Department of the Air Force BMT Airman’s Coin Ceremony: Flights 500-514 — July 8, 2026

Airmen assigned to Flights 500-514 receive their Airman’s coin during the 737th Training Group Coin and Retreat Ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, July 8, 2026. The ceremony is one of three graduation events for the Department of the Air Force, Basic Military Training, and signifies the transition from trainee to Airman. Chief Master Sgt. Damarcus Forney, 331 TRS Senior Enlisted Leader, was the guest speaker for the ceremony. The 37th Training Wing, known as the “Gateway to the Air Force,” is home to BMT.