News

Feb. 27, 2020
Laughlin XLer of the week: Staff Sgt. Robert Madison

Staff Sgt. Robert Madison, 47th Flying Training Wing NCO in charge of wing administration, was chosen as the “XLer of the week” of Feb. 17, 2020 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas.
Feb. 27, 2020
149th Fighter Wing takes part in Coronet Cactus

Coronet Cactus is an annual training event that takes members of the 149th Fighter Wing, headquartered at JBSA-Lackland, to Arizona to participate in a simulated deployment that acts as a capstone project for the current iteration of F-16 student pilots.
Feb. 26, 2020
Laughlin SUPT classes 20-08, 20-09 set to graduate Feb. 28

All Laughlin members are invited to attend Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 20-08 and 20-0’s graduation ceremony at 10 a.m., Feb. 28, 2020, in Anderson Hall, here.
Feb. 26, 2020
Air University SOS students breaking down barriers for female Airmen

An enthusiastic group of Squadron Officer School students at Air University are dedicated to redesigning the maternity uniform and researching other initiatives aimed at making women less inclined to leave the service earlier than planned.
Feb. 26, 2020
AFIT director visits the 746th Test Squadron at Holloman AFB

Dr. Robert Leishman, director of the Air Force Institute of Technology’s Automation and Navigation Technology Center, recently visited the 746th Test Squadron at Holloman AFB, N.M.
Feb. 26, 2020
Altus A&FRC, FTAC program helps Airmen find financial stability

A key factor to mobility airpower is the ability to responsibly manage personal finance in order to fully aid the mission. Personal financial readiness for Airmen is important when dealing with daily activities on and off-duty.
Feb. 26, 2020
Ohio ANG Airman 'ACEs' aerospace ground equipment course at Sheppard

Airman 1st Class Casey M. Evans, from Shelby, Ohio, achieved perfect scores in the aerospace ground equipment apprentice course during the 17 blocks of instruction that spanned 87 training days.
Feb. 25, 2020
Female Airmen at Luke AFB gain skills during leadership seminar

Retired Air Force Gen. Robin Rand speaks at the Women’s Leadership Academy series Feb. 21, 2020, at The Wigwam in Litchfield Park, Ariz. Rand gave leadership guidance including the importance of the Air Force core values through establishing, teaching and enforcing standards. Twenty female Airmen
Feb. 25, 2020
Holloman units come together for aircraft lift training

Two units at Holloman AFB worked together to perform overhead crane lift training on a UH-1N Huey, Feb. 19, 2020, in order to be prepared for an emergency scenario in which an aircraft must be lifted manually.
Feb. 25, 2020
56th Communications Squadron opens new consolidated facility

The new consolidated 56th Communications Squadron facility opened with a ribbon cutting ceremony Feb. 20, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, allowing the squadron to efficiently connect Airmen by delivering cyber capabilities.