Randolph welcomes 15 new civilian honorary commanders

Randolph AFB welcomed 40 civilian Honorary Commanders from surrounding areas with an annual hail and farewell reception, Sept. 10. This is the twelfth consecutive year of the nearly 80 year-old program. The Honorary Commander program pairs local leaders in medicine, business, law, religion and

Self-inspection program: take an honest, thorough look

Just as Airmen take a look in the mirror to make sure they are wearing their uniforms correctly, the 71st Flying Training Wing Self Inspection Program is all about taking a look at the wing's many programs for compliance with a host of instructions and directives guiding mission execution. Earlier

First enlisted-to-officer air liaison officers receive Air Force commissions

The Air Force's newest officer career field welcomed its first five former enlisted Tactical Air Control Party Airmen after receiving their Air Force commissions Sept. 9 from Officer Training School here. Effective Aug. 1, the Air Force dedicated Air Liaison Officer as a specific officer career

Vigilant Warrior

Recruiters save life at Motley Crue concert

"All recruiters change lives, but some save lives too," said Col. Jay Fitzgerald, 360th Air Force Recruiting Group commander, after hearing of the heroic acts of members from the 313th Recruiting Squadron working at a Motley Crue concert Sept. 5. The recruiters were volunteering for a fundraiser at

Sheppard prepares for H1N1 season

Many Americans experience coughing, sneezing and fevers in the fall and winter months because of the flu, but this year a new strain of the flu, H1N1, is causing people to be more precautious. "Vaccinations for the virus will begin nationwide in October. The exact date for Sheppard is still

AETC announces top 3 energy-reducing bases

Air Education and Training Command officials recently announced the installation winners for the 2009 Energy Incentive Award program. Vance AFB, Okla., led the command with a 13.4 percent reduction in energy intensity and will receive a $1.5 million award. In a very tight race, Altus AFB, Okla.,

Maj. Gen. Hertog assumes command of 2nd Air Force

When Maj. Gen. Mary Kay Hertog assumed command of the 2nd Air Force at Keesler Air Force Base Sept. 9 from Maj. Gen. Alfred Flowers, Gen. Stephen R. Lorenz called the two generals "two of the finest leaders the Air Force has known." "When I meet with Airmen, I always tell them 'you're the next great

Sheppard receives historic B-52H for training

AETC invites Sheppard Airmen to volunteer as MTI

The Air Force is currently searching for fresh faces to join the military training instructor corps. As part of this search, Air Education and Training Command sent MTIs from base to base to explain their role and recruit young noncomissioned officers and senior airmen to join them as MTIs. Tech.