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June 13, 2020
JBSA, 502d ABW holds change of command

Joint Base San Antonio and the 502d Air Base Wing welcomed Brig. Gen. Caroline M. Miller as the new commander and bid farewell to Brig. Gen. Laura L. Lenderman during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston June 12.
June 12, 2020
Columbus AFB faith services gather to communicate unity through prayer

The 14th Flying Training Wing Chapel staff and members of different faiths gathered June 10, 2020, at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, to connect in unity and prayer.
June 12, 2020
AFIT’s CSRA achieves historic milestones with DL classes, international student internship during COVID-19 constraints

The COVID-19 restrictions have brought many changes and challenges for the students, faculty and staff of the Air Force Institute of Technology’s Center for Space Research and Assurance. One immediate challenge was switching all in-person classes to distance learning; something that has never been
June 11, 2020
Enlisted perspective on Mental Health

Between new-patient appointments, providing evaluations, administering crisis intervention, pre-deployment psychological testing, security clearances evaluations, and addressing safety concerns, the junior enlisted Airmen at mental health are the backbone to the organization.
June 11, 2020
Maj. Gen. Thomas takes command of Air Force Recruiting Service

Maj. Gen. Edward W. Thomas, Jr., took the reins as commander of Air Force Recruiting Service June 11, replacing Maj. Gen. Jeannie Leavitt.
June 11, 2020
SUPT class 20-16 set to graduate

Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 20-16 is set to graduate after 52 weeks of training at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, June 12, 2020. Laughlin is the home of the 47th Flying Training Wing, whose mission is to build combat-ready Airmen, leaders and pilots. (U.S. Air Force graphic by
June 11, 2020
Reservists help repair teammate's storm-battered home at Laughlin AFB

Like many in Del Rio, Reserve Citizen Airman Lt. Col. Wolfgang Van Aspe from the 96th Flying Training Squadron at Laughlin Air Force Base, and his family were in dire straits when an April 27 storm peeled the roof off their house, significantly damaged other areas of the structure, and destroyed a
June 11, 2020
Excellence in all we do: 58th MXG wins the AETC 2019 Maintenance Effectiveness Award

The 58th Maintenance Group, under the 58th Special Operations Wing at Kirtland AFB, N.M., recently won the Air Education and Training Command 2019 Maintenance Effectiveness Award, marking the first time they’ve ever won this award.
June 11, 2020
Soothing the soul

As one of the pillars of Comprehensive Airman Fitness, spiritual fitness holds the other three pillars together, in whichever way Airmen choose to maintain a positive spiritual outlook.
June 11, 2020
Flight prepares future Airmen for Basic Military Training

The 403rd Wing’s Development and Training Flight at Keesler AFB, Miss., which is a program that is specific to the Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard that prepares trainees for BMT.