leaders from a wide variety of industries and sectors, including banking and economic development, construction, manufacturing, education, healthcare, science and technology.
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AETC Civic Leader Tour

While Dr. Joe Leverett, an Air Education and Training Command civic leader from Altus, Oklahoma, uses the virtual reality system, U.S. Air Force Capt. Christine Durham, Detachment 24 instructor pilot, explains to other civic leaders about how the system is used to train Pilot Training Next students Nov. 6, 2019. During the visit, civic leaders toured missions of the 37th Training Wing, 12th Flying Training Wing, 502nd Air Base Wing and Air Force Recruiting Service, at Joint Base San Antonio. The Air Force Civic Leader Tour Program helps community leaders understand and advocate for the Air Force’s diverse missions.
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Civic leader David Radcliffe (right), President of the Radcliffe Group, Keller Williams Realty Southwest, tries a virtual reality simulator at the Security Forces mock Air Base and firearms simulators building, Nov. 7, 2019, at Joint Base San Antonio-Medina Annex, Texas. During the visit, civic leaders toured missions of 37th Training Wing, 12th Flying Training Wing, 502nd Air Base Wing and Air Force Recruiting Service, all at JBSA locations. The Air Force Civic Leader Program is an Air Staff-level program comprising major command-selected community leaders from a wide variety of industries and sectors, including banking and economic development, construction, manufacturing, education, healthcare, science and technology. The program helps community leaders understand and advocate for the Air Force’s diverse missions.
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Brendan Sills (left), Guardian Premier Solutions, demonstrates the Zephyr to civic leaders, Nov. 7, 2019, at Joint Base San Antonio-Medina Annex, Texas. During the visit, civic leaders toured missions of 37th Training Wing, 12th Flying Training Wing, 502nd Air Base Wing and Air Force Recruiting Service, all at JBSA locations. The Air Force Civic Leader Program is an Air Staff-level program comprising major command-selected community leaders from a wide variety of industries and sectors, including banking and economic development, construction, manufacturing, education, healthcare, science and technology. The program helps community leaders understand and advocate for the Air Force’s diverse missions.
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Civic leaders watch a K9 room search demonstration at the 341st Training Squadron military working dog compound, Nov. 7, 2019, at Joint Base San Antonio-Medina Annex, Texas. During the visit, civic leaders toured missions of 37th Training Wing, 12th Flying Training Wing, 502nd Air Base Wing and Air Force Recruiting Service, all at JBSA locations. The Air Force Civic Leader Program is an Air Staff-level program comprising major command-selected community leaders from a wide variety of industries and sectors, including banking and economic development, construction, manufacturing, education, healthcare, science and technology. The program helps community leaders understand and advocate for the Air Force’s diverse missions.
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Public Affairs

Tech. Sgt. Joshua Green, 356th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, describes the 433rd Airlift Wing’s C-5M Super Galaxy’s cargo carrying capabilities to Inter-American Air Forces Academy students Oct. 30, 2019 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland.
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BUFFALO SOLDIERS 19-11-08

Members of the Bexar County Buffalo Soldiers march into the San Antonio National Cemetery Nov. 11, 2018, for the annual Bexar County Buffalo Soldiers Commemorative Ceremony. Comprised of former slaves, freed men and Black Civil War veterans, the historic Buffalo Soldiers persevered through the most difficult conditions imaginable to become some of the most elite and most decorated units in the U.S. Army.
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Honoring MTLs in the Enlisted Heritage Hall

The brand-new military training leader wall is on display at the Air Force Enlisted Heritage Hall at Maxwell Air Force Base Gunter Annex, Alabama, Oct. 30, 2019. MTLs play a vital role in the development of the next generation of Air Force leaders, warfighters, and protectors of freedom. The Air Force Enlisted Heritage Hall has dedicated a wall to highlight their lineage and contributions to the Air Force. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Spencer Tobler)
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Honoring MTLs in the Enlisted Heritage Hall

Military training leaders review the brand-new MTL wall at the Air Force Enlisted Heritage Hall at Maxwell Air Force Base Gunter Annex, Alabama, Oct. 30, 2019. MTLs play a vital role in the development of the next generation of Air Force leaders, warfighters, and protectors of freedom. The Air Force Enlisted Heritage Hall has dedicated a wall to highlight their lineage and contributions to the Air Force. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Spencer Tobler)
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