Continuum of Learning

myLearning scheduled to reach FOC
myLearning, the Department of the Air Force’s learning system, is entering the final phase of its rollout and aiming to be fully operational by the end of the year.
"The Air Force Starts Here" podcast - AF Learning Professionals Communities of Practice
A look at the Air Force Learning Professionals “Communities of Practice” is the focus of the latest episode of "The Air Force Starts Here," released Nov. 2. On episode 58 of the podcast, Dan Hawkins from the Air Education and Training Command public affairs teams talks with Dana Horn from the HQ AETC/A3BP Learning Professionals branch about how her team is accelerating change in line with Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr.’s Action Order-Airmen and advancing force development across the Air Force with the recent launch of their learning professionals communities of practice.
Growth Mindset milBook page graphic
Airmen now have access to the Growth Mindset MilBook, a populated webpage with myriad resources designed to help Airmen develop a growth mindset in themselves and others. The Air Education and Training Command Force Development Policy Integration Division (AETC/A3K) recently launched the new MilBook webpage that includes videos, lessons, instructional materials, journal articles, scientific research studies, self-assessments and more. These resources are intended for individuals, mentors, supervisors and learning professionals.
AF Career Development Academy transforming CDC content, delivery to Airmen
With a charter to help advance force development and transform how Airmen learn, the Air Force Career Development Academy at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, has reimagined the service’s career development course (CDC) design and delivery model to bring it into the 21st Century learning environment. Using an approach to modernization centered on rapid curriculum development and agile curriculum updates, with an emphasis on tasks that are mission-focused, the effort ties to the people-first approach of Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr.'s Action Order-A (Airmen) and directly contributes to developing Airmen to ensure they are ready for the future fight.(U.S. Air Force graphic / Dan Hawkins)
Force Development Information Now Accessible through Air Force Portal
Navigating the Force Development waters just became smoother with the recent launch of two new SharePoint Online sites aimed at keeping Airmen and Guardians informed. The Force Development Gateway and Force Development Service Catalog are now live.
Civilian Force Development
Department of the Air Force civilian employees now have an easy way to access tools to assist in their development. The Air Education and Training Command Civilian Force Development Division recently launched a new MilSuite page, which provides access to a variety of information and links to assist in civilian force development.
DSE Catalog
The Developmental Special Experience (DSE) Catalog is a consolidated list of available learning activities outside the scope of formal training. It simplifies research efforts to find training opportunities available to Airmen and Guardians like internships, fellowships or developmental special duties.
Foundational Competencies
The Air Force has formally added “Digital Literacy” and “Fosters Inclusion” as Air Force foundational competencies, and both have been incorporated into the ‘Pathfinder 2021’ self-assessment tool in MyVector that allows Airmen to assess themselves and review resources to further their personal and professional development.

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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.

Force Development NEWS

  • Air Force Institute of Technology for higher education

    AFIT’s CSRA achieves historic milestones with DL classes, international student internship during COVID-19 constraints

    The COVID-19 restrictions have brought many changes and challenges for the students, faculty and staff of the Air Force Institute of Technology’s Center for Space Research and Assurance. One immediate challenge was switching all in-person classes to distance learning; something that has never been implemented before in the history of the Center.
  • Airmen test virtual reality lab for aircraft maintenance

    Dyess Airmen revolutionize C-130 maintenance

    The 317th Maintenance Group's virtual reality lab at Dyess AFB, Texas, is part of an ongoing Air Force effort to create virtual and augmented-reality training capabilities for the aircraft maintenance and career enlisted aviator communities.

  • Commentary: Transforming the Civilian Defender Program

    U.S. Air Force leadership declared 2020 as the Year of Integrated Base Defense (IBD), focusing on how every Air and Space Professional fits into a layered defensive network. IBD is greater in scope than any single career field. It requires active participation between all Air Force Specialty Codes and ranks to operate as a cohesive fighting force. This year, we continue to invest in the Civilian Defender Program to create the most lethal and ready force. We have invested in human capital, training, retention, and career growth.
  • Virtual Town Hall: Enlisted PME

    The Future of Enlisted Professional Military Education

    The panel of chief master sergeants from AU answered both pre-submitted questions and questions asked during the event addressing concerns for current and future enlisted PME classes.
  • two Airmen sit in front of multiple monitors in dark room

    RPA Training Next transforming pipeline to competency-based construct

    Air Education and Training Command is integrating modern technology and innovative strategies in an effort to transform how remotely piloted aircraft pilots and sensor operators are developed through the RPA Training Next initiative.
  • Brigadier Gen. Leslie Maher stands at attention on a stage during her assumption of command ceremony.

    Air University’s Holm Center welcomes new commander

    The former senior military assistant to the secretary of the Air Force took command of the service’s largest officer accessioning center during a change of command ceremony, May 21, 2020, on Maxwell.
  • Command and control apprentice course instructors attend a zoom meeting inside Cody Hall at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, May 6. Students from the University of Southern Mississippi presented their project of solving how to make command and control training more engaging and accessible. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Spencer Tobler)

    334th TRS partners with USM, strive to update curriculum

    The 334th Training Squadron collaborated with the University of Southern Mississippi to come up with an innovative way to teach the command and control students at Keesler AFB, Mississippi.
  • U.S. Air Force Airman Kelsy Pickell, 335th Training Squadron student, receives her graduation certificate during a Financial Management Course graduation at the Levitow Training Support Facility drill pad at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, April 21, 2020. The class was the first to complete the updated Financial Management Course, which was recently introduced by the 335th to improve the quality and efficiency of the class. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Seth Haddix)

    Financial Management course at Keesler implements innovative changes in classroom

    The 335th Training Squadron introduced a new direction for the Financial Management career field in its most recent graduating class at Keesler AFB, Mississippi. The course is focusing on teaching only the most important and relevant material to their students to improve the quality of the class.
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