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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)

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

BMT adapts during COVID-19: adds masks, shortens pipeline
April 9, 2020 — To prioritize safety and continue providing ready Airmen to fuel tomorrow’s Air Force, BMT is moving to a 7.5-week training pipeline. The 7.5-week training program is one of many measures implemented at BMT to limit the spread of COVID-19... MORE

Trainees in basic military training (BMT) learn defensive fighting positions in preparation for BEAST (Basic Expeditionary Airman Skills Training) on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, April 8. This was the first day mask wear was implemented at BMT as a required safety measure during the COVID-19 pandemic.

An Open Letter to the Warhawk Family
April 3, 2020 — Our Gateway Wing has the high honor of being deemed Mission Essential. We are the largest training wing in the Air Force, responsible for building Airmen and strengthening the partnerships we need to compete, deter, and win. Our wing remains absolutely vital to renew the force and underwrites our ability to defend the nation and deliver air and space power anytime, anyplace... MORE

The 37th Training Wing, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, is the largest training wing in the United States Air Force. The Wing operates schools at nine locations throughout the United States with most of its training conducted at JBSA-Lackland. The Wing trains Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Coast Guardsmen, government agencies, coalition partners from over 100 countries and military working dogs.

New Year, Better You
January 27, 2020 — With 2020 underway, many people have fitness goals they would like to accomplish this year and Claudia Holtz, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland’s Health Promotions Manager, is here to help... MORE