Air Education and Training Command

Three commanders at Laughlin AFB’s 47th Flying Training Wing were relieved Oct. 31 following investigations which revealed chronic leadership failures.

AETC commander relieves 47th FTW leaders at Laughlin AFB

At JBSA-Randolph, pilot instructor trainees are utilizing a variety of emerging technologies in a technology-based learning approach called "Pilot Instructor Training Next."

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First Sergeant Academy Course Expansion

The First Sergeant Academy on Maxwell-Gunter Annex is doing their part to aid in Gen. David L. Goldfein's Squadron Revitalization Initiative! With a revamped courseload, students will be better suited to handle the duties of a first sergeant in a modern United States Air Force!

Fabrication Flight

Highlight video of the Airmen working hard in the 56th EMS Fabrication Flight at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona.

State of AETC

Check out how Lt. Gen. Steve Kwast, commander of Air Education and Training Command, views failure as an opportunity to discover new ways to tackle problems!

Tomorrow's Airmen

Every Airmen gets their start at Lackland Air Force Base where citizens have been transforming into Airmen since 1942. It makes no difference whether you were a pickle or faced the B.E.A.S.T., Basic Military Training is the one thing that all enlisted Airmen have in common.

#KnowYourSquad

The 334th Training Squadron is responsible for training various components of the command and control functions within the Air Force. They are a vital step in developing the U.S. Air Force's advanced capabilities.

State of AETC

Lt. Gen. Steve Kwast discusses what he enjoys most about being the Commander of Air Education and Training Command!

Did you know AETC is reimagining how Airmen are being developed by empowering the learning enterprise to be proactive vs reactive? Have you heard of the "Continuum of Learning" and want to know more about how training, education and experiences are being combined to prepare Airmen with current and future competencies?

Check out this quick overview of the Continuum of Learning, AETC's new learning paradigm, and how it works hand in hand with Airmen and overall force development!

Continuum of Learning

Check out this quick overview of the Continuum of Learning, AETC's new learning paradigm, and how it works hand in hand with Airmen and overall force development!

AETC NEWS

Nov 9, 2018
19th Air Force Activates Commander’s Action Line
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas--A commander’s action phone line was activated by 19th Air
Nov 7, 2018
C-130 crew chief course gets rolling with new GITA
362nd Training Squadron crew chief apprentice course students at Sheppard Air Force Base have a newer, updated MC-130P Combat Shadow to use as a ground instructional training aircraft that brings some important, advanced technology to the training arena.
Nov 7, 2018
Advance assignments now available to Airmen deploying for 365-day Extended Deployments
Effective Nov. 1, active duty Airmen selected for an extended deployment may apply to receive an advance assignment up to 16 months prior to the projected Report Not Later Than Date of the assignment.

Air Force News

Nov 13, 2018
Falcons undergo facelift
Upon entering a room lined with panels and LED lights, described solely as something out of a science fiction movie, people in polar white suits are ready to re-skin a new beast. The Airmen working across two shifts in the work center, paint and renovate the aircraft and equipment assigned to the Air Force’s largest combat F-16 Fighting Falcon wing.
Nov 13, 2018
Army commends JTACs for exceptional mission support in Afghanistan
Two joint terminal attack controllers assigned to the 817th Expeditionary Air Support Operations Squadron were commended by the Army for their achievements in support of joint military operations in Afghanistan.
Nov 13, 2018
Air Force, coalition partners team for first deployed SNCOLC
Airmen from the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing and coalition partners from three different countries recently completed the first ever deployed senior noncommissioned officer leadership course.