Airman Gabriel Farey receives the Airman’s Coin from Staff Sgt. Phillip Thompson, military training instructor, during the U.S. Air Force basic military training Coin and Retreat Ceremony at the Pfingston Reception Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, May 8, 2024. The coin officially marks the transition from trainee to Airman and welcomes the newest members of the U.S. Air Force into its ranks. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Kate Anderson)