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Aug. 20, 2020
Laughlin XLer of week: Maj. Danyell Lambert

Maj. Danyell Lambert, 47th Healthcare Support Squadron health clinic flight commander, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer of the Week”, the week of August 17, 2020, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. The “XLer” award, presented by Col. Craig Prather, 47th Flying Training Wing commander,
Aug. 20, 2020
PHOTOS: Laughlin pilots honor families of CBP lost to COVID-19 with flag flight

First Lt. April Wilcox, 85th Flying Training Squadron executive officer, Maj. Camber Governski, 96th FTS T-6A Texan II chief pilot, and 1st Lt. Will Friedman 85th FTS A-flight scheduler, pose in front of a T-6 on Aug. 14, 2020 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, with the flags they are to fly for the
Aug. 20, 2020
JBSA continues HPCON CHARLIE protective measures

As Joint Base San Antonio prepares to begin reopening services through phased, deliberate measures, personnel continue to follow the guidelines, such as physical distancing and capacity limits, established by local and state leaders, as well as the Department of Defense and Centers for Disease
Aug. 20, 2020
AFIT launches online graduate certificate in countering weapons of mass destruction

The Air Force Institute of Technology has launched an online graduate certificate in countering weapons of mass destruction, unique due to the graduate-level technical focus of the classes with a focus on both warfare and terrorism.
Aug. 20, 2020
17th Training Wing Spotlight: Airman 1st Class Benjamin Medina-Loera

This spotlight features Airman 1st Class Benjamin Medina-Loera, 17th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron aerospace medical technician, who is responsible for assisting the active duty patient population in staying mission-ready.
Aug. 20, 2020
Virtual reality in TACP initial training focus of latest "The Air Force Starts Here" podcast

A look at the use of virtual reality in Tactical Air Control Party initial skills training is the focus of the latest episode of "The Air Force Starts Here," released Aug. 19, 2020.
Aug. 20, 2020
56th CES works ahead of schedule, garners $1.4 miliion in funding toward Luke's infrastructure

The 56th Civil Engineer Squadron, Operations Element garnered a $1.4 million bonus toward Luke AFB infrastructure with 100 percent of Luke facilities and assets in inventory three months ahead of schedule.
Aug. 19, 2020
Fabricating readiness: Trainer technology flight

Revamping training technology is the focus of Keesler’s Trainer Development Center, but everything changed when the COVID-19 pandemic began.Hosting various machines used for crafting various training tools, the development center was called to build the prototype of a shelf to treat patients for
Aug. 19, 2020
Testaments of Healing

When most people hear the word ambassador, they think of someone educated, professional, and of high importance but no one really considers how they got to that position. The path of an Air Force Wounded Warrior (AFW2) program Ambassador is not an easy one by any means.
Aug. 18, 2020
Simulation training gets pilots back on track

F-35A Lightning II student pilots from the 58th Fighter Squadron trained on an advanced F-35A virtual simulator July 21-24.