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June 25, 2019
USAFE-AFAFRICA commander visits Det. 24, Pilot Training Next

Gen. Jeffrey L. Harrigian, United States Air Forces Europe and United States Air Forces Africa commander, visited Detachment 24 and Pilot Training Next to learn more about how AETC is exploring and prototyping a pilot training environment that integrates various technologies to produce pilots in a
June 25, 2019
Air Force announces Junior ROTC instructors of the year

The Air Force recognized the performance of two of the best instructors in its citizen development program by awarding them Air Force Junior ROTC Instructor of the Year awards for the 2018-2019 academic year.
June 24, 2019
DoD’s SpaceX Falcon Heavy Launch to host AFIT’s Space Object Self-Tracker

The Air Force Institute of Technology’s Space Object Self-Tracker flight experiment is set to launch on the Department of Defense’s first SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket on June 24 from Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
June 24, 2019
“Developing Mach-21 Airmen” podcast explores student-centered learning in communities of practice

A look inside what student-centered learning in communities of practice is with Dr. Kristen Lewis from the 381st Training Group at Vandenburg AFB, Calif., is the focus of episode 12 of Air Education and Training Command’s “Developing Mach-21 Airmen” professional development podcast series, released
June 22, 2019
97 AMW in Photos

Last week, the U.S. Army National Guard worked alongside the 97th Air Mobility Wing to simulate a deployed emergency scenario that tested the capabilities of how quickly they can mobilize in Operation Western Strike. On June 18, 2019, they returned from Arkansas to Altus Air Force Base.
June 22, 2019
Leard Assumes Command of the 97th AMW

U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Leard took command of the 97th Air Mobility Wing, June 21, 2019, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla.
June 21, 2019
Reserve Sailors have a home at Luke AFB

In addition to the F-35 Lightning II and the F-16 Fighting Falcon, Luke also houses several tenant units, to include the U.S. Navy Operational Support Center-Phoenix which supports hundreds of Sailors from 21 Navy Reserve units consisting of all ranks and specialties.
June 21, 2019
Keesler instructor named 2nd AF Civilian Instructor of the Year

Robert Fried, 334th Training Squadron instructor, received the 2018 Civilian Instructor of the Year award for Second Air Force, here.Fried was heavily involved in course development of the radar, airfield and weather career field, as well as developed all course materials for the introduction block,
June 21, 2019
Special Tactics Training Squadron dedicates building to selfless hero

Those who have walked the grounds of Hurlburt Field know that the entire base is engulfed with Air Force history. The street names, buildings, airpark, and training complexes all tell a story and keep memories alive of perhaps a father, husband, son, daughter, or in many cases – a hero. Today, U.S.
June 21, 2019
Air Force pilot a real life Captain Marvel

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – She may not hold super powers like Capt. Carol Danvers but Lt. Col. Olivia Elliott is a marvel in her own right.When Elliott, who is currently enrolled at the Air Force Institute of Technology as part of the Advanced Academic Degree program working on her PhD