CSAF honors flight training instructor with Kolligian Trophy

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz presented Capt. Frank Baumann, an instructor pilot from the 80th Flying Training Wing at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, one of the Air Force's most prestigious flight safety awards during a Pentagon ceremony here June 27. Baumann was named the 2011

AETC leaders on resiliency: ‘It’s personal’

The commander of Air Education and Training Command Gen. Edward A. Rice Jr., released a video at the beginning of this year's Critical Days of Summer campaign with a clear message: It's personal."As commander, when someone in our AETC family hurts, I hurt. I take mishap prevention and resiliency

17th SFS energy efficient roof increases savings

The final presentation of the Environmental Security Technology Certification Program project on the 17th Security Forces Squadron roof was held June 26.The addition of solar electric, solar thermal and rainwater harvesting systems to the building's roof is projected to save energy expenses to the

AETC commander's statement to the press

Let me begin by saying you are going to hear me use the word "alleged" numerous times today. This is because most of the cases I will discuss are still moving through the legal process and it is important that we not pre-judge any of these cases in any way and remember that each person we are

Defense Secretary visits SAMMC

2013 CDCs available online in September

The Airman Advancement Division's online library, e-WAPS Online Reference Library Database, or e-WORLD, will soon have 2013 promotion cycle study reference material available.Airmen will be able to access the latest reference material by September. Past Career Development Courses are also available

Sexual assault is a crime

Sexual assault is a crime that degrades values, disrupts readiness, undermines goodwill and forever changes the lives of victims and their families. The Defense Department defines sexual assault as intentional sexual contact, characterized by the use of force, physical threat or abuse of authority

New Air Force dental school, clinic dedicated

A new state-of-the art facility here dedicated to training military dentists in advanced specialties and serving as a worldwide referral center has officially opened its doors. During an early morning outdoor ceremony to avoid the Texas heat, military leaders dedicated the Air Force Post Graduate

AF top engineers give tips on saving energy, money

Summer is officially under way. While it means fun in the sun for Airmen and their families, it can be an expensive, wasteful time of year for the Air Force. Utility bills on installations often rise drastically as air conditioning units and sprinkler systems work to keep up. The Air Force spends

Altus AFB supports Denton Amendment with delivery of donations to Haiti

Members of the 58th Airlift Squadron, 97th Security Forces Squadron, and 97th Maintenance Directorate delivered 50,000 pounds of humanitarian aid donations to Haiti June 22, 2012, thanks to the Denton Amendment.The Denton Amendment permits the Department of Defense to provide transportation of