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  • Samford University Visits AU, Shares Distance Learning Experiences

    Staff and faculty members from Samford University in Birmingham, Ala., visited the Air University Nov. 16 to learn about distance learning capabilities. The Air University and Samford University have common goals in their pursuit of education through distance learning programs, particularly the

  • AETC Commander brings message of opportunity to new US citizens

    Gen. Edward A. Rice Jr., commander of Air Education and Training Command, spoke to immigrants from 87 countries Nov. 20 at a U.S. naturalization and citizenship ceremony at Trinity University's Laurie Auditorium here.As the guest of honor, General Rice addressed the 885 new citizens to welcome and

  • Air Force activates new medical unit

    The Air Force stood up a new medical unit Friday during a special ceremony  at the San Antonio Military Medical Center auditorium on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston.The activation of the new 959th Medical Group, together with its new subordinate units, the 959th Inpatient Operations

  • AETC seeks enduring solutions for sexual misconduct

    The Air Force is undertaking sweeping changes to improve Air Force Basic Military Training safety and security at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland according to a report released today by Gen. Edward A. Rice Jr., Air and Education Training Command commander.The changes are the result of Air Force-led

  • IAF teams with Charleston for C-17 maintenance training

    The Indian air force has begun sending about 100 airmen to Joint Base Charleston to receive instruction from the 373rd Training Squadron Detachment 5, on how to operate the 10 C-17 Globemaster IIIs they recently purchased."The Indian air force purchased the C-17s and they need the training because

  • Air commando laid to rest after 46 years missing

    An air commando who died when his C-123 flare ship was shot down over Ahn Khe, Vietnam, was laid to rest Oct. 26 at the Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.The 310th Air Commando Squadron loadmaster, Airman 1st Class Jerry Mack Wall, 24, was killed when his plane was hit by

  • New vehicular device saves money Air Force-wide

    All government-owned and general service administration vehicles at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph are scheduled to receive an automotive information module, or AIM2.AIM2 is a device that collects real-time data that will help fleet managers avoid wasting fuels and stop emissions release.GOVs and

  • AETC refining directory assistance after ending operator support

    Two months after Air Education and Training Command ended telephone operator support for its bases, the command's Communications Systems Squadron continues to refine a call tree at each location and improve a new online conference call scheduling system.At Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, the

  • Strong words from former CMSAF

    Thinking is a lost art.These are the words of the fifth Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Robert D. Gaylor during his most recent visit to Laughlin. A self-ascribed provocateur who enjoys forcing people to think, Gaylor does not shy away from hard lessons.Gaylor, who served in the Air Force for 31

  • Air Force senior leaders approve service doctrine restructuring

    Officials at the LeMay Center for Doctrine Development and Education at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala., announce that by next fall, Air Force doctrine will be restructured, streamlined and accessible to anyone with an e-reader, smartphone or tablet.Dubbed "Doctrine Next," the initiative overhauls