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Oct. 27, 2023
Operation Home Cooking: Annual Thanksgiving tradition opens homes to trainees

Approximately 330 families in the San Antonio area will have the opportunity to host Air Force Basic Military Training trainees in their home on Thanksgiving Day.
July 3, 2023
37th Training Wing | Space Operations Command team completes BMT immersion

The Space Operations Command leadership team, Lt. Gen. Stephen N. Whiting and Chief Master Sgt. Jacob Simmons, completed a three-day immersion with Guardians and Airmen at basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland June 20 - 22, 2023.
Oct. 17, 2022
Basic Military Training announces Thanksgiving Day plans

Residents of San Antonio who have an immediate family member in Basic Military Training or have a current Department of Defense ID card (active or retired) will have the opportunity to share Thanksgiving Day with a trainee. Additionally, graduating Airmen that week will be afforded an additional
Oct. 14, 2022
Basic Military Training digitizes curriculum

The days of carrying around your black portfolio with bulky study materials are over. On Sept. 13, 2022, Basic Military Training completed the transition to a digital campus by issuing over 500 tablets to Airmen in their first week of training. 
April 20, 2022
BMT expands graduation events, returns to parade grounds

Beginning June 8-9, Basic Military Training graduation events will expand to two days and include the return of the traditional military parade at the Gateway Wing parade grounds.
Feb. 17, 2022
Enhanced integration helps create culture of dignity, respect

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – As early as 2015, the Air Force recognized the power of Basic Military Training enhanced integration in creating a climate of dignity and respect.
Jan. 19, 2022
MTI achieves success from humble beginnings

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – There are more trainees attending Air Force Basic Military Training, than residents living in the small city of Garapan, Saipan, the hometown of Tech. Sgt. Eileen Echaluse, a Master Military Training Instructor at the 331st Training Squadron.
Jan. 5, 2022
San Antonio native named MTI of the Year

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – Joining the Air Force in 2007 was an easy decision for Master Sgt. Michael A. Galindo, who grew up in San Antonio, also known as Military City USA.
Dec. 23, 2021
326th TRS celebrates U.S. Space Force’s 2nd birthday

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – The 326th Training Squadron celebrated the U.S. Space Force’s 2nd birthday with a cake-cutting ceremony at Arnold Hall, Dec. 20.
Dec. 21, 2021
Uniform shortage to affect BMT graduates

WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- 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.