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Gateway Wing welcomes new commander
June 8, 2026 — Col. Kellie S. Courtland assumed command of the 37th Training Wing from Col. Willie L. Cooper III during a ceremony at the Pfingston Reception Center May 29... MORE

U.S. Air Force Col. Kellie S. Courtland, 37th Training Wing incoming commander, shares remarks during the 37th TRW change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, May 29, 2026. The change of command ceremony is a military tradition that allows unit members to see the outgoing commander depart and identify the incoming commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Marcus Robins)

From training to mobility: Travis civic leaders tour JBSA-Lackland
June 2, 2026 — Civic leaders, along with 60th Air Mobility Wing leadership, visited Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, from May 19-21, 2026... MORE

Civic leaders and wing leadership gather for group photo

Security cooperation enables Airman’s American Dream
May 19, 2026 — Even before she was born, Bryanna Garcia was destined to be an Airman. Her father, then-Master Sgt. Jacob Garcia of the Colombian Air Force, served at Joint base San Antonio-Lackland as a partner nation instructor at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy in 2006. Early this May, almost 19 years later, she stood on the parade field near the very place she was born and swore to defend the nation her father once served with as an international partner... MORE

Airman Bryanna Garcia, stands at the parade field after graduating from Basic Military Training, May 7, 2026. Her father Jacob Garcia served as a Partner Nation Instructor at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy in 2006 for two years. Garcia was born in the U.S. and was inspired to follow in her father’s footsteps. (U.S. Air Force photo by Vanessa R. Adame)

MTI captures first place at inaugural Joint Warrior Challenge
May 19, 2026 — Against the very best from every branch of the military, individuals forged in excellence, discipline, and relentless commitment, an Air Force military training instructor stood tall and emerged victorious. Master Sgt. Jesus Cintron, assigned to the 320th Training Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, earned first place in the inaugural Joint Warrior Challenge on Fort Jackson, South Carolina, April 20... MORE

An Air Force military training instructor conducts the three-repetition, maximum dead lift while competing alongside drill sergeants and drill sergeant leaders during the Fort Jackson & USADSA Drill Sergeant of the Year competition as part of the Joint Warrior Competition at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, April 20, 2026. The Joint Warrior Competition provides an opportunity for drill instructors from other branches to compete against U.S. Army drill sergeants as part of a joint collaboration to share ideas.

CMSAF returns to the roots of the enlisted corps
April 10, 2026 — The most senior enlisted leader of the Air Force returned to the foundation of the enlisted corps at Basic Military Training at Joint base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, on April 1, reinforcing standards and engaging with Airmen... MORE

Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force David R. Wolfe addresses Airmen as the guest speaker during a coin and retreat ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland.

Operation Home Cooking celebrates 50 years of bringing trainees, families together
December 1, 2025 — Operation Home Cooking celebrated its 50th year as more than 700 Air Force trainees spent Thanksgiving with 289 host families from San Antonio and surrounding communities across the region.Trainees... MORE

A local community member picks up Air Force Basic Military Trainees for Operation Home Cooking, at the Pfingston Reception Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Nov. 27, 2025.

Chief season: A sacred rite of passage embraced by an Airman
November 19, 2025 — For U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Atif Siddiqui, the opportunity to walk alongside the Navy during its centuries-old rite of passage known as “chief season” was both humbling and transformative... MORE

37th Training Wing hosts first Warhawk Leadership Course
September 30, 2025 — Sixteen officers, enlisted, and civilian personnel from the 37th Training Wing participated in the initial pilot of the Warhawk Leadership Course from Sept. 16-19... MORE

Lt. Col. Burke Wilson gestures at PowerPoint slide from the Warhawk Leadership Course

Construction begins on newest Airman Training Complex at JBSA-Lackland
June 13, 2025 — Construction is underway after the groundbreaking of Airman Training Complex No. 8 on Joint Base San Antonio- Lackland, Texas. The construction of the Basic Military Training West campus, which started in 2019, is part of a multi-year program led by the Air Force Civil Engineer Center in collaboration with Air Force and industry partners to centralize BMT campuses to increase efficiency and replace training and housing facilities that are more than 50 years old... MORE

Groundbreaking Ceremony for Airman Training Complex 8, June 10, 2025

937th Training Group rejoins the 37th Training Wing
May 21, 2025 — The Gateway Wing celebrated the addition of the 937th Training Group to the wing during a deactivation and reactivation ceremony May 13 at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas... MORE

Col. Will Cooper, 37th Training Wing commander, was the presiding official during the 937th Training Group Assumption of Command on May 13, 2025, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas. The 937th Training Group is responsible for training 19 Air Force Medical Specialties across four squadrons and 39 geographically separated locations, offering 68 formal courses to develop the next generation of medical professionals. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Kate Anderson)

37th Training Wing holds third quarter awards ceremony
November 4, 2024 — The 37th Training Wing third quarter awards ceremony was held in the Defense Language Institute English Learning Center auditorium at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, on Oct. 25.   ... MORE

Uniformed members and civilians clap and laugh in an auditorium during an award ceremony.

Miss America congratulates Air Force’s newest naturalized citizens
October 24, 2024 — As family and friends found their seats in the bleachers, 36 soon-to-be-Airmen marched inside, signed their names and officially became naturalized U.S. citizens on Oct. 9 at the 37th Training Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. Before the trainees headed back outside to prepare for the Coining Ceremony, a milestone in Basic Military Training graduation, Air Force 2nd Lt. Madison Marsh, crowned Miss America 2024, congratulated the group... MORE

woman in uniform smiles as group of uniformed Airmen march past

How vehicle maintenance Airmen keep the ‘birds in the sky’
October 23, 2024 — Gilded in fog from the Pacific Ocean, Port Hueneme, California, houses the 346th Training Squadron where Airmen get their hands dirty while learning vehicle maintenance... MORE

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Maurice Kelly, a vehicle maintenance instructor assigned to the 346th Training Squadron, shows Airmen assigned to multiple vehicle maintenance units, the parts of a Halvorsen 25K Cargo Loader at Muñiz Air National Guard Base, Carolina, Puerto Rico, June 5, 2024.

Inter-American Air Forces Academy students take part in Operation Jaguar exercise
August 2, 2024 — The capstone exercise in Operation Jaguar included approximately 60 students from Latin American countries and was designed to test skills the students learned while attending the Inter-American Air Forces Academy... MORE

Operation Jaguar at Inter-American Air Forces Academy

CMSAF makes inaugural visit to Basic Military Training
July 8, 2024 — Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force David A. Flosi made his first official visit to a Basic Military Training graduation on June 20. As the 20th CMSAF, Flosi’s presence underscored the significance of the event for the newest graduates of the Air Force and Space Force. ... MORE

343rd, 344th Training Squadrons win Drill Down Competition
June 26, 2024 — The 343rd and 344th Training Squadrons represented the 37th Training Group in the Second Air Force Drill Down Competition at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, on April 27... MORE

The 343rd and 344th Training Squadrons pose for a group photo next to their first-place trophy at the Second Air Force Drill Down Competition. The 343rd and 344th Training Squadrons represented the 37th Training Group and won first place in the Second Air Force Drill Down Competition at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, on April 27, 2024. (Courtesy Photo)

New leadership assumes command of Gateway Wing
May 31, 2024 — Col. Willie Cooper III assumed command of the 37th Training Wing from Col. Lauren Courchaine May 30, during a ceremony at the Pfingston Reception Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland... MORE

Col. Willie Cooper III assumes command of the 37th Training Wing from Maj. Gen. Michele Edmondson, 2nd Air Force commander, May 30 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Cooper was the former 375th Mission Support Group commander at Scott Air Force Base, Ill., and succeeded Col. Lauren Courchaine who will transition to a new role as the Senior Military Assistant to the Under Secretary of the Air Force at the Pentagon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ava Leone)

Farewell Reflections: An exit interview with Col. Lauren Courchaine
May 31, 2024 — As Col. Lauren Courchaine bids farewell to her role within the 37th Training Wing, it’s a moment for reflection and celebration. She envisioned a dynamic and resilient organization that fostered a culture of inclusiveness and respect; was innovative and committed to professional development; and was high performing in every aspect of the mission. The commander shares her insights, experiences, and wisdom, as she prepares to take on her next role as the Senior Military Assistant to the Under Secretary of the Air Force at the Pentagon, Washington D.C. ... MORE

Col. Lauren Courchaine, 37thTraining Wing commander, salutes the flag during the April 3, 2024, Airman’s Coin & Retreat Ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. More than 500 Airmen graduated from Basic Military Training where Courchaine served as the Commander of Airmen for the retreat ceremony. Courchaine is changing command May 30 and will move into her new role as the Senior Military Assistant to the Under Secretary of the Air Force at the Pentagon, Washington D.C. (U.S. Air Force photo by Gregory T. Walker)

97th Air Mobility Wing leaders join Air Force BMT graduation
May 23, 2024 — 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 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, from May 14-16, 2024. ... MORE

U.S. Air Force Col. Jeff Marshall, 97th Air Mobility Wing (AMW) commander, salutes graduating Airmen, while Chief Master Sgt. Justin Brundage, 97th AMW command chief, stands at attention, during the Basic Military Training graduation pass in review at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, May 16, 2024. Marshall served as the reviewing official for the graduation parade. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kari Degraffenreed)

Military service: Finding purpose in taking care of people
May 17, 2024 — For Tech. Sgt. Nicholas Carmona, military service was not merely a career choice; it became a journey marked by personal struggle and a profound belief in the importance of taking care of people- elevating his service to something far greater than a job... MORE

On April 12, 2024 Tech. Sgt. Nicholas Caramona, 341st Training Squadron Instructor, shadowed Chief Master Sgt. Carlos Damian as Command Chief for a Day. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Kate Anderson)