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Oct. 20, 2020
First female SUPT graduate at Vance selected to fly the F-35 Lightning II

On May 1, 2nd Lt. Rachel Vander Kolk graduated from the Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training program and became the first woman at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma, selected to fly the F-35 Lightning II -- the jet of the future.
Oct. 20, 2020
Air University’s Barnes Center begins beta-testing for ALS DLC

The Thomas N. Barnes Center for Enlisted Education has begun a beta-test of its completely updated Airman Leadership School Distance Learning Course, ALS DLC 1.0. It is scheduled for release to Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve Airmen in November 2020.The Noncommissioned Officer Distance
Oct. 20, 2020
Air Force’s special warfare training builds physical, intellectual leaders ready to handle threats worldwide

U.S. Army Gen. Richard D. Clarke, commander of U.S. Special Operations Command, saw firsthand how Air Education and Training Command officials ensure joint forces are well equipped with ready and lethal special operations Airmen during a visit here Oct. 16.
Oct. 19, 2020
Space Force enlists first trainees to bootcamp

The Vice Chief of Space Operations Gen. David D. “DT” Thompson will swear in the first four Space Force recruits here Oct. 20, placing them on a direct path to Basic Military Training and marking another milestone in the new service’s growth and development.
Oct. 19, 2020
Space Force enlists first trainees to bootcamp

The Vice Chief of Space Operations Gen. David D. “DT” Thompson will swear in the first four Space Force recruits here Oct. 20, placing them on a direct path to Basic Military Training and marking another milestone in the new service’s growth and development.
Oct. 19, 2020
17th Security Forces Squadron trains like they fight

Goodfellow’s 17th Security Forces Squadron trained with local law enforcement at Eldorado Air Force Station, Texas Oct. 5-9.
Oct. 19, 2020
Vietnam ace inducted into the 'Partners in the Sky' at Vance

Military and civic leaders from the local area gathered at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Friday, Oct. 16, to induct retired Air Force Col. Chuck DeBellevue into the Partners in the Sky organization, a select group of local leaders who have gone above and beyond in their efforts to promote and
Oct. 19, 2020
14th CS continues to advance the Computers for Learning program

Even with COVID-19 transforming everyday life, Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi continues to advance the Department of Defense’s Computers for Learning program.
Oct. 19, 2020
Research accreditation ensures participant’s safety

The 59th Medical Wing Human Research Protection Program was reaccredited by the Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs in September 2020.The accreditation is a reflection of excellence in human research studies through policies, procedures, and practices.The
Oct. 19, 2020
Training through time ensures USAF is second to none

Second Air Force is known for transforming civilians into the Airmen we need to continue to dominate in air, space, and cyberspace. However, this was not always what the Numbered Air Force has been called to do.On Oct. 19, 1940, the Army Air Corps established the Northwest Air District, what we know