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SECDEF visits BMT, sees how citizens become Airmen during COVID-19
June 17, 2020 — U.S. Secretary of Defense Mark T. Esper visited U.S. Air Force basic military training cadre and recruits at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, as well as members of the Air Force Recruiting Service, for a first-hand look at how the service transforms citizens into American Airmen June 16... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Kenneth Snow, 323rd Training Squadron military training instructor, briefs U.S. Secretary of Defense Dr. Mark T. Esper during his tour of the 323rd Training Squadron's Airman Training Complex June 16, 2020, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Esper met with AETC leaders to see firsthand how Basic Military Training is fighting through COVID-19 with health protection measures in place and adapting operations to current Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Guidance. The visit also allowed him to witness how a citizen becomes an Airman during COVID-19.

Newlyweds graduate Basic Military Training together
April 11, 2020 — Due to safety precautions established in response to COVID-19 family members have not been able attend the graduation of their loved one from Basic Military Training for a number of weeks. That didn’t stop one couple from seeing each other at their BMT graduation March 26... MORE

Newlyweds Austin Matthew Howard and Amanda Elizabeth Howard graduate Basic Military Training together March 26. (Courtesy Photo )

Turn quarantine time into quality time
April 1, 2020 — During the global pandemic that we find ourselves in today, it is important to remember to stay connected to our Air Force mission. Mission readiness means keeping a sound body and mind during trying times like these. In order to slow the spread of COVID-19, the Center for Disease Control has encouraged that all social gatherings and personal interactions be kept to a minimum. How can you stay away from COVID-19 and keep yourself from going stir-crazy at the same time? ... MORE

Board games lay stacked on a table inside one of the parmanent party dormitories March 20, 2020 at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Playing board games is one of the many activities that families can do to keep entertained while practicing social distancing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nilsa Garcia)

The next transition from ABUs to OCPs: what to expect
February 3, 2020 — The next transition before the final uniform change from the Airman Battle Uniform to the newly regulated Operation Camouflage Pattern combat uniform will be effective June 1, 2020, for all Airmen... MORE

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.

Safety: A key component in any good holiday celebration
December 2, 2019 — The Air Force's top leaders highlighted winter and holiday safety hazards in a recently released tri-signature memorandum... MORE

Safety is a key component in any holiday celebration.

AFMC hosts Virtual Career Fair Dec. 17
November 21, 2019 — The Air Force Materiel Command, in conjunction with the Air Force Personnel Center, will host a Virtual Career Fair Dec. 17, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. EST. The event will focus on filling more than 100 vacancies across the command. ... MORE

Air Force announces NCO Career Status Program for Airmen with 12 years of service
October 30, 2019 — The Air Force announced Oct. 30 it will implement the new Noncommissioned Officer Career Status Program for active duty Airmen, which will affect reenlistment contracts executed on or after Nov. 18... MORE

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

Commentary: creating high performance through job satisfaction
April 3, 2019 — Do you like your job? Do your Airmen like their jobs? If you answered no, why? How you answer those questions can say a lot about your organization. Believe it or not, you can create a better workplace for your Airmen... MORE

This graphic explains how to link mission goals with personal goals to motivate people to accomplish the mission.

Ruck march spanning 11 days, 830 miles, honors fallen special tactics Airmen
February 22, 2019 — Twenty special tactics Airmen began an 11-day ruck march at 2 a.m. Feb. 22 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Medina Annex, and will be traveling 830 miles to Hurlburt Field, Florida. The Airmen are rucking to pay tribute to Staff Sgt. Dylan Elchin, who was killed in Afghanistan Nov. 27, 2018, and 19 other special tactics Airmen who have been killed in action since 9/11. ... MORE

Hundreds of Special Tactics (ST) Airmen and Special Warfare trainees gathered early morning to begin an 830-mile ruck march across five states in tribute to U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dylan J. Elchin, along with 19 other ST Airmen, who have been killed in action since 9/11, Feb. 22, 2019, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Medina Annex.

Citing health, safety concerns, Air Force leaders order commanders to conduct ‘100% review’ of all base housing
February 20, 2019 — Responding to reports of poorly maintained and unsafe housing across several installations, Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson and Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein on Feb. 19 directed commanders at every base worldwide to conduct a “100 percent review” of the condition and safety of all military housing by March 1... MORE

433rd AW migrating to new AF Connect app
February 4, 2019 — The 433rd Airlift Wing app is migrating to the new AF Connect app... MORE

Screenshot of AF Connect app, 433rd Airlift Wing page.

Virtual, augmented reality may hold key to future Air Force training
January 22, 2019 — A demonstration of how virtual reality and augmented reality, or VR/AR, can benefit Air Force training processes took place Jan. 8 at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia. The demonstration was geared toward Airmen within the aircraft armament systems and munition systems, and gave a glimpse of how VR/AR applications can aid in providing an enhanced experience to Airmen preparing aircraft for combat missions... MORE

A demonstrator shows how augmented reality can be used to view floating dialogue boxes for individual parts of a mock missile during a demonstration Jan. 8, 2019, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia. Augmented reality is one way Airmen could use advanced technology to enhance their training in the field.

Former 37th TRW commander attends BMT graduation unlike any other
December 12, 2018 — As a former 37th Training Wing commander, retired U.S. Air Force Gen. Andrew P. Iosue has seen countless Basic Military Training graduations. The graduation he attended Nov. 30, however, was like no other, as he witnessed his step-grandson, Michael Willett become Airman 1st Class Willett... MORE

VIPER Clinic stands ready to keep security forces students fresh for the fight
October 17, 2018 — At the 343rd Training Squadron, the road to becoming a Defender in the U.S. Air Force is not for the faint of heart. Twelve-plus-hour training days, unpredictable weather, intense physical conditioning and a demanding academic curriculum are waiting for Airmen who wish to earn their place in U.S. Air Force Security Forces... MORE

Jacquelyn Hale, a 343rd Training Squadron athletic trainer, walks a 343rd TRS trainee through physical training exercises

Revitalizing squadrons, Air Force outlines progress
August 10, 2018 — Since Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. David L. Goldfein announced his initiative to revitalize squadrons, the assigned task force produced many visible changes and is moving forward with additional changes in an implementation plan... MORE

Verifiable mission success means aligning a clearly stated mission purpose from the command-level down to each task an Airman performs. Highly successful squadrons clearly define, understand, and communicate their purpose, asking every member of the squadron, “why?” until the purpose behind every task is aligned to mission success.

Air Force announces change to deployments
December 13, 2017 — The Air Force announced another milestone under the chief of staff’s number two focus area: Strengthening Joint Leaders and Teams... MORE

Airmen deploying on individual taskings will now deploy in teams of three or more. This move will provide mutual support during the entire deployment continuum. This directive, effective Nov. 30, 2017, is referred to as “Deployed Teaming.”

Airmen encouraged to update their emergency data, Servicemembers’ Online Election System information
December 12, 2017 — Airmen should review and update their virtual Record of Emergency Data and their Servicemembers’ Online Election System information annually, before deploying and each time they experience a major life change, such as marriage or divorce, permanent change of station or birth of a child... MORE

Airmen should review and update their virtual Record of Emergency Data information and their Servicemembers’ Online Election System annually, before deploying and each time they experience a major life change, such as marriage or divorce, permanent change of station or birth of a child.

First Space Cyber Challenge held by 707th Communication Squadron warriors
June 19, 2017 — At this year’s National Security Agency Cyber Defense Exercise, the first Space Cyber Challenge was hosted. Five 707th Communications Squadron Airmen, alongside NSA personnel and NASA engineers, competed in the challenge against graduate students from the Royal Military College of Canada... MORE

The glowing LED lights on a miniature satellite, or CubeSat, simulate its thrusters firing during a demonstration May 22, 2017, in Linthicum Heights, Maryland. Five 707th CS Airmen, alongside NSA personnel and NASA engineers, competed with graduate students from the Royal Military College of Canada in a Space Cyber Challenge. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Alexandre Montes)