Department of the Air Force BMT Airmen and Guardians’ Coin Ceremony: Flights 166-183 — Feb. 18, 2026

Airmen and Guardian’s assigned to Flights 166-183 receive their Airman’s/Guardian’s coin during the 737th Training Group Coin and Retreat Ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, February 18, 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/Guardian. Chief Master Sgt. Brandon Bellmore, 535 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.