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Air Force and Space Force Trainees at JBSA Lackland spend 7 1/2 weeks at BMT. Graduation Events take place on Wednesday and Thursday each week.

For the weekly information visitors guide directly from BMT, click HERE. This link is updated EVERY WEEK with the latest info, maps and everything you need to know from ceremony access to parking and so much more.  Bookmark it and check it often!

Here are the visitor details:

  • Effective immediately, BMT no longer requires proof of COVID vaccination for entry into the graduation ceremony.
  • Trainees may request base installation passes for up to 6 guests who do NOT already have their own military ID/DoD ID. Those who already have base access (current military DoD ID holders) do not have to be included on this list and can also attend.
  • Those under the age of 18 may accompany parents/guardians and are not required to have a separate installation access pass.
  • All individuals with installation access (base passes through their trainee or their own Military/DoD ID) may attend the ceremony.
  • Airmen/Guardians can also sponsor loved ones who did not have base access onto base AFTER the ceremony ends.  They will be able to meet for that process at the Luke East Gate Visitor’s Center.  Per BMT, this process is slow, and services offered on a first come, first served basis without any preference given to visiting family members.
  • All visitors should still have immediate access to a mask (in a purse, bag, pocket, etc). Some buildings/functions may require a mask.
  • Food, Beverages and souvenirs will be available in the parking lot next to the Reception Center.

Schedule of events for both days:

WEDNESDAY EVENTS –

Reception Center Opens (6:00am)

Informational Events Briefing

Airman’s Run

Informational Events Briefing 

New Spouse Orientation

Airman’s Coin & Retreat Ceremony

Town Pass

End of Liberty (8:00pm) Airmen/Guardians due back in their dormitory. The MTI may impose an earlier return time, which must be honored.

 

THURSDAY EVENTS –

Reception Center Opens (6:00am)

Buses or handicapped visitors begin to depart from PRC to Parade Grounds (7:30am) – last departure is at 8:30am

Graduation Parade (9:00am)

Town Pass (10:00am)

End of Liberty (6:00pm) Airmen/Guardians due back in their dormitory. The MTI may impose an earlier return time, which must be honored.

 

Graduation Events are no longer being live-streamed. However, they are being recorded and uploaded to the 37th Training Wing’s YouTube Channel and will be shared in your TRS Discussion Group and on the AF WingMom Facebook page.

Most Airman/Guardians leave for tech school the next day (Friday).  That means once the check into tech school they are no longer under the BMT rules.  They get their phones back as they leave the TRS and can start making calls/texts/video chats when they have the time and are not in class or on duty.  Any rules for visitation after they leave BMT that Friday morning (even if they stay at Lackland) are dependent on that base.  Check with your Airman/Guardian for details on visitation for their tech locations.

Keep in mind changes can be made by BMT at any time for any reason.