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July 5, 2024
CMSAF makes inaugural visit to Basic Military Training

Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force David A. Flosi made his first official visit to a Basic Military Training graduation, June 20. As the 20th CMSAF, Flosi’s presence underscored the significance of the event for the newest graduates of the Air Force and Space Force.
Dec. 14, 2023
Graduates Receive Wings at Inter-American Air Forces Academy Ceremony

Approximately 200 students from 11 partner nations and the U.S. Air Force are the latest members to earn their wings, a highly-coveted honor symbolizing graduation from the Inter-American Air Forces Academy.
Dec. 8, 2023
Navigating the storm: Servicemembers get equipped with stress management techniques

Recognizing the crucial need for effective stress management, EVENPULSE, a company specializing in stress reduction techniques, visited service members assigned to the 341st Training Squadron.
Nov. 27, 2023
Department of the Air Force Students Find Resources with New Student Success Center

The Air Force Learning Professionals’ Program recently launched The Student Success Center, a new feature on the website that provides additional academic resources and fosters academic achievement for Airmen and Guardians.
Aug. 15, 2022
37th TRSS Faculty Development Flight launches Technical Writer online course

The 37th Training Support Squadron is launching a new Community College of the Air Force accredited online Technical Writer course this month, giving students the opportunity to take the 8-day course virtually rather than in-residence, allowing them to be TDY in-place.
Nov. 10, 2021
Beginning Nov. 11, ‘After Basic' social show offers live reaction, analysis to BMT docuseries

'After Basic,' a live social media 'after' show focused on reflecting on and discussing the Air Force Recruiting Service’s new docuseries ‘Basic,’ is set to debut on the Air Education and Training Command Facebook page Nov. 11 at 7:45 p.m. central time. The show will feature guests from the
Oct. 19, 2020
Training through time ensures USAF is second to none

Second Air Force is known for transforming civilians into the Airmen we need to continue to dominate in air, space, and cyberspace. However, this was not always what the Numbered Air Force has been called to do.On Oct. 19, 1940, the Army Air Corps established the Northwest Air District, what we know
June 17, 2020
SECDEF witnesses transformation, protection of citizens becoming Airmen at BMT during COVID-19

U.S. Secretary of Defense Mark T. Esper visited U.S. Air Force basic military training cadre and recruits, as well as members of the Air Force Recruiting Service, for a first-hand look at how the service transforms citizens into American Airmen here June 16, 2020. Esper, accompanied on the visit by
May 20, 2020
4th Graders go behind the 'virtual' scenes with K-9 training

The 341st Training Squadron conducts all military working dog initial training as well as all MWD handlers courses for the Department of Defense right here at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. This elite team was able to share what they do with a class of 4th grade students from Buda
April 8, 2020
BMT adapts during COVID-19: adds masks, shortens pipeline

To prioritize safety and continue providing ready Airmen to fuel tomorrow’s Air Force, BMT is moving to a 7.5-week training pipeline. There’s no doubt the COVID-19 pandemic has presented unique challenges that require adaptability. The 7.5-week training program is one of many measures implemented at