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Jan. 22, 2019
AFIT earns new research classification ranking

The Air University’s Air Force Institute of Technology entered the category of High Research Activity for a doctoral university from the 2018 update of the Carnegie Classification. AFIT is the only DoD academic institution to hold this specific categorization. The Carnegie Classification of
Jan. 22, 2019
Innovation, Collaboration Between Columbus and Keesler AFB's

The Columbus Air Force Base Spark Cell is designed to be a creative hub for innovative minds to cultivate ideas. The need of innovation at Columbus AFB led to a partnership with the 333rd Training Squadron at Keesler AFB, Mississippi, to create new processes and contribute different concepts.
Jan. 18, 2019
Driving Innovation: 97 AMW Fire Department Gets New Simulators

The 97th Air Mobility Wing Fire Department has made their dedication to innovation clear with the recent addition of simulators to assist in training, and the third simulator has recently arrived.
Jan. 18, 2019
Outstanding AETC Photos Recognized in AF Year in Photos

This annual AF feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America.
Jan. 18, 2019
VR videos now part of pilot training at Laughlin AFB

With technology ever-evolving, the Air Force believes its training should too. Virtual reality, or VR, is growing quickly, and Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, is hopping on the bandwagon.
Jan. 18, 2019
Virtual, augmented reality may hold key to future Air Force training

A demonstration of how virtual reality and augmented reality (VR/AR) can benefit Air Force training processes took place Jan. 8.The demonstration was geared toward Airmen within the aircraft armament systems and munition systems, and gave a glimpse of how VR/AR applications can aid in providing an
Jan. 18, 2019
Pillars of Comprehensive Airman Fitness: social fitness

(Editor's Note: This feature is part two of a four part series on Comprehensive Airman Fitness)
Jan. 16, 2019
Sheppard a stop during F-35A Lightning II road tour

Combat pilots from Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, made a stop here Jan. 11 to give students of the 80th Flying Training Wing’s Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training program and up-close look at the sleek one-seater jet as well as talk about some of its unique features and how the Air Force is deploying
Jan. 15, 2019
Keesler unveils innovative classroom environment for ‘Mach 21 Airmen’

The 81st Training Support Squadron held a ribbon cutting ceremony followed by an open house celebrating the completion of the SCALE-UP renovation project in Alee Hall Jan. 10The 81st Training Support Squadron held a ribbon cutting ceremony followed by an open house celebrating the completion of the
Jan. 14, 2019
Air University hosts education summit

Air University hosted its first K-12 Education Summit Jan. 9, 2019, in order to start a dialogue about enhancing and improving the educational opportunities available to students throughout the River Region.