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Military Working Dog Program strengthens families and the force
September 5, 2023 — The journey of a military working dog from raw potential to a fully trained warrior is not quick and easy. This transformation commences within the homes of puppy foster families. As the result of one such home, the Air Force Defender community recently gained another four-legged warrior within its ranks, following an emotional reunion with his foster family... MORE

37th Training Wing initiates transition to A-staff structure
July 25, 2023 — The 37th Training Wing is standing up its A-staff, in response to a command-wide implementation this year. The 37th TRW is one of three wings within Air Education and Training Command to undergo the transition that aims to streamline coordination and empowers units to focus on mission execution. ... MORE

Air Force Reserve training manager shapes future of Space Force boot camp
July 24, 2023 — How do we make a Guardian? That question is just one of many that are being tackled by Tech. Sgt. Haleigh Irby, 908th Airlift Wing’s 25th Aerial Port Squadron training manager. Since November 2022, Irby has been on temporary duty to the 1st Delta Operations Squadron, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, where she has been writing the curriculum for the U.S. Space Force basic military training... MORE

Future Defenders practice tactical skills at JBSA-Camp Bullis
July 14, 2023 — Air Force Security Forces trainees participated in an exercise at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis recently... MORE

37th Training Wing command chief retires after nearly 30 years of service
July 10, 2023 — Nearly three decades since joining the Air Force in 1994, Chief Master Sgt. Michael Morgan, 37th Training Wing command chief, ended his career in the very same place it began... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Michael Morgan listens to a briefing at the DLIELC Aviation Language Training Center at JBSA-Lackland, Texas.

37th Training Wing recognizes 2022 top award winners
March 23, 2023 — The 37th Training Wing recognized its top award winners for 2022 at a banquet at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland March 10... MORE

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, TEXAS – Former Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Robert D. Gaylor, speaks at the 37th Training Wing’s Annual Awards Banquet, held at the Gateway Club, March 10, 2023. Gaylor served as the 5th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force from 1977 to 1979. (U.S. Air Force photo by Daniel Cruz)

Gateway Wing releases new strategic plan
February 24, 2023 — Culture. Mission. People. These priorities are the foundation of the 37th Training Wing’s 2023 Warhawk Strategic Plan released Jan. 20. The Warhawk Strategic Plan written by the 37th TRW commander, Col. Lauren Courchaine, and Command Chief Master Sgt. Michael Morgan, lays out the command team’s intent for the wing and empowers Warhawks at every level to lead while recognizing that the best ideas can come from anywhere... MORE

323rd Training Squadron graduates Basic Military Training
February 8, 2023 — More than 500 Airmen assigned to the 323rd Training Squadron graduated from Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Jan. 18-19, 2023... MORE

37th Training Wing commander, IAAFA participate in Colombia’s Cyber Conference
February 6, 2023 — Cyber Defense professionals from nine countries across Latin America and the United States gathered in Bogotá, Colombia, Nov. 24-25, for Cyber Wings 2022. Col. Lauren Courchaine, 37th Training Wing commander, was invited as a guest speaker as a graduated Cyber commander and head of the largest training wing in the Air Force... MORE

Photo of Col. Lauren Courchaine, 37th Training Wing commander as she speaks during Cyber Wings 2022 in Bogotá, Colombia, Nov. 25, 2022.

IAAFA students take part in Operation Jaguar
January 18, 2023 — Students from the Inter-American Air Forces Academy at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland took part in Operation Jaguar at JBSA-Camp Bullis Nov. 28-29, 2022... MORE

Forging the next generation: BMT leads the way
November 14, 2022 — Following a 16-year run, Basic Expeditionary Airman Skills Training, or BEAST, has come to an end. With an eye toward the future fight, Air Force Basic Military Training is implementing a revised training exercise – PACER FORGE – where Agile Combat Employment and the concept of multi-capable Airmen are the beating heart... MORE

Five total Airmen in photo, with one facing toward the camera while he briefs the other four. They are all in military uniform.

37th Training Wing announces third quarter award winners
November 1, 2022 — The third quarter awards ceremony was held at Mitchell Hall at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Oct. 28. ... MORE

A group of people pose for the camera. The shot is full-length of their body, two people are in an Air Force uniform and the rest are in Halloween costumes.

326th Training Squadron graduates Basic Military Training
October 31, 2022 — More than 700 Airmen and Guardians assigned to the 326th Training Squadron graduated from Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Oct. 19-20, 2022... MORE

Photos: Basic Military Trainees pass through the 'Snake Pit' at lunch
October 18, 2022 — Basic Military Training flights at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, must request permission from the "Snake Pit" so there is control of how many flights enter and exit the dining facility ensuring the area does not become overwhelmed with too many people at one time... MORE

Flights must request permission from the "Snake Pit" so there is control of how many flights enter and exit the dining facility ensuring the area does not become overwhelmed with too many people at one time.

Basic Military Training digitizes curriculum
October 17, 2022 — 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. ... MORE

Student looking down at an iPad while sitting at a desk.

Live Fire: Trainees take Lightweight Machine Gun Course at JBSA-Camp Bullis
October 13, 2022 — Trainees participated in the live firing portion of the Lightweight Machine Gun Course from the 37th Training Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis Oct. 3, 2022... MORE

37th Training Wing: Gentle leaders for gentle giants
September 26, 2022 — Considering the 37th Training Wing is home to training all military working dogs for the Department of Defense and other agencies, it is no surprise Airmen from the 341st Training Squadron found a new way to improve the exercise of the gentle giants of our force – using a gentle leader. A gentle leader is a collar, except it’s not the traditional collar that goes around a dog’s neck. Instead, it is a head collar that goes around a dog’s snout, which prevents them from being “pullers.”... MORE

341st Training Squadron implements gentle leaders for MWDs

Military training leader creates app, saves hours of in-processing Security Forces students
September 15, 2022 — Force Generators pave the way for advancing force development in our force, and a military training leader with the 343rd Training Squadron symbolizes just that… plus more. Staff Sgt. Justin Davis created a web-based app that saves several hours each week during the in-processing of students and has saved the Air Force over $15,000 as a result of no longer printing 400,000 pieces of paper annually... MORE

Man stands in front of a building while posing with his arms across his chest. He is looking at the camera.

U.S., partner nation students graduate during IAAFA training cycle
September 1, 2022 — 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... MORE

IAAFA implements Women, Peace, and Security into curriculum
September 1, 2022 — The Inter-American Air Forces Academy is leading efforts to integrate a national framework into its curriculum that promotes the safety, equality and meaningful contributions of women... MORE