Air Force Releases Report on US Air Force Academy Parachute Accident

The Air Force released its investigation of the June 25, 2010, parachute accident at the US Air Force Academy, Colo., which resulted in major injuries to one student jumper enrolled in Airmanship 490 (Basic Parachute Training course).The accident investigation board determined that the cause of the

14th CONS small business specialist wins first AF level award, memorial for mentor

The 14th Contracting Squadron director of business operations recently received the first ever Tandy Weaver Memorial Award for his outreach and community involvement with local small businesses.Neil Cole was recognized for his outreach and involvement with nine organizations, conducting multiple

A holiday message to the men and women of AETC

AETC Family,As Airmen and their families all around Air Education and Training Command pause to celebrate, Teresa and I wish each of you a joyous and safe holiday season. Many of us are blessed to be with our family and friends this time of the year, but I ask you to remember the sacrifices our

Nurse commissioning program seeks enlisted applicants

Air Force officials are seeking active-duty enlisted Airmen to apply for the fall 2011 Nurse Enlisted Commissioning Program.The program offers enlisted members the opportunity to earn a bachelor's degree in a high-need academic major. The Air Force Personnel Center will conduct the annual NECP board

Select Career Development Courses become available online

Airmen in select career fields can now complete their Career Development Courses through  AU Online - a derivative website of Air Education and Training Command's Advanced Distributed Learning System - which provides course access from work or home computers.Electronic CDCs for select career fields

Foamed dome: 33rd tests hangar fire suppression system

Reservist awarded the Airman's Medal for off-duty heroism

When a routine flight becomes unexpectedly turbulent most passengers will panic, thankfully those traveling on Continental Flight 1404 had a hero onboard. On Dec. 20, 2008, Colonel Lowe helped to successfully evacuate the passengers and crew of Flight 1404 when the aircraft skidded off a runway

5 AETC Airmen featured in fifth 'Portraits in Courage'

The latest "Portraits in Courage" released Dec. 10 highlights 18 Airmen who demonstrated bravery and heroism in the crucible of war as they repelled air and ground enemy fire, led convoys through perilous terrain and assisted injured comrades.The stories describe ordinary Americans who accomplished

Sergeant Lilley Honored

Resources available for holiday stress

For most, the holidays bring feelings of joy, happiness and a sense of peace.For others, it's the opposite - loneliness, sadness, depression. The stress and strain of the season can lead to the "holiday blues."But no Airman has to willingly experience the blues. There are resources available at