Laughlin AFB XLer of the week: Staff Sgt. James Shanahan

Staff Sgt. James Shanahan, 47th Security Forces Squadron trainer, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer of the week” of Jan. 27, 2020 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas.

AETC command team journeys to Columbus AFB to observe pilot training mission

The Air Education and Training Command command team arrived at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, for a two-day immersion Feb. 5-6, getting a good look at what the 14th Flying Training Wing is doing to revolutionize pilot training and move it forward in the future.

PAVE rolls out on Laughlin

Starting this month, the 47th Flying Training Wing at Laughlin AFB will begin a new initiative designed to improve morale and reduce the stigma of help-seeking behaviors. The “Professionalism, Airpower, Vitality and Excellence” campaign, or PAVE, reimagines the less popular mandatory seminars used

New Crud table helps Vance Airmen of all ranks connect

The flying squadrons at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma, met to do battle on a brand new, purple-surfaced pool table. They were about to engage in a Crud tournament.

Luke Public Health team maintains Airmen medical readiness

A variety of factors can hinder Airmen from successfully completing the mission or deploying, whether it be sickness, poor eating and sleeping habits or unfamiliarity with the job. Airmen in the 56th Operational Medicine Readiness Squadron Public Health unit help mitigate those factors, thus

RAWS training helps Airmen maintain peak performance Airmen

Aircraft at Columbus Air Force, Mississippi, rely on radar and communication systems when navigating the skies; and the Airmen that maintain those systems must ensure they do so in a safe manner, often having to climb 100 feet to assess the equipment.

Instructor pilots: Creating world-class aviators

In the U.S., an Air Force instructor pilot’s job is to nurture the transition of a casual officer into becoming a world-class aviator; instructor pilots feed the fight directly and have a significant role, not only in the Air Force, but the Department of Defense as a whole.

AAHA and Holloman AFB Tuskegee Airman Chapter dedicate room

Holloman AFB creates "Connections Clubs"

The 49th Wing launched a new web page to promote opportunities for individuals to get out of their comfort zone and to build relationships with people who have similar interests called "Connections Clubs," a venue for Holloman Airmen and their families to look into joining various clubs and programs

AETC announces 2019 Technical Training and Training Support award winners

Air Education and Training Command announced the 2019 technical training and training support annual award winners Jan. 30, 2020.