320th Training Squadron Airman's Coin and Retreat Ceremony -- August 30, 2023

Roll Gator What? Roll Gator Roll!

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 Town Pass. Airman will sing the Air Force Song. The Airmen recite the Airman's Creed. Flights are then 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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Commander: Lt Col Kyle C. Myers

Senior Enlisted Leader: CMSgt Jennifer Smalls

Squadron Lineage: Founded and designated as the 3706th Training Squadron on Aug. 26, 1948. Re-designated as the 3706th Basic Military Training Squadron on Feb. 7, 1952. Re-designated as the 325th Basic Training Squadron on Aug. 25, 1992. Re-designated as the 320th Training Squadron on April 1, 1994. The 320th Training Squadron physically relocated to Airman Training Complex #3 in April 2015.

Mission Statement: Build and inspire disciplined and innovative Airmen to lead and win in the future high-end fight.

Squadron Mascot: Gator

Squadron Color: Crimson Red

Squadron Chant: Roll Gator What?! Roll Gator Roll!!!