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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.
Nov. 27, 2023
Local San Antonio community gives back on Thanksgiving

In a heartwarming demonstration of gratitude, “Giving back to those who serve” was a common theme among the more than 330 San Antonio families picking up Basic Military Training trainees on Thanksgiving Day for Operation Home Cooking.
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.
March 23, 2022
Do you see me? Chief’s ‘true colors’ impart wisdom, enhance understanding

She grew up in a small town 45 minutes west of St. Louis. Lost her mom at the age of 13 to a drunk driver. Raised her younger sister. Then, at the age of 18, decided it was time to leave the double-wide home in the country.
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.