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Oct. 25, 2019
A man before a hero

March 4, 1976, Capt. Lance Sijan was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor, presented to his family by President Gerald Ford. Many know the story of Lance and his determination in the face of the Vietnamese jungle and an enemy compound, but his sister Janine Sijan shared even more of his story at
Oct. 25, 2019
September Medic of the Month

Senior Airman Adan Ramirez, 17th Medical Group aerospace medical technician, received the September Medic of the Month Award for exceeding his leadership’s expectations.
Oct. 25, 2019
“Developing Mach-21 Airmen” podcast explores Project NEXUS

A look inside Project NEXUS is the focus of episode 18 of Air Education and Training Command’s “Developing Mach-21 Airmen” professional development podcast series, released Oct. 23.
Oct. 25, 2019
Air Force Junior ROTC partners with CSforALL to bring computer science, cyber education to classrooms

Air Force Junior ROTC and CSforAll have teamed up on a pilot program to grow and diversify the technology workforce in computer science and cyber education.The program is designed to increase Air Force Junior ROTC cadet participation in college preparatory computer science and cybersecurity
Oct. 24, 2019
Strategic partnership of innovation: PTN, NASA launch two-part collaborative research agreement

Officials from Air Education and Training Command’s Pilot Training Next have established a strategic partnership with NASA, focused on biometric data collection and the application of emerging technology into PTN curriculum that will innovate the student pilot learning environment.
Oct. 24, 2019
Air show performers sure to wow audience

The Sheppard AFB Guardians of Freedom Open House & Air Show Oct. 26-27, 2019, is shaping up to be one of the finest events hosted for the public by the installation.
Oct. 24, 2019
Air Force announces new officer developmental categories

In an effort to enhance the officer talent management system and enable tailored and agile development, the Air Force is expanding the single Line of the Air Force promotion category into six distinct developmental categories, senior officials announced Oct. 21.
Oct. 24, 2019
Guardians of Freedom to showcase Sheppard, AF mission

The Sheppard AFB Guardians of Freedom Open House & Air Show will showcase the largest and most diverse Air Force training installation Oct. 26-27, 2019, a significant player in the service’s mission success around the world.
Oct. 23, 2019
XLer of the Week: Tech. Sgt. Rafael Franjul

Tech. Sgt. Rafael Franjul, 47th Flying Training Wing Legal Office NCO in charge, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer of the Week” of Oct. 14, 2019 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas.
Oct. 23, 2019
Joint medical partnership saves lives downrange

At any given time, there are over 100 medics deployed worldwide from the 59th Medical Wing, executing a Joint U.S. mission in support of global operations. Air Force personnel assigned to Brooke Army Medical Center, the DOD’s only level 1 trauma center, are the core for trauma care readiness at the