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San Antonio native named MTI of the Year

Master Sgt. Michael A. Galindo has been named the 2021 Military Training Instructor of the Year for the 37th Training Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Galindo, a San Antonio native, is an MTI and the Operations Superintendent at the 324th Training Squadron. (Courtesy photo by Kerry Archam)

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326th TRS celebrates U.S. Space Force’s 2nd birthday

Lt. Col. Nicholas Smith, 326th Training Squadron commander, makes a toast in honor the U.S. Space Force’s second birthday at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Dec. 20, 2021. Smith is the first Guardian to command a Basic Military Training squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Vanessa R. Adame)

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326th TRS celebrates U.S. Space Force’s 2nd birthday

First Lt. Timothy Mertz, 326th Training Squadron, (left), and Chief Master Sgt. Timothy Pelletier, 326th TRS senior enlisted leader, cut and serve the cake celebrating the second birthday of the U.S. Space Force at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Dec. 20, 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Vanessa R. Adame)

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Uniform shortage to affect BMT graduates

Air Force trainees are shown at their graduation ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Dec. 16, 2021. The Air Force announced Dec. 21, 2021, that due to a shortage of fabric used to manufacture service dress uniforms, Airmen and Guardians graduating from basic military training will temporarily be issued fewer uniform items. This proactive measure will allow Airmen and Guardians to have, at minimum, one full set of service dress while Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support works with the manufacturer to restore full production. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christa D'Andrea)

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Every BMT flight picture tells a story

A sampling of Basic Military Training flight photos and books from various eras on display at the 37th Training Wing History Office at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Dec. 10, 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Annette Crawford)

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Every BMT flight picture tells a story

Tracy English, 37th Training Wing historian, scans one of the many Basic Military Training flight photos in his office’s collection at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Dec. 10, 2021. He and his staff and volunteers are digitizing all photos and documents, which has proved to be a never-ending task. (U.S. Air Force photo by Annette Crawford)

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Every BMT flight picture tells a story

Tracy English, 37th Training Wing historian, looks at some of the slides from the extensive collection in his office at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Dec. 10, 2021. English, his staff and volunteers maintain the historical collection from both JBSA-Lackland and the former Kelly Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Annette Crawford)

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Every BMT flight picture tells a story

Tracy English, 37th Training Wing historian, looks at the contents of the office refrigerator at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Dec. 10, 2021. The cold temperature helps prolong the life of old film products until English and his staff have the opportunity to digitize the works. (U.S. Air Force photo by Annette Crawford)

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BMT Graduation increases visitors, Airman's Run returns

Effective Nov. 24, Basic Military Training graduates may now invite up to four guests to graduation events, to include the Airman's Run. The Airman's Run will now take place on Thursdays at 7:30 a.m. CST and the graduation ceremony will be at 10:00 a.m. CST. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christa D'Andrea)

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A different point of view: a married couple’s BMT experience

Staff Sgt. Sarah Bento embraces her husband, Airman 1st Class Devon Bento, after his Basic Military Training graduation at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Oct. 28, 2021. Sarah and Devon have been married three years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joe Gangemi)

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A different point of view: a married couple’s BMT experience

Staff Sgt. Sarah Bento, 433rd Training Squadron military training instructor, stands in front of her flight during a Basic Military Training graduation practice at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Oct. 6, 2021. The 433rd TRS is comprised of Total Force Airmen who accomplish the basic military training mission — motivate, train and inspire the next generation of Airmen and Guardians with the foundation to deliver 21st Century Airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joe Gangemi)

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Partner nation students attend basic military training graduation

Maj. Marcella Moreno, Colombian Navy, hugs Airman Basic Javier Fraga after the basic military training graduation ceremony Oct. 7, 2021, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. The students were part of the Inter-American Air Forces Academy’s field studies program, a federally mandated initiative designed to provide international students with cultural immersion during their studies in the U.S. (U.S. Air Force photo by Vanessa R. Adame)

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Partner nation students attend basic military training graduation

International military students listen to a briefing before a basic military training graduation ceremony Oct. 7, 2021, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. The students were part of the Inter-American Air Forces Academy’s field studies program, a federally mandated initiative designed to provide international students with cultural immersion during their studies in the U.S. (U.S. Air Force photo by Vanessa R. Adame)

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Partner nation students attend basic military training graduation

International military students listen to Chief Master Sgt. Learie Gaitan before a basic military training graduation ceremony Oct. 7, 2021, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. The students were part of the Inter-American Air Forces Academy’s field studies program, a federally mandated initiative designed to provide international students with cultural immersion during their studies in the U.S. Gaitan is the 737th Training Group senior enlisted leader. (U.S. Air Force photo by Vanessa R. Adame)

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319th Training Squadron lays the foundation for CBRN training

U.S. Air Force Basic Military Training trainees conduct Post Attack Reconnaissance operations during Basic Expeditionary Airman Skills Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Annex, Sept. 15, 2021. This training prepares trainees to accomplish the mission within a Weapons of Mass Destruction contested environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jason Wilkinson)

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319th Training Squadron lays the foundation for CBRN training

U.S. Air Force Basic Military Training trainees review the chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear application worksheet at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Annex, Sept. 15, 2021. Trainees practice foundational lessons before participating in exercise scenarios wearing protective equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jason Wilkinson)

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319th Training Squadron lays the foundation for CBRN training

Basic Training trainees go through practice scenarios for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Defense Orientation, Sept. 15, 2021, on the Chapman Training Annex, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. The 319th Training Squadron gives CBRN training to 100% of Basic Training trainees that enter the United States Air Force and United States Space Force, approximately 400 trainees each day and 35,000 enlisted members annually. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jason Wilkinson)

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37th TRSS CATM instructors guide students with skill, precision

Basic Military Training trainees participate in classroom instruction with M4 carbines as an instructor reviews clearing procedures at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas, Aug. 10, 2021. Combat Arms Training and Maintenance instructors qualify at least 3,500 BMT trainees a month, along with training and evaluating Airmen throughout JBSA. (U.S. Air Force photo by Agnes Koterba)

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37th TRSS CATM instructors guide students with skill, precision

Combat Arms Training and Maintenance instructors ensure proper techniques and safety protocols are used as Basic Military Training trainees practice shooting M4 carbines at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas, Aug. 10, 2021. CATM instructors qualify at least 3,500 BMT trainees a month, along with training and evaluating Airmen throughout JBSA. (U.S. Air Force photo by Agnes Koterba)

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37th TRSS CATM instructors guide students with skill, precision

A Basic Military Training trainee receives feedback during practice and qualification as Combat Arms Training and Maintenance instructor, Ladelious Little, rates her marksmanship at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas, Aug. 10, 2021. CATM instructors qualify at least 3,500 BMT trainees a month, along with training and evaluating Airmen throughout JBSA. (U.S. Air Force photo by Agnes Koterba)

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