Cadets gain insight at JBSA-Randolph

Two oversized buses carrying eager college students rolled onto base on the slushy cold morning of Nov. 14.For some of the 60 Texas Christian University Air Force ROTC cadets, it was the first time seeing a military base in action.The prospective officers learned about Remote Piloted Aircraft at the

Columbus AFB honors retirees during appreciation day

Members of Team BLAZE and the Columbus, Mississippi, came together Nov. 14 during the base’s Retiree Appreciation Day to focus on military retirees in the local area and show them some gratitude.

Rated officer volunteers needed to support aviation diversity outreach

Air Force Recruiting Service Detachment 1 is encouraging units to nominate Air Force rated officers from across the Total Force to support outreach and engagement activities designed to increase aviation diversity and support youth aviation awareness.

Air Force ROTC cadet pursues dream career as pilot, uses height waiver process

Even though women have been Air Force pilots since the 1970s, Tighe’s 5 feet 1 inch stature could have stood in her way. Tighe, however, never thought of the 5-foot-4-inch height standard as an eliminating factor, merely an obstacle.

Faculty Development taking evolutionary steps in the classroom

The 82nd Training Wing Faculty Development Flight’s Basic Instructor Course in Bldg. 920 is heading down a path, where students are able to collaborate in an evolutionary educational workspace.

SARMs holding everything together

It is common for individuals to picture pilots or aircraft when they think of the United States Air Force. The mission of the USAF is to fly, fight and win in air, space and cyberspace.However, pilots would not be able to do their job if it was not for all the support functions, including the

Two Air Force T-38 Talons mishap at Vance AFB

Two Air Force T-38 Talons assigned here were involved in a mishap at approximately 9:10 a.m. Nov. 21, 2019.

Altus Airmen, AAFES partner to enhance local BX

Airmen from across the 97th Air Mobility Wing “rolled up their sleeves and got their hands dirty”, volunteered time and hard work to the update the Base Exchange and Shoppette at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. Airmen from the 97th Civil Engineer Squadron, 97th Force Support Squadron, 97th Contracting

Technology, breadth of technical training on display for 2nd AF commander

New 2nd Air Force commander Maj. Gen. Andrea D. Tullos wrapped up her first formal visit to the Air Force’s largest technical training wing Nov. 19, having seen and experienced some of the cutting-edge training tools employed today as well as areas that could use a little more attention.

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