SECAF: Education greatest weapon

Secretary of the Air Force Michael W. Wynne visited Air University here Monday and addressed the next generation of military leaders. The audience consisted of newly commissioned second lieutenants enrolled in the Air and Space Basic Course, majors and civilians attending Air Command and Staff

'His story' - family discovers image of long-lost father

Most people have tried it at least once - "Googling" their name to see what cyberspace has on them. Most often it's just high school sports scores or obscure references to unrelated people with the same last name. But when Richard Van Hersett tried that trick, he came across the face of a father he

AETC plans for dry summer

Air Education and Training Command officials are concerned about the possibility of a dry summer ahead for its bases in the San Antonio area. Dry summer projections are based on current long-term weather forecasts and could require substantial water restrictions at AETC bases, said Allen Richmond,

Raptor Guard

Application dates approach for Katrina-related home grants

Eligible homeowners who sustained flood-related damage caused by Hurricane Katrina although their residences were outside the identified flood plain may qualify for federal grants of up to $150,000. This includes people who were stationed here at the time of the hurricane and have since been

Helping Hands

Air Force Doctrine Center, Air University set to merge

Air Force officials announced today the realignment of the Air Force Doctrine Center to Air University effective April 6. The Doctrine Center began as a way to emphasize the importance of air and space power doctrine as an integral element of Air Force culture. It was established in Feb.1997 as a

OPSEC expands focus, remains critical

"Do you think you'll deploy this year? How long will you be gone? What do you think you'll be doing? Where? Will you be going with a lot of people?" At this point in the conversation you should be wondering who is asking, why are they asking and who else might get their hands on the answers.

AETC Announces Top Airmen

Air Education and Training Command has announced its top Airmen of 2005. The winners were chosen from among 29 nominees identified by leadership at their home stations as the best professionals in their categories. "The announcement of the AETC Outstanding Airmen of the Year is the culmination of a

Operation Iron Sharpener commences at AFOATS

The Air Force's largest and oldest commissioning source is rallying its forces to improve the way it prepares future officers to tackle global challenges. Military and civilian members at Headquarters Air Force Officer Accession and Training Schools are fully engaged in Operation Iron Sharpener, a