XLer of the week: 1st Lt. Zachary Turek

First Lt. Zachary Turek, 86th Flying Training Squadron instructor pilot, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer of the Week”, Sept. 2, 2019, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas.The “XLer” award, presented by Col. Lee Gentile, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, is given to those who

AFIMSC, AF Chief Data Office enable readiness through cloud-based visualization tool

The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Innovation Office and the Air Force Chief Data Office successfully built AFIMSC’s highly successful Installation Health Assessments using the Tableau visualization tool hosted on the Air Force’s Visible, Accessible, Understandable, Linked, and

Goodfellow Airman scores winning run at Military softball tournament

The military allows for many different opportunities to travel and meet new people. Staff Sgt. Brittany Burgin, 17th Civil Engineering Squadron Airman dorm leader, experienced this when she was chosen as one of the 15 members from across the Air Force to play for the World Sports League Air Force

Keesler's LRS rushes to aid in Hurricane Dorian relief

Airmen from the 81st LRS at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, palletized emergency medical equipment, such as blankets, litters and beds, September 4 and drove the gear more than 10 hours to MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, as part of the relief efforts for Hurricane Dorian.

Airman Spotlight: Staff Sgt. Jason Sampson

XLer of the Week: Ken Simon

Ken Simon, the 47th Maintenance Directorate chief contracting office representative, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer of the week” of Aug. 29, 2019 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas.

Special Warfare trainees honor fallen combat controller

Generation to generation: Carrying on C-130 legacy

U.S. Air Force Capt. John Rebolledo, 62nd Airlift Squadron C-130J instructor pilot, feels great pride in achieving his childhood dream of becoming a C-130 pilot.

U.S. Space Command establishment ceremony launches new era of space superiority capabilities

In a move to enhance the United States’ space superiority capabilities, President Donald J. Trump, Vice President Mike R. Pence, Secretary of Defense Dr. Mark T. Esper and Air Force Gen. John W. Raymond formally established the United States Space Command during a ceremony held Aug. 30 at the White

Commissioning in the Air Force

There is more than one route to become an officer in the Air Force: Officer Training School (OTS), attending the Air Force Academy, or joining the Reserve Officers' Training Corps.OTS accepts those who’ve completed their degree while enlisted or those who have already completed their degree as a