Editor's note: A version of this story was initially published in 2015. Millions of men and women across the country have started careers as fresh-faced recruits in basic military training (BMT) on ...

Like most any parent attending the Air Force basic training graduation here Jan. 27, Lori Huayacla had to navigate through the crowd in search of her son. But there was a difference for the ...

Wendy Gallardo Gallegos was marching with a backpack as part of Air Force Security Forces training when she twisted her right foot. It swelled up painfully, a nightmare scenario for an airman basic, ...

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 ...

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas | Air Force basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph-Lackland will soon restructure its current eight-and-a-half-week course to make room for a ...

The Space Force now trains its new recruits at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in Texas, but wants to set up its own specialized basic military training program. (Daniel Cruz/U.S. Air Force) The Space ...