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  • AETC leader meets with Thunderbolts

    Command Chief Master Sergeant Robert Tappana, Air Education and Training Command, visited Luke Air Force Base July 28 - Aug. 1, and met with several groups around the base in order to get a first-hand view of Luke's mission. "When I visit a base, I always enjoy meeting with the Airmen," Chief

  • Bronze Star awarded to Holm Center captain for meritorious service

    The executive officer to the commander of the Jeanne M. Holm Center for Officer Accessions and Citizen Development was awarded the Bronze Star July 24 for his exceptional leadership enabling development and governance while deployed to Afghanistan. Capt. Kenneth O. McGrew was assigned as an

  • Senior NCO Academy welcomes new commandant

    Chief Master Sgt. Alexander "Alex" D. Perry assumed leadership of the Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy July 21 as the 17th commandant and the 11th enlisted commandant. Chief Perry said he was shocked to learn of his selection from a group of about 12 nominees to serve as the next SNCOA

  • Rain fails to dampen Air Force-NASCAR relationship at Pocono

    The Air Force and NASCAR have long enjoyed a proud relationship that continues to grow with each race. Thousands of race fans flooded the track grounds Aug. 1 to watch their favorite drivers complete practice runs in preparation for the Pennsylvania 500. However, heavy rain flooded the track,

  • Sheppard squadron earns five stars

    The 82nd Force Support Squadron received a five star validation from the three member Staff Assistance Visit team who inspected the squadron July 27-31 in preparation for the Unit Compliance Inspection in January. The 82nd FSS commander requested the visit to gauge how prepared the squadron is and

  • 12 international air patrol cadets visit Sheppard

    Twelve civil air patrol cadets converged on Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, July 30 as part of the International Air Cadet Exchange program, an annual voyage to the United States that builds international relationships through cultural, team building and life skill training. The 12 cadets were part

  • Last Voice Network Systems course graduaties

    The Air Force's last class for the Voice Network Systems course graduated July 30 at Sheppard. The VNS course trained Airmen to be future apprentices in one of 16 Air Force specialty codes that will be merging into a new career field known as the cyber AFSCs. The VNS course trained personnel on the

  • AFCESA conducts final arc flash test on military uniforms

    The Air Force Civil Engineer Support Agency conducted its final arc flash test on military cotton and nylon blend uniforms at the Air Force Research Laboratory's test range Aug. 4. "The testing was essential, ensuring that when our Airmen use the appropriate personal protective equipment, the heat

  • Gearing up for the 2010 AETC Symposium

    Air Education and Training Command officials are gearing up for the 2010 AETC Symposium scheduled for Jan. 14-15, 2010, at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio. The two-day symposium will feature more than 70 lecture seminars, two keynote speaker luncheons, an exposition of