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Dec. 1, 2021
KAFB hosts local media visit, focus on special operations wings

Joey Wright, KOB 4 representative, captures video footage of various military aircraft during a visit to the 58th Special Operations Wing and New Mexico Air National Guard 150th Special Operations Wing at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., Nov. 29, 2021. Local media representatives were invited to tour
Dec. 1, 2021
Air Force to field new bladder relief device, works toward ‘suite of options’

The Air Force recognized that current devices were not optimized for long-duration sorties, and as a result, aircrew were routinely dehydrating themselves to delay the need for bladder relief. Dehydration can lead to reduced endurance and G force tolerance while in the aircraft, as well as other
Nov. 30, 2021
AETC announces Spark Tank Challenge winners

Three total force Airmen were selected to represent Air Education and Training Command for advancing to the quarterfinals for the 2022 AFWERX Spark Tank Challenge. Spark Tank is an annual event where Airmen pitch innovative ideas to top Air Force leaders and a panel of industry experts.
Nov. 29, 2021
14th Annual Defender Ruck honors fallen Airmen

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-CAMP BULLIS, Texas – Beads of sweat rolled down many Airmen’s brows as familiar tunes echoed throughout vast and varied terrain. Marching over four miles to the beat of jodies, approximately 1,500 Airmen and guests participated in the 14th Annual Defender Ruck on Nov. 12.
Nov. 29, 2021
UPDATE: Airmen interested in learning aviation fundamentals, becoming a rated officer can apply for Rated Prep Program until Dec. 31

The Air Force extended the deadline for Airmen applying for the Rated Prep Program until Dec. 31.Active duty Air Force officers and enlisted personnel interested in becoming rated officers have until Dec. 31, 2021 to apply for the Spring 2022 Air Force Rated Preparatory Program (RPP), scheduled for
Nov. 24, 2021
Let’s Talk Turkey: Blackout Wednesday

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas -- A cultural phenomenon known as Blackout Wednesday encourages social binge drinking on Thanksgiving Eve. That has law enforcement and traffic safety officials concerned about a spike in drunk driving crashes and deaths this week. Thanksgiving Eve may not get
Nov. 23, 2021
NM Pueblo tribal members visit 58th SOW

Various New Mexico Pueblo tribal members visited the 58th Special Operations Wing at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, on Nov. 15, 2021.
Nov. 23, 2021
When weather threatens the fleet, team work saves the day

When severe weather is on the horizon, Team Vance jumps into action to develop a contingency plan for evacuating all the aircraft to safer locations.
Nov. 23, 2021
METC AMSA instructor aids car crash victims

Tech. Sgt. Jessica Lazaro, her husband and two small children were driving along the outer loop of South 1604 the night of October 17, 2021 when they passed an accident scene on the side of the rural road.“We drove past some traffic and I noticed one of the cars was pretty smashed up, so there had
Nov. 23, 2021
AETC turns 80: First Step, First Flight, First Command

Air Education and Training Command celebrates its 80th anniversary Jan. 23, 2022, with the overarching theme being, “First Step, First Flight, First Command,” signifying the command’s foundational impact across the Air Force in developing Airmen of character.