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Sept. 14, 2020
World class athlete chases athletic dreams in Air Force

As a member of the USA skeleton team, Airman 1st Class Kelly Curtis, a recent Basic Military Training graduate, has chased her athletic dreams for years while feeling the financial burdens experienced by many other world class athletes. Fortunately, Curtis recently enlisted in the Air Force under
Sept. 14, 2020
SECAF recognizes past, looks forward to future at Air, Space, Cyber Conference

Secretary of the Air Force Barbara M. Barrett virtually addressed Air Force Association 2020 Virtual Air, Space and Cyber conference attendees, Sept. 14.
Sept. 14, 2020
‘We Care’ message resonates throughout JBSA community

Signs proclaiming “We Care” greeted motorists as they entered the gates of Joint Base San Antonio installations on an unseasonably cool September morning.
Sept. 14, 2020
SECAF unveils new “eSeries” classification in nod to Department’s digital future

A true paradigm shift, systems being considered for acquisition will be designed, developed and manufactured on a digital foundation, just like the Boeing eT-7A Red Hawk advanced trainer. The new process is part of the Department’s digital eSeries approach.
Sept. 14, 2020
403rd Wing evacuates aircraft to Texas in response to Tropical Storm Sally

The Air Force Reserve’s 403rd Wing began relocating aircraft to locations in Texas, including Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Sept. 13, 2020 as Tropical Storm Sally makes its way towards the Gulf Coast.
Sept. 13, 2020
Air Force recruits future space professionals

The Department of Defense’s newest military branch is relying on Air Force Recruiting Service to find America’s best and brightest to fill more than 300 enlisted positions next fiscal year.
Sept. 11, 2020
Reserve recruiters enhance social media knowledge to reach more recruits

A group of 15 Total Force recruiters from the 351st Recruiting Squadron recently sharpened their social media skills to reach potential recruits by participating in the Defense Information School’s virtual Social Media Forum.
Sept. 11, 2020
AF Surgeon General visits Holloman

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Dorothy A. Hogg, Air Force Surgeon General, and Chief Master Sgt. Dawn Kolczynski, Chief, Medical Enlisted Force, visited medical facilities at Holloman Air Force Base Sept. 10, 2020 to see each clinic’s innovative efforts in maintaining operations and readiness during the
Sept. 11, 2020
Third class graduates Pilot Training Next

The third iteration of Pilot Training Next conducted their third and final graduation Sept. 3, 2020 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. The first four students graduated Aug. 13, 2020, the second group of four students graduated Aug. 21, 2020, and the final six students graduated Sept. 3,
Sept. 11, 2020
Laughlin Heritage Corner: September

September brings with it a change of seasons—summer’s heat reluctantly withdraws at the behest of burgeoning fall. With the shift in weather, we can also observe a number of important historical anniversaries this month.