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  • From the ground up: Building an air show

    Few things get a crowd pumped up like a formation of fighter jets screaming past while performing death-defying acrobatics.Air shows have been a staple of military culture for many years. They show off the latest technology and capabilities of the Air Force's aircraft to bring the military and local

  • Air Force BMT introduces innovative Capstone Week

    Air Force Basic Military Training at JBSA-Lackland will soon restructure its current eight-and-a-half-week course to make room for a new five-day program called Capstone Week, beginning with trainees entering BMT Jan. 27."Our Basic Military Training today does a tremendous job developing young men

  • AFW2 Adaptive Sports and Reconditioning Camp

    Tech. Sgt. (ret.) Matt Slaydon readies his bow and arrow during the archery event for the Air Force Wounded Warrior Adaptive Sports and Reconditioning Camp at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, Jan 21, 2015. Slaydon, an Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician, was wounded by an improvised

  • Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland selected to host AFIMSC headquarters

    Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, was selected as the host base for the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center (AFIMSC) Headquarters.Air Force officials chose the installation after analyzing operational considerations, installation attributes, economic and environmental factors at

  • Maxwell fire department recommended for accreditation

    The 42nd Air Base Wing's fire department earned a recommendation for becoming an accredited institution through the Commission on Fire Accreditation International after their four-day inspection concluded on Maxwell Air Force Base, Jan. 9, 2015.In February 2011, the Air Force Civil Engineer Fire

  • 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