326th Training Squadron Airmen and Guardians' Coin and Retreat Ceremony — October 19, 2022

Hooyah Bulldogs … Hoo Hoo

AIRMAN’S COIN CEREMONY

Flights begin marching on to the Retreat Pad in order to Receive their Airman’s Coin. The 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 payed tribute, brought down, folded and safeguarded. After Retreat, Airmen will sing the Air Force Song and be dismissed for Base Liberty.Airman will sing the Air Force Song. The reviewing officer will address families and Airman. The Airmen will reaffirm their Oath of Enlistment and recite the Airman’s Creed. Flights are dismissed and Airman are released to their visitors.At this time, families can move on to the Retreat Pad to greet and congratulate their Airman. The tradition is that Airman 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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326th Training Squadron

John A. Chapman Recruit Housing and Training Complex

Commander: Lt. Col. Nicholas Smith

Superintendent: Chief Master Sgt. Michael Pelletier

Squadron Lineage: Designated 3707th Basic Military Training Squadron and organized on Aug. 26, 1948. Re-designated 326th Basic Training Squadron on Aug. 25, 1992, and as the 326th Training Squadron on April 1, 1994.

Shield: “Accuro Futurus” — Prepare for the Future.

Mission Statement: With the tenacity of a bulldog we will motivate, train and inspire with dignity and respect.

Vision: Forge the World’s Greatest Weapon System … The American Airman!

Squadron Mascot: Bulldog

Squadron Color: Dark Blue

Squadron Chant: Hooyah Bulldogs … Hoo Hoo