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Dec. 10, 2020
New AFWERX Fellowship offers hands-on experience in driving innovation within the Air Force and Space Force

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFRL) – AFWERX invited Airmen and Space professionals to apply for its new Fellowship program during day three of the livestreamed AFWERX Accelerate event Dec. 9. Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force JoAnne Bass emphasized the need to “educate Airmen”
Dec. 10, 2020
Force generating military training leaders at Keesler inspire future force

A military training leader transitions graduates of the Air Force’s basic military training and equips them with a better understanding of the operational Air Force. MTLs are force generators and the first link in the chain of command for Airmen in technical training and they are responsible for
Dec. 9, 2020
Program creates new experiences for Airmen across base

The 14th Flying Training Wing at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi seized a new opportunity allowing Airmen to further integrate and understand the mission capabilities of units across the base.
Dec. 9, 2020
Renowned test pilot Chuck Yeager dies

Probably his most notable achievement was piloting the Bell X-1 experimental rocket plane, in which he became the first human to fly faster than the speed of sound in 1947, shortly after the founding of the U.S. Air Force as a separate service.
Dec. 8, 2020
Osprey crew chiefs bring relief to those in need during COVID, holidays

When Airman 1st Class Ryan Martin and Airman 1st Class Marcell Blow looked at how to make a contribution, they found out that the pandemic has not only increased need, but also that donations are in shorter supply this year. By contacting Albuquerque Public Schools donation program, they identified
Dec. 8, 2020
Ultra-Low Cost Simulation Program Augments Pilot Training

The Joint Immersive Training System — a simulation program that can be installed on ordinary computers and laptops — is currently being used to support pilot training.
Dec. 7, 2020
Recruiter’s spouse honored to help decorate White House for Christmas

Washington D.C. – As the First Family celebrates their fourth Christmas in the White House, the spouse of an Air Force recruiter had the honor of being chosen to help decorate the home of the president. This year’s theme, “America the Beautiful,” is a tribute to the majesty of our great
Dec. 7, 2020
Air Force Surgeon General visits the 82nd Medical Group

Lt. Gen. Dorothy A. Hogg and Chief Medical Enlisted Force Advisor Chief Master Sgt. Dawn M. Kolczynski spoke with members of the 82nd Medical Group during an all-call event, reminding them that medical readiness and delivering trusted care to beneficiaries continue to be the two essential parts of
Dec. 7, 2020
97 MDG highlights readiness to AETC surgeon general team

Medical leadership from Air Education and Training Command in Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, visited Altus Air Force Base to take part in an immersion tour of the 97th Medical Group, Dec. 3, 2020. The immersion tour showcased the 97th MDG’s readiness capabilities to Col. Michael Higgins,
Dec. 7, 2020
CSDS leader provides perspective to USSTRATCOM Deterrence Symposium

Al Mauroni, CSDS director, took part in the session titled “Is Deterrence in the Cold War Applicable to the Multi-polar World,” moderated by Dr. Brad Roberts, director of the Center for Global Security Research at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.