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July 30, 2019
Ohio native ACEs Aerospace Propulsion course at Sheppard AFB

Girardot was awarded the ACE award after passing the Aerospace Propulsion apprentice course at Sheppard AFB, the course consists of nine blocks of instruction fit into 72 days.
July 30, 2019
Finding a Nomad

“Our Nomads have ceased their wandering” is the epitaph engraved on top of the 33rd Fighter Wing’s Khobar Towers memorial dedicated to the 12 Nomads who lost their lives. The journey for one Nomad on that wall may have come to an end but for his sister it has just begun.
July 30, 2019
Reach for the stars

Staff Sgt. Joseph Haug, 49th Communications Squadron knowledge management supervisor, knew from as early as four years old that he had a passion for soccer and wanted to play at the highest level possible.This October, Haug is set to play for the U.S. Armed Forces soccer team at the International
July 30, 2019
Reimbursing spouses up to $500 for relicensure, recertification during PCS

On May 13, 2019, the Air Force implemented a licensure reimbursement program, not to exceed $500, for dependent spouses who require a relicensure or recertification during a permanent change of station or assignment across state lines.
July 30, 2019
AETC commander gets up-close, takes active stance with JBSA-Lackland mold issues

Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Education and Training Command, spent his first full day as commander on the job here examining facilities where mold conditions exist July 29.
July 30, 2019
Bringing defense planning into the 21st century through modern software

For much of the defense community, the ease and functionality of modern technology is not translated to military planning systems. While cumbersome acquisitions processes, funding issues, and security concerns are often valid causes, many Department of Defense processes (and any software associated
July 30, 2019
USDA Member at Altus Creates Program to Protect Predatory Birds and Airmen

The 97th Air Mobility Wing Bird/Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) program, expanded itself with an addition of the Predatory Bird Relocation Program in order to continue the mission at Altus AFB of training mobility aircrew.
July 29, 2019
Goodfellow's 17TW commander holds introductory commander's call

The 17th Training Wing conducted a commander’s call at the base theater here July 25, 2019.
July 29, 2019
Air Force Participates in Safe + Sound Week

The Air Force will be participating in Safe + Sound Week Aug. 12-18, 2019. Safe + Sound Week is a nationwide event designed by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to highlight the value of safety and health programs in the workplace and to celebrate the institutions that implement
July 26, 2019
Altus AFB Graduates Six-Year-Old Pilot

On July 19th, a six-year-old cancer survivor from Tulsa, Okla. became one of youngest pilots to train at the 97th Air Mobility Wing as part of the Pilot for a Day program. This program helps kids like Bradey Hyle take their minds off of medical treatments and have a memorable day. After accepting