17th Training Group welcomes new commander

The 17th Training Group conducted a change of command ceremony at the Louis F. Garland Department of Defense Fire Academy, June 14.

85th EIS tests capabilities in natural disaster exercise

The 85th Engineering Installation Squadron conducted a Cyberspace Infrastructure Damage Assessment and Restoral Actions exercise, May 16 – 23. Given that a higher-than-average number of hurricanes is predicted for the 2024 hurricane season, the exercise was organized to test the unit’s crisis

Filcek assumes command of 82nd Training Wing

Col. Paul G. Filcek assumed command of the 82nd Training Wing from Brig. Gen. George “Dutch” T.M. Dietrich during a ceremony officiated by Maj. Gen. Michele C. Edmondson held on June 14, 2024.

42 ABW launches Operation Lethal Backbone to strengthen junior NCO leadership

The 42nd Air Base Wing has successfully completed the inaugural session of its innovative Non-Commissioned Officer course, Operation Lethal Backbone, from March 20-22. This groundbreaking program, meticulously crafted by a dedicated team of Senior Non-Commissioned Officer cadre, aims to equip newly

2024 81st Mission Support Group Resiliency Dining-Out

Goodfellow’s Operational Support Team

The Goodfellow Operational Support Team is a group of medical providers embedded in squadrons on a rotation. Their mission is to enhance all squadron members' physical and mental health, equipped with the necessary skills and equipment to handle a wide range of health issues, from physical injuries

Vance instructor pilot participating in 2024 Armed Forces Golf Championship

First Lt. Joseph Crisostomo, an instructor pilot assigned to the 33rd Flying Training Squadron at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma, will be participating in an international military golf tournament for the second year in a row.

AMXS Airmen maintain Holloman’s MQ-9 Reapers

Airmen from the 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron perform maintenance on an MQ-9 Reaper at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, June 11, 2024. The 49th AMXS is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of all MQ-9 Reapers on Holloman AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicholas Paczkowski)

From branch to branch: Mark Patterson retires after 42 years of service

Mark Patterson, 97th Comptroller Squadron budget analyst, will be retiring after forty-two years of combined service in the Army, Coast Guard, and civil service.

The unsung heroes keeping operations running cool

Handling an impressive workload of 1,300 to 1,500 work orders monthly, the Civil Engineering squadron serves as the backbone of facility maintenance, crucial for supporting Maxwell and Gunter Annex, which host numerous professional military education schools demanding top-notch infrastructure