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  • AFIT research project evolves into innovative training

    To have an agile Air Force, Airmen readiness is paramount and a new revolutionary education hub that can deliver the most current, relevant and interactive training just might be the way of the future for the warfighter.   “Created as a research project at the Air Force Institute of Technology, the

  • The Art of the Debrief

    The U.S. Air Force is the premier combat air force in the world and the true source of our success lies in our desire to be the best at what we do. Debriefing is the key aspect to that success.

  • Cobra Medic of the Month

    Airman 1st Class Jessica Savage was selected by her supervisors and leadership as the June Medic of the Month. She exceeded their standards of professionalism and expertise as a referrals management center technician.

  • Laughlin SUPT classes 19-19, 19-20 set to graduate

    All Laughlin members are invited to attend Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Classes 19-19 and 19-20’s graduation ceremony at 10 a.m., July 26, 2019, in Anderson Hall, here. Brig. Gen. (retired) James Mackey, Air Combat Command assistant to director of operations, will be the guest speaker.

  • XLer of the week: Tech. Sgt. Nathaniel Andrews

    Technical Sgt. Nathaniel Andrews, 47th Civil Engineer Squadron assistant fire chief, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer” of the week, for the week of July 15, 2019, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas.The “XLer” award, presented by Col. Lee Gentile, 47th Flying Training Wing commander and

  • AETC Airmen visit PACAF to enhance warfighter alignment

    Members of the 12th Operations Support Squadron (OSS) and 559th Flying Training Squadron, both assigned to the 12th Flying Training Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, visited Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) Headquarters, July 8-10, 2019.

  • Maxwell Honor Guardsmen save a home, receive Air Force Achievement Medals

    The Air Force’s Honor Guard serves as the embodiment of our core values, ensuring our standards of excellence are withheld across the Air Force. Seven of Maxwell’s newest Honor Guardsmen were bestowed Air Force Achievement Medals, July 18, 2019, for putting the Air Force core values into action in

  • Esper Becomes 27th Defense Secretary

    Dr. Mark T. Esper became the 27th defense secretary July 23 during an early evening White House swearing-in ceremony. Earlier in the day, by a 90-8 vote, the U.S. Senate confirmed Esper to serve in the office.

  • Robotic surgery training takes on 100th surgical team

    The Institute for Defense Robotic Surgical Education program celebrated a significant milestone, training the 100th team on robotic surgery at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, on July 23.This milestone is significant for Keesler’s InDORSE program, showing how far the curriculum has come since

  • 34th CTS Airman trains next generation

    The C-130J Super Hercules was built to perform tactical combat airlift while flying and landing in austere environments. Moving and dropping pallets doesn’t seem to be too daunting until loadmasters have to squeeze uniquely shaped cargo into the back of a C-130, at which point it can seem almost