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Sept. 29, 2020
DLIELC Invited to the AETC Innovation Summit: Virtual Training Teams

When global COVID-19 cases increased, all units worldwide had to adapt quickly to keep their people safe while carrying out their missions successfully.
July 17, 2020
Col. Wilson takes command of 37th Training Wing

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — Col. Rockie K Wilson, assumed command of the 37th Training Wing July 15 in a virtually broadcasted ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland officiated by Maj. Gen. Andrea D. Tullos, the Commander of Second Air Force, Keesler AFB, Biloxi, Mississippi.
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
April 3, 2020
An Open Letter to the Warhawk Family

Our Gateway Wing has the high honor of being deemed Mission Essential. We are the largest training wing in the Air Force, responsible for building Airmen and strengthening the partnerships we need to compete, deter, and win. We are home to the Air Force’s only enlisted Basic Military Training (737
March 30, 2020
FAQ: COVID-19 Impacts to BMT and Technical Training

The COVID-19 pandemic is a dynamic and rapidly evolving situation. The Gateway Wing wants to make sure our internal family and external community all have access to factual and up-to-date information. This frequently asked questions acts as a resource for anyone who has questions or concerns about
Nov. 8, 2019
Air Force Defenders honor all fallen Security Forces Airmen at 12th Annual Defender Ruck

Over 1,100 Security Forces Airmen gathered for the 12th Annual Defender Ruck, hosted by the 343rd Training Squadron, in honor of all 186 Defender Airmen who have made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of freedom, Nov. 8, here. “We host the Defender Ruck to keep the memory alive of the 186 Defenders
Sept. 30, 2019
Air Force graduates first fully religiously accommodated Sikh Airman from Security Forces Apprentice Course

The first Sikh Airmen granted full religious accommodations starting from basic military training through technical training graduated from the 343rd Training Squadron’s Security Forces apprentice course here Sept. 26, 2019.Airman Sunjit Rathour graduated from BMT June 13, 2019, as the first trainee
Aug. 2, 2019
Webb gets first-hand look at BMT, international training during 37th TRW immersion

The 37th Training Wing Warhawks hosted Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Education and Training Command, and Chief Master Sgt. Julie Gudgel, command chief of AETC, for a two-day immersion here Aug. 1-2, 2019.After taking command of AETC on July 26, the general chose the 37th TRW to be his first
Aug. 1, 2019
Retired MWDs looking for family, homes, couches

Thousands of Military Working Dogs are stationed around the world placing themselves in harm’s way detecting bombs, land mines and subduing threatening people; all in the name of keeping Americans safe. Eventually, these canines retire and some can be adopted by the public to live as a couch potato.
July 31, 2019
When a military working dog tells her story

Daria, a military working dog with the 60th Security Forces Squadron at Travis Air Force Base, California, tells us what it's like as the new dog in the squad.