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Nov. 2, 2020
‘Speckled Trout’ ready to go for flight attendant students

An aircraft that began life as a refueling tanker and later provided executive airlift for the Air Force Chief of Staff as part of Project Speckled Trout will soon provide the service’s prospective flight attendants with a more realistic training environment.
Oct. 30, 2020
Nineteenth Air Force activates maintenance training center

The Nineteenth Air Force Maintenance Training Center, located on the south end of Hangar 62 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, will start producing a new generation of trainer aircraft maintenance technicians for Air Education and Training Command’s 19th Air Force when classes begin in the near
Oct. 30, 2020
58th MXS Legacy Wall to honor, inspire Airmen

For U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Devin Cobbs, 58th Maintenance Squadron C-130 crew chief, leaving behind a Legacy Wall at the 58th MXS is something he hopes will inspire future maintenance Airmen to bring their absolute best to the workplace every day.
Oct. 30, 2020
South Korean immigrant finds his future in the Air Force, encourages others to follow

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas – When Jay Park was 8 years old, his parents immigrated from South Korea to the United States in hopes of building a better life for Jay and his older brother. His parents didn’t know it at the time, but, for Jay, that better life would mean serving in the Air
Oct. 30, 2020
Meritorious achievement, leadership leads to recognition

Maj. Chad Swinehart, 6th Attack Squadron director of operations, was presented the Bronze Star Medal here, Oct. 26, for his meritorious achievement while deployed to Southwest Asia.
Oct. 30, 2020
Exercise Ready Eagle

The 17th Medical Group trained and tested themselves with their first Ready Eagle exercise here, the week of Oct. 19.
Oct. 30, 2020
JBSA Security Forces sharpen skills with AACOG assistance

The Alamo Area Council of Governments, a voluntary association of cities, counties and special districts within South Central Texas, has a longstanding relationship with the San Antonio military community and recently hosted a training event for Joint Base San Antonio security forces members.
Oct. 29, 2020
AETC’s rated diversity improvement strategy team aims to strengthen representation in Air Force rated career fields

From increasing awareness about rated officer careers, to removing barriers for qualification, Air Education and Training Command’s Rated Diversity Improvement Strategy Team is making significant strides to remove barriers that impede the service’s ability to cultivate a diverse rated force.
Oct. 29, 2020
Functions of the Fab Flight

Many working parts go into the successful execution of the flying training mission at the 33rd Fighter Wing. One of those parts is the 33rd Maintenance Squadron Fabrication Flight. This shop works to maintain the structural stability of aircraft panels, evaluate and maintain the integrity of
Oct. 29, 2020
56th Fighter Wing Commander visits active association Airmen at Kingsley Field

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Gregory Kreuder, the 56th Fighter Wing Commander at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, visits the 173rd Fighter Wing where 550th Fighter Squadron active association Airmen are geographically separated at Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls, Oregon.