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  • Security Forces Airmen celebrate crossing the finish line after a 4-mile ruck. Over 1,100 Security Forces Airmen gathered for the 12th Annual Defender Ruck, hosted by the 343rd Training Squadron, in honor of all 186 Defender Airmen who have made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of freedom, Nov. 8, here.

    Fallen Security Forces Airmen honored at 12th Annual Defender Ruck

    Over 1,100 Security Forces Airmen gathered for the 12th Annual Defender Ruck, hosted by the 343rd Training Squadron, in honor of all 186 Defender Airmen who have made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of freedom, Nov. 8 at Camp Bullis.
  • U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Bill Johnson, 560th Flying Training Squadron commander, speaks to civic leaders about his unit’s mission Nov. 6, 2019. During the visit, civic leaders toured missions of 37th Training Wing, 12th Flying Training Wing, 502nd Air Base Wing and Air Force Recruiting Service, all at Joint Base San Antonio locations. The Air Force Civic Leader Tour Program helps community leaders understand and advocate for the Air Force’s diverse missions.

    Air Force civic leaders experience AETC mission to recruit, train and educate exceptional Airmen

    Air Education and Training Command hosted 30 civic leaders from around the world, showcasing the superior education that produces the Airmen of the U.S. Air Force.
  • U.S. Air Force Chaplain (Capt.) Darrel Schrader, 81st Training Wing chaplain, delivers instruction to students for an "A Life-Mapping Experience" exercise during the Leadership Enhancement and Development Seminar inside the Airman Leadership School building at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Nov. 5, 2019. The three-day course, which is open to all supervisors, is meant to enhance effective communication, skillful interpersonal interaction and emotional intelligence in the military environment by using an active learning format that emphasizes discussion and minimizes lecture. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

    Turning supervisors into LEADers

    The new three-day intensive Leadership Enhancement and Development Seminar completed its first class Nov. 7 at Keesler AFB. LEADS teaches communication skills that allow supervisors to not only lead their subordinates, but to motivate them and create a more productive work environment.
  • Mobility’s Hometown welcomed distinguished guests, Maj. Gen. Craig Wills and Chief Master Sgt. Erik Thompson.

    Mobility’s Hometown hosts 19 AF command team

    Mobility’s Hometown welcomed distinguished guests, U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Craig Wills, the 19th Air Force commander, and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Erik Thompson, the 19th Air Force command chief, to the 97th Air Mobility Wing for a tour on Nov. 4 through Nov. 6, 2019, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla.
  • Maj. Nate and 1st Lt. Christina Nicholson, 48th Flying Training Squadron instructor pilot, stand next to each other to show their height difference Oct. 30, 2019, on Columbus Air Force Base, Miss. The standing height requirements to become a pilot are a minimum 5 feet 4 inches and maximum 6 feet 5 inches, but can be dismissed through the waiver process. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sharon Ybarra)

    Allowing a second chance for aspiring pilots with height waivers

    Some aspiring pilot candidates might be under the impression that they are too short, or even too tall to become a pilot. However, by working with commissioning sources for pilot candidates an individual can seek possible anthropometric waiver opportunities
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