Japanese officers: Columbus' pilot training is 'impressive'

Two Japanese Air Self-Defense Force officers visited Columbus AFB Feb. 26 to 28.Col. Masaharu Iwaoka and Maj. Satoru Oshima of the Personnel and Education Department traveled from Japan to gain a better understanding of the Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Mission here."It was great; a very

435th FTS and 12th OSS bring home AETC Top Ops Awards

The 435th Fighter Training Squadron and 12th Operations Support Squadron were recognized as Air Education and Training Command Top Operations Squadrons for 2012. "We can all be proud of their outstanding accomplishments," said Col. David Morrissey, commander of the 12th Operations Group. "The 12th

Gen. Edward Rice Jr. pins wings on newest sensor operators

AETC commander presents Duckworth Award to 558th FTS

Gen. Edward Rice Jr., commander of Air Education and Training Command, presented the 2011 Col. Joseph B. Duckworth Annual USAF Instrument award to the 558th Flying Training Squadron here March 8. The award recognizes an individual or unit who has made the most significant contribution to aerospace

AETC command chief to Airmen: “You matter”

The command chief for Air Education and Training Command is using his conventional wisdom to lead today's Airmen by being out front and connecting.AETC Command Chief Master Sgt. Gerardo Tapia Jr., formerly the command chief with the 12th Air Force at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., has been on

AIR FORCE ANNOUNCES OTS SELECTION BOARD 13OT02 RESULTS

A total of 247 men and women from across America have earned an opportunity to become Air Force leaders following their selection for an officer's commission, officials here announced today. Air Force Recruiting Service officials considered 417 applications as part of the Officer Training School

Innovative teaching idea saves Air Force $1.1 million

An idea by the 982nd Training Group to make formal military instructor training available at field training detachments has saved the Air Force more than $1.1 million in temporary duty expenditures so far in fiscal year 2013.The FTD version of the Principles of Instruction course, or POI, was

Bronze Star recipient: No matter the job, it is important

Bronze Star, Army Combat Action Badge, contracting officer; three things the average service member probably hasn't seen in the same sentence, but those three things are true about a particular member of Air Education and Training Command.A conference room filled with family, friends and co-workers

New AETC command chief makes first base visit

On his first base visit as Air Education and Training Command's newest enlisted leader, Chief Master Sgt. Gerardo Tapia spent his time visiting with Luke Airmen and talking about leadership. One area Tapia said he's ready to lead the way with is Comprehensive Airman Fitness. While he's only been in

AETC garners 4 awards at AFA Gala

The Central Florida Chapter of the Air Force Association recognized Air Education and Training Command with four awards at the chapter's Air Force Gala banquet in Orlando, Fla., Feb. 21.Air University, AETC Technical Training Division, AETC Medical Training and Community College of the Air Force