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. 20, 2021 Annual Thanksgiving tradition for Lackland trainees returns in modified format JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – The Operation Home Cooking tradition is returning this Thanksgiving, although not as expansive as in years past. The event will be open only to Department of Defense ID card holders living in the San Antonio metropolitan area. There is a need for
Oct. 7, 2021 319th Training Squadron lays the foundation for CBRN training JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas –Airmen and Guardians are able to operate in a ready state and continue the mission when chemicals are present, thanks to their Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense training.
Oct. 5, 2021 USecAF gets firsthand look at AETC’s values-based approach to foundational readiness Under Secretary of the Air Force Gina Ortiz Jones visited here Oct. 1-4, seeing firsthand how Air Education and Training Command ingrains dignity and respect throughout the force, and how the command implements a values-based approach to training and readiness.
July 6, 2021 Airman, Guardian couple begin military journey JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – Enlisting in the military is often a family decision, but one married couple took that a step further – enlisting together in two separate services.
June 28, 2021 MTIs highlighted in video series on force generators JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – Three military training instructors from the 737th Training Group are featured in a series of videos highlighting the invaluable contributions of force generators. MTIs, along with military training leaders, instructor pilots, Squadron Officer School
June 17, 2021 BMT trainees now able to get COVID vaccines while at Lackland JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – Recruits at Basic Military Training here now have the opportunity to become fully vaccinated against COVID-19 during their training.
June 15, 2021 Dedication leads to Blue Rope success JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – Despite multiple failed attempts over the course of 15 months, Tech. Sgt. Felipe Alvarado, 331st Training Squadron, was awarded his Master Military Training Instructor blue rope, April 16.
June 3, 2021 BMT graduation ceremonies opening for guests July 22 JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – A limited number of family and friends will once again be able to watch their loved ones graduate from Air Force Basic Military Training here beginning with the ceremony scheduled for July 22.
May 6, 2021 U.S. Space Force achieves another milestone at Basic Military Training JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -- Another U.S. Space Force milestone was reached May 6 when the first all-Guardian flight graduated from Basic Military Training here. The 31 men in Flight 429 and four women in Flight 430 were assigned to the 324th Training Squadron, and were among the 571