10/16/2026
📣 BMT GRADUATION UPDATE | NOVEMBER 🍂
Families attending Basic Military Training graduation during the month of November 2026, please be aware of adjustments to the graduation schedule in observance of the holidays. Please read through everything carefully.
📅 Tuesday, November 10
7:30 a.m. – Airman’s Run
9:30 a.m. – Coin & Retreat Ceremony
10:30 a.m. (approx.) – Town Pass begins
8:00 p.m. – Airmen return to their squadrons
📅 Wednesday, November 11 | Veterans Day
8:00 a.m. – Town Pass begins
8:00 p.m. – Airmen return to their squadrons
Families may pick up and return their Airmen at their designated squadron pick-up/drop-off location.
📅 Thursday, November 12
9:00 a.m. – Graduation Parade
Town Pass begins following the ceremony
6:00 p.m. – Airmen return to their squadrons
📅 Tuesday, November 24
7:30 a.m. – Airman’s Run
9:30 a.m. – Coin & Retreat Ceremony
10:30 a.m. (approx.) – Town Pass begins
8:00 p.m. – Airmen return to their squadrons
📅 Wednesday, November 25
9:00 a.m. – Graduation Parade
Town Pass begins following the ceremony
6:00 p.m. – Airmen return to their squadrons
📅 Thursday, November 26 | Thanksgiving
8:00 a.m. – Town Pass begins
8:00 p.m. – Airmen return to their squadrons
Families may pick up and return their Airmen at their designated squadron pick-up/drop-off location.
⚠️ IMPORTANT VISITOR ACCESS INFORMATION
Visitor Access Request Letters (VARLs) or Visitor's Passes have been re-issued as of 9 October to reflect the new dates. Families should retain their outdated visitor access documentation.
**IF YOU HAVE NOT RECEIVED YOUR PASSES WITH THE CORRECT DATE, PLEASE CALL/EMAIL THE VALLEY-HI VISITOR'S CENTER**
We appreciate your patience and understanding as the team works to ensure a smooth graduation experience for our Airmen and their families and maximize your time together over the holidays!
Please continue to monitor this page for official updates. If you need any additional information, please visit our website located in our "About" section.