News - Page 617

Feb. 3, 2020
Holloman AFB creates "Connections Clubs"

The 49th Wing launched a new web page to promote opportunities for individuals to get out of their comfort zone and to build relationships with people who have similar interests called "Connections Clubs," a venue for Holloman Airmen and their families to look into joining various clubs and programs
Feb. 3, 2020
AETC announces 2019 Technical Training and Training Support award winners

Air Education and Training Command announced the 2019 technical training and training support annual award winners Jan. 30, 2020.
Feb. 3, 2020
Little Rock C-130J maintenance unit begins contractor to active-duty transition

The 314th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Little Rock AFB, Arkansas, stood up its active-duty support section recently. This was considered a major milestone in its reconstitution plan, to continue transitioning the squadron from civilian contractors to military personnel.
Feb. 3, 2020
Goodfellow's 312th TRS modernizes emergency medical responders course

The 312th Training Squadron at Goodfellow AFB recently acquired new and improved HAL Manikins as a training tool in the Emergency Medical Responders course, allowing students to diagnose and assist the patient by taking vitals and asking questions.
Feb. 3, 2020
Local government support agreements facilitate savings for JBSA

Joint Base San Antonio is currently utilizing three Intergovernmental Support Agreements to purchase bulk goods and services through the City of San Antonio and the Alamo Area Council of Governments in an effort to save money.
Feb. 3, 2020
Laughlin maintainer recalls airshow memories

It’s almost airshow time again, and while it may be a first for some, it will bring back memories of past airshows for others.Steve Hogan, 47th Maintenance Directorate T-1A Jayhawk phase supervisor, looks forward to March 14, 2020, the day of Laughlin’s first airshow of the decade.
Jan. 31, 2020
AETC Command Team gets first-hand look at Keesler’s premier warfighters

The command team of Air Education and Training Command visited Keesler AFB, Mississippi, for an immersion tour Jan. 29-31, getting familiar with the Second Air Force mission, tour 81st Training Wing facilities and meet with students, permanent party Airmen and base leaders.
Jan. 31, 2020
AETC Security Forces announces 2020 Defender Challenge team

Seven Security Forces Airmen were selected to represent Air Education and Training Command during the Air Force-wide Defender Challenge competition to be held in May 2020.
Jan. 31, 2020
12th FTW NCO at JBSA-Randolph chosen as ‘Hidden Hero’

Tech. Sgt. Derius Jackson, 12th Training Squadron flight chief, was recognized as the "Hidden Hero" for January by the Schertz, Cibolo, Selma, Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee Jan. 21 at the Schertz monthly Chamber luncheon.
Jan. 31, 2020
The ‘Top 3’ chatting with the ‘O-3s’

The Polifka Auditorium, capable of seating 1,100 people, was just shy of being filled to capacity when all of Air University’s Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Academy visited Squadron Officer School for a full day of mentorship and open-communication Jan. 30, 2020, at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala.