USAF BMT Airman's Coin and Retreat Ceremony: Flights: 301-315 Filmed April 24, 2024
Flights begin marching on to the Retreat Pad to receive their Airmen/Guardian's Coin. The ceremony signifies the end of Basic Training. The Coin Ceremony marks the official transition from trainee to Airman/trainee to Guardian. 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, Guardians will sing the Space Force Song, and then be dismissed for Town Pass. The reviewing officer will address families and Airmen/Guardians'. The Airmen will recite the Airman's Creed. Flights are dismissed and the Airmen and Guardians' are released to their visitors. At this time, families can move on to the Retreat Pad to greet and congratulate their Airman/Guardian. The tradition is that the Airman/Guardian must be "tapped out" to be released to their visitors. To Tap Out your Airman/Guardian, simply tap him or her on the shoulder.
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