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  • General Looney highlights AETC mission, impact, initiatives

    Gen. William R. Looney III, commander of Air Education and Training Command, treated a crowd of more than 2,000 to a look at "The First Command's" mission, initiatives, and impact on the Air Force during opening comments at the 2007 AETC Symposium in San Antonio Thursday. While highlighting the

  • Last two T-38s get avionics upgrade

    The Air Force closed another chapter in the T-38 aircraft modification process as the last two upgraded aircraft arrived at Randolph last week. The aircraft underwent such a major change that the Air Force redesignated it the T-38C. "The last two aircraft being delivered marks a new generation of

  • AETC historian Dr. Ashcroft passes away

    Air Education and Training Command lost a valued mission partner, mentor and friend last week when Dr. Bruce A. Ashcroft passed away in his office at the Lahm Conference Center on Randolph Air Force Base. Dr. Ashcroft, 55, a senior historian in the Air Education and Training Command History office,

  • Airmen invited to 'Do Something Amazing'

    As part of the "Do Something Amazing" national advertising campaign, Air Force officials are offering Airmen the opportunity to submit videos showing Air Force members in action, and the best videos will be posted to the official Web site -- www.dosomethingamazing.com. To submit a video for

  • AFSO21 places value on work

    If it ain't broke, don't fix it. How many times has that little phrase been spoken as the Air Force looks to do business smarter in a world of limited resources? Probably too often. But Dave Toms, the 82nd Training Wing's Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century transformation manager, said

  • Bales selected for World Games

    James Bales sits across a conference room table, visibly exhausted. He just finished a 30-hour shift, and then proceeded to take a 12-mile bike ride, a 5-mile run and a mile swim. "I'm pretty tired," said Bales, who is captain and medical resident at Wilford Hall Medical Center. "After this, I'm

  • Recruiter helps save accident victim's life on Florida highway

    Senior Airman Michael Huesca was on his way to help an applicant get a new career in the Air Force.  In seconds, his mission changed to saving a life.Airman Huesca, an Air Force enlisted accessions recruiter, witnessed a horrific multi-car accident outside of Orlando, Fla. recently.  As he drove on

  • Air Force doctrine gets new home at Air University

    Air Force doctrine has deep roots at Air University. Forefathers of air power have historically gathered at Maxwell Air Force Base to cultivate doctrine, and those pioneering decisions influence warfighters from the past, present and the future.The Air Force Doctrine Development and Education Center

  • Fire claims base house, inspires teamwork, charity at Sheppard

    The first thing Senior Airman Heath Conley noticed was the smoke. The 82nd Security Forces Squadron patrolman was having a routine graveyard shift at the front gate, performing anti-terrorism measures on random cars, the bomb and drug-sniffing dog at his feet. Then from the corner of his eye, he saw

  • Air Force to honor women's contributions

    In conjunction with the Air Force's 60th anniversary celebration this year, the country's youngest military service is paying tribute to women's contributions to its rich history and heritage. "Heritage to Horizons: Earning Our Wings and Reaching the Stars" is the theme of the 2007 Air Force