Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force John Bentivegna leads a formation of U.S. Space Force Basic Military Training graduates during the ceremonial “Airman and Guardian’s Run” at BMT’s Pfingston Reception Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Feb. 18, 2026. The “Airman and Guardian's Run” is a one-and-a-half-mile run that celebrates the culmination of U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force Basic Military Training, giving guests the opportunity to get a glimpse of their trainee-turned-graduate for the first time in 7.5 weeks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jonathan R. Mallard)
| Date Taken: | 02.18.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 02.19.2026 20:01 |
| Photo ID: | 9527782 |
| VIRIN: | 260218-F-YD772-1340 |
| Resolution: | 8280x5520 |
| Size: | 9.05 MB |
| Location: | SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, US |
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