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  • UPT Class 24-09 Graduation

    Fourteen Undergraduate Pilot Training 2.5 student pilots of Class 24-09, graduated on May 31, 2024, at the Kaye Auditorium on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. The UPT 2.5 graduation ceremony officially marks the completion of initial flight training in the T-6 Texan II as students earn their

  • Luke enters the drone age in new class

    U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Dakota Belcher, 56th Fighter Wing spark cell lead, instructs a class on the use of small unmanned aerial systems, May 29, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Belcher, along with the rest of the spark cell team, hosted the 56th FW’s first Combat Airpower for All Airmen

  • New leadership assumes command of Gateway Wing

    Col. Willie Cooper III assumed command of the 37th Training Wing from Col. Lauren Courchaine May 30, during a ceremony at the Pfingston Reception Center here.Maj. Gen. Michele Edmondson, 2nd Air Force commander, presided over the ceremony and acknowledged the pivotal mission of the wing, citing the

  • Farewell Reflections: An exit interview with Colonel Lauren Courchaine

    As Col. Lauren Courchaine bids farewell to her role within the 37th Training Wing, it’s a moment for reflection and celebration. She envisioned a dynamic and resilient organization that fostered a culture of inclusiveness and respect; was innovative and committed to professional development; and was

  • Luke hosts AAPI end-of-month heritage panel

    Airmen speak at an Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage event, May 29, 2024 at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. At the event, Airmen from Luke AFB shared professional and personal experiences as well as answered questions about AAPI traditions.

  • Vance’s first Torch Athena event

    On May 17, 2024, Team Vance hosted its first Torch Athena event, a women's initiative within the Air Education and Training Command, with the primary goal of fostering camaraderie among participants and addressing critical issues as a united team.

  • Birdwatchers flock to Laughlin

    Recently, Team XL opened its gates to the Birding the Border festival, a birdwatching event hosted by Texas A&M that takes place each spring in Val Verde and Kinney counties, Texas.

  • 82nd Training Wing officer receives Lt. Gen. Leo Marquez award

    Capt. Nicholas Schwab, 362nd Training Squadron Director of Operations, was recognized with the prestigious Lt. Gen. Leo Marquez Award. The Air Force-level award recognizes maintainers who have demonstrated the highest level of job performance, knowledge and mission generation.