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  • Recruiters provide assistance at New Mexico crash scene

    Three Air Force recruiters in Albuquerque, N.M., assigned to the 367th Recruiting Squadron put their military training to the test Feb. 24 after they witnessed a motor vehicle collide with a motorcycle, injuring the two riders. The recruiters secured the scene and provided first aid until ambulances

  • Laughlin firefighter wins AETC civilian firefighter award

    A Laughlin firefighter was named the Air Education and Training Command's 2013 Civilian Firefighter of the Year.Miguel Chacon, 47th Civil Engineer Squadron lead firefighter, was selected for the honor from amongst his peers across AETC for his skills, lifesaving work and the training he provides his

  • Air Force continues force management programs

    Air Force leaders announced a resumption of all force management programs March 15 following a recently discussed strategic pause."After providing senior leadership a chance to evaluate the programs and assess our early progress, we are ready to resume immediate processing of voluntary applications

  • WWII B-17 co-pilot shares experiences

    William Archer, World War II Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress co-pilot, visited here for the first time in almost 70 years to share his experiences during WWII March 7.In 1943, Archer, a Texas native, along with his college roommate, decided at the end of their second year of college to volunteer to join

  • Sheppard wins MAJCOM, AF level awards

    Two Airmen at Sheppard were congratulated here on their accomplishments at both the Air Force and major command level. Frank Carter, 82nd Training Wing Public Affairs photographer, earned the Civilian Photographer of the Year award at the Air Force level and Stephen Paxton, a 363rd Training Squadron

  • Astronauts train at Maxwell

    To prepare for the rigors and dangers of space travel, astronauts attend different training scenarios at facilities all over the world. Some are highly specialized, immersive environments such as underwater tanks containing full mock ups of the international space station to practice functioning in

  • Dynamic duos: Sheppard, Eglin team up for F-35 hurricane evacuation exercise

    Hurricanes. It's no secret tropical storms can cause devastating damage across the landscape and lives of those it touches, which is why Sheppard and Eglin teamed up for a hurricane evacuation exercise March 11-12. The F-35 Lightning II, the military's newest fifth generation multirole fighter jet

  • JBSA-Randolph's 560th FTS hosts 41st Annual Freedom Flyer Reunion

    The 560th Flying Training Squadron will host the 41st Freedom Flyer Reunion, an annual gathering of Vietnam War prisoner of war pilots, 9 a. m. to 5:30 p.m. March 28 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. Since 1973, the 560th FTS has hosted the event, honoring the sacrifices of the POWs and their

  • Enid, Okla., named AETC's 2014 Altus Trophy winner

    The city of Enid, Okla., is the 2014 winner of the Altus Trophy, an honor that goes to the community showing the best support to an Air Education & Training Command base.Gen. Robin Rand, AETC commander, made the announcement while meeting with civic leaders from throughout the command here March 12.