Department of the Air Force BMT Airman's Coin & Retreat Ceremony: Flights 155-171 -- Feb. 5, 2025

More than 800 Airmen assigned to Flights 155-171 receive their Airman’s coin during the 737th Training Group Coin and Retreat Ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, February 5, 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. Lt Col Kimberly Rigby, 320th Training Squadron commander and Chief Master Sgt. Gerry Volcy, 320TRS Senior Enlisted Leader, were the guest speakers for the ceremony. The 37th Training Wing, known as the “Gateway to the Air Force,” is home to BMT.
Flights begin marching on to the Retreat Pad to receive their Airman's Coin. This ceremony signifies the end of Basic Training. The Coin Ceremony marks the official transition from trainee to Airman. The Retreat portion immediately follows the Coin Ceremony. During Retreat, the U.S. Flag is paid tribute, brought down, folded and safeguarded. After Retreat, Airmen will sing the Air Force Song, the Airman's Creed and then be dismissed for Town Pass. Families move on to the Retreat Pad to greet and congratulate their Airman. The tradition is that Airmen must be "tapped out" in order to be released to their visitors. To Tap Out your Airman, simply tap him or her on the shoulder.
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Music:
From This Day Forward - Max Impact : The United States Air Force Band
Home Free - God Bless the U.S.A. - Lee Greenwood and The United States Air Force Band)

[@zenaidahiponia2371]

Congratulations to all graduates I’m so proud of you all my daughter will be graduating in Feb 27 2025 God bless everyone ❤🙏

[@russellbautista1973]

Congratulations to all graduates❤🎉

[@Cousincarle]

thank you my brother was there

[@tomrichardson651]

A really moving and inspiring ceremony.

[@zenaidahiponia2371]

Congratulations graduates ❤🙏

[@pinkylove2030]

Congratulations 🎉my son I'm so proud of you 👏🏿

[@MaryJayb]

Congrats to all graduates! My son will graduate on March 19-20 Arrived 1/28/2025

[@djmdtr1946]

We are very proud of you

[@Cousincarle]

my brother was there thank you

[@larryswitzer2096]

Go kick ass!

[@Cousincarle]

OMG MY BROTHER WAS THERE