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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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MTI Excels in Joint Service Drill Sergeant Exchange Program

Staff Sgt. Karina Flores is awarded the U.S. Army Achievement Medal by the 1st battalion 34th Infantry Regiment commander at Fort Jackson, S.C., in September 2023. Flores participated in the Joint Service Drill Sergeant Exchange where she trained recruits through a 10-week Basic Combat Training Course in September 2023. (Courtesy photo)
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Ask an MTI

Tech. Sgt. Sarah Bento, “Ask an MTI” program manager, conducts a Zoom call with Military Training Instructors just prior to the start of the weekly calls with Delayed Entry Program recruits Mar. 7, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. The Ask an MTI program gives recruits an opportunity to ask MTIs questions about Basic Military Training prior to their arrival and set expectations and better prepares recruits for the rigors of BMT. Additionally, it's a forum for recruiters and MTIs to crosstalk weekly. The program has been on-going since 2021 but has since been adopted across all three Air Force Recruiting Service groups. Bento is an MTI and currently the 737th Training Group Chief of Protocol. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christa D'Andrea)
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Ask an MTI

Tech. Sgt. Sarah Bento, “Ask an MTI” program manager, conducts a Zoom call with Military Training Instructors just prior to the start of the weekly calls with Delayed Entry Program recruits Mar. 7, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. The Ask an MTI program gives recruits an opportunity to ask MTIs questions about Basic Military Training prior to their arrival and set expectations and better prepares recruits for the rigors of BMT. Additionally, it's a forum for recruiters and MTIs to crosstalk weekly. The program has been on-going since 2021 but has since been adopted across all three Air Force Recruiting Service groups. Bento is an MTI and currently the 737th Training Group Chief of Protocol. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christa D'Andrea)
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BMT Modernization: Optimizing for Great Power Competition

More than 700 Airmen assigned to the 331st Training Squadron graduated from Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Oct. 12-13, 2022. Over the past year, 37th Training Wing leadership have been implementing progressive changes to include returning to the pre-COVID multi-week squadrons and implementing a Zero Week Training Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by C Arce)
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BMT Modernization: Optimizing for Great Power Competition

U.S. Air Force basic military trainees, 321st Training Squadron, flights 638, 639, 640, and 641, form up and size their flights with U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. James Himes, 321 TRS, Military Training Instructor, center, prior to receiving instructions on the proper techniques to safely handle the M4 carbine rifle during their second week of basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Aug. 23, 2022. Trainees were taught safety and muzzle discipline, as well as, proper positioning and handling of the weapon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Brian Boisvert)
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BMT Modernization: Optimizing for Great Power Competition

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Tavis Bell, 321st Training Squadron military training instructor, provides a correction to a group of new Air Force trainees from flight 248 on proper drill movements at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Mar. 7, 2023. The flight is in their third week of training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Brian Boisvert)
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Leaders Serve Thanksgiving Dinner

Chief Master Sgt. Mike Morgan, 37 TRW Command Chief, serves Airmen Thanksgiving dinner at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Nov. 24, 2022. (Courtesy Photo)
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Chef Robert Irvine visits Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland

Chef Robert Irvine poses with two newly graduated Airmen at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, June 15. The chef attended the 331st Training Squadron graduation where more than 400 Airmen graduated.(U.S. Air Force photo by Daniel Cruz)
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Chef Robert Irvine visits Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland

Chef Robert Irvine poses with Military Training Instructors from the 737th Training Group at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, June 15. The chef attended the 331st Training Squadron graduation where more than 400 Airmen graduated.(U.S. Air Force photo by Daniel Cruz)
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