U.S. Chief Master Sgt. Erik Thompson (right), command

U.S. Chief Master Sgt. Erik Thompson (right), command chief for Air Education and Training Command, congratulates basic military training graduates as they march by Oct. 15, 2020, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Thompson was the guest speaker at the BMT graduation. The visit was an opportunity for Thompson to meet with several military training instructors and leaders who are responsible for generating the force and ensuring Airmen’s lethality and readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sarayuth Pinthong)