All Basic Military Training (BMT) for the U.S. Air Force is conducted at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, known as the Gateway to the Air Force.

Basic Military Training events are held on Wednesdays and Thursdays at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. The Airmen’s Run and Coin Ceremony & Retreat are held on Wednesdays at the Pfingston Reception Center, and graduation is on Thursdays at the parade field.

The 323rd Training Squadron moved into Airman Training Complex #1 in December 2013. Squadron Mascot: Mustang Squadron Color: Maroon Squadron Chant: Anytime, Anyplace, Mustangs! Trainee Address Information: BMT mail is delivered to Lackland via the United States Postal Service using the same rules your home post office follows.

Vision: Building the most capable and resilient Airmen across all Basic Military Training. Squadron Mascot: Knights Squadron Color: Purple Squadron Chant: Ready for Battle! Trainee Address Information: BMT mail is delivered to Lackland via the United States Postal Service using the same rules your home post office follows.

The 321st Training Squadron moved into Airman Training Complex #2 in August 2013. Squadron Mascot: Warthog Squadron Color: Dark gray Squadron Chant: Lead, Follow or Get Out of the Way! Trainee Address Information: BMT mail is delivered to Lackland via the United States Postal Service using the same rules your home post office follows.

VISION: Be the world’s unrivaled Basic Military Training institution WHAT IS AN AIRMAN? Air Force Doctrine Document 1-1 defines "Airman" as "any U.S. Air Force member (officer or enlisted, active, reserve, or guard, along with Department of the Air Force civilians) who supports and defends the U.S. Constitution and serves our country.

Do not send electronics or cameras to your trainee. For More Information: Call the Pfingston Reception Center at 210-671-3024 Monday through Wednesday from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. The 322nd TRS is named after the fourth Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, Thomas N. Barnes.

Mission Statement: Develop and maintain an integrated cadre of highly-qualified reserve Military Training Instructors to support the operational needs of Air Force Accessions Training.

Basic Military Trainees depart the Pfingston Reception Center with their host family at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Nov. 23. Approximately 330 families hosted Air Force BMT trainees in their homes on Thanksgiving Day.

A sampling of Basic Military Training flight photos and books from various eras on display at the 37th Training Wing History Office at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Dec. 10, 2021.