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Jan. 9, 2024
350th SWW commander speaks to 334th TRS graduates

U.S. Air Force Col. Josh Koslov, 350th Spectrum Warfare Wing commander, visited Keesler Air Force Base to speak to graduates of the Spectrum Operations Apprenticeship course to give them advice for their careers and remind them the importance of the mission.
Jan. 9, 2024
AFCEC leadership visits Mobility’s Hometown

Brig. Gen. William Kale, Air Force Civil Engineer Center commander, Chief Master Sgt. Edward Fitzgerald, AFCEC senior enlisted leader, and AFCEC leadership members visited Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, to engage with the 97th Civil Engineer Squadron, Dec. 12, 2023.
Jan. 9, 2024
Chasing a dream: Master Sgt. Eric Emerson

For U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Eric Emerson, joining the Air Force wasn't his initial plan. He had set his sights on a career in law enforcement with the San Angelo Police Department, but that dream was cut short after six months of training when he was told he wouldn’t be hired. In 14 years,
Jan. 8, 2024
Resilient and Relentless: Recruiter faces death, heals through desire to serve

After nearly losing his life and being out of uniform for the past 22 months, an Air Force Reserve recruiter used his time among his teammates at the annual recruiting training event here in November to fuel his continued recovery and to reflect on why he serves.
Jan. 8, 2024
‘Are You Ready?’: DAF marks National Mentoring Month

NMM was launched in January 2002 to connect people invested in the mentoring movement and to help people accomplish their personal and professional goals.
Jan. 8, 2024
First UPT class of the year graduates at Vance, 26 pin on wings

Twenty-six students in Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 24-03 received their wings during a ceremony held Jan. 5 at Vance Air Force Base.
Jan. 8, 2024
Long-time Wing member retires after 33 years of developing Airmen

Family, friends, and wingmen past and present gathered in the Roberts Consolidated Maintenance Facility auditorium Jan. 6 to celebrate Senior Master Sgt. Brett Blanchard’s retirement from the Air Force after 33 years of service.
Jan. 8, 2024
LEAP Spotlight: Maj Daria C. Awusah

"Serving as a Language Enabled Airman Program Scholar has been one of the main highlights of my professional career. The language training and the regional and culture training I developed through LEAP’s various programs enabled me to execute the mission of teaching human rights and international
Jan. 8, 2024
Civilian Development Nomination Window opens Jan. 10

Civilian employees in the grades of GS-07 through GS-15 (and equivalents) may apply for more than 40 civilian development opportunities starting Jan. 10.
Jan. 8, 2024
LEAP Airman uses Arabic skills during deployment, builds host nation relationships as HNCC officer

Today's Air Force thrives on diversity, a defining trait that empowers Airmen worldwide to embrace varied cultures. In support of this commitment, the U.S. Air Force offers the Language Enabled Airman Program, providing Airmen with educational tools to connect with cultures from around the world.