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Oct. 30, 2019
T-1 paint scheme revealed, 43rd heritage brought to life

The 14th Flying Training Wing unveiled the last of its six heritage flagship aircraft during a ceremony at the Walker Center Oct. 25 on Columbus Air Force Base.
Oct. 30, 2019
Total Force Initiative creates 147th Operations Group, Det. 1, at 558th FTS

A congressional mandate for increased total force integration authorized the 147th Attack Wing of the Texas Air National Guard to stand up a small Air Education and Training Command Undergraduate Remotely Piloted Aircraft Training, or URT, detachment.
Oct. 30, 2019
49th Wing third quarter load competition

Two F-16 Vipers and two MQ-9 Reapers were used to test the loading skills of 12 Airmen during the 2019 third quarter load competition.
Oct. 30, 2019
23rd Flying Training Squadron revolutionizes the way pilots are trained

The 23rd Flying Training Squadron is using virtual reality technology to up their numbers without having to sacrifice excellence, at Ft. Rucker, Alabama.Hidden away at an Army post, the 23rd is responsible for training helicopter pilots and enlisted aircrews, preparing them for their next
Oct. 30, 2019
Kretzer aces aircraft maintenance officer course

First Lt. Rebecca Kretzer recorded perfect scores the more than two-month aircraft maintenance officer course at Sheppard Air Force Base, earning the distinction of being an ace student.
Oct. 30, 2019
Air University Spotlight: Air Force SNCO Academy

The Air Force Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy (AFSNCOA) is the third level of enlisted professional military education and prepares senior NCOs to lead the enlisted force in the employment of airpower in support of US national security objectives.
Oct. 30, 2019
Air Force transitions all U.S. military treatment facilities to DHA administration and management

This October, U.S.-based Air Force military treatment facilities transferred administration and management to the Defense Health Agency. Congress directed this transfer in the fiscal year 2017 National Defense Authorization Act. Establishing an integrated Military Health System will standardize
Oct. 30, 2019
Mobility’s Hometown partners with McChord, sends meals to Honduras

Nearly 42 tons of rice and soy meals were gathered, packaged and flown to Honduras as part of the Department of Defense’s mission in support of humanitarian efforts, where they collaborate to donate and ship meals to countries in need through the Denton Program. The Mighty 97th was responsible for
Oct. 29, 2019
STARBASE students learn about STEM at Altus AFB

The 97th Air Mobility Wing hosted a career day for the students of the STARBASE Oklahoma class on Oct. 24, 2019, on base. They learned about multiple jobs in the Air Force involving Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) and received a tour of the base’s three aircraft: the KC-135
Oct. 29, 2019
Overcoming breast cancer: Prior Columbus AFB secretary tells her story

“It’s hard to put into words what you feel when someone drops the cancer word in your lap,” said Elana Gilbert, a prior 14th Flying Training Wing secretary.“I remember getting the phone call and I literally dropped from where I was standing onto the floor and just started crying,” said an emotional