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April 8, 2021
How a water polo player turned U.S. Air Force pilot inspires the next generation

U.S Air Force Lt. Col. Jon Somogyi cruises through Converse, Texas, turning onto Judson Llane, returning to his alma mater at Judson High School. He's meeting with Air Force Junior ROTC students to teach them what their future could hold.Mark Hiatt, a former colleague of Somogyi, asked his friend if
April 8, 2021
Lt. Gen. Webb Visits the 33rd Fighter Wing

Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Education and Training Command, visited the 33rd Fighter Wing at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, April 7, 2021.Webb visited the 33rd FW to meet with the Airmen who make the mission happen, discuss community initiatives and support to local programs with civic
April 8, 2021
Air Force unveils new mission statement

The Air Force released its new mission statement: To fly, fight, and win … airpower anytime, anywhere.
April 8, 2021
Talent Marketplace developing a Total Force ‘One-Stop-Shop’ assignment platform

The Department of the Air Force is taking another step toward making Talent Marketplace the “one-stop-shop” location for Total Force Airmen and Guardians. A web-based assignment system platform focused on filling mission requirements, Talent Marketplace helps balance the art and science of
April 7, 2021
Keesler hosts 7th annual A1C Antoine Holt Memorial 5k

Instructors and students of the 334th Training Squadron participated in the seventh annual Airman 1st Class Antoine Holt Memorial 5k Run, ending with 21 push-ups at the Triangle Track on April 1. Holt was a command and control battle management operations operator killed during a mortar attack in
April 7, 2021
Air Force Youth Programs accepting applications for summer Virtual Aviation Camp

Applications are open for this year’s Air Force Youth Programs’ Virtual Teen Aviation Camp. Applications are due no later than April 14. The virtual camp, held in partnership with Air Force Aero Clubs, is June 14-25 and offers an introduction to the field of aviation and opportunities for careers
April 7, 2021
14th CONS helps replace BX roof, improves QoL

The 14th Contracting Squadron aided in the recent replacement of the Base Exchange’s roof to improve the quality of life for Airmen and their families at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi.In total, the project cost $617,589 and took nearly 4 months to complete.
April 6, 2021
Ribbon cutting opens Team Vance’s new SARC facility

Team Vance leadership cut the ribbon on a new Sexual Assault Response Coordinator facility during a ceremony April 1 to kick off the base’s annual Sexual Assault Awareness Month campaign.
April 6, 2021
59th MDW: How to obtain my medical records

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas-- The 59th Medical Wing serves more than 240,000 beneficiaries with a team of only 12 Airmen and civilians who maintain medical records.The TRICARE Operations and Patient Administration office, located on the third floor of Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical
April 6, 2021
Air University students experience virtual reality regional study trips

Since its opening in 1946, Air University’s Air War College has seen endless cycles of challenges and changes. The latest of which is finding ways to provide the same level of educational experiences for students as before the COVID-19 pandemic.