324th Training Squadron Airman's Coin and Retreat Ceremony -- January 11, 2023

Are you ready? Ready to Battle!!

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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324th Training Squadron
Henry E. Erwin Recruit Housing and Training Complex

Commander: Lt. Col. Michelle Sterling

Acting Senior Enlisted Leader: Master Sgt. Nicole Gilley

Squadron Lineage: Designated 3704th Basic Military Training Squadron and organized on March 1, 1953. Re-designated 324th Basic Training Squadron on Aug. 25, 1992, and as the 324th Training Squadron on April 1, 1994. The 324th was deactivated on May 30, 2014, and reactivated on June 22, 2016.

Shield: “Si Vis Pacem Para Bellum” -- If you want peace prepare for war.

Mission Statement: We make Airmen and Guardians.

Vision: Be the unit Military Training Instructors want to belong in.

Squadron Mascot: Knights

Squadron Color: Purple

Squadron Chant: Are you ready, ready to battle?