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502nd Air Base Wing: Supporting the largest installation in the first command
January 19, 2017 — As Air Education and Training Command recruits, trains and educates thousands of civilians and Airmen to become experts in a broad range of important skills, there is an indispensable member of the... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland dates back to July 4, 1942, when the War Department separated part of Kelly Field west of Leon Creek and made it an independent installation, naming it the San Antonio Aviation Cadet Center. The Army re-designated it as the Army Air Forces Military Training Center Feb. 1, 1946, and gave it the basic military training mission for the Army Air Force.

AETC launches Innovation Challenge
December 2, 2016 — The AETC Innovation Challenge launches across the command today and continues through February 2017. AETC members are encouraged to submit innovative ideas for awards... MORE

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.