Maxwell Air Force Base welcomes new wing commander

In a ceremonious display of military tradition, Maxwell Air Force Base hosted a change of command ceremony today, marking the transition of leadership within the 42nd Air Base Wing. Col. Shamekia N. Toliver assumed command from Col. Ryan E. Richardson in a ceremony attended by military personnel,

USAFA grad enhances security cooperation between U.S. and Latin America as Partner Nation Instructor

One can say Maj. Jose Ricardo Gastiaburu of the Inter-American Air Forces Academy, has had military blood coursing through his veins his entire life. He grew up in Lima, Peru, immersed in a military environment as the son of a military officer, surrounded by numerous relatives serving in the

Air Force Marketing Conference 2024

The 2024 Air Force Recruiting Service (AFRS) Marketing Conference, held from July 15-18 in Austin, Texas, was a pivotal event for the organization's marketing and recruiting teams.

From recruit to recruiter: Staff Sgt. Alyson Silidker

Staff Sgt. Alyson Silidker, 344th Recruiting Squadron enlisted accessions recruiter, began her journey 12 years ago when she graduated from a boarding school in Oregon. Silidker, originally from New Hope, Pennsylvania, didn’t have a plan after graduation. Silidker knew she was ready to start her

49th Wing assists foreign allies in MQ-9 training

One of the 49th Wing's primary missions is to train MQ-9 Reaper pilots and sensor operators to participate in combat operations across the globe. While primarily focusing on training American Airmen, you may not know that Holloman hosts both MQ-9 aircrew students and instructors from multiple allied

Joint Communications Support Element Exercise

314th SARM Airmen help maintain qualified aircrew

The 54th Fighter Group, here, trains over 100 F-16 Viper pilots each year, with one of the key elements being that each pilot is qualified and up to date on all training before taking to the skies.

Warrant officer instructors graduate TAC Certification Course

The U.S. Army Warrant Officer Career College held a graduation ceremony of its Train, Advise, and Counsel Officer Certification Course in Ozark, Alabama, July 19, 2024.Among the graduates were four members of the U.S. Air Force, marking the first time Air Force personnel received the TAC

908th closes book on nearly 2 scores of Herculean Airlift, begins anew as the 908th FTW

On Saturday, July 20, 2024, the 908th Airlift Wing redesignated as the 908th Flying Training Wing, while the 357th Airlift Squadron inactivated and then reactivated as the 703rd Helicopter Squadron.

Holloman serves community in 2024 Casa’s Big Give

This July, members from Holloman Air Force Base had the opportunity to make a difference in the local community through Casa’s Big Give.Since 2008, teams from Holloman have competed each summer, completing projects throughout the community. This year, judges will review 16 teams, composed of Airmen