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Force Development Defined

Force Development is a holistic, learner-centered approach that deliberately connects our Airmen’s training, education and experiences throughout their careers to Develop the Airmen We Need to succeed in complex, multi-domain operational environments.  For current information on many force development initiatives, click here to jump to the Learning Professionals and FD Credentials Division web page.

  • First sergeants complete immersion at Air Force Basic Military Training

    Four first sergeants assigned to the 307th Bomb Wing completed an immersion tour of Air Force Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Dec. 6-8. The objective of the immersion was to gain a better understanding of what Reserve Citizen Airmen entering service encounter and how those

  • MTLs shape the future of the force

    Military Training Leaders are responsible for shaping Airmen and Guardians into professional, capable leaders during their time in technical training. The special duty position has always been multifaceted, but the role of a MTLs in the past focused on administrative and disciplinarian tasks.

  • Middleton inspires Vance's newest pilots, takes last official flight

    Col. Thad Middleton visited Vance Air Force Base Dec. 2, 2022, to be the guest speaker for the Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 23-03 graduation.With a career that began with pilot training here and spanned four airframes and over 25 years, Middleton came “home” to Vance Air Force Base to inspire

  • DAF Civilian Development nomination call window opens Jan. 17

    The applicant window for the AY24 Department of the Air Force Civilian Developmental (CD) Nomination Call will open Jan. 17, 2023. Interested civilians should begin prepping their applications now. Once the application window opens, submit application package through MyVECTOR not later than Feb.