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  • Keesler-developed program AIMS at increased efficiency

    A new military training leader workflow program developed at Keesler begins Air Education and Training Command-wide implementation Feb. 1. The Airman Interactive Management System was inspired by and developed for MTLs as a multi-faceted tool to track every aspect of an Airman's time in technical

  • Altus leads AETC in transition to cost-conscious culture

    A small base, in a small community, has shown how large of an impact it can make by leading the way in Air Education and Training Command's transition to a cost-conscious culture, or C3.Since the beginning of January 2012, the 97th Air Mobility Wing at Altus Air Force Base, Okla., has generated more

  • Air Advisor Academy honors Yokota with first PACOM course

    The Air Force Air Advisor Academy instructed cultural preparation and engagement to a team of professional airlifters at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 14 - 18, making it the first time the academy has sent a mobility training team to train in the Pacific Command since the school began in May 2012.

  • 2013 promotion cycle study reference CDCs are available online

    The 2013 promotion cycle study reference CDCs, in addition to those published for 2012, are now available on the e-WAPS Online Reference Library Database (e-WORLD)."For Airmen testing out-of-cycle, having access to past versions of the CDCs ensures they have appropriate study material for the cycle

  • Sheppard first Texas AF base to be NWS "Storm Ready"

    Sheppard was named a "Storm Ready" community by the National Weather Service (NWS) during a ceremony in the 82nd Training Wing conference room Jan. 24. The base was the first Air Force installation in Texas to be awarded the storm readiness rating by the NWS, an award that requires a community to

  • President nominates 59th MDW vice commander for first star

    The president has nominated the 59th Medical Wing vice commander for appointment to the rank of brigadier general. Col James E. McClain, a 30-year Air Force veteran who initially came up the ranks as an enlisted Airman, is currently charged with managing deployed and in-garrison health care, as well

  • Air Force Officials Aim to Eliminate Sexual Assault

    Following a nine-month investigation into sexual misconduct at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in San Antonio, the Air Force has implemented a comprehensive program aimed at eliminating sexual assault, senior Air Force leaders told Congress today.Air Force Chief Of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III and

  • Thunderbolts run for Sandy Hook

    More than 150 Thunderbolts ran in a 5k to help raise money to aid victims and families affected by the Dec. 14, 2012, Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown, Conn."We were having our squadron children's holiday party when we heard what had happened," said Staff Sgt. Danny Smith, 56th

  • SEAC shares joint vision with Keesler

    Once a person dons the uniform of their branch of service it can be easy to let their identity as an Airman, Marine, Soldier or Sailor cloud the fact that they are a member of a larger United States military. Keesler Airmen had the opportunity to be reminded of the bigger picture Jan. 16 when Marine