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A legacy of service: The Urdzik family’s multi-generational commitment to the military
October 11, 2024 — The Urdzik family is a living testament to dedication, sacrifice, and the unbreakable bonds of family — bound together by a legacy of military service. Across generations and branches of the armed forces, this family has served their country and upheld the values of duty and honor, passing them from one generation to the next... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Jacob Urdzik, a Military Training Instructor at the 737th Training Group, poses for a photo following the Basic Military Graduation of his brother, Airman David Urdzik. The brothers are accompanied by their father, Lt. Col. retired Chris Urdzik, and brother, Cadet 3rd Class Samual Urdzik. The Urdzik family is a multigenerational military family where shared values, sacrifice, and pride unite the past, present, and future.

Twin brothers serve together at Basic Military Training, share goal to inspire Airmen
October 3, 2024 — One look at Master Sgt. Christopher Platt, 321st Training Squadron, and his brother, Tech. Sgt. Charles Platt, 320th Training Squadron, may lead some to do a double take. The brothers are identical twins who share more than similar looks; they also both embody an indistinguishable passion – one that they’ve been able to pursue here at the 737th Training Group... MORE

Master Sgt. Christopher Platt, 321st Training Squadron, stands next to his identical twin brother Tech. Sgt. Charles Platt, 320th Training Squadron, Sept. 12, 2024, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.

737th Training Support Squadron DRIVE program: Transforming military transitions with job and housing success
August 15, 2024 — For many, the idea of joining the military may evoke a mixture of apprehension and aspiration. It represents a formidable challenge to some, while to others, it fulfills a lifelong dream. Those who enlist do so with enthusiasm and commitment, eager to serve their country... MORE

Kelli Williams, DRIVE (Develop, Redistribute, Improve, Vault, Expose) program manager, engages with 737th Training Group trainees around a table at the DRIVE Joint Forces Employment Fast Track event on June 28, 2024, at the Pfingston Reception Center on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland.

Practice weapons boost readiness for Air Force basic trainees
August 12, 2024 — Airmen and Guardian trainees are once again carrying practice weapons as part of the training regimen at the Department of the Air Force Basic Military Training... MORE

U.S. Air Force trainees stand in formation holding practice weapons.

CMSAF makes inaugural visit to Basic Military Training
July 8, 2024 — Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force David A. Flosi made his first official visit to a Basic Military Training graduation on June 20. As the 20th CMSAF, Flosi’s presence underscored the significance of the event for the newest graduates of the Air Force and Space Force. ... MORE

Basic military training commander completes first Iowa ride with Air Force Cycling Team
September 1, 2022 — The Air Force Cycling Team, known as the "Guardian Angels of the Road," recently participated in Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa, or RAGBRAI. The oldest, largest, and longest multi-day bike ride in the world, the ride takes place across Iowa and is now in its' 49th year, and is quite an achievement for avid bike riders... MORE

Group of people in cycling kit stand together for a photo in front of two jets

37th Training Wing announces first quarter award winners
May 9, 2022 — The first quarter awards ceremony took on a tropical beach flair at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy hangar at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland April 29... MORE

BMT expands graduation events, returns to parade grounds
April 21, 2022 — Beginning June 8-9, Basic Military Training graduation events will expand to two days and include the return of the traditional military parade at the Gateway Wing parade grounds... MORE

Airmen march at BMT graduation at JBSA-Lackland, Texas.

Do you see me? Chief’s ‘true colors’ impart wisdom, enhance understanding
March 24, 2022 — She grew up in a small town 45 minutes west of St. Louis. Lost her mom at the age of 13 to a drunk driver. Raised her younger sister. Then, at the age of 18, decided it was time to leave the double-wide home in the country... MORE

37th Training Wing names 2021 annual awards winners
March 9, 2022 — The 37th Training Wing recognized its top award winners for 2021 at a luncheon at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Feb. 11... MORE

Award presentation for 37 TRW annual awards ceremony Feb. 11, 2022

Enhanced BMT integration helps create culture of dignity, respect
February 17, 2022 — As early as 2015, the Air Force recognized the power of Basic Military Training enhanced integration in creating a climate of dignity and respect... MORE

BMT trainees march during their graduation parade.

MTI achieves success from humble beginnings
January 21, 2022 — There are more trainees attending Air Force Basic Military Training than residents living in the small city of Garapan, Saipan, the hometown of Tech. Sgt. Eileen Echaluse, a Master Military Training Instructor at the 331st Training Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland... MORE

TSgt Eileen Echaluse stands in front of 331 TRS mural at JBSA-Lackland, Texas.

Blue Rope of the Year says ‘building up others’ best part of being an MTI
December 17, 2021 — Becoming a Military Training Instructor wasn’t high on Tech. Sgt. Cameron Figueroa’s to-do list when he signed up for Developmental Special Duty... MORE

TSgt Figueroa at the MTI Monument at JBSA-Lackland

MTIs highlighted in video series on force generators
June 29, 2021 — Three military training instructors from the 737th Training Group are featured in a series of videos highlighting the invaluable contributions of force generators. MTIs, along with military training leaders, instructor pilots, Squadron Officer School instructors, technical training instructors and recruiters, are all force generators – members in special duty assignments who help lay the foundation for tomorrow’s Airmen and Guardians... MORE

Staff Sgt. Alexandria Washington stands with her arms crossed while trainees are at their lockers in the background.

BMT trainees now able to get COVID-19 vaccines while at JBSA-Lackland
June 21, 2021 — Recruits at Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland now can become fully vaccinated against COVID-19 during their training... MORE

Trainees signing up at table for vaccine.

Dedication leads to Master Military Training Instructor Blue Rope success
June 15, 2021 — Despite multiple failed attempts over the course of 15 months, Tech. Sgt. Felipe Alvarado from the 331st Training Squadron was awarded his Master Military Training Instructor blue rope April 16... MORE

Seven members of the 737th Training Group.

BMT graduation ceremonies opening for guests July 22
June 4, 2021 — A limited number of family and friends will once again be able to watch their loved ones graduate from Air Force Basic Military Training here beginning with the ceremony scheduled for July 22... MORE

A trainee receives an Airmen's coin from a Military Training Instructor.

U.S. Space Force achieves another milestone at Basic Military Training
May 8, 2021 — Another U.S. Space Force milestone was reached May 6 when the first all-Guardian flight graduated from Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. The 31 men in Flight 429 and four women in Flight 430 were assigned to the 324th Training Squadron and were among the 571 recruits who completed 7 1/2 weeks of training... MORE

The first flight comprised entirely of U.S. Space Force Guardians graduated from Air Force Basic Military Training on May 6, 2021, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Thirty-one men comprised Flight 429, and four women were members of Flight 430. These 35 Guardians were among the total 571 graduates from the 324th Training Squadron. After graduation, the new Guardians will attend technical training at one of three bases: Vandenberg AFB, Calif.; Goodfellow AFB, Texas; and Keesler AFB, Miss. (U.S. Air Force photo by Thomas A. Coney)

From siblings to wingmen, a family of service for BMT grads
April 19, 2021 — It’s not unusual to see several family members joining the Air Force at the same time. This is true of three siblings from Yucaipa, California, who recently graduated basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland within weeks of one another... MORE

The Vandenabeele siblings graduated Basic Military Training just three weeks apart.

Total Force delivers excellence at BMT
April 12, 2021 — The concept of Total Force Integration is simple – active duty, Reserve, and National Guard Airmen work together in support of the Air Force mission... MORE

The 433rd TRS is comprised of Total Force Airmen who accomplish the basic military training mission — motivate, train and inspire the next generation of Airmen and Guardians with the foundation to deliver 21st Century Airpower.