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  • New Combat Systems Officer course opens in Pensacola

    Air Force aviator training took a huge step into the 21st century Wednesday, when the inaugural class of Combat Systems Officer students began training here with the 479th Flying Training Group.As they sat down in classes this week and began a new year-long training program, the CSO (pronounced

  • AETC commander sees opportunity, innovation at F-35 training wing

    General Stephen R. Lorenz, Commander of Air Education and Training Command, visited the 33rd Fighter Wing April 26 to see how the wing is taking "the opportunity to shape the future," by training pilots and maintainers on the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. "[The wing's mission connects to] not just a

  • Command chief bids Team Goodfellow farewell

    Twenty eight years ago, Frederick Ricker left Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, as a fresh Airman; eager and excited to begin his Air Force career - a journey that has taken him all over the world serving his country. Today is the last day for 17th Training Wing Command Chief Master Sgt. Ricker as he

  • Altus Airman named Aviation Management Airman of year

    Senior Airman Jillian R. Miranda, 97th Operations Support Squadron, is the AETC Aviation Management Airman for 2009. A typical day for Airman Miranda consists of in-processing, briefing, building and maintaining flight crew records, and initiating student's aviation service ... all this before

  • AETC Airmen encouraged to share ‘Best Practices’

    Organizations with outstanding or innovative processes for accomplishing missions may have developed an Air Education and Training Command or an Air Force Best Practice.A Best Practice is a process, practice or method that contributes to improved process performance. The sharing of Best Practices,

  • Build an integrated AETC survey

    By now, select Randolph Air Force Base Airmen have been asked to participate in the headquarters' survey "Build an Integrated AETC Team." This command strategic objective focuses on working together effectively by maximizing communication and collaboration efforts. Highlighted objectives include:

  • Holocaust rememberance service honors those who stand against hate

    Sheppard AFB members paid their respects to the people who lost their lives during the Holocaust and honored those who took a stand up to end the hate predjudice and intolerance in a remembrance ceremony April 28, at Sheppard AFB, Texas. The theme of this year's service was "Upstander." Brig. Gen.

  • Altus Airman nominated for DoD annual award

    Airman 1st Class Forrest Arndt, 97th Civil Engineer Squadron, is nominated to represent Air Education and Training Command for the 2009 Department of Defense Military Firefighter of the Year Award. The annual award recognizes an individual military firefighter (active duty or Reservist) for superior

  • Warrior medics help keep Texas beautiful

    A passion for helping others goes beyond the hospital walls of Wilford Hall Medical Center. Warrior medics here actively contribute to the local community through volunteer work. Thirteen squadron leaders and members of the 59th Medical Inpatient Squadron, along with family members and friends

  • Air Force debuts first-ever augmented reality mobile tour

    The U.S. Air Force's newest mobile marketing tour, "Command Center Alpha," was unveiled April 22 at the Suwannee River Jam in Live Oak, Fla. Command Center Alpha is a first-of-its-kind augmented reality mobile tour experience that immersing visitors in the "sci-fi" world of the U.S. Air Force. The