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Trainee saves life, earns Air Force Achievement Medal
July 6, 2018 — Airman Oh. H. Bang, a 737th Training Support Squadron trainee, was awarded the Air Force Achievement Medal June 21 for his quick response and lifesaving actions, a rare feat for a basic military training trainee... MORE

Airman Oh. H. Bang, a 737th Training Support Squadron trainee, receives the Air Force Commendation Medal June 21, 2018, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland for his quick response and lifesaving actions which resulted in saving a fellow trainee’s life.

Commentary: what now, senior NCO?
June 13, 2018 — The Air Force recently selected 6,176 technical sergeants for promotion to the rank of master sergeant and more importantly, the grade of senior NCO, or SNCO. As a brand new SNCO, you may have wondered “What Now?”... MORE

New Air Force spouses prepare for military life
April 19, 2018 — Once Airmen graduate from Air Force basic training, they enter a new chapter of life by starting technical training. Not only is it an important milestone for them, it’s a whole new lane for their partners. The Spouse Orientation seminar offered each week at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland plays a major role in making that road a lot less bumpy... MORE

VCSAF visits JBSA, presides over BMT graduation
April 13, 2018 — Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Stephen W. Wilson visited with members of the Battlefield Airmen Training Group ,the 343rd Training Squadron, and served as the reviewing official for the Air Force Basic Military Training graduation at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland April 12-13... MORE

Medal of Honor story shared by sister at PACE Summit
January 13, 2018 — Janine Sijan-Rozina shared the story of how her older brother, Air Force Capt. Lance Sijan, earned the Medal of Honor, the country’s highest award for valor, for his bravery to an audience of Airmen and Air Force civilians at the Profession of Arms Center of Excellence Summit Dec. 6, 2017 in San Antonio, Texas... MORE

As a cadet at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Lance Sijan played football until his senior year, when he left the team to concentrate on his studies.

Paramedics expand Wilford Hall's medical capabilities
November 8, 2017 — Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, located at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, has a robust, multifaceted patient care program that provides one-stop-shop for medical needs, including its own emergency medical service teams... MORE

Staff Sgt. Lucas Reaume, paramedic with the 59th Medical Wing, poses for a portrait at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Service Center, Texas, Feb. 9, 2017. The paramedics are on stand-by 24 hours a day for any medical emergencies that occur on base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stefan Alvarez)

CATM instructor returns to JBSA, trains next generation of Airmen
October 12, 2017 — As a basic trainee, Senior Airman Robert Allore completed his combat arms training at the JBSA-Lackland Medina Training Annex... MORE

Serving our nation: the journey to citizenship
September 21, 2017 — The Department of Defense commemorated Constitution Day and Citizenship Day Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017 and will observe Constitution Week the week of Sept. 17 through Sept. 23... MORE

Airmen from the 344 Training Squadron display their immigration packet upon completing the Oath of Allegiance at JBSA-Lackland on Aug. 30.

Air Force MTI named Military Times’ Airman of the Year
July 14, 2017 — A 326th Training Squadron military training instructor facilitator has been selected as the Military Times’ 2017 Airman of the Year for her exceptional service over the course of a 15-year Air Force career... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Megan Harper, A 326th Training Squadron military training instructor facilitator, stands with Airmen's week Airmen at the 326th TRS, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland June 28, 2017. Harper has been selected as the Military Times’ 2017 Airman of the Year for her exceptional service over the course of a 15-year Air Force career.

Program helps trainees become citizens
December 22, 2016 — The wind was picking up and the temperature was colder than expected for a San Antonio morning as the basic military training retreat ceremony began Dec. 8, 2016, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland,... MORE

U.S. Air Force Trainee Rachid Karame, 321st Training Squadron, prepares to take the oath of citizenship at the basic military training retreat ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio - Lackland, Texas, Dec. 8, 2016. Trainee Karame and his family emigrated from Lebanon and have lived in the United States since 2012. During the ceremony, he becomes both a U.S. citizen and an Airman. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lieutenant Beau Downey)

Master sergeant recognized as MTI of the Year
June 16, 2016 — Master Sgt. Raul Hernandez Jr., 326th Training Squadron acting superintendent, is not big on awards.When he found out he earned the Air Education and TrainingCommand Military Training Instructor of... MORE

Master Sgt. Raul Hernandez Jr., 326th Training Squadron acting superintendent, observes Air Force basic trainees as they march to the Pfingston Reception Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. Air Education and Training Command recognized him as the 2015 military training instructor of the year.

Airmen’s Week marks one year anniversary
March 22, 2016 — The 37th Training Wing will mark the first year of the innovative program entitled Airmen’s Week March 25 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland... MORE

Airmen currently attending Airman’s Week speak with their instructor about the significance of squadron symbols and lineage Jan 21, 2015, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Airmen’s Week. Airmen’s Week is a five-day course implemented in March 2015 that helps Airmen better prepare for technical training school and beyond.