News - Category 19th Air Force

Oct. 11, 2019
“Project da Vinci” transforming rotary-wing helicopter pilot training

With inspiration from Leonardo da Vinci, the 23rd Flying Training Squadron at Fort Rucker, Ala., is transforming the learning environment with the intent of developing vertical-lift aviators better trained and prepared to conduct homeland security, combat search and rescue, and special operations
Oct. 11, 2019
Altus AFB's 97th LRS SNCO wins AETC award

Senior Master Sgt. Anthony Krebs, the deployment and distribution flight superintendent assigned to the 97th LRS, was named the 2019 AETC General Lew Allen Jr. Trophy award winner in the SNCO logistics readiness category.
Oct. 7, 2019
Air Force Academy launches new Airmanship Next program

The Air Force Academy recently redesigned its Airmanship program to give cadets more opportunities to experience the Air Force’s flying mission and produce the best pool of rated candidates.
Oct. 7, 2019
14 graduate from F-16 Viper training at Holloman

Fourteen F-16 Viper students graduated from the 311th Fighter Squadron’s F-16 Basic Course, during a ceremony at hangar 301, Oct. 5, 2019, on Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico.
Oct. 7, 2019
CMSAF Wright joins LRAFB Airmen for Wingman Day

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright visited Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Oct. 3-4, 2019, to meet with Airmen and take part in the base’s Wingman Day.
Oct. 4, 2019
Laughlin builds partnership with U.S. Border Patrol

Laughlin leaders met with U.S. Border Patrol Del Rio sector officials for an immersion tour, Oct. 4, 2019, in Del Rio, Texas. The immersion covered the Del Rio Border Patrol Sector's mission, capabilities and most importantly the ties Laughlin and Border Patrol share.
Oct. 1, 2019
Holloman leadership enlists new AF members

Holloman Air Force Base leadership was invited to Alamogordo High School's Military Appreciation Night football game to interact with the local community and enlist nine individuals into the Delayed Entry Program.
Oct. 1, 2019
Vance AFB' 71st Medical Group transitions to DHA

The 71st Medical Operation Squadron was re-designated to the 71st Operational Medical Readiness Squadron at Vance Air Force Base, September 27.
Sept. 30, 2019
Laughlin Defenders tryout for San Antonio Basic SWAT course

The 47th SFS held tryouts Sept. 25, 2019, at Laughlin AFB, Texas, to determine which of their Airmen are selected to attend the San Antonio Basic Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) course.
Sept. 26, 2019
New detachment activated for training on the new HH-60W rescue helicopter

The 58th Operations Group Detachment Two was activated August 23, 2019, at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico.U.S. Air Force Colonel Richard Carrell, 58th Operations Group commander, presided over the ceremony where Lt. Col. Brian R. Dicks assumed command of the detachment.