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  • Chief of staff visits Luke

    Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III and his wife, Betty, spent time meeting with Airmen and leadership Monday at Luke Air Force Base. Welsh highlighted Airman health, wellness and quality of life activities. He also reviewed the progress made in the F-35 Lightning II joint strike fighter

  • AETC officials announce 2015 Outstanding Airmen of the Year

    Air Education and Training Command officials announced the nine Airmen selected as the command’s 2015 Outstanding Airmen of the Year.The award distinguishes AETC’s enlisted Airmen for their leadership, job performance, community involvement and personal achievements."I congratulate all of these

  • Vance pilot encourages girls to fulfill their purpose

    Challenges and moments of adversity may have been a part of Maj. Christina Hopper's life at times, but it's certainly not her whole story--instead, as a woman who represents the first African-American female fighter pilot to fly her aircraft in a major war, her legacy is one of fulfilling purpose.As

  • RAAF pilot paves future with first F-35 flight

    A Royal Australian Air Force pilot, Squadron Leader Andrew Jackson, made history here, March 18, after completing his first training flight in the F-35A Lightning II.“It’s quite humbling when stepping into a new jet,” said Jackson. “I just tried to take my time, remember the things I’ve been taught

  • Leading tomorrow’s leaders

    “Each one of us has a desire and passion to teach tomorrow’s leaders,” said Tech. Sgt. Jamie Kienholz, non-commissioned officer in charge at Joint Base San Antonio Airman Leadership School. “When we see that we have impacted at least one Airman, we know we have done our job.”Designated as a

  • Deli, bakery contract sought for 22 more stores

    Deli and bakery services in 22 commissaries in 12 states face temporary suspension today as the Defense Commissary Agency seeks a new contractor. Six of the 22 commissaries have sushi bars that will also be temporarily suspended.Today's announcement comes because the agency terminated two

  • JBSA-Randolph honors POWs during 42nd Freedom Flyer Reunion

    Members of the 560th Flying Training Squadron hosted the 42nd Freedom Flyer Reunion and 18th Annual POW/MIA Symposium Friday at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph to honor all POWs held captive during the Vietnam War.The annual event included tours, a wreath-laying ceremony, a missing man formation

  • Final salute in honor of MWD Daysi

    Military members assigned to the 802nd Security Forces Squadron stand at attention bordering the walkway to the entrance of the Holland Military Working Dog Hospital, Feb. 27, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. The sound of distant police sirens anticipates the final salute in honor of MWD

  • iMatter site gives AETC Airmen voice to share innovations

    Air Education and Training Command's new iMatter website gives all command Total Force Airmen access to an AETC-specific tool for sharing innovations and improvement ideas.The concept took hold based on Gen. Robin Rand, AETC commander, hearing ideas directly from Airmen during his command site

  • Airmen get behind-scenes look at NASCAR

    NASCAR is known for fast cars and intense action, but they are also known for supporting military members throughout the NASCAR season. Their program, NASCAR Troops to the Track, is a season-long initiative that honors members of the military for their service and treats them to customized