July 9, 2019 First BMT trainees experience M-4 training and qualification The 37th TRSS reopened the newly renovated Combat Arms Training Range at the JBSA-Lackland Medina Training Annex July 8, 2019. BMT trainees were the first to experience M-4 carbine Weapons Familiarization Course at the range, which closed in November 2018, due to improper rainwater drainage.
July 9, 2019 Air University hosts AFITC Education and Training Event, focus on multi-domain operations Air University will host senior Air Force leaders and notable industry experts at the 2019 Air Force IT and Cyberpower Education and Training Event, Aug. 26-28, in Montgomery, Alabama. Themed “Cyberpower: Critical to Multi-Domain Operations,” the emphasis of this year’s AFITC will be on education
July 9, 2019 Air University Press releases book on secret war in Laos Air University Press’s latest book release is Special Air Warfare and the Secret War in Laos: Air Commandos 1964–1975 by retired Army Col. Joseph D. Celeski.Through extensive research and interviews with veterans who were there, Celeski captures the story of special air warfare and the Air Commandos
July 9, 2019 JBSA-Lackland lifeguards save Airman A day at the pool can be a time for cooling off, spending time with friends and just enjoying everything about being at the pool. However, for one Airman, the fun time became a nightmare. Four lifeguards stepped in, saving his life.
July 8, 2019 Alamogordo High School Shockwave Team visits test track A modified bird chaser monorail rocket test took some highly motivated and enthusiastic Alamogordo area high school students into history on April 18, 2019, at the Holloman High Speed Test Track.
July 8, 2019 149th Fighter Wing Inspector General’s office receives Air Reserve Component Commander’s Inspection Program of the Year award The 149th Fighter Wing Inspector General’s office at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland was awarded the 2018 Air Reserve Component Commander’s Inspection Program of the year following the Air Force Major Command Inspection.
July 8, 2019 Goodfellow program helps enable lifelong learning, prioritizes Airman development Air Education and Training Command’s Continuum of Learning strives to create a training environment that yields lifelong learning and prioritizes Airman development. In support of this vision, the 17th Training Group created the Student Success Program.
July 8, 2019 Retired brigadier general encourages SUPT Class 19-17/18 graduates Retired Brig. Gen. John Cherrey, former Director of Intelligence, Operations and Nuclear Integration, Headquarters Air Education and Training Command at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, spoke at Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class’s 19-17/18 graduation June 28, in the Kaye
July 8, 2019 Altus AFB in Photos The 97th Air Mobility Wing hosted the Israeli air force Air Attaché to the United States of America during a site visit to the home of the KC-46A Pegasus Formal Training Unit, July 1-2, 2019, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla.
July 8, 2019 AF finishes 2nd at JROTC Leadership and Academic Bowl Hands were in the standby position as members of the Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps competed in the 8th Annual JROTC Leadership and Academic Bowl, in Washington, D.C., June 21-24, 2019.