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JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -- History was made here Dec. 10, as the first seven people to enlist directly into the U.S. Space Force graduated from Basic Military Training.


U.S. Space Force makes history at Basic Military Training

Secretary of the Air Force Barbara M. Barrett bumps elbows with Gen. John W. "Jay" Raymond, United States Space Force chief of space operations, at the basic military training graduation Dec. 10, 2020, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Seven members of the graduating class were the first Space Force trainees to graduate. The number of Space Force trainees will continue to increase over time as processes for recruiting and training are solidified. Approximately 312 Space Force accessions will graduate from BMT this fiscal year. Currently all Space Force accessions will become Space Systems Operations specialists. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sarayuth Pinthong)

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U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress' take off from Barksdale Air Force Base, LA, during a bomber task force mission over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 26, 2021. The bomber deployment underscores the U.S. Military's commitment to regional security and demonstrates a unique ability to rapidly deploy on short notice. The B-52 is a long-range, heavy bomber that is capable of flying at high subsonic speeds of altitudes of up to 50,000 feet and provides the United States with a global strike capability.
A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress from the 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, LA, flew with Royal Saudi Arabian Air Force F-15SAs during a bomber task force mission over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 27, 2021. The bomber deployment underscores the U.S. Military's commitment to regional security and demonstrates a unique ability to rapidly deploy on short notice. The B-52 is a long-range, heavy bomber that is capable of flying at high subsonic speeds of altitudes of up to 50,000 feet and provides the United States with a global strike capability.
This graphic was created to highlight the new CDC text notification system. (Courtesy Graphic)
Lt. Gen. Anthony Cotton, Air Force Global Strike Command deputy commander, receives his COVID-19 vaccine at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 11, 2021. AFGSC units are following the U.S. Department of Defense's COVID-19 vaccine distribution and administration plan which implements a phased, standardized and coordinated strategy for prioritizing, distributing and administering vaccines to those personnel vital to national security. AFGSC leaders received the COVID-19 vaccine in tier 1 of distribution due to their critical and essential roles in the national-security mission of nuclear enterprise command and control. AFGSC is comprised of more than 33,700 Airmen and civilians who diligently execute all bomber and Intercontinental Ballistic Missile operations for the U.S. DoD both stateside and in deployed locations around the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jacob B. Wrightsman)
Gen. Tim Ray, Air Force Global Strike Command commander, receives his COVID-19 vaccine at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 8, 2021. AFGSC units are following the U.S. Department of Defense's COVID-19 vaccine distribution and administration plan which implements a phased, standardized and coordinated strategy for prioritizing, distributing and administering vaccines to those personnel vital to national security. AFGSC leaders received the COVID-19 vaccine in tier 1 of distribution due to their critical and essential roles in the national-security mission of nuclear enterprise command and control. AFGSC is comprised of more than 33,700 Airmen and civilians who diligently execute all bomber and Intercontinental Ballistic Missile operations for the U.S. DoD both stateside and in deployed locations around the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jacob B. Wrightsman)
Airmen from the 2nd Medical Group receive the first doses of the COVID-19 vaccination at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 6, 2021. The Department of Defense continues to deliver on the Acting Secretary of Defense’s priorities during the COVID-19 pandemic to protect its people, maintain readiness and support the national COVID-19 response. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christina Graves)
Airmen from the 2nd Medical Group receive the first doses of the COVID-19 vaccination at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 6, 2021. The Department of Defense remains committed to protecting all service members, civilian employees, and families around the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christina Graves)
A Moderna COVID-19 vaccination sits on a table before being administered to members of the 2nd Medical Group at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 6, 2021. The Department of Defense is dedicated to providing the latest information about the vaccines available as they are released so that DoD personnel and TRICARE beneficiaries can make informed decisions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christina Graves)
Airmen from the 2nd Medical Group receive the first doses of the COVID-19 vaccination at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 6, 2021. Vaccines authorized for emergency use (EUA) are offered on a voluntary basis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christina Graves)
Airmen from the 2nd Medical Group receive the first doses of the COVID-19 vaccination at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 6, 2021. Vaccination distribution prioritization within the Department of Defense will be consistent with data-driven guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christina Graves)
A medic from the 2nd Medical Group prepares to administer the COVID-19 vaccination at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 6, 2021. Barksdale is following the Department of Defense’s deliberate and phased approach to distribute and administer the vaccination. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christina Graves)
Airmen from the 2nd Medical Group receive the first doses of the COVID-19 vaccination at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 6, 2021. The distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine is phase driven to safely protect Department of Defense personnel from COVID-19 as quickly as possible. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christina Graves)
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