News - Category Recruit, Train & Educate

April 26, 2022
Vance updates newcomers orientation, saves Airmen time

To save Airmen’s time and reduce the stress of moving to a new installation, Team Vance re-invented the way Airmen and their families new to the base get information.
Jan. 26, 2021
Diversity & Inclusion Strategic Action Team partners with NPHC

The Department of the Air Force’s Diversity & Inclusion Strategic Action Team recently began working with the District of Columbia’s National Pan-Hellenic Council to inform youth in the region of the multiple opportunities the Air Force and Space Force offer.
Nov. 26, 2019
Altus AFB leaders present flight simulators to aspiring Airmen

Altus High School Junior ROTC Flight OK-941 received three X-Plane 11 Simulator/Trainer Units during an unveiling celebration at AHS on Nov. 21, 2019. The simulators were funded by the Air Force Science, Technology, Engineering and Math program through the 97th Air Mobility Wing, and are programed
Oct. 9, 2019
173rd FW to host Sentry Eagle exercise and Open House next year

The 173rd Fighter Wing will host the 17th Sentry Eagle air-to-air combat exercise July 15 to 19, 2020. Additionally, the public is invited to enjoy a wide variety of fighter aircraft, military operations, and static displays during the Open House on Saturday, 18 July and admission is free.
Oct. 9, 2019
Air Force Recruiting Total Force Enterprise makes FY19 goal

Air Force Recruiting Service had a successful performance in fiscal year 2019 as each of its components made its goal for the year.The Regular Air Force accessed 32,421 enlisted Airmen, 1,442 line officers, 763 health professionals and 34 chaplains. The Air Force Reserve assessed 7,323 enlisted
Oct. 9, 2019
Laughlin grooms civilian leaders with ALS opportunity

Airman Leadership School is a five-week course that teaches junior enlisted Airmen leadership, management, and duties of the Air Force’s non-commissioned officer tier.Earlier this year, the opportunity arose for civilians to take the course, the 47th Maintenance Directorate at Laughlin Air Force
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.