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May 8, 2024
Mission Generation Demonstration showcases mission-ready skills

The 363rd Training Squadron hosted a Mission Generation Demonstration April 16, 2024, here. Instructors from the ammunition schoolhouse collaborated with instructors from other schoolhouses to showcase how crew chiefs, petroleum, fuel, ammunition and weapons work together to get an aircraft mission
May 8, 2024
‘One Team, One Fight’: SECAF visits Keesler AFB

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall visited Second Air Force, the 81st Training Wing and the 403rd Wing at Keesler, May 3.
May 8, 2024
Fight to stay fit

Physical fitness is one of the four pillars of Comprehensive Airman Fitness, alongside mental, social and spiritual health. These pillars are core to helping Airmen build resilience, fostering a ready and capable Air Force. Physical fitness is one of the most measurable aspects of these pillars.
May 7, 2024
Nearly 90 students from 6 partner nations & U.S. among IAAFA graduates

Approximately 90 students from six partner nations and the U.S. Air Force are the latest members to earn their wings, a highly-coveted honor symbolizing their graduation from the Inter-American Air Forces Academy.
May 2, 2024
Special Warfare Training Wing Airman wins Lance P. Sijan Leadership Award

U.S. Air Force Capt. Marc Esposito, 350th Special Warfare Training Squadron flight commander, was presented with the Lance P. Sijan Award at the Pentagon, Apr. 8, 2024.
May 2, 2024
RPP: Boom operator jumps into the cockpit

When U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Alex Gavon, 343rd Training Squadron flight chief, stepped off the Cessna 182T Skylane he had just flown through the skies of Denton, Texas, his eyes seemed to relish the sight of flat ground, an all-new experience for him despite being no stranger to the air. Before
April 30, 2024
Educating excellence at Fort Jackson

The majority of Airmen attend technical school at the 81st Training Group’s home base here at Keesler, but the courses of certain occupations take place in various locations around the country. Airmen in Administration, under the 335th Training Squadron, obtain essential skills in Postal Operations
April 26, 2024
Civilian Leadership Development School Ribbon Cutting

Air University commemorates the opening of the Civilian Leadership Development School with a ribbon cutting ceremony April 25, 2024, at Maxwell Air Force Base.
April 23, 2024
334th TRS/OL-A: Command, control, defend

For the 334th Training Squadron Operating Location Alpha at Offutt Air Force Base, training never stops. The mission of the 334th TRS/OL-A is to train, equip and empower Command and Control Operations and Cyber Defense Operations specialties with capable and competent Nuclear Command, Control, and
April 23, 2024
Rated Preparatory Program paves new paths for Airmen seeking rated career fields

More than 60 Airmen seeking pathways into rated career fields gained first-hand flying training experience and helped enable the U.S. Air Force to present a diverse set of mission-ready Airmen during the bi-annual Rated Preparatory Program held March 17–29, in Denton, Texas.