News - Category Continuum of Learning

Jan. 8, 2026
At Beale AFB, recently mandated Enlisted Foundations Courses Feature VR Technology

Beale Air Force Base’s (AFB) Recce-U recently acquired virtual reality (VR) technology to be implemented in the Air Force Enlisted Airmanship Continuum Foundation Courses. These Foundations Courses, introduced in October 2023, became mandatory prerequisites to the Enlisted Professional Military
Nov. 20, 2024
AETC accepting rated prep program applications through Dec. 9

Active-duty Air Force officers and enlisted Airmen interested in becoming rated officers can apply for the Spring 2025 Air Force Rated Preparatory Program through Dec. 9.
Sept. 17, 2024
Chief Leadership Course revamping for future fight

The Thomas N. Barnes Center for Enlisted Education is developing a new Chief Leader Course (CLC) with an increased focus on providing chiefs the education required for them to meet the challenges and excel in an era of Great Power Competition.
Sept. 10, 2024
AETC senior NCOs immerse in history during Gettysburg trip

Examples of Airmen and their predecessors operating in austere, Agile Combat Employment-like conditions under immense pressure, while sustaining high numbers of casualties is not new and has been a feature of many past conflicts.
Aug. 27, 2024
Looking Ahead: 17th TRW Leaders Strategize Wing Priorities

The 17th Training Wing hosted a Senior Leader Summit at the Powell Event Center, Aug 19 - 23. The summit held an emphasis on how the 17th TRW is transforming technical training in the era of great power competition.
May 23, 2024
Goodfellow hosts 72 ISR senior leaders, AETC Adjunct Instructor Program kicks off

The 17th Training Group welcomed senior leaders from across the Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance and Cybersecurity career fields to examine the current state of training April 30 through May 2 and Air Education Training Command/A2 officially launched track one of the AETC Adjunct
May 10, 2024
Modeling and Simulation Summit: Following through with training transformation

The third annual 2024 Department of the Air Force Modeling & Simulation Summit was held at the Grand Hyatt River Walk in San Antonio, Texas, May 7-9, 2024.The summit was hosted by Richard Tempalski, Department of the Air Force chief modeling and simulation officer, and Lt. Gen. Brian Robinson,
April 1, 2024
Airmen in Training make connections at Operation Destination

The 82nd Training Wing recently implemented Operation Destination, an event designed to give Airmen in Training a head start making connections and getting insider information about their first duty station. During the events, AiTs learn about the major commands and meet fellow Airmen who are headed
March 22, 2024
Modeling & Simulation Summit in San Antonio, registration open

Calling all modeling and simulation professionals to join in exploring the latest modeling and simulation initiatives and techniques at the 2024 Department of the Air Force M&S Summit May 7-9 at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk.
March 19, 2024
A joint effort in producing joint warfighters

Senior enlisted leaders from various branches of the armed forces came together to participate in a four-day joint weather workshop here, March 11 - 14. The joint weather workshop is an annual event organized by Headquarters Air Force and the 577th Weather Wing, where SELs hold discussions over the