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July 6, 2022
Calling Student Pilots; AFSOC recruits at CAFB

The 492nd Special Operations Training Group (SOTRG) and 1st Special Operations Training Wing (SOW) of Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) visited Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, Friday, June 24, 2022. The goal was to engage with First Assignment Instructor Pilots (FAIP) and current
July 5, 2022
97th CES Airmen improve quality-of-life on AAFB by preventing mosquitoes

During the months of June and July 2022, members from the 97th Civil Engineer Squadron and off-base contractors fog for mosquitoes throughout areas of Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma.
July 5, 2022
Introducing Maj. Dexter ‘Pony’ Webb 17th CS Commander

Growing up a military brat, living more than half his live overseas, mostly in Japan, this San Antonio native recently took command of the 17th Communications Squadron.
July 5, 2022
There’s a new class on the block

The enlisted contracting career field is so lean it often places E-7s and E-8s in Senior Enlisted Leaders slots, and, until now, those junior SELs often took on the challenge without formal training.
July 5, 2022
Holloman’s Read Beyond the Beaten Path summer reading program

The Holloman Air Force Base library launched its annual seven-week long reading program this summer. The program is a DOD-wide initiative to encourage children to read. While the theme is the same across all bases, each base library decides how to administer the program.
July 5, 2022
Tech. Sgt. Eric Knepper: Leading through language

At the age of 22, Tech. Sgt. Eric Knepper, began his journey looking for a meaningful career.
July 2, 2022
Friend of Sheppard and MOH recipient Hershel 'Woody' Williams passes

Hershel “Woody” Williams, the last surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient and friend of Sheppard AFB, died June 29, 2022, at the age of 98. He was awarded the medal for his actions on the tiny Pacific island of Iwo Jima on Feb. 23, 1945.
June 30, 2022
58th SOW welcomes new commander, Col. Jonathan Graham

The 58th Special Operations Wing welcomed a new commander, Col. Jonathan Graham, during a change of command, June 30, 2022. Prior to Graham taking command, his previous assignment was serving as the vice commander for the 27th SOW, at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico.
June 30, 2022
17th Training Wing Member of the Month: Tech. Sgt. Dylan Hudson

Signals intelligence analyst instructors are in charge of training and shaping tomorrow’s joint service intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance warriors. One course instructor supervisor distinguished himself by surpassing his essential duties and advancing the Department of Defense’s
June 30, 2022
Air Force secretary talks PTSD, mental health with medical leaders

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall met with Air Force Medical Service leaders to discuss the Department of the Air Force’s approach to prioritizing post-traumatic stress disorder care and support June 24.