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May 22, 2024
97th AMW leaders join AF BMT graduation

More than 40 leaders from the 97th Air Mobility Wing flew down south to tour portions of the enlisted Air Force’s initial training facilities and participate in a Basic Military Training graduation at the 37th Training Wing, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, May 14-16, 2024.
Nov. 29, 2023
A Day in Command: Military Training Instructor takes the helm at the 37th Training Wing

The 37th Training Wing granted a unique opportunity to one of its own -- Master Sgt. Aubrey J. Thrower, an exemplary and seasoned military training instructor, was selected to assume the role of Command Chief for a day.
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.
Sept. 27, 2023
More than 200 students graduate during IAAFA's second 2023 cycle

More than 200 international military students from 12 partner nations and the U.S. Air Force filled an auditorium here for a ceremony to mark the end of their training at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy.
Nov. 8, 2022
SECAF Kendall takes closer look at JBSA missions

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall visited Joint Base San Antonio to meet with leaders across Air Education and Training Command, Air Force Personnel Center, Air Force Installation Management Support Center and Sixteenth Air Force across the Nov. 4-5, 2022.
Aug. 31, 2022
U.S. and partner nation students graduate during IAAFA training cycle

International military students filled an auditorium here for a ceremony to mark the successful completion their training at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy Aug. 10, 2022.
June 27, 2022
Jamaican Defence Force members participate in seminar at IAAFA

The Inter-American Air Forces Academy hosted members of the Jamaican Defence Force and 12th Air Force for a maintenance professional seminar May 31 to June 2.
June 13, 2022
37th Training Wing receives new leader

Col. Lauren Courchaine took the reins of the 37th Training Wing from Col. Rockie Wilson June 10, during a change of command ceremony here.
May 10, 2022
8 graduate from first mobile training team-taught Basic Special Mission Aviator course

The 908th Airlift Wing had eight enlisted members graduate the Basic Special Missions Aviator Course on April 27. This was the first time the BSMA course was taught by a mobile training team.
Dec. 15, 2021
Every BMT flight picture tells a story

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -- When it comes to memories of a military career, there is perhaps nothing as iconic as a Basic Military Training flight photo. The BMT Flight Photo website is rich with these photos – nearly 17,000 of them.