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June 4, 2020
RPA Training Next on latest "The Air Force Starts Here" podcast

A deep dive inside the Remotely-Piloted Aircraft Training Next program is the focus of the latest episode of "The Air Force Starts Here," released June 2, 2020.
June 4, 2020
AFCLC Spotlight: Facing the Future with Perpetual Optimism

One of 2nd Lt Stephenie Reid’s favorite quotes is from retired U.S. Army Gen. Colin Powell: “Perpetual optimism is a force multiplier.” During her time in Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC), Reid was accepted to Project Global Officer (Project GO), a collaborative initiative promoting critical
June 3, 2020
Sheppard Airmen ACEs E&E course

An Airman from the 364th Training Squadron said he loves a challenge, so he went and challenged himself to perfect one of the challenging courses we have here on Sheppard. Spoiler alert – he won.
June 3, 2020
JBSA one of seven DOD installations named as sites for second round of 5G technology testing, experimentation

Joint Base San Antonio has been named by the Department of Defense as one of seven U.S. military installations as the latest sites where it will conduct fifth-generation (5G) communications technology experimentation and testing.
June 3, 2020
COVID-19 Heroes: FA, Keesler AFB Exchange help new recruits soar

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. – The COVID-19 pandemic has forced a new reality on installations around the world, and when recruits arrived at Keesler Air Force Base for Basic Military Training, Exchange associates stepped up to make sure all their needs were met.In April, 60 trainees were
June 3, 2020
Long-distance support not new for 340th FTG personnel team

As people around the world worked to adjust to the challenges of working from home, 340th Flying Training Group personnelists quickly adapted and then some, providing mission-critical support to the headquarters and squadrons at seven different installations, as well as modifying processes and
June 3, 2020
RPA Training Next transforming pipeline to competency-based construct

Air Education and Training Command is integrating modern technology and innovative strategies in an effort to transform how remotely piloted aircraft pilots and sensor operators are developed through the RPA Training Next initiative.
June 2, 2020
Commentary: Unrest in America

Commentary by Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein.
June 2, 2020
Laser pointers threatening safety of Vance pilots, violating federal law

Lasers pointed toward cockpits, even when the aircraft is 500 feet overhead, are dangerous not only to the pilot, but to the community at large. In the past 10 months, and twice in the last few weeks, Vance AFB pilots have reported lasers shining into their cockpits from various locations around
June 2, 2020
Little Rock AFB's 62nd AS protects training pipeline with airlift assistance

The 62nd Airlift Squadron at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, provided mission essential transportation to hundreds of students across the country in support of AETC’s training pipeline.