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  • 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.

  • INET and 367th RCS Partner for Navajo Nation School Visits

    Four Department of the Air Force Indigenous Nations Equality Team members partnered with a local enlisted accessions recruiter assigned to the 367th Recruiting Squadron to increase awareness for U.S. Air Force, Air National Guard, and Air Force Reserve opportunities while touring five schools on the

  • 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.

  • 59th MDW DEIA Committee Marks One-Year Milestone in Inclusion Efforts

    Amidst the changing tides of social consciousness and policy directives, Col. Aquilla Highsmith-Tyler stands at the forefront of the 59th Medical Wing’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) Committee. With unwavering dedication, she leads a charge to transform the military

  • Fiesta of Flight airshow at Laughlin makes a comeback

    Over 16,000 spectators found their way to Laughlin Air Force Base to witness the historic 2024 Fiesta of Flight Open House, Airshow and STEAM Expo March 9. The Fuerza Aerea Mexicana (Mexican Air Force) made their first U.S. debut since 1944 with their T-6C+ Aerobatic Demonstration team, making

  • 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

  • Thrive Guide arrives at Sheppard Air Force Base

    The Wichita Falls Chamber of Commerce recently published a Thrive Guide featuring base, local and state resources for military-connected families in the area. The Thrive Guide supplements the Five & Thrive Guide, which provides a broader scope of information. The Thrive Guide for Wichita Falls and

  • Laughlin AFB's finest kick off Fiesta of Flight 2024

    The Fiesta of Flight airshow kicked off with a rare 6-ship dissimilar formation comprised of two T-1A Jayhawks, two T-6A Texan IIs and two T-38C Talons which flanked the crowd show center at the tail end of the national anthem March 9. Pictured from left to right are the pilots, Capt. Garrett Potts,

  • Roll into Motorcycle Season 2024 Safely

    The time is coming! Days will be longer and warmer soon which means more outdoor activities and motorcycles on the road. Understanding motorcycle safety is essential for all motorcycle riders. Awareness of hazards, personal protective equipment, and safety precautions all contribute to mitigating

  • 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.