News

April 1, 2022
General Congratulates Class 22-07

Class 22-07, consisting of thirty officers, graduated from Undergraduate Pilot Training, Mar. 25, 2022 on Columbus Air Force Base, Miss.
March 31, 2022
UPT 2.5 - A new start for tomorrow’s pilots

The key to maintaining air superiority is high-quality pilots. With the ever-evolving technology in our modern world, pilots' training evolves to match.
March 29, 2022
Vietnam POWs/MIAs honored during 48th Freedom Flyer Reunion

Two former Vietnam veterans and prisoners of war were honored by the 560th Flying Training Squadron during the 48th Annual Freedom Flyer Reunion at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph March 24-25.
March 29, 2022
Preparing to SOAR: An Airman's calling

To Fly, Fight and Win may be the Air Force’s mission, but when the Airmen completing that mission achieve their own goals, the force grows stronger. The USAF provides numerous programs for career and professional development, personal and family support opportunities to make Airmen better.One of
March 22, 2022
56th Fighter Wing transforms learning with Embry-Riddle educational partnership

The 56th FW at Luke AFB, Arizona, entered into a mutually beneficial Education Partnership Agreement (EPA) with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University to provide access for undergraduate researchers and software developers to foster the development of new technologies in the aviation and aerospace
March 17, 2022
Inspired to Inspire

Every Airman has their personal ‘why’ for joining the U.S. Air Force. Their reasons for joining may differ but the ultimate decision to serve offers a universal connection that can be recognized across many generations of servicemembers.
March 16, 2022
479th FTG celebrates Sapphire Event, 45 years of women in the cockpit

Members from the 479th Flying Training Group and Air Force Recruiting Service, Detachment 1, held a Combat Systems Officer Sapphire and General Officer Inspire events to honor 45 years of women in the cockpit.The events showcased Air Force rated career opportunities and afforded students the
March 15, 2022
Creech AFB sensor operators experience KC-46 air refueling

Seven sensor operators from Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, visited Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, to learn about the KC-46 Pegasus, boom operators and the air refueling mission, March 7-11, 2022.
Feb. 8, 2022
56 ARS Showcases KC-46 Capabilities Through Silver Paladin

The 56th ARS conducted a mission called Silver Paladin that required their many capabilities Jan. 27-28 at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona.
Nov. 10, 2021
A Veterans Day Salute: Retired Tech Sgt. Terry Kratz

Throughout the years, Altus Air Force Base has been the home to thousands of Airmen and civilian employees, but to one special Veteran, the community of Altus is where he calls home.