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March 4, 2019
Air University Press releases spring 2019 Air and Space Power Journal

The Spring 2019 Air and Space Power Journal, published by Air University Press, is available at https://www.airuniversity.af.edu/ASPJ/.
March 4, 2019
59th MDW flight chief earns Air Force-level honor

Tech. Sgt. Joseph Santiago from the 359th Aerospace Medicine Squadron Aerospace and Operational Physiology Flight at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph has been selected by the Air Force Medical Service as the 2018 Air Force Aerospace and Operational Physiology NCO of the Year.
March 1, 2019
JBSA among winners at AFIMSC Innovation Rodeo

SAN ANTONIO, Texas -- Three innovative ideas that support worldwide warfighter success are one step closer to reality today thanks to the first Air Force Innovation Rodeo, $650,000 in total seed money, and a partnership with AFWERX and tech accelerator companies.During the Air Force Installation and
March 1, 2019
AETC deputy commander visits Columbus AFB

Maj. Gen. Mark Weatherington, deputy commander of Air Education and Training Command at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, spoke to Airmen from across Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, Feb. 20, 2019, about wing, group, squadron, and individual unit performance and some of their hurdles.
Feb. 28, 2019
Sheppard celebrates WWII veteran's 100th birthday

Sheppard Air Force Base hosted a birthday celebration for former Army Air Corps Staff Sgt. Joe Cuba on Feb. 28, 2019, two days before he turns 100 years old.
Feb. 28, 2019
McGinnis named 2018 Air Force Emergency Manager of the Year

Master Sgt. Kevin McGinnis, 14th Civil Engineer Squadron Readiness and Emergency Management Flight superintendent, was recently awarded the 2018 Air Force Emergency Manager of the Year in the military category.
Feb. 28, 2019
NCO diversifies combat skillset with sister service

Providing combatant commanders more lethal and ready Airmen to support joint operational taskings is a top priority for Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein. For Airmen to more successfully operate in the joint operations of today’s dynamic security environment, Goldfein has communicated
Feb. 28, 2019
Innovation, scalability & data the focus as PTN 2.0 begins

Innovation, ability to scale rapidly and use of big-data to drive decision-making are the three focus areas for the second iteration of Pilot Training Next 2.0, now underway in Austin.
Feb. 27, 2019
Luke F-35 weapons load crew capabilities enhanced through total force training

It’s a phrase often heard around the Air Force, “We train like we fight”, and this time, it came from the weapons community in what’s commonly referred to as the “Weapons Load Barn”.
Feb. 27, 2019
Courage, resiliency leads to life in the Air Force

It was during Operation Desert Storm the sergeant first witnessed the destruction of war; it continued until the deadly invasion of 2003 and was followed by the life-threatening civil war in 2006.But he wasn’t an Airman, yet. He was a citizen of Baghdad, Iraq, where he was born and raised.As a