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Oct. 9, 2019
SUPT 19-25 speaker to graduates: ‘The harder you work, the luckier you will be’

Col. Steven Boatright, 53rd Weapons Evaluation Group commander at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, was the guest speaker for Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 19-25’s graduation Sept. 27 at Columbus Air Force Base, Miss.
Oct. 9, 2019
Members of the F-22 community at Sheppard AFB give a closer look into the Raptor of the Skies

The top athletes in the world must train every day to keep their title of the best. Just as they learn new skills and talents, so must the Air Force continue to innovate and train for us to keep the title of the best Air Force.
Oct. 9, 2019
Virginia native earns ACE award after 18-year break in service

After an 18-year break in service, Staff Sgt. Nino Rosado, a Virginia native, started his new Air Force career off by earning a 100% average in the 363rd Training Squadron F-22 aircraft armament apprentice course, earning the ace award.
Oct. 7, 2019
September Student of the Month

The Student of the Month awards are presented by 17th Training Group leadership each month.
June 14, 2019
Technology changes special warfare, combat support training, recruiting at Air Education and Training Command

Airmen from the 330th Special Operations Recruiting Squadron, Special Warfare Training Wing and Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape are working together to recruit, train and create better Airmen for special warfare and combat support specialties with the help of big data.
June 12, 2019
SERE specialists showcase training for recruiters

Special operations recruiters from the 330th Recruiting Squadron were welcomed by Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape cadre from Detachment 3, 66th Training Squadron, to learn more about SERE’s Evasion and Conduct After Capture course, June 3, 2019.
Dec. 12, 2014
Lackland Sergeant completes formal course from all military branches

An Airman from the 502nd Civil Engineering Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland achieved distinguished graduate from the Marine Corps Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Academy Advanced Course in October this year and has completed a formal course from every military branch.Master Sgt. Ryan
Dec. 5, 2014
Vance signs agreement with Altus AFB to host ALS

It took two commanders from two bases coming together Nov. 21 to sign a Memorandum of Understanding that will allow Team Vance to host two Airman Leadership School classes in 2015.For many years, senior airmen selected for promotion to staff sergeant have been attending ALS, the professional
Dec. 3, 2014
JASDF CSAF visits Columbus AFB

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force Chief of Staff toured Columbus Air Force Base Dec. 1-2 to check in on the pilot training program and boost morale.Gen. Harukazu Saitoh expressed his gratitude to Columbus AFB and the U.S. Air Force for welcoming the JASDF pilot students into the Specialized
Nov. 24, 2014
Student pilot earns second set of wings

One flight surgeon has taken the next step to become the 14th Pilot-Physician in the United States Air Force.Capt. William Smith, 14th Flying Training Wing Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 15-02 student, became the first pilot to earn his silver wings in the new pilot-physician