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  • Holloman graduates first-ever 49th Wing Project SEARCH interns

    Project SEARCH is a high school transition program that provides ample training and education, leading to employment opportunities for students with developmental disabilities. Interns spend their final year of high school learning about services while being fully immersed inside of different

  • Bangladesh Native Fulfills Dream of Being an Air Force Pilot

    When I had the opportunity to visit my family a few years ago, I couldn't help but reflect on my family's journey. Thanks to the hard work and sacrifice of my family, I have the opportunity to serve as a pilot in the United States Air Force.My family is from a small country called Bangladesh, which

  • AAPI Heritage Month Spotlight: Chief Master Sgt. Rebecca Arbona

    May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The 17th Training Wing recognizes this culture, its diversity, and how it makes the force stronger. Each week in May, the 17th TRW highlights service members of different backgrounds and experiences. This week we are highlighting Chief

  • CAFB celebrates AAPI Heritage Month with observance

    The 14th Flying Training Wing celebrated Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, or AAPI, with an observance event on May 19, 2022, at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi.The observance took place at the Columbus Event Center and featured multiple speakers with AAPI heritage, videos and

  • AAPI Month: SSgt Celis shares Saipanese heritage, culture

    Saipan, an island in the chain of the Northern Mariana Islands, spans 12 miles long and 5.6 miles wide. It consists of more than 45,000 people, the majority of which are Asian and Pacific Islanders. Before coming to the ‘Mighty 97th’ Staff Sgt. Margaret Celis was one of them.

  • AAPI Heritage Month Spotlight: Lt. Col. Chin Tam

    This month’s observance is Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage. The 17th Training Wing recognizes this culture, its diversity, and how it makes the force stronger. Each week in May, the 17th TRW will highlight service members of different backgrounds and experiences. This week we are

  • AAPI Heritage Month Spotlight: Airman 1st First Class Shivangi Patel

    This month’s observance is Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage. The 17th Training Wing recognizes this culture, its diversity, and how it makes the force stronger. Each week in May, the 17th TRW will highlight service members of different backgrounds and experiences. This week we are