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 paid 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. Flights are dismissed and Airmen 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 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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Commander: Lt. Col. Jeffrey Parrish
Senior Enlisted Leader: Chief Master Sgt. Luis A. Torres Jr.
Mission: Build competent, confident and committed multi-capable Airmen for tomorrow’s Air Force
Vision Statement: Providing the foundation of America’s Airmen through motivation, training, and inspiration from Top Tier leadership
Squadron Lineage: Originally designated the 3701st Personnel Processing Squadron, and activated on Sept. 1, 1972. The squadron was re-designated the 3731st Personnel Processing Squadron on Jan. 1, 1975; 394th Personnel Processing Squadron on Aug. 25, 1992; and 319th Training Squadron on April 1, 1994.
Squadron Mascot: Tiger
Squadron Color: Green & Gold
Squadron Chant: Aim, Steady, Strike!