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Nov. 18, 2021
Bone marrow transplants: A second chance at life

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE N.M. -- I had just turned 18, I decided to spend the weekend at my best friend’s house to celebrate. I was a couple months away from graduating high school and then getting on a plane to head off to Air Force Basic Training. I spent most of my childhood dreaming of the Air
Nov. 17, 2021
IAAFA takes security cooperation mission to Colombia

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – Instructors at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy took their mission to Colombia to teach Colombian Air Force students Aug. 27 to Sept. 22.
Nov. 17, 2021
Luke AFB connects with local football fans at AZ Cardinals’ Salute to Service game

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Unit, 63rd Aircraft Maintenance Unit, 56th Security Forces Squadron and 944th Civil Engineer Squadron attended the annual Salute to Service event before the Carolina Panthers vs. Arizona Cardinals game Nov. 14, 2021 at the State Farm Stadium,
Nov. 17, 2021
37th TRG Airmen awarded Master MTL designation

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO- LACKLAND, Texas – The Master Military Training Leader Competition recognized two superior 37th Training Group MTLs in October.
Nov. 17, 2021
IAAFA instructor participates in Army Jungle Operations course, brings experience to partner nation students

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – The Army Jungle Operations Training Course near Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, is a two-week course designed to prepare joint forces members to survive in a jungle environment. One of the Inter-American Air Forces Academy’s instructors recently attended the
Nov. 16, 2021
59th MDW: Alamo Spark Cell drives innovation throughout the Air Force

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas-- Throughout the Air Force, teams referred to as Spark Cells serve as a hub for innovation. The 59th Training Group’s Alamo Spark Cell is a collaborative team that focuses on improving training at the Medical Education and Training Campus.“Our Spark
Nov. 16, 2021
U.S. takes inaugural Sheppard World Cup in penalty kicks

In the spirit of friendship and camaraderie, the International Military Student Office hosted the inaugural Sheppard World Cup Soccer Challenge on Nov. 10, 2021.
Nov. 15, 2021
Columbus AFB: A Heritage of Training

For nearly 80 years, training pilots has been a cornerstone of Columbus Air Force Base’s rich history and a large part of Air Education and Training Command’s initiative and tradition to recruit, train and educate Airmen to deliver airpower for America.
Nov. 15, 2021
Junior enlisted grill up a plate-full

Columbus Air Force Base’s First Four organization, comprised of Airmen E4 and below, have recently been working with residences on the base to teach junior Airman in the dorms how to cook and grill various food.
Nov. 12, 2021
BMT increases guests, adds Airman's run to graduation ceremony

Beginning with the Nov. 24 Basic Military Training Graduation ceremony, graduates can invite up to four visitors. The Airman’s Run will also return as a public event beginning Nov. 24. However, there are important caveats to the increase of visitors for graduations scheduled for Nov. 24, and Dec. 2,