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Space Force Basic Military Training launches new tradition
January 16, 2024 — The U.S. Space Force has introduced a meaningful new tradition to its Basic Military Training graduation ceremonies at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland... MORE

A newly graduated U.S. Space Force Guardian presents the U.S. Space Force Family lapel pin to a family member during a Basic Military Training graduation ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Dec. 27, 2023. In a move that celebrates both the service members and their families, graduating Guardians will now present the Delta-shaped U.S. Space Force Family lapel pins to their loved ones during graduation week. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2d Lt. Kate E. Anderson)

157th Air Refueling Wing visits Air Force Basic Military Training
December 19, 2023 — NCOs, senior NCOs and company grade officers from the 157th Air Refueling Wing flew down to Air Force Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland from Nov. 7-9. The group was tasked with bringing their knowledge and understanding of BMT back to the Wing's newest Airmen and trainees. ... MORE

Local San Antonio community gives back on Thanksgiving
November 28, 2023 — In a heartwarming demonstration of gratitude, “Giving back to those who serve” was a common theme among the more than 330 San Antonio families picking up Basic Military Training trainees on Thanksgiving Day for Operation Home Cooking... MORE

Operation Home Cooking: Annual Thanksgiving tradition opens homes to trainees
October 28, 2023 — Approximately 330 families in the San Antonio area will have the opportunity to host Air Force Basic Military Training trainees in their homes on Thanksgiving Day with Operation Home Cooking... MORE

'Ask an MTI' informs recruiters, helps bridge the gap for recruits heading to BMT
October 12, 2023 — For recruits heading to Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, connecting with a Military Training Instructor online prior to their departure is proving to help ease the transition from civilian to Airman. ... MORE

PHOTOS | 319th Training Squadron graduates from Basic Military Training
October 11, 2023 — More than 600 Airmen assigned to the 319th Training Squadron graduated from Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Oct. 4-5, 2023. ... MORE

331st Training Squadron goes through Basic Military Training
October 2, 2023 — Air Force trainees from flight 584 of the 331st Training Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland recently went through their final week of training before graduation... MORE

BMT Modernization: Optimizing for great power competition
September 25, 2023 — Over the past year, the 37th Training Wing leadership at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland has been implementing progressive changes aimed at developing Airmen and Guardians by combining education with realistic, scenario-based training. This enables trainees to gain experience in a practice environment and to build the foundation for follow-on training... MORE

Process over outcome: Guardian makes history as Top BMT Graduate
July 11, 2023 — U.S. Space Force Specialist 3 Dakota Desrosiers, an all-source intelligence analyst, made BMT history as the first USSF-trained Guardian to be named both the USSF Top Performer and Top Graduate... MORE

U.S. Space Force Specialist 3 Dakota Desrosiers, all-source intelligence analyst, center, leads Basic Military Training graduates in reciting the Airman’s Creed during a coining ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio–Lackland, Texas, on June 21, 2023.

Space Operations Command team completes BMT immersion
July 3, 2023 — The Space Operations Command leadership team, Lt. Gen. Stephen N. Whiting and Chief Master Sgt. Jacob Simmons, completed a three-day immersion with Guardians and Airmen at basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland June 20 - 22, 2023... MORE

Lt. Gen. Stephen N. Whiting, Space Operations Command commander, places a patch on a Guardian during the U.S. Space Force patching ceremony at basic military training June 20, 2023.

BMT trainees become US citizens under new streamlined naturalization process
April 27, 2023 — Fourteen trainees in Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland raised their right hands and are now the first to complete the new streamlined naturalization process making them U.S. citizens and allowing them to graduate as American Airmen... MORE

Airman First Class D'elbrah Assamoi from Cote D’Ivoire signs her U.S. Certificate of Citizenship after the Basic Military Training Coin Ceremony at JBSA-Lackland, April 26, 2023. Fourteen Airmen became the first U.S. citizens here under the new streamlined Naturalization Process at BMT. The Airmen were part of approximately 500 trainees from the 326th Training Squadron who graduated this week. The process is part of an effort to revive the naturalization path for immigrants and allow trainees to become citizens before they graduate. It’s just one of several initiatives the Air Force is taking to remove barriers to service amid the current challenging recruiting environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Vanessa R. Adame)

PHOTOS | Basic military trainees get put through their paces at PACER FORGE
March 31, 2023 — Basic military trainees with the 323rd Training Squadron got put through their paces during the Primary Agile Combat Employment Range Forward Operations Readiness Generation Exercise, or PACER FORGE, Headquarters at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland March 15, 2023... MORE

PHOTOS | 321st Training Squadron works through Week 3 at Basic Military Training
March 13, 2023 — The 321st Training Squadron recently went through their third week of training at Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio, Lackland, Texas... MORE

323rd Training Squadron graduates Basic Military Training
February 8, 2023 — More than 500 Airmen assigned to the 323rd Training Squadron graduated from Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Jan. 18-19, 2023... MORE

More than 300 Airmen graduate Basic Military Training
December 28, 2022 — More than 300 Airmen assigned to the 331st Training Squadron graduated from Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Dec. 15, 2022... MORE

First sergeants complete immersion at Air Force Basic Military Training
December 20, 2022 — Four first sergeants assigned to the 307th Bomb Wing completed an immersion tour of Air Force Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Dec. 6-8. The objective of the immersion was to gain a better understanding of what Reserve Citizen Airmen entering service encounter and how those experiences impact their ability to complete the mission. ... MORE

Photo of Air Force Military Training Instructor

Month of the Military Family: Husband, wife enlist, graduate Basic Military Training together
November 30, 2022 — November is Month of the Military Family and is designated as a time to acknowledge the service and sacrifices made by military members and their families. For Airmen 1st Class Alex Waters and Melissa McCabe, those sacrifices are being made as both service members and military family members... MORE

Airmen First Class Melissa McCabe and Alex Waters see each other for the first time and share a hug after completing Basic Miliary Training at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. (U.S. Air National Guard courtesy photo)

Forging the next generation: BMT leads the way
November 14, 2022 — Following a 16-year run, Basic Expeditionary Airman Skills Training, or BEAST, has come to an end. With an eye toward the future fight, Air Force Basic Military Training is implementing a revised training exercise – PACER FORGE – where Agile Combat Employment and the concept of multi-capable Airmen are the beating heart... MORE

Five total Airmen in photo, with one facing toward the camera while he briefs the other four. They are all in military uniform.

One couple’s extraordinary journey to becoming Airmen
November 9, 2022 — A thirty-something couple with college degrees and a pet enlisted in the Air Force to pursue a dream... MORE

Airmen in uniform pose for a photo with a plaque between them.

Photos: Basic Military Trainees pass through the 'Snake Pit' at lunch
October 18, 2022 — Basic Military Training flights at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, must request permission from the "Snake Pit" so there is control of how many flights enter and exit the dining facility ensuring the area does not become overwhelmed with too many people at one time... MORE

Flights must request permission from the "Snake Pit" so there is control of how many flights enter and exit the dining facility ensuring the area does not become overwhelmed with too many people at one time.