July 22, 2019 ACE Solo Flight Program concludes at historic Tuskegee Airmen airfield The Air Force concluded its Aviation-Character-Education (A.C.E.) Solo Flight Program, lead by Air Force Recruiting Service, after graduating the final class, July 12, 2019, in Tuskegee, Alabama.“It’s impressive to see these incredible students developing into young leaders and aviators,” said Maj.
July 21, 2019 Another AETC base adopts the AF Connect app On August 30, Keesler Air Force Base will complete the transition to the Air Force Connect app from the Keesler AFB app.The new app allows users to not only have access to base specific information, but other features as well.After downloading the app, members can add their unit as a “Favorite” to
July 19, 2019 AU faculty address improvements to public K-12 education at ADC Summit Within the military, members are in a constant state of flux. Transitioning from one assignment to the next is hard enough, but adding school-age children into the mix creates additional challenges.
July 19, 2019 Sheppard in Photos Birds have wings, and that's cool... But we have giant F110 turbofan engines capable of having 13,820 rpm and if you want to, attach a propeller onto it AND we have trained professionals to work on it... checkmate, birds.
July 19, 2019 Air traffic controllers maintain safety of pilots Every career in the Air Force contributes toward the overall mission to fly, fight and win in air, space and cyberspace. Air traffic controllers do their part through ensuring the safety of pilots and aircraft that go through their airspace by making quick decisions and monitoring different
July 19, 2019 Firedog Friday Week 5 U.S. Military firedog students’ training at the Louis F. Garland Department of Defense Fire Academy is highlighted weekly here.
July 18, 2019 Special Warfare Airman receives Silver Star for heroism in Afghanistan Tech. Sgt. Michael Perolio, an assessment and selection instructor assigned to the350th SWTS at JBSA-Lackland was awarded the nation's third highest medal for his heroic actions in combat during Operation Freedom's Sentinel.
July 18, 2019 33rd FW F-35 pilot helps save a life through donation Many Americans choose to donate blood, platelets, and more all around the country every day. One Nomad decided to go above and beyond to help a total stranger. Maj. Matt Tucker, 33rd Fighter Wing F-35A pilot, recently received a call that changed his life and the life of a man he had never met.
July 18, 2019 Pararescue to pilot – One Airman’s journey 2nd Lt. James Barnard graduated from student pilot training April 19, 2019, and is currently learning to fly the KC-135 Stratotanker at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma. But he began his Air Force career as a pararescueman.