News

April 3, 2020
An Open Letter to the Warhawk Family

Our Gateway Wing has the high honor of being deemed Mission Essential. We are the largest training wing in the Air Force, responsible for building Airmen and strengthening the partnerships we need to compete, deter, and win. We are the Gateway to the Air Force, and in many respects, the Gateway to
March 30, 2020
FAQ: COVID-19 Impacts to BMT and Technical Training

The COVID-19 pandemic is a dynamic and rapidly evolving situation. The Gateway Wing wants to make sure our internal family and external community all have access to factual and up-to-date information. This frequently asked questions acts as a resource for anyone who has questions or concerns about
March 24, 2020
FAQ: COVID-19 Impacts to BMT and Technical Training

The COVID-19 pandemic is a dynamic and rapidly evolving situation. The Gateway Wing wants to make sure the internal family and external community all have access to factual and up-to-date information. This frequently asked questions acts as a resource for anyone who has questions or concerns about
Nov. 8, 2019
Fallen Security Forces Airmen honored at 12th Annual Defender Ruck

Over 1,100 Security Forces Airmen gathered for the 12th Annual Defender Ruck, hosted by the 343rd Training Squadron, in honor of all 186 Defender Airmen who have made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of freedom, Nov. 8 at Camp Bullis.
Sept. 30, 2019
Air Force graduates first fully religiously accommodated Sikh Airman from Security Forces Apprentice Course

The first Sikh Airmen granted full religious accommodations starting from basic military training through technical training graduated from the 343rd Training Squadron’s Security Forces apprentice course here Sept. 26, 2019.Airman Sunjit Rathour graduated from BMT June 13, 2019, as the first trainee
Aug. 2, 2019
Webb gets first-hand look at BMT, international training during 37th TRW immersion

The 37th Training Wing Warhawks hosted Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Education and Training Command, and Chief Master Sgt. Julie Gudgel, command chief of AETC, for a two-day immersion here Aug. 1-2, 2019.After taking command of AETC on July 26, the general chose the 37th TRW to be his first
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.
May 8, 2017
CMSAF visits BMT, Airmen’s Week

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright visited Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland on his initial tour of Air Force Basic Military Training and Airmen’s Week May 3.
April 7, 2017
Memorial held for fallen battlefield Airman

Members of the 37th Training Wing honored the legacy of Lt. Col. William “Bill” Schroeder, former 342 Training Squadron commander at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas April 7, 2017. On April 8, 2016, Schroeder recognized a perilous situation developing and reacted swiftly by putting himself