March 25, 2022 AF Week in Photos This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
March 11, 2022 AF Week in Photos This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
Dec. 21, 2021 Uniform shortage to affect BMT graduates This proactive measure will allow Airmen and Guardians to have, at minimum, one full set of service dress while Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support works with the manufacturer to restore full production.
Nov. 2, 2021 Air Force recruiting releases docuseries on BMT Titled “Basic,” the eight-part docuseries was released on the Air Force Recruiting official YouTube page Oct. 28. For Air Force leaders, this is a unique opportunity to show recruits an in-depth look into their upcoming experience.
Oct. 28, 2021 ‘Basic’ docuseries goes behind the scenes at USAF BMT beginning Oct. 28 “Basic” presents the unique perspective of five enlistees from various parts of the country as they navigate the ups and downs of basic military training beginning in October 2019.
Dec. 19, 2020 Force generating military training leaders at Keesler AFB inspire future force Chief Master Sgt. Erik Thompson, command chief of Air Education and Training Command visited the 81st Training Group Dec. 8 and 9 to see Keesler Air Force Base military training leaders in action and to visit the MTL technical training school.
Dec. 14, 2020 US Space Force makes history at basic military training History was made at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Dec. 10 as the first seven people to enlist directly into the U.S. Space Force graduated from basic military training.
Nov. 21, 2020 MTI of the Year attributes win to coworkers, leadership Master Sgt. Roslyn Ball, 319th Training Squadron, credits the mentorship and bonds she’s shared with her fellow Military Training Instructors in receiving the 2020 MTI of the Year award.
Nov. 16, 2020 JB San Antonio-Lackland constructs new training complex Construction of the Basic Military Training West Campus at Joint Base San-Antonio-Lackland, Texas, is a multifaceted effort designed to replace decentralized, aged housing and training infrastructure with modern living and educational facilities.
Sept. 14, 2020 Air Force recruits future Space Professionals The Department of Defense’s newest military branch is relying on Air Force Recruiting Service to find America’s best and brightest to fill more than 300 enlisted positions next fiscal year.
July 10, 2020 Senior Air Force, Army officers outline practices protecting recruits from coronavirus Air Force Maj. Gen. Andrea D. Tullos, commander, Second Air Force, Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, and Army Maj. Gen. Lonnie G. Hibbard told reporters during a virtual news conference from the Pentagon that training goals are being met and that, to date, only about 2% of the tens of thousands
June 17, 2020 SecDef witnesses transformation, protection of citizens becoming Airmen at BMT during COVID-19 Secretary of Defense Dr. Mark T. Esper met with Air Education and Training Command 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.
May 29, 2020 Around the Air Force: Pilot Height, Fitness Tests Suspended and Keesler AFB Basic Training Today’s look Around the Air Force highlights the historic SpaceX launch, as two American astronauts launched from U.S. soil for the first time in 10 years. Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi begins basic military training as a secondary location for COVID-19 surge operations, and the Air Force
May 26, 2020 Feasibility of secondary Air Force BMT location proven; COVID-19 surge operations to begin June 2 The decision to stand up BMT's initial operating capability, or IOC, at Keesler AFB under Detachment 5 of the 37th Training Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas comes after a successful proof-of-concept trial run at the base, which began April 7.
May 18, 2020 First Airmen graduate BMT proof of concept at Keesler AFB Due to safety concerns stemming from COVID-19, the Air Force sent new recruits to Keesler Air Force Base to demonstrate a proof of concept to generate the force at multiple locations during contingencies.
May 8, 2020 CSAF visits BMT, thanks team for ‘fighting through’ COVID-19 response Basic military training, in addition to technical and flying training, has been deemed mission essential and vital to readiness.
April 24, 2020 USecAF, CMSAF visit AETC to see adjusted training operations in response to COVID-19 The visits allowed senior leaders the opportunity to see first-hand how Air Education and Training Command has adjusted operations to mitigate and minimize COVID-19 impacts to the basic, technical and flying training pipelines, all of which have been deemed mission essential.
April 13, 2020 Agile recruiting methods required to get future Airmen to basic training As the world is telling people to stay at home, the Air Force is finding new and diverse ways to ship applicants to basic military training.
April 9, 2020 BMT adapts to limit spread of COVID-19 The shift is in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, which will allow the training pipeline to continue and help ensure the health and safety of trainees and instructors while also providing relief to Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland’s training infrastructure.
April 7, 2020 Update: Air Force BMT graduation and schedule The revised schedule will allow BMT to restructure and enhance social-distancing requirements across the training campus to ensure the safety and security not just for the trainees, but for the Military Training Instructors, other active-duty members, civilians and contractors that support the