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  • AETC hosts first-ever leadership summit for evolving chaplain corps

    Air Education and Training Command hosted a first-of-its-kind leadership summit for its chaplains, Jan. 13-16, to equip them with vital leadership tools for establishing viable ministry plans that will shape AETC ministries for years to come.The leadership summit is part of a larger initiative to

  • Under Secretary flies in Afghan training aircraft

    Under Secretary of the Air Force Eric Fanning visited Moody Air Force Base, Ga., Jan. 15, for the first time to learn more about the mission and experience it firsthand."This is my first visit to Moody and I wished I could stay longer [because] it's been a quick visit," said Fanning. "The Airmen

  • Luke announces Pro Bowl, Super Bowl involvement

    In celebration of the NFL's Pro Bowl and Super Bowl events, Luke Air Force Base has teamed up with several organizations to plan the following events, highlighting the Air Force leading up to the Super Bowl Feb. 1.- Jan. 21 NFL PLAY 60: Held at Luke Elementary School, NFL PLAY 60 is the NFL's

  • Nellis aggressors bring ‘fight’ to Luke

    You want results? Then train like it.The 64th Aggressor Squadron from Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, came to Luke Air Force Base Dec. 7 through 16, 2014, to provide their expertise and specialized skills to aid students from the 308th and 309th fighter squadrons with flight training and

  • SECAF flies with Columbus AFB pilots

    A 43rd Flying Training Squadron pilot was part of a formation flight at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, Dec. 18 that included Secretary of the Air Force, Deborah Lee James.Maj. William Parrott, 43rd FTS Assistant Flight Commander, flew a T-38 Talon in the flight, which showed the Secretary how

  • Gas, gas, gas!

    An M50 chemical protective mask rests on a ground crew ensemble at the readiness and emergency management flight on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 12, 2014. The M50 allows for a wide field of view with a single lens that spans the width of the face and provides 24 hours continuous

  • 81st FS reactivates, prepares for Afghan training mission

    The U.S. Air Force reactivated a historic unit here Jan. 15, as Col. John Nichols, 14th Flying Training Wing commander, published the reactivation order for the 81st Fighter Squadron.Immediately following the squadron activation, Nichols passed the squadron guidon to Lt. Col. Jeffrey Hogan, who

  • Squadron focuses on ‘whole-person concept’ to mold fighter pilots

    One of the 12th Flying Training Wing's squadrons occupies a unique position at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph.The 435th Fighter Training Squadron, with a heritage that dates back to the World War II-era 435th Fighter Squadron, is the only unit here that trains the Air Force's newest aviators to

  • US Rep. Will Hurd visits Laughlin

    The new congressman representing the Texas' 23rd Congressional District, made a visit to Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Saturday January 10, 2014, three days after being sworn in.U.S. Rep. Will Hurd, was elected in November to represent the 29-county district that encompasses from San Antonio to El

  • AF delivers Iraqi F-16s for training in US

    For more than 65 years the Air Force has embraced the concept of flexibility being the key to airpower. Now Airmen from the Arizona Air National Guard are sharing that capacity to find creative ways to overcome problems with one of the Air Force's newest allies – the Iraqi air force.