More than 700 Airmen assigned to Flights 537-552, receive their Airman’s coin during the 737th Training Group’s Coin and Retreat Ceremony, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, August 28, 2024. The ceremony is one of three U.S. Air Force Basic Military Training graduation events and signifies the transition from trainee to Airman. Lt. Col. Eric M. Ornelas, 323rd Training Training Squadron commander, and Senior Master Sgt. Eric J. Garza, 323 TRS Senior Enlisted Leader, were the guest speakers for the ceremony. The 37th Training Wing, known as “Gateway to the Air Force” is home to BMT.