Sept. 13, 2023 Mission of compassion: surgeons restore sight and forge connections in Panama Panamax Alpha 2023, an annual ophthalmology Medical Readiness Training Exercise (MEDRETE), is aimed to enhance the surgical skills and operational readiness of team members by immersing them in a range of prevalent chronic eye conditions in the region. In July 2023, 32 TriService military members
Aug. 30, 2023 Airmen, Guardian, Soldiers lead the way during Ranger Assessment Course Fifteen Airmen, 15 Soldiers and one Guardian tested their limits during a Ranger Assessment Course, the Air Forces’ version of the Army’s Small Unit Ranger Tactics, or SURT.
Aug. 29, 2023 Laughlin | In the air, on the ground: training in the chamber Being above 10,000 feet in altitude can have unpredictable effects on the human body; some people get delirious, others get nauseous, and some experience hot or cold flashes. Knowing how a pilot’s body will react to changes in altitude is a crucial part of pilot training.
Aug. 15, 2023 Air Force announces FY23 Rated Officer Retention Demonstration Program Eligible regular Air Force aviators now have the chance to apply for the FY23 Rated Officer Retention Demonstration Program.
Aug. 2, 2023 Training in a different reality With the rapid advancement of technology, U.S. Air Force undergraduate pilot training has grown to match the pace. Airmen are learning at a faster rate and gaining better skills with the continual improvements to the training program.
July 21, 2023 Local law enforcement agencies train in crisis response Laughlin Air Force Base Security Forces joined forces with the Val Verde Sheriff's Office for a ballistic shield training session to support an ongoing effort to enhance the coordination and collaboration between local law enforcement agencies at the San Felipe Memorial Middle School, July 12, 2023.
July 20, 2023 Firefighters learn skills essential to protecting JBSA’s natural areas In April 2022, a wildfire at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis threatened training grounds essential to Department of Defense missions. Without properly trained personnel, and the assistance of community partners, tens of thousands of acres of natural wildlands may have been lost.
July 2, 2023 Airmen strengthen medical partnerships through international education, training Personnel from the U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine, or USAFSAM, are facilitating a six-month education and training course for international students.
June 5, 2023 Luke | Fifth F-35 squadron activates at Luke AFB U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Adam Vogel assumed command of the 310th Fighter Squadron at an assumption of command ceremony June 2, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona.
June 5, 2023 JBSA-Lackland | Defenders recognized for helping rescue woman attacked by yellow jackets Four Security Forces members were recognized here recently for helping rescue a woman swarmed by yellow jackets near Chapman Annex earlier this month. First responders credit the Airmen for saving the woman’s life.