Laughlin’s unexpected visit from Santa spreads holiday cheer, enhances pilot training

Santa Claus, supreme allied commander of the North Pole, arrived at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 17, 2019. As part of an ongoing cooperation between Laughlin and the North Pole, the meeting seeks to enhance the base’s Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training program by providing student

Laughlin AFB XLer of the week: Eric Cariaga

Eric Caraga, 47th Communication Squadron assistant information systems security manager, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer of the Week”, Dec. 9, 2019, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. The “XLer” award, presented by Col. Lee Gentile, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, and Chief Master

Altus Airmen honor veterans through wreath laying tradition

Altus Air Force Base Airmen continue to remember through the Wreaths Across America ceremony, which honors those who have served, at the Altus City Cemetery, Dec. 14, 2019, Altus, Okla.

New Columbus pilots galvanized at graduation with speech

Col. Stephen Hodge, 314th Airlift Wing commander, delivered an inspirational speech at the graduation ceremony for Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 20-04/05 at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, Dec. 13.

Pilot Training Next begins third iteration next month

Pilot Training Next begins its third iteration here in January 2020, but before moving forward, Detachment 24 leaders are looking back at lessons learned from version two of Air Education and Training Command’s initiative to “reimagine” how learning is delivered to Airmen.

Holloman High Speed Test Track: Murphy lives here

The 846th Test Squadron, known as the “Holloman High Speed Test Track,” or more affectionately (and recently) the “Rail Rattlers,” prides itself on planning and executing high-speed rocket sled tests, enabling critical weapon system development in support of the warfighter. The Holloman Track is the

“Rotary-Wing Next” architect is AETC's Arthur S. Flemming award winner

Capt. Matthew Strick from the 23rd Flying Training Squadron at Fort Rucker, Alabama, won AETC's annual Arthur S. Flemming Award award in the leadership and management category for his role in the transformation of helicopter undergraduate pilot training program centered on the development and

Sheppard in Photos goes to ENJJPT

Sheppard in Photos is BACK!! We still have been training and inspiring, but now with more pilots

Laughlin XLer of the week: Airman 1st Class Alfredo Gomez

Teamwork is key for 377th ABW and 58th SOW mission success

The mission of the 58th Special Operations Wing is to train Air Force Special Operations, combat search and rescue, and nuclear surety operations aircrew. But the wing doesn’t do it alone. As the host wing, the 377th Air Base Wing provides the mission support function that the 58th SOW doesn’t