U.S. Sen. John Cornyn addresses more than 450 Airmen during the Air Force Basic Military Training graduation parade July 3 at the parade grounds at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. The senator visited JBSA-Lackland to learn about the function and mission of the 37th Training Wing, the largest training wing in the Air Force, and to thank the newest members of the U.S. Air Force for their commitment and service.

U.S. Sen. John Cornyn speaks with Tech. Sgt. Michael Gibson, 321st Training Squadron military training instructor, after the Air Force Basic Military Training graduation parade July 3 at the parade grounds at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. The senator visited JBSA-Lackland to learn about the function and mission of the 37th Training Wing, the largest training wing in the Air Force, and to thank the newest members of the U.S. Air Force for their commitment and service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Johnny Saldivar)

U.S. Sen. John Cornyn and Brig. Gen. Trent Edwards, 37th Training Wing commander, visit with recent graduates Airman 1st Class Timothy Stewart and Airman Chase Floyd after the Air Force Basic Military Training graduation parade July 3 at the parade grounds at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. The senator visited JBSA-Lackland to learn about the function and mission of the 37th Training Wing, the largest training wing in the Air Force, and to thank the newest members of the U.S. Air Force for their commitment and service.