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When going gets tough, resiliency remains key for Air Force family
October 21, 2021 — One day, one decision, and one family. Together, husband, wife, and son raised their right hands and took an oath that changed the course of their lives... MORE

Richard and Jenna Jimenez standing by palm trees.

International enlisted leaders focus on ‘Building an Airman’
August 19, 2021 — A sea of multi-colored military uniforms and the sounds of several languages were the backdrops for the Senior Enlisted Leader International Summit, held in San Antonio Aug. 9-13. The SELIS, co-hosted by Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass and the Inter-American Air Forces Academy, brought together approximately 120 top enlisted leaders from the U.S. and 44 partner nations... MORE

Military training instructor dons uniform for the last time
August 12, 2021 — In December 1965, R. Thomas Coons left Chesterfield County, Virginia, to join the U.S. Air Force. He didn’t know a career as a military training instructor would be his calling... MORE

Five 37th TRG instructors earn AETC master instructor designation
June 11, 2021 — Training squadrons rely on instructors to train the next generation of Airmen on the technical skills needed to perform in their career field specialties. Many Airmen come to Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland as formal technical training instructors; however, few earn the designation of master instructor – the highest honor Air Education and Training Command bestows on instructors... MORE

Instructors and leadership gather for group photo at ceremony.

37th TRW takes virtual approach to hosting annual drill down
April 29, 2021 — Since 2017, the 37th Training Wing hosted the Drill Down Invitational. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the prospects of holding an in-person invitational this year were bleak... MORE

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – Since 2017, the 37th Training Wing hosted the Drill Down Invitational. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the prospects of holding an in-person invitational this year were bleak.

Warhawk University opens door for training, development opportunities
April 27, 2021 — Warhawk University is the door to a host of professional development and training opportunities available for all individuals assigned or affiliated with the Gateway Wing, to include mission partners from Joint Base San Antonio. ... MORE

Warhawk University is the 37th Training Wing's commitment to providing wing members with developmental opportunities to unlock their own potential.

Mom, son celebrate Air Force achievements
April 21, 2021 — A mom and son celebrated milestones this week when Tech. Sgt. Nessie McCray and Airman Basic Jaylen Netterville graduated from their respective technical training schools a day apart at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Nessie McCray, 344th Training Squadron, and her son, Airman Basic Jaylen Netterville, 343rd Training Squadron, share lunch at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, April 15, 2021. Both look forward to graduating and beginning their new careers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Agnes Koterba)

Strategic plan provides clear path to success for Gateway Wing
April 20, 2021 — The 37th Training Wing has been tackling objectives, driving innovative solutions and building partnerships since the release of its strategic plan, “Operationalizing the Warhawk Way.”... MORE

From siblings to wingmen, a family of service for BMT grads
April 19, 2021 — It’s not unusual to see several family members joining the Air Force at the same time. This is true of three siblings from Yucaipa, California, who recently graduated basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland within weeks of one another... MORE

The Vandenabeele siblings graduated Basic Military Training just three weeks apart.

Students compete with passion, pride during first 345th TRS Port Dawg Rodeo
March 22, 2021 — Passion, pride, and community are what many organizations strive for and few achieve. The 345th Training Squadron at Fort Lee, Virginia, demonstrated these values and more Feb. 26 during the schoolhouse’s first Port Dawg Rodeo... MORE

FORT LEE, Va. – Passion, pride, and community are what many organizations strive for and few achieve. The 345th Training Squadron here demonstrated these values and more Feb. 26 during the schoolhouse’s first Port Dawg Rodeo.

Peruvian military leader visits IAAFA
March 3, 2021 — Inter-American Air Forces Academy leaders held their first partner nation visit with a top Peruvian Air Force officer on Feb. 22, hosting Maj. Gen. Jose Luis Barrios Espinosa, Assistant Defense and Air Attaché to the Embassy of Peru in Washington, D.C... MORE

Maj. Gen. Jose Luis Barrios Espinosa, Assistant Defense and Air Attaché met with leaders at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy to continue to strengthen partnerships and expand security cooperation between the U.S. and Peru.

JBSA continues to recover from extreme winter weather in Texas
February 22, 2021 — As President’s Day approached, so did severe winter weather at Joint Base San Antonio Feb. 14. Winter storm warnings were issued as northerly winds at 10 to 20 knots and bitter cold fell upon the region, leading to extensive power and water outages, slick roads and burst pipes... MORE

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Caroline Miller (left), 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio commander, receives a tour from Lt. Col. Mathew Kowalski (right), 341st Training Squadron commander, of where K-9 were stored during the cold weather Feb. 19, 2021, at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas.

First five Master Military Training Leaders selected in 37th TRW
January 15, 2021 — The aiguillette that hangs from a Master Military Training Leader’s left shoulder is distinctive. The mixed colors of royal and navy blue signify the superior performance, ethics and leadership that are hallmarks of reaching that achievement, awarded to only the top 10 percent of the MTL corps... MORE

Five noncommissioned officers now have the distinction of being the first Military Training Leaders in the 37th Training Wing to wear the aiguillette of the Master MTL.

Cutting-edge technology takes flight at Career Enlisted Aviator Center of Excellence
December 24, 2020 — A new virtual training course is blazing trails at the 344th Training Squadron, Career Enlisted Aviator Center of Excellence. Distinguished guests and aviators came together at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Dec. 11 for the Virtual Reality Laboratory ribbon-cutting ceremony to witness an innovative training frontier... MORE

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – A new virtual training course is blazing trails at the 344th Training Squadron, Career Enlisted Aviator Center of Excellence. Distinguished guests and aviators came together Dec. 11 for the Virtual Reality Laboratory ribbon cutting ceremony to witness an innovative training frontier.

Partnership brings movies, activities to technical trainees
October 13, 2020 — Life for U.S. Air Force Airmen in technical training has been rough since March due to COVID-19 restrictions. That changed Oct. 9 when several organizations partnered at Joint Base San Antonio-Kelly Field to provide a movie, games and socializing night for the Air Force’s newest Airmen. ... MORE

U.S. Air Force Airman Basic Cali Mason (left) and Airman Basic Harry Torres-Guzman (right), both with the 343rd Security Forces Squadron, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, play a game during movie and game night Oct. 9 at JBSA-Kelly Field Annex.

MTI, MTL developmental special duties focus of latest "The Air Force Starts Here" podcasts
August 12, 2020 — A two-part look at the Military Training Instructor and Military Training Leader developmental special duties is highlighted on the latest episodes of "The Air Force Starts Here," both released Aug. 12, 2020... MORE

"The Air Force Starts Here" is Air Education and Training Command's professional development podcast. The professional development podcasts are designed to help communicate and inform Total Force Airmen across the globe on relevant, timely topics related to the recruiting, training, education and development fields and can be listened to on the government network on the AETC website, or via mobile application as well as on Apple Podcasts (iTunes). For Android or Google mobile users, the podcast can be found on their favorite third-party podcast phone application. (U.S. Air Force graphic / 1st Lt. Robert Guest)

AETC deputy commander completes JBSA immersion tour
August 3, 2020 — Maj. Gen. William Spangenthal, Air Education and Training Command’s new deputy commander, was joined by Brig. Gen. Caroline Miller, 502d Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio commander, and her senior enlisted advisor, Command Chief Master Sgt. Wendell Snider, along with other JBSA senior leaders, for an immersion tour at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston and JBSA-Lackland July 24. ... MORE

Maj. Gen. William Spangenthal, vice commander of Air Education and Training Command, elbow bumps Lt. Col. Damien Williams, 37th Training Group deputy commander, during an immersion tour June 24, 2020, at JBSA-Lackland, Texas.

Gateway Wing hosts 24-hour walk in honor of Spc. Vanessa Guillen
July 29, 2020 — The 37th Training Wing hosted a 24-hour walk in honor of fallen U.S. Army Spc. Vanessa Guillen at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland July 25-26. The event was used as an opportunity to promote dialogue and unity while reiterating the Air Force’s zero tolerance towards sexual misconduct and interpersonal violence... MORE

Participants walk the Warhawk Fitness Center track in shifts during a 37th Training Wing hosted 24-hour walk honoring fallen U.S. Army SPC Vanessa Guillen, 25-26 July, 2020. The event was a way for community participants to make a stand against injustice and reiterate the DoD's zero tolerance of sexual misconduct and interpersonal violence.

37th Training Wing welcomes new commander
July 20, 2020 — 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 at Keesler Air Force Base, Biloxi, Mississippi... MORE

U.S. Air Force Col. Rockie Wilson, 37th Training Wing commander, addresses the audience during the change of command ceremony July 15, 2020

'Being an MTI is everything and nothing you ever thought'
July 16, 2020 — After more than a dozen years as a 433rd Training Squadron military training instructor at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Reserve Citizen Airman Senior Master Sgt. Jason Wagner is moving on. ... MORE