News

Dec. 2, 2024
Accessions, Flying Training, and Learning Engineering Centers begin initial operations to support Great Power Competition

Three newly established centers under Air Education and Training Command achieved Initial Operational Capability, marking a significant milestone in the command’s efforts to reoptimize the Department of the Air Force for Great Power Competition.
Nov. 26, 2024
Chapel reopens at Sheppard AFB

Team Sheppard and the 82d Training Wing Chaplain Corps celebrated the reopening of the base’s Chapel with Brig. Gen. Paul G. Filcek, installation commander, and Col. Jeffrey Shulman, 80th Flying Training Wing commander, in attendance for the ribbon cutting Nov. 22, 2024.
Nov. 26, 2024
Cadets Take Flight: AFROTC Cadets Soar Aboard C-17 at Luke AFB

Air Force ROTC cadets from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University had the opportunity to board a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III, Nov. 21, 2024 at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, where they gained valuable insights into airlift operations and witnessed the capabilities of the F-35A Lightning II
Nov. 26, 2024
2024 Joel C. Mayo ALS 25-A Graduation

Forty-seven Airmen graduated from Holloman’s Airman Leadership School, during a ceremony at Club Holloman, November 21, 2024, here.ALS is a 24-day professional development course designed to prepare new Staff Sergeants and Senior Airmen for supervisory duties and is required before fulfilling the
Nov. 26, 2024
Leadership Summit at Laughlin AFB strengthens leadership skills across ranks

Airmen, Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs), Senior NCOs, Company Grade Officers (CGOs) and civilians gathered for a dynamic Leadership Summit on Nov. 20, aimed at enhancing leadership competencies and fostering critical thinking.
Nov. 26, 2024
Luke says farewell to F-16 sims

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Donald Huggins, 69th Fighter Squadron instructor pilot, welcomes attendees to a farewell ceremony for the last F-16 Fighting Falcon simulators, Nov. 22, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Currently under decommissioning, the simulators have been used since 1975 and
Nov. 26, 2024
Goodfellow hosts Annual Santa's Market & Base Open House

The 17th Training Wing hosted over 3,000 visitors for the 42nd annual Santa’s Market and 2nd annual Base Open House at the Louis F. Garland Department of Defense Fire Academy, on Nov. 23.
Nov. 26, 2024
Additional Reimbursement Authorized for Pet Transportation from Countries with Higher Rabies Risk

Starting November 26, 2024, Service members performing a PCS move from certain high-risk countries may be approved reimbursement up to $4,000 for pet transportation.
Nov. 26, 2024
CAFB NCO Induction Ceremony

Nine Columbus Air Force Base Airmen were formally inducted into the noncommissioned officer corps after completion of the NCO Foundations Course 500.
Nov. 26, 2024
AETC commander highlights mission success during Altus AFB visit

Lt. Gen. Brian S. Robinson, commander of the Air Education and Training Command, met with leaders and members of the Mighty 97th Air Mobility Wing at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Nov. 20, 2024.