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Like daughter, like mother: recruiter helps family join U.S. Air Force
January 16, 2019 — When senior year of college became expensive and it was tough to keep up, a mother asked her daughter to consider joining the military as her father and others in his family had done. However, no one expected mother to sign up for service while gathering information for her daughter at the Air Force recruiting office in her Rhode Island hometown... MORE

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

BMT curriculum changes focused on inspiring, developing Airmen
November 6, 2018 — After listening to feedback from the field, a few changes to the Air Force Basic Military Training curriculum will transform trainees into more combat ready Airmen. The changes, which began Sept. 4, are entirely focused on readiness and lethality, Airmanship, fitness and warrior ethos... MORE

A major change in body and mind is coming to the way Basic Military Training transitions civilians into Mach-21 Airmen. The changes, which start Sept. 4 and will increase the time trainees spend at BMT from 7.5 to 8.5 weeks, are being made in an effort to better develop the next generation of Airmen with an increased focus on and by modeling four lines of effort including readiness and lethality, airmanship, fitness and a warrior ethos. With readiness being one of the Air Force’s top priorities, the need to ensure Airmen are better prepared to support both the Air Force mission and that of joint combatant commanders is being addressed through a revamped expeditionary skills and weapons training curriculum.

Air Force Academy Cadets spend the summer at BMT
October 12, 2018 — This past summer, the 37th Training Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland hosted 38 Cadets from the U.S. Air Force Academy from June 5 through Aug. 1, as a part of the Air Force Ops Program that exposes cadets to the enlisted force and daily Air Force operations... MORE

Cadet Royse (left) "catching" a Military Working Dog on a bite sleeve under the supervision of Rene Torres (left), an MWD Breeding Program Training Instructor.

New Reid Health Services Center provides one-stop service
September 14, 2018 — The 59th Medical Wing celebrated the opening of the new Reid Health Services Center facility with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Sept. 13 on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland... MORE

The 59th Medical Wing celebrated the opening of the new Reid Health Services Center facility with a ribbon cutting ceremony Sept. 13 on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. The new Reid Clinic incorporates functions from four buildings into one, consisting of 19 departments, and will serve approximately 86,000 patients per year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Iinuma)

Commentary: Telling my Air Force story through Recruiter Assistance Program
August 9, 2018 — Since my enlistment, I’ve been infatuated with the Air Force and all it has to offer. So, naturally, I was super excited for the chance to tell people my story and help others get started on what could be their active-duty journey, as well... MORE

RAP is designed for Airmen to work with Air Force recruiters in their hometowns for the purpose of spreading the word about the Air Force by sharing personal testimonies, setting up recruitment booths and speaking at schools and other organizations.

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.

New Battlefield Airmen Prep Course: Improves attrition rates, builds more resilient candidate
June 26, 2018 — Battlefield Airmen Preparatory Course candidates participate in a ruck run April 19 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. Battlefield Airmen hopefuls graduating from Basic Military Training will have to complete the course before transitioning into the initial entry course... MORE

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

Former slave, two-time Olympian becomes an Airman
February 23, 2018 — After enduring countless hardships and overcoming unimaginable obstacles, Airman 1st Class Guor Maker, a dental assistant currently in technical training, found his way out of war-torn South Sudan, Africa and into the U.S. nearly 20 years ago... MORE

CORBT summit provides joint services insights on recruit basic training
November 17, 2017 — Representatives from all five branches of the U. S. armed forces, members from British Armed Forces and Australian Defence Force, held a Council on Recruit Basic Training summit Nov. 8-10 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland... MORE

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Malcolm B. Frost, commander of the U.S. Army Center for Initial Military Training, speaks during the Council on Recruit Basic Training Nov. 8, 2017 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. The purpose of CORBT is to address common issues across the joint services in recruit basic military training and technical training with the goal of sharing ideas, lessons learned and procedures to improve entry-level enlisted training programs.

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)

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.

Commentary: Is this the right one?
September 19, 2017 — As leaders, we need to remember our words, actions, and the “bait” we select in developing our Airmen, must be carefully considered for optimal impact. Not only do we need to know whom we are trying to reach, but also understand their motivations and the best way to get them to embrace our message... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Jason Kadisak, 331st Training Squadron military training instructor, provides marching instructions to newly arrived Air Force basic trainees May 20, 2015, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Military training instructors are vital to maintaining the world’s greatest Air Force. In 7 ½ weeks, MTIs transform America’s sons and daughters from civilians into Airmen by instilling discipline, attention to detail, esprit de corps and challenging them physically and mentally. (U.S. Air Force photo by Johnny Saldivar/released)

CSAF visits Battlefield Airmen, presides over BMT graduation
June 16, 2017 — Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein; his spouse, Dawn Goldfein; and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright visited Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, June 15-17. As part of that visit, Goldfein toured the Battlefield Airmen Training Group and was the reviewing official for the Air Force Basic Military Training graduation... MORE

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Goldfein addresses Airmen during a basic military training graduation June 16, 2017, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. Goldfein toured various JBSA-Lackland facilities and met many 37th Training Wing Airmen during his two-day visit. Every enlisted Airmen begins their Air Force career at basic military training. JBSA-Lackland is often referred to as the "Gateway to the Air Force," graduating about 39,000 Airmen annually. BMT is one of the missions of the 37th Training Wing, the largest training wing in the United States Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Johnny Saldivar)

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.