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Dec. 9, 2022
Air Force deactivates 81 FS

After nearly a decade, the 81st Fighter Squadron has closed its doors after a deactivation ceremony here, Dec. 6, 2022. During the ceremony, Lt. Col. Michael Raabe, 81st Fighter Squadron commander, relinquished command of the 81st FS. To signify the deactivation, Raabe, along with Col. Alexander
Dec. 9, 2022
362nd Training Squadron Hosts Tour for 99 Year Old Veteran

The 362nd Training Squadron hosted a very special sister-service veteran last week for a tour of crew chief training.
Dec. 8, 2022
Sheppard | $6.5M Wi-Fi project nears completion

A $6.5 million project to bring wireless internet service to Sheppard training facilities is nearing completion, with full operational capability targeted for early next year.
Dec. 8, 2022
Learning Professionals’ speakers’ series set for 2023

Air Education and Training Command’s (AETC) Learning Professionals’ Branch has announced its 2023 calendar for the Learning Professionals’ Question and Answer virtual speaker series.
Dec. 8, 2022
DAF Civilian Development nomination call window opens Jan. 17

The applicant window for the AY24 Department of the Air Force Civilian Developmental (CD) Nomination Call will open Jan. 17, 2023. Interested civilians should begin prepping their applications now. Once the application window opens, submit application package through MyVECTOR not later than Feb.
Dec. 8, 2022
U.S. military readiness goes beyond just China, Russia 

The Defense Department is ready to meet threats beyond those posed by China and Russia, the deputy assistant secretary of defense for force readiness said.
Dec. 7, 2022
17 TRW attends Pearl Harbor memorial

Unaware of the attack soon to befall them, many Sailors and their families were still sleeping.
Dec. 7, 2022
POTUS lands at Luke AFB

U.S. President Joseph R. Biden disembarks Air Force One at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, Dec. 6, 2022. Members of the 56th Fighter Wing supported President Biden’s visit to Arizona, where he toured a newly constructed semiconductor manufacturing facility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Noah D.
Dec. 7, 2022
49th EMS hosts Pearl Harbor memorial 5K

Holloman Steel Talons Honor Guard members present the colors before a 5K run in remembrance of the bombing of Pearl Harbor, at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Dec. 7, 2022. The 49th Equipment Maintenance Squadron hosted this yearly event in remembrance of those affected by this tragedy. (U.S.
Dec. 7, 2022
Altus | 97 MXS revitalizes CDDAR Program, improves emergency response

Members of the 97th Maintenance Squadron improved the Crashed Disabled Damaged Aircraft Recovery Program by investing in a piece of equipment that enables the emergency management team at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, to be better prepared for damaged aircraft recovery.