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Feb. 5, 2021
Prepare for takeoff class 21-05

Columbus Air Force Base held a graduation ceremony for sixteen student from Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training class 21-05, Feb. 5, 2021, on Columbus AFB, Miss.
Feb. 4, 2021
Air Force Instructors takeover AETC Instagram for valuing force generators initiative

The commitment to valuing instructors in the First Command continues with an Instagram Stories Takeover by on of Air Education and Training Command’s force generators. Once a month, an instructor from across AETC will take over the AETC Instagram account for a behind-the-scenes look into the day and
Feb. 4, 2021
Maxwell, AU Airmen realize dreams of transferring to U.S. Space Force

When the window opened for Air Force officers and enlisted to apply to transfer to the U.S. Space Force in early 2020, and after giving it much thought, Capt. Hector Saunders threw his name into the ring.
Feb. 4, 2021
Vance OSS commander awarded aviation inspiration award

Lt. Col. Kenyatta Ruffin, the 71st Operations Support Squadron commander, was awarded the Brig. Gen. Charles E. McGee Aviation Inspiration Award Feb. 3 in a virtual ceremony.
Feb. 4, 2021
MDG commander, spouse share culinary skills with Airmen

Airmen gather in a kitchen exchanging knowledge on cooking skills. Homemade chicken soup was boiling on the stovetop as they shared a sense of community and family. This is how Col. Judy Rattan, the 97th Medical Group commander at Altus Air Force Base, and her husband Chris Rattan, enjoy spending
Feb. 4, 2021
Secretary of Defense orders military stand down to address challenge of extremism in the ranks

A Department of Defense-wide stand down will occur over the next 60 days so that each service, command and unit can take the time to have needed discussions about extremism in the ranks, Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby said Feb. 3.
Feb. 3, 2021
19th AF Command Chief immersion with Laughlin Airmen

Chief Master Sgt. Kristina L. Rogers, 19th Air Force command chief master sergeant, looks out of an old dorm room located in Ricks Hall, on Jan. 21, 2021, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. Rogers spent a day with Laughlin Airmen while taking note of some challenges Team XL is facing. (U.S. Air
Feb. 3, 2021
Distinguished leaders visit Arctic Survival School

Distinguished leaders from the 58th Special Operations Wing interact with Arctic Survival Training students during a leadership immersion on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Jan. 27, 2021. The 58th SOW’s mission is to train mission-ready special operations, rescue, distinguished visitor airlift,
Feb. 3, 2021
Portable exercise equipment ‘working out’ during COVID

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -- Physical readiness has long been a priority for the U.S. Air Force, and now as COVID-19 is posing restrictions on fitness centers, portable training units located throughout the base are providing a convenient option for service members.
Feb. 3, 2021
DOD experts explain: The science behind the COVID-19 vaccines

Almost six weeks after the Food and Drug Administration issued emergency use authorization for the first two COVID-19 vaccines, many questions have arisen concerning their efficacy in attacking the SARS-CoV-2 virus and deadly COVID-19 disease.