News - Category 19th Air Force

Jan. 28, 2020
Vance Comm Flight director named AETC outstanding civilian

Jeffrey J. Simon, the Communications Flight director for the 71st Installation Support Squadron, was named an Air Education & Training Command 2020 Air Force Association Lisa S. Disbrow Outstanding Civilian of the Year.
Jan. 28, 2020
97 AMW Wellness Expo 2020 empowers Airmen to make healthier choices

The 97th Air Mobility Wing held a Wellness Expo, a multi-organization health event, on Jan. 22, 2020, at the Freedom community center. The Wellness Expo 2020 provided the community with information on health services available, both on and off the base. This event was open to all ages and was held
Jan. 27, 2020
Maintaining our Maintainers: 12th MXG focuses on hiring for upcoming JBSA-Randolph missions

The U.S. Air Force maintainer career field at JBSA-Randolph is a strictly civilian, fast-paced, 24/7 operation which includes aircraft mechanics, aircraft engine mechanics, avionic technicians, egress technicians, and many more positions. The need for maintainers is a direct result of the several
Jan. 27, 2020
Gunderson becomes 3rd ENJJPT grad to lead F-22 Demo Team

U.S. Air Force Maj. Josh Gunderson takes over as the new F-22 Demonstration Team pilot and commander, Jan. 21, 2020, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va. Gunderson, who goes by the callsign “Cabo,” will lead the 14-member demo team for both the 2020 and 2021 show seasons.
Jan. 24, 2020
Thunderbirds prepare at Laughlin for ‘Fiesta of Flight’

To help prepare for the 2020 ‘Fiesta of Flight’ Air & Space Expo at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, the base was visited by the advanced site survey team from the U.S. Air Force Aerial Demonstration Team, also known as the “Thunderbirds”.
Jan. 23, 2020
Columbus’s new command chief integrates into wing mission

Chief Master Sergeant Trevor James, 14th Flying Training Wing command chief, began his immersion Jan. 16, 2020, on Columbus Air Force Base, Miss., by taking a tour through the 14th Operations Group, where he met Airmen and their family members of each squadron.
Jan. 23, 2020
14th FTW inducts newest honorary commanders during ceremony

The 14th Flying Training Wing hosted an induction ceremony Jan. 21 at the Club on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, to recognize its newest honorary commanders.
Jan. 23, 2020
47th Medical Group participates in Ready Eagle exercise at Laughlin

A team of experts sent by the U.S. Air Force Medical Readiness Agency hosted the first-ever Ready Eagle exercise at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 13-17, 2020.
Jan. 22, 2020
Holloman AFB names Chief's Choice December Award winner

For the month of December, Holloman AFB chiefs are proud to present the Chief’s Choice Award to Airman 1st Class Emily H. Pizzello, 49th Contracting Squadron contract administrator due to an outstanding act or for continuous outstanding performance.
Jan. 22, 2020
Building a better team

Temporary deployments or temporary duties allow Airmen to travel somewhere new for a period of time to complete a portion of the Air Force mission. The duties on a TDY are similar to what they would do home station, but located in a new environment allows them to hone in on their skillset and branch