June 28, 2022 T-6 nation commanders lead future pilots by decorated example Vance Air Force Base has two T-6A Texan II flying squadrons, both led by officers who use their Air Force flying experiences to inspire and lead future aviators.
June 28, 2022 AFJROTC instructor retires after 58 years in uniform Retired Senior Master Sgt. David Weissgerber, aerospace science instructor, AFJROTC Unit JA-932, Kadena High School, Okinawa, Japan, will be retiring after an astounding 35-year career as an AFJROTC instructor, and this on top a distinguished 23-year active duty military career.
June 27, 2022 Pride Month: Every Airman, Guardian has a story By building a force with diverse backgrounds, skills and experiences, the Air Force and Space Force’s capabilities will be ultimately enhanced in accomplishing its mission. The Department of the Air Force is committed to fostering a more diverse and inclusive culture across the force.
June 27, 2022 DAF seeking science research partnerships with HBCUs DAF is working with the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering to create the first University Affiliated Research Center led by a Historically Black College or University.
June 27, 2022 97th AMW command chief shares Purple Heart story, leadership lessons The smell of phosphorus and the sounds of screaming woke Staff Sgt. Cesar Flores from unconsciousness after his Security Forces convoy was hit with an improvised explosive device near Camp Bucca, Iraq, June 15, 2007.
June 27, 2022 Hecker departs Maxwell, Air University for Europe General James Hecker took command of U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa and NATO Allied Air Command on June 27, 2022, with Europe facing challenges brought on by Russia’s invasion of the Ukraine.
June 27, 2022 49th CES Airmen preform Prime BEEF training Airmen from the 49th Civil Engineer Squadron performed Prime Basic Engineer Expeditionary Force training, in Waigali Village on Fort Bliss, Texas, June 15-16, 2022.
June 27, 2022 How contracting schoolhouse saved $1.6 million in annual training costs For the first time in 31 years, enlisted contracting personnel, or Mission-Focused Business Leaders, no longer need to complete additional, repeat training to become certified on the job.
June 27, 2022 Jamaican Defence Force members participate in seminar at IAAFA The Inter-American Air Forces Academy hosted members of the Jamaican Defence Force and 12th Air Force for a maintenance professional seminar May 31 to June 2.
June 27, 2022 ATC brings simulations to the dorms A new air traffic control tower simulator, called the Max Sim, was installed in Erwin Manor on March 10, 2022.The Max Sim offers advanced visuals and a range of simulation capabilities, allowing customized training lessons, real world aircraft characteristics and speech recognition to give students