The Drill Sergeant Academy hosted its first fiscal year 2018 graduation ceremony for members of Drill Sergeant Course class 001-18, June 22. Soldiers in the course spent weeks of learning how to inspire, motivate and mentor new Soldiers in Basic Combat Training. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Spc. Tynisha L. Daniel / released)

More than 800 Airmen assigned to Flights 470-486 march in the 737th Training Group’s graduation parade, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, June 26, 2025. 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. Colonel Billy R. Wilson Jr., Commander, 737th Training Group, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, was the reviewing official for the ceremony. The 37th Training Wing, known as “Gateway to the Air Force,” is home to BMT. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ismael Ortega)

More than 600 Airmen assigned to Flights 135-152, graduated from U.S. Air Force Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, January 31-February 1. Colonel Allison Black, Commander, 1st Special Operations Wing, Hurlburt Field, Fla., reviewed the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christa D'Andrea)

More than 600 Airmen assigned to Flights 135-152, graduated from U.S. Air Force Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, January 31-February 1. Colonel Allison Black, Commander, 1st Special Operations Wing, Hurlburt Field, Fla., reviewed the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christa D'Andrea)

More than 600 Airmen assigned to Flights 135-152, graduated from U.S. Air Force Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, January 31-February 1. Colonel Allison Black, Commander, 1st Special Operations Wing, Hurlburt Field, Fla., reviewed the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christa D'Andrea)

Basic Training in 1951

More than 600 Airmen assigned to Flights 135-152, graduated from U.S. Air Force Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, January 31-February 1. Colonel Allison Black, Commander, 1st Special Operations Wing, Hurlburt Field, Fla., reviewed the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christa D'Andrea)

More than 600 Airmen assigned to Flights 135-152, graduated from U.S. Air Force Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, January 31-February 1. Colonel Allison Black, Commander, 1st Special Operations Wing, Hurlburt Field, Fla., reviewed the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christa D'Andrea)

More than 600 Airmen assigned to Flights 135-152, graduated from U.S. Air Force Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, January 31-February 1. Colonel Allison Black, Commander, 1st Special Operations Wing, Hurlburt Field, Fla., reviewed the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christa D'Andrea)

More than 600 Airmen assigned to Flights 135-152, graduated from U.S. Air Force Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, January 31-February 1. Colonel Allison Black, Commander, 1st Special Operations Wing, Hurlburt Field, Fla., reviewed the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christa D'Andrea)

More than 600 Airmen assigned to Flights 135-152, graduated from U.S. Air Force Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, January 31-February 1. Colonel Allison Black, Commander, 1st Special Operations Wing, Hurlburt Field, Fla., reviewed the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christa D'Andrea)

After graduation at USMC basic training

I appreciated the 10 x zoom on my camera. This is best viewed large.

More than 800 Airmen assigned to Flights 470-486 march in the 737th Training Group’s graduation parade, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, June 26, 2025. 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. Colonel Billy R. Wilson Jr., Commander, 737th Training Group, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, was the reviewing official for the ceremony. The 37th Training Wing, known as “Gateway to the Air Force,” is home to BMT. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ismael Ortega)

More than 600 Airmen assigned to Flights 135-152, graduated from U.S. Air Force Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, January 31-February 1. Colonel Allison Black, Commander, 1st Special Operations Wing, Hurlburt Field, Fla., reviewed the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christa D'Andrea)

The men of Unit 45 operate a mechanical advantage system during the skills demonstration.

Families and friends watched as the men of Unit 45 advanced out of Basic Training.

Note the flags - they are blowing in the same direction the TIs are marching in. The winds were well in excess of 30 mph and it was "chilly" to say the least!

More than 600 Airmen assigned to Flights 135-152, graduated from U.S. Air Force Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, January 31-February 1. Colonel Allison Black, Commander, 1st Special Operations Wing, Hurlburt Field, Fla., reviewed the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christa D'Andrea)

More than 600 Airmen assigned to Flights 135-152, graduated from U.S. Air Force Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, January 31-February 1. Colonel Allison Black, Commander, 1st Special Operations Wing, Hurlburt Field, Fla., reviewed the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christa D'Andrea)

Brandon graduated from basic traning

More than 600 Airmen assigned to Flights 135-152, graduated from U.S. Air Force Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, January 31-February 1. Colonel Allison Black, Commander, 1st Special Operations Wing, Hurlburt Field, Fla., reviewed the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christa D'Andrea)

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More than 600 Airmen assigned to Flights 135-152, graduated from U.S. Air Force Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, January 31-February 1. Colonel Allison Black, Commander, 1st Special Operations Wing, Hurlburt Field, Fla., reviewed the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christa D'Andrea)

More than 600 Airmen assigned to Flights 135-152, graduated from U.S. Air Force Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, January 31-February 1. Colonel Allison Black, Commander, 1st Special Operations Wing, Hurlburt Field, Fla., reviewed the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christa D'Andrea)

Army National Guard Soldiers participate in OSUT and AIT at Ft. Benning in Columbus, GA on March 27. 2019. © Vance Jacobs / Army National Guard 2019

More than 600 Airmen assigned to Flights 135-152, graduated from U.S. Air Force Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, January 31-February 1. Colonel Allison Black, Commander, 1st Special Operations Wing, Hurlburt Field, Fla., reviewed the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christa D'Andrea)

More than 600 Airmen assigned to Flights 135-152, graduated from U.S. Air Force Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, January 31-February 1. Colonel Allison Black, Commander, 1st Special Operations Wing, Hurlburt Field, Fla., reviewed the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christa D'Andrea)

More than 800 Airmen assigned to Flights 470-486 march in the 737th Training Group’s graduation parade, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, June 26, 2025. 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. Colonel Billy R. Wilson Jr., Commander, 737th Training Group, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, was the reviewing official for the ceremony. The 37th Training Wing, known as “Gateway to the Air Force,” is home to BMT. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ismael Ortega)

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Army National Guard Soldiers participate in OSUT and AIT at Ft. Benning in Columbus, GA on March 27. 2019. © Vance Jacobs / Army National Guard 2019

More than 600 Airmen assigned to Flights 135-152, graduated from U.S. Air Force Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, January 31-February 1. Colonel Allison Black, Commander, 1st Special Operations Wing, Hurlburt Field, Fla., reviewed the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christa D'Andrea)

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Brandon graduated from basic traning

More than 600 Airmen assigned to Flights 135-152, graduated from U.S. Air Force Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, January 31-February 1. Colonel Allison Black, Commander, 1st Special Operations Wing, Hurlburt Field, Fla., reviewed the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christa D'Andrea)

More than 800 Airmen assigned to Flights 470-486 march in the 737th Training Group’s graduation parade, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, June 26, 2025. 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. Colonel Billy R. Wilson Jr., Commander, 737th Training Group, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, was the reviewing official for the ceremony. The 37th Training Wing, known as “Gateway to the Air Force,” is home to BMT. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ismael Ortega)

Family and friends watch as the men of Unit 45 demonstrate skills they learned during ALERT Basic Training.

(FORT BENNING, Ga.) Drill Sergeants patrol their platoon’s “kill zone” while trainees wait to unpack their bags. (Photo by: Patrick A. Albright/MCoE PAO Photographer)