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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

From Puerto Rico to the skies: COM/NAV instructor selected as Command Chief for a Day.
January 8, 2024 — Staff Sgt. Jonathan S. Ventura, a communications and navigation Instructor with the 318th Training Squadron, was recently selected to serve as the Command Chief for a Day at the 37th Training Wing... MORE

Photo of 37TRW Command Chief Carlos Damian and Staff Sgt. Jonathan S. Ventura during Command Chief for a Day at the 37th Training Wing.

Identical twins share similar journey to become Airmen
December 15, 2021 — Of the more than 26,600 regular Air Force enlistments in fiscal 2021, statistically speaking, two were extraordinary. Identical twin brothers were recruited by their brother and they attended Basic Military Training together at the same time, in the same unit with both excelling as individuals while on their journey to become Airmen... MORE

Then Staff Sgt. Zachary Smith (center), an enlisted accessions recruiter with the 313th Recruiting Squadron in New Hartford, New York, poses for a photograph with his identical twin brothers (Cameron and Calvin) and their parents, Dan Smith (left) and Andrea Pelascini, in Airman’s Arena at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, on Nov. 24, 2021.

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.

DLIELC resumes mobile training teams after COVID-19 pause
October 13, 2020 — On March 19, the Department of State advised U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19. In response to the global health advisory, the closing of international borders and the cancellations of international flights, Defense Language Institute English Language Center personnel on outside contiguous United States mobile training teams, or MTTs, repatriated... MORE

The Defense Language Institute English Language Center is a world-renowned institution in the field of English Language Training with a mission is to teach, monitor and conduct the Defense English Language Program while providing a look into American culture.

IAFAA adapts to COVID-19 demands
April 6, 2020 — In the rapidly evolving environment around the new coronavirus disease 2019, or COVID-19, the Inter-American Air Forces Academy at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland has implemented a number of precautions and safety measures to ensure the safety of the faculty and students... MORE

The Inter-American Air Forces Academy provides military education and training to military personnel of the Americas and other eligible Partner Nations.

SAF/IE visits JBSA to discuss infrastructure
January 7, 2020 — The Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Installations, Environment, and Energy recently toured Joint Base San Antonio and met with leadership to discuss upcoming plans and initiatives for installation infrastructure including privatized housing and dorms. ... MORE

The Honorable John W. Henderson, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Installations, Environment and Energy, met with base and mission partner leadership while visiting Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, December 18, 2019. Mr. Henderson visited for a briefing on our dormitory and privatized housing efforts here. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lemitchel King)

Webb gets first-hand look at BMT, international training during 37th Training Wing immersion
August 2, 2019 — The 37th Training Wing Warhawks hosted Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Education and Training Command, and Chief Master Sgt. Julie Gudgel, AETC command chief, for a two-day immersion at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Aug. 1-2... MORE

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb (right), commander of Air Education and Training Command (AETC), and Chief Master Sgt. Julie Gudgel, AETC command chief, salute basic military trainees during the graduation parade Aug. 2, 2019, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas