Spouses of 97 AMW leaders learn base welfare, morale capabilities during tour

The spouses of base leaders toured multiple facilities across the 97th Air Mobility Wing at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma as part of an annual leadership spouse tour, November 19, 2020. The tour provided an opportunity for the spouses to learn about wing resources available to Airmen and their

Hometown Missourians form bond in Mississippi

Sometimes Airmen forget how small and connected the Air Force actually is. Nearly every Airman is connected to another Airman from relationships made at prior assignments or training.Although the Air Force is one giant network of people, it’s not common for two members from the same hometown to end

149th Fighter Wing fatality search and recovery team trains at JBSA-Lackland

Members of the 149th Fighter Wing fatality search and recovery team, or FSRT, underwent training Nov. 15 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland on how to move into a contaminated area and recover remains after a chemical disaster.

Mobile lactation pods provide secure location for nursing mothers to breastfeed/pump

LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. – One of three mobile lactation pods arrived at Luke Air Force Base, Nov. 12, 2020, to provide a private room equipped with the resources needed for women to safely breastfeed and pump breastmilk regardless of the work location.

AETC general talks pilot training at Alamo ACE

In order to maintain readiness, the Air Force is utilizing innovation and technology to transform pilot training to be faster while also teaching skills that will make effective warfighters, according to the Air National Guard assistant to the commander at Air Education and Training Command who

Nomads execute night flights

The 58th Fighter Squadron is scheduled for late night flying training from November 30 - December 10, 2020. Local residents may hear jet noise later into the night during this period. Night flying is a requirement for 58th FS training operations. For more information, call the 33rd Fighter Wing

Keesler celebrates Native American History Month

Maxwell AFB selected as location for MH-139 FTU

The MH-139 FTU’s mission is to train pilots in providing security and support for the nation’s intercontinental ballistic missile fields spanning Wyoming, Montana, North Dakota, Colorado and Nebraska. The MH-139 mission will replace the mission of the Air Force Reserve’s 908th Airlift Wing’s aging

Air Force selects Kirtland AFB for AC-130J FTU

The Air Force selected Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico as the preferred location for the relocation of the AC-130J Ghostrider Formal Training Unit from Hurlburt Field, Florida.

Rated Preparatory Program now accepting applications for FY21 spring class

Active duty Department of the Air Force officers and enlisted Airmen and Space Professionals interested in becoming a rated officer have until Dec. 31, 2020 to apply for the Spring 2021 Rated Preparatory Program.