Every day, the basic trainees at Lackland AFB must scarf down their meals in 10 minutes — no smiling or sweets allowed. But on Christmas, even some of the strictest rules are bent. Trainees can take ...

Air Force Airmen Englebert B. Delena, Joshua D. Keslar, Derek A. Klumpp, Shawn W. Lanmon, Dana A. Martin, Cory A. Melton, Michael A. Silva, Irvin A. Smalls, Dominic ...

n Air Force Airman Scott A. Cross graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. Cross is the son of John Cross of Charleston, Mo., and Melanie Riley of Wyatt, ...

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Marquis J. Fludd graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program ...

U.S. Air Force Reserve Airman 1st Class Michelle K. Carter graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week ...

Testing the mettle of American Airmen.

I have always advocated for a more rigorous physical training program for Air Force basic training. For military members, physical fitness should be the cornerstone of our tenure. Study after study ...