News - Category 19th Air Force

April 24, 2020
First female pilot of Niger trains at LRAFB

Capt. Ouma Laouali, the first female pilot in the Nigerien air force, recently accomplished the next step in her pilot career April 22, 2020, by completing her training to become a C-130 Hercules pilot in the C-130 Formal Training Unit’s six-month international pilot training program here at Little
April 23, 2020
Teen wins local Youth of the Year winner for 3rd time at Altus AFB

Hannah Bradley, a local military child, recently earned the Boys and Girls Club of America’s “Youth of the Year” title for her participation in Altus Air Force Base youth programs, academic achievements, and volunteer work.
April 23, 2020
9,000th F-35 Maintainer Graduates Training Program

The F-35 Lightning II program graduated the 9,000th F-35 maintainer, Mar. 13, 2020 at Eglin AFB, Fla.
April 23, 2020
USECAF, CMSAF visit AETC to see adjusted training operations in response to COVID-19

While performing duties as Under Secretary of the Air Force, Shon Manasco, along with Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright, visited with Airmen at multiple training locations at JBSA and at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Apr. 22, 2020. The purpose of the visit was to see
April 23, 2020
56th FW makes history, receives maintenance award two consecutive years

LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, ARIZ. – The 56th and 944th Fighter Wings earned the Air Force Clements McMullen Memorial Maintenance Daedalian Trophy for the second-consecutive year, 2018 and 2019 -- the first time in the award’s 60-year history.
April 23, 2020
F-16 formal training unit to stay at Holloman AFB

The Secretary of the Air Force has designated Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, as the permanent location for an F-16 Block 40 Formal Training Unit.
April 22, 2020
SUPT Classes 20-12, 20-13 at Laughlin set to graduate

Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 20-12 and 20-13 are set to graduate after 52 weeks of training at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, April 24, 2020. Laughlin is the home of the 47th Flying Training Wing, whose mission is to build combat-ready Airmen, leaders and pilots. (U.S. Air Force
April 21, 2020
Mental health wellness topic of latest "The Air Force Starts Here"

Between rising COVID-19 concerns and mandatory health precautions in effect nationwide, there are many factors that can affect a person's mental health. Maintaining a strong and positive state-of-mind during this time can be difficult, but there are many resources available that can help. Dan
April 17, 2020
54th OSS AFE flight provides masks for Airmen

For Aircrew Flight Equipment Airmen, safety and precautionary measures are critical. With Holloman personnel now required to wear face coverings in areas where maintaining physical distancing is not possible to accomplish mission critical tasks, the base's AFE shop is one of many units on base that
April 16, 2020
14th FTW unit at Moody AFB set to host Nigerian AF training

Air Force officials announced April 10 that Moody Air Force Base will host a stateside mission to train Nigerian Air Force pilots and maintenance personnel on the A-29 Super Tucano aircraft.