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 ...

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 ...

Almost exactly 6 years after the Space Force was founded, a basic training class made history as the first to march in the traditional boot camp graduation ceremony wearing the service’s own, ...

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 Jalin J. Matthews graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that ...

Subscribe to The St. Louis American‘s free weekly newsletter for critical stories, community voices, and insights that matter. Sign up He is the son of Yolanda Forest of St. Louis and a 2009 graduate ...

Exploring how each U.S. military branch uniquely shapes recruits through distinct, challenging basic training experiences.

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 ...

He is the son of Donald Wade of Killeen, Texas, and Tammy Wade of Geraldine Ave., St. Louis. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and ...