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July 31, 2020
FAIPs heart and soul of ENJJPT pilot training

First Assignment Instructor Pilots, known as a “FAIP” in the pilot community, play an important role in the pilot training business. After completing undergraduate pilot training, a few select students go directly into pilot instructor training.
July 31, 2020
Laughlin XLer of the week: Mark Crosby

Mark Crosby, 47th Maintenance Directorate aircraft mechanic, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer of the Week”, the week of July 27, 2020, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. The “XLer” award, presented by Col. Lee Gentile, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Robert L.
July 31, 2020
Col. Craig D. Prather takes command of Team XL at Laughlin AFB

Maj. Gen. Craig Wills, 19th Air Force commander, passes the guidon to Col. Craig D. Prather, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, during the virtual wing change of command ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, July 31, 2020. Prather takes command after serving as the commander of the 1st Joint
July 31, 2020
Seguin airfield maintains steady course during pandemic

An airfield that was constructed about a decade after the Army Air Corps opened Randolph Field continues to serve the needs of the flying training mission at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph as it meets the challenges posed by the novel coronavirus pandemic.
July 30, 2020
AETC recognizes two Altus maintainers for superior performance

Two members of the 97th Maintenance Group at Altus Air Force Base were recently awarded the 2019 Air Education and Training Command Lt. Gen. Leo Marquez Award for the Civilian Manager and Technician categories.
July 29, 2020
Luke AFB expands innovation on F-35 maintenance training

The 56th Component Maintenance Squadron’s Egress Systems Flight partnered with Lockheed Martin to work on two innovative technologies that aim to enhance F-35A Lightning II egress maintenance training.
July 28, 2020
Mobility’s Hometown welcomes six new commanders this summer

The 97th Air Mobility Wing celebrated one flight, three squadron, and two group changes of command June and July 2020.
July 28, 2020
Altus 5/6 Warrior Council hosts ruck run

The Altus 5/6 Warrior Council hosted a base-wide ruck run competition July 24, 2020, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma.
July 28, 2020
Vance custodians fight COVID-19 with electrostatic guns, lots of innovation

Armed with EMist electrostatic disinfectant guns, specially trained custodians with the base operations support contractor mist high-traffic common areas around Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma, in a battle with COVID-19.
July 27, 2020
314th AW helps support and maintain AETC’s student pipeline

As the C-130J Super Hercules creeps to a halt, the aft loading door slowly opens filling the plane with rays of the bright midday sunlight. The young Airmen are motioned forward and walk hastily in a single-file line toward their new journey.