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May 25, 2021
Fire Academy unveils new fire training technologies

The 312th Training Squadron unveiled new training facilities during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Louis F. Garland Department of Defense Fire Academy, May 21.
May 24, 2021
80th OSS tops in AETC

The 80th Operations Support Squadron has proven to stand out among the rest as they received recognition by Air Education and Training Command as the top OSS for 2020 in operations and training support.
May 20, 2021
The first steps of an evolving partnership

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. -- Through educational partnerships, the state of Mississippi strives towards enhancing cyber applications and providing technology assistance for all levels of education.Stemming from the collaboration of Keesler and Mississippi State University, new cyber capabilities
May 20, 2021
KAFB Airmen create innovative program, revolutionize board evaluation process

Right then, U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Phillip E. Prather Jr., 377th Force Support Squadron force management section chief, and a former defender, knew it was time to make a change. Prather set out to develop an application to streamline the Enlisted Force Distribution Process (EFDP), starting at
May 18, 2021
AETC Semi-Annual Innovation Activities Data Call

In the ongoing effort to gain a command-wide view of innovation activities, AETC Analysis and Innovation Directorate requests AETC Airmen provide insight on all current innovation projects. This Semi-Annual Innovation Activities Data Call will run until May 29.
May 14, 2021
Luke AFB improves launch and recovery with new app

The Air Force prioritizes searching for new ways to streamline processes, track progress and increase efficiency as a whole. Members of the 56th Fighter Wing introduced a new way of completing the mission through the Spark Cell Initiative,KILA.
May 12, 2021
AFRL intern, son of installation commander, files for laser weapon bay door patent

When his high school dropped the in-person requirement for a senior project due to COVID-19, Matthew Miller, the son of the Kirtland Air Force Base installation commander, (Col. David Miller) chose to move forward anyway—and the experience has changed his perceptions of scientists, and resulted in a
May 10, 2021
AETC Announces Winners of iChallenge 2021

Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Education and Training Command, announced the winners of the AETC iChallenge and awarded a combined $300,000 during the annual Gathering of the Torch event at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. The winners will work with their wing leadership to use the funds
May 4, 2021
SAPR: Cultivating a culture of dignity, respect

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.-- “Protecting our people protects our mission,” said Glen Popejoy, 81st Training Wing Sexual Assault Prevention and Response manager. “We implement a sexual assault prevention program through the use of prevention training that focuses on consent, awareness,
May 4, 2021
Wing Makes History with first “State Of Laughlin” address

For the first time ever the 47th Flying Training Wing commander, Col. Craig Prather gave an address to local leaders in the community about where the installation is and where it plans to progress in the coming years.