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CSO, CMSSF celebrate newest Guardians, engage BMT training staff
February 20, 2026 — U.S. Space Force Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman and Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John Bentivenga presided over a Basic Military Training graduation ceremony, engaging with military training instructors and the service's newest Guardians throughout the visit to Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, Feb. 17 through 19, 2026... MORE

U.S. Space Force Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman and Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force John Bentivegna render salutes as a flight of graduating Guardians perform a pass-in-review during a U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force Basic Military Training graduation parade, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Feb. 19, 2026. Saltzman and Bentivegna presided over the BMT graduation ceremony after engaging with military training instructors and the service's newest Guardians throughout a multi-day visit to JBSA. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jonathan R. Mallard)

37th TRW Command Chief: AIRMEN these days: Volume 1
December 10, 2019 — I’ve heard the comment, “Airmen these days” quite a bit over the years. It’s usually from a negative standpoint; how today’s Airmen are not as disciplined, dedicated, or mature as those from “back in my day…” To help others see the greatness in our Airmen who join and stay on our team (no matter what age) – I’m going to start a series which demonstrates it called “Airmen these days.” ... MORE

Airmen 1st Class Washington celebrates Basic Military Training graduation with Chief Master Sgt. Stefan Blazier, 37th Training Wing command chief. Washington holds his 12-week-old daughter and kicks off his Air Force career.

U.S. Ambassador visits JBSA-Lackland
April 12, 2019 — The honorable W. Stuart Symington, U.S. ambassador to the Federal Republic of Nigeria, attended basic military training graduation and toured 37th Training Wing facilities April 5 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas... MORE

(Left) The honorable W. Stuart Symington, U.S. ambassador to the Federal Republic of Nigeria, watches Airmen march in a basic military training graduation parade April 5, 2019, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Symington is the grandson of William Stuart Symington Jr., the first Secretary of the Air Force.