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A new chapter in readiness: PACER FORGE Provisional

Before the sun rises, tainees from flights 240-254 arrive at PACER FORGE to begin their hands on training at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Annex on March 10, 2025. In the sixth week of Basic Military Training, trainees complete PACER FORGE, a three-day, two-night scenario based deployment exercise that mirrors the force generation process and reinforces core competencies introduced throughout BMT. (U.S. Air Force photo by Daniel Cruz)
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A new chapter in readiness: PACER FORGE Provisional

Before the sun rises, tainees from flights 240-254 are dropped off at PACER FORGE at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Annex on March 10, 2025. In the sixth week of Basic Military Training, trainees complete PACER FORGE, a three-day, two-night scenario based deployment exercise that mirrors the force generation process and reinforces core competencies introduced throughout BMT. (U.S. Air Force photo by Daniel Cruz)
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A new chapter in readiness: PACER FORGE Provisional

Trainees from flights 240-254 carry a medical litter during a PACER FORGE mission at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Annex on March 10, 2025. In the sixth week of Basic Military Training, trainees complete PACER FORGE, a three-day, two-night scenario based deployment exercise that mirrors the force generation process and reinforces core competencies introduced throughout BMT. (U.S. Air Force photo by Daniel Cruz)
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An Airman hugs family members following the 737th Training Group Coin and Retreat Ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Feb. 5, 2025. The Department of the Air Force’s Basic Military Training has partnered with Sandboxx, a digital platform, as a way to facilitate communication and increase engagement between trainees and their loved ones during BMT. (U.S. Air Force photo by Vanessa R. Adame)
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New app helps expedite communication to BMT trainees

An Airman writes a letter to a family member at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. The Department of the Air Force’s Basic Military Training has partnered with Sandboxx, a digital platform, as a way to facilitate communication and increase engagement between trainees and their loved ones during BMT. (U.S. Air Force photo by Vanessa Adame)
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Olympic athlete graduates BMT

Airman Anita Alvarez smiles with her family and the leaders of Air Force Services Center and Department of the Air Force World Class Athlete Program, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, January 9, 2025. 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 2d Lt Kate Anderson)
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Olympic athlete graduates BMT

Airman Anita Alvarez poses for a photo with her 2024 Paris Olympics silver medal after Basic Military Training graduation at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, January 9, 2024. Alvarez is a three-time Olympian who will be joining the Department of the Air Force World Class Athlete Program as the first recruited Olympic medalist in the program's history. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2d Lt Kate Anderson)
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Olympic athlete graduates BMT

Airman Anita Alvarez raises her right hand to recite the Oath of Enlistment during the Basic Military Training graduation ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, January 9, 2025. 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 2d Lt Kate Anderson)
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Olympic athlete graduates BMT

Airman Anita Alvarez smiles with her family after the Basic Military Training Coin Ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, January 8, 2025. 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 2d Lt Kate Anderson)
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Olympic athlete graduates BMT

Trainee Anita Alvarez, 331st Training Squadron, hangs from the bars during the Confidence Course at PACER FORGE during one of her final weeks at Basic Military Training on Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Annex, Texas on January 2, 2025. 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 Daniel Cruz)
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Olympic athlete graduates BMT

Trainee Anita Alvarez, 331st Training Squadron, leads from the front during the run 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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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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