March 24, 2008 Mobile CASF training course helps get the wounded home Sheppard medical training took another step toward the future when the Contingency Aeromedical Staging Facility Mobile Training Course became the first mobile training course certified by both Air Education and Training Command and Air Mobility Command in February. Wounded Soldiers, Sailors, Marines
March 14, 2008 Joint basing plan takes shape Joint Basing is a reality, it's happening in San Antonio, and it will effectively support the city's military communities. That's the message from local military leaders as they move toward consolidating support operations at three San Antonio installations as mandated by the 2005 Base Closure and
March 14, 2008 Senate confirms General Lorenz for fourth star, to command AETC The U.S. Senate has confirmed Lt. Gen. Stephen R. Lorenz for appointment to the grade of general and assignment as commander of Air Education and Training Command.General Lorenz, currently the commander of Air University at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala., will replace Gen. William R. Looney III, who
March 12, 2008 Dutch air chief predicts continued cooperation His air force has a pilot training history in the United States that dates back to 1941. It's a long relationship Lt. Gen. Hans de Jong would like to continue. General de Jong, commander of the Royal Netherlands Air Force, said he expects his country to not only maintain its aircrew training
March 10, 2008 AETC announces 2008 General and Mrs. Jerome F. O'Malley Award Air Education and Training Command officials recently announced the 2008 General and Mrs. Jerome F. O'Malley Award winners. The command selected Brig. Gen. Darrell D. Jones, former 37th Training Wing commander, Lackland AFB, Texas, and his wife, Holly. This award recognizes a wing commander and
March 8, 2008 Air Force identifies deceased Airman Officials have identified the Airman who died March 7 at Sheppard AFB as Senior Airman Blanca A. Luna, an Air Force Reserve member on temporary duty to Sheppard from the 434rd Civil Engineer Squadron at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind. Airman Luna had been attending the Heating, Ventilation and Air
March 7, 2008 AETC highlights education and training vision to industry leaders More than 70 representatives from 44 corporations met here March 6 to consider ways industry might partner with Air Education and Training Command to make the vision of the future of education and training a reality. Attendees at the AETC Industry Forum came from all parts of the country and
March 7, 2008 Airman found dead on Sheppard An Airman assigned to Sheppard Air Force Base was found dead in her dormitory room this morning. At 8:50 a.m. today, base officials discovered the Airman unresponsive and with injuries consistent with a stab wound. She was immediately taken to United Regional Hospital in Wichita Falls, Texas, where
March 7, 2008 Air Force honors top recruiters for 2007 Air Force Recruiting Service honored its top 14 recruiters and their spouses this week during Operation Blue Suit XXIV. Air Force Recruiting Service officials recognized Blue Suit winners and their spouses March 3-7 with a five-day stay in downtown San Antonio. The Operation Blue Suit program