Nov. 9, 2021 TEDx inaugural event at JBSA-Lackland spotlights collaboration JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -- An inaugural TEDx event here in October met the spirit of the gathering’s theme – Together Toward Tomorrow – and showcased collaboration at its best, according to Dr. Elizabeth Rich, Chief, Faculty Development Flight, 37th Training Support Squadron.
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. 1, 2021 Aim High: How USAF flight attendants earn their wings JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas –You won’t find them on a cargo or fighter plane, but flight attendants are important members of the aircrew aboard distinguished visitor aircraft. They start their journey here at the 344th Training Squadron’s Career Enlisted Aviator Center of Excellence.
Sept. 29, 2021 Talents on display during 37th TRW drill down competition JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – Airmen from the 343rd and 344th Training Squadrons and the 59th Training Group performed practiced march routines during the 37th Training Wing Drill Down Competition on Sept. 18.
Aug. 24, 2021 63 master sergeant selectees inducted as senior NCOs JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – Nearly 190 guests watched as 63 master sergeant selectees from the 37th Training Wing were officially inducted into the senior NCO ranks at the Gateway Club here Aug. 13.
Aug. 17, 2021 International enlisted leaders focus on ‘Building an Airman’ SAN ANTONIO – A sea of multi-colored military uniforms and the sounds of several languages were the backdrop for the Senior Enlisted Leader International Summit, held here Aug. 9-13. SELIS, co-hosted by Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass and the Inter-American Air Forces Academy,
July 8, 2021 International military students tour military working dog facilities JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – More than 50 international students recently took a break from their courses at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy for a field studies program that took them away their desks and into the facilities that house military working dogs.
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 11, 2021 Five 37th TRG instructors earn AETC master instructor designation JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -- Training squadrons rely on instructors to train the next generation of Airmen on the technical skills needed to perform in their career field specialties. Many Airmen come here as formal technical training instructors; however, few earn the designation of