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Feb. 28, 2020
Air Force BMT integrates Tactical Combat Casualty Care course for all Airmen

The U.S. Air Force will fully integrate Tactical Combat Casualty Care into Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland March 2.
Jan. 28, 2020
BMT adaptive learning platform beta-test focus on latest "The Air Force Starts Here"

Air Education and Training Command’s emphasis on the use of technology to aggressively and cost-effectively modernize education and training is the focus of the latest episode of "The Air Force Starts Here," released Jan. 28, 2020. The team sat down with Capt. Tyler Hoff, an Air Force basic military
Jan. 13, 2020
Air Force beta-tests adaptive learning platform in basic military training

Air Education and Training Command’s emphasis on the use of technology to aggressively and cost-effectively modernize education and training took another step forward here with the issuance of personal tablets to two in-processing flights at Basic Military Training.
Oct. 3, 2019
Air Force on schedule with new uniform issue timeline

Trainees entering into Basic Military Training (BMT) at the 37th Training Wing this week are the first group to be issued the new Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) uniforms.After taking Airmen feedback into consideration, the uniform board members said they chose the OCP for the improved fit and
Aug. 8, 2019
Inspiring through murals at BMT

Trainees with the 321st Training Squadron volunteered to paint a series of murals through the unit. The project started July 4, 2017, with the American flag painted across the hallway of several classrooms. It took about 2 ½ months and about 12 gallons of paint.
July 17, 2019
59th MDW Pediatric Clinic helps keep BMT pipeline moving

The Pediatric Clinic, located inside Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, is currently assisting the 559th Medical Group in keeping the Air Force’s enlisted pipeline moving by providing medical care to all basic military trainees, helping ensure lethality and readiness.
July 9, 2019
First BMT trainees experience M-4 training and qualification

The 37th TRSS reopened the newly renovated Combat Arms Training Range at the JBSA-Lackland Medina Training Annex July 8, 2019. BMT trainees were the first to experience M-4 carbine Weapons Familiarization Course at the range, which closed in November 2018, due to improper rainwater drainage.
June 10, 2019
Air Force Basic Military Training continues to fine-tune program with major modernizations

The opportunity for an Airman to leave Basic Military Training fully-qualified on the M4 rifle is just one of the new tactics being implemented as part of the recent changes to curriculum centered on readiness and lethality, airmanship, fitness and the warrior ethos.
March 7, 2019
BMT MTI's named 2018 Etchberger Team of the Year award

Military Training Instructors from Air Force Basic Military Training are in the spotlight for a job well done after being named as the 2018 Etchberger Team of the Year award during the 2019 Air Force Association Symposium in Orlando, Fla., March 1. This marks the first time MTI’s have won the award,
Feb. 26, 2019
New Airman carries on fallen father’s legacy at BMT

At first glance, the Air Force Basic Military Training graduation Feb. 8 appeared no different than any other, but it was a unique occasion, as a new heritage flight honoring an Airman who made the ultimate sacrifice was unveiled.