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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.

  • Battle tested

    Applicants overcome numerous barriers during their journey to OTS. It can take several years and multiple OTS boards before an individual is selected for the program. In class 24-07, one Officer Trainee battled more than most when fighting for his commission.

  • Altus AFB Women Empower Women

    On the first Wednesday of every month, the smell of doughnuts and coffee wafts throughout the multi-purpose room in the base exchange, while women from both active-duty and civilian roles around Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, network through smiles, laughter, and tears at Coffee and Connect.

  • 58th FS Gorillas dominate during MacDill TDY

    The Gorillas took 14 F-35A Lightning II aircraft assigned to the 58th Fighter Squadron to MacDill Air Force Base, Florida to perform flying-training missions, Feb. 20 - Mar. 8, 2024. By avoiding weather attrition at home station, the 58th FS and Aircraft Maintenance Unit had the opportunity to

  • ASU ROTC trains with GAFB

    Cadets from Angelo State University’s Air Force ROTC participated in an annual field training exercise at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, March 1, 2024.

  • Senior Advisor to Deputy Chief for HAF/A3 talks ACE, ADC

    Dr. Sandeep Mulgund, Headquarters Air Force senior advisor to the deputy chief of staff for operations visited Headquarters Air Education and Training Command and the 97th Air Mobility Wing at Altus Air Force Base to discuss lessons-learned and further development of Agile Combat Employment.