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July 7, 2022
Introducing Maj. Jose Quintanilla 17th LRS Commander

Maj. Jose Quintanilla took command of the 17th Logistics Readiness Squadron in a change of command ceremony, May 20.
July 7, 2022
Air Force expects lower enlisted promotion rates

The Air Force is expecting lower promotion rates for the next few years due to enlisted grade restructuring, a leveling-off of end-strength growth, and high retention levels. Based on structure revisions and end-strength requirements, grades E-5 through E-7 will be impacted.
July 6, 2022
Lofton set to retire after 30 years of service

82nd Training Group Commander Col. John C. Lofton III's Air Force journey will end where it began as he is set to hang up his uniform and leave the Air Force from the very place he started more than 30 years ago. He will relinquish command during a ceremony on July 7, 2022, and retire on a later
July 6, 2022
Altus AFB Maintainers create first KC-46 tire refurbishment process

Thanks to members of the 97th Maintenance Group, Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, recently became the first base capable of breaking down and reconstructing tires for the KC-46 Pegasus.
July 6, 2022
Calling Student Pilots; AFSOC recruits at CAFB

The 492nd Special Operations Training Group (SOTRG) and 1st Special Operations Training Wing (SOW) of Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) visited Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, Friday, June 24, 2022. The goal was to engage with First Assignment Instructor Pilots (FAIP) and current
July 5, 2022
97th CES Airmen improve quality-of-life on AAFB by preventing mosquitoes

During the months of June and July 2022, members from the 97th Civil Engineer Squadron and off-base contractors fog for mosquitoes throughout areas of Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma.
July 5, 2022
Introducing Maj. Dexter ‘Pony’ Webb 17th CS Commander

Growing up a military brat, living more than half his live overseas, mostly in Japan, this San Antonio native recently took command of the 17th Communications Squadron.
July 5, 2022
There’s a new class on the block

The enlisted contracting career field is so lean it often places E-7s and E-8s in Senior Enlisted Leaders slots, and, until now, those junior SELs often took on the challenge without formal training.
July 5, 2022
Holloman’s Read Beyond the Beaten Path summer reading program

The Holloman Air Force Base library launched its annual seven-week long reading program this summer. The program is a DOD-wide initiative to encourage children to read. While the theme is the same across all bases, each base library decides how to administer the program.
July 2, 2022
Friend of Sheppard and MOH recipient Hershel 'Woody' Williams passes

Hershel “Woody” Williams, the last surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient and friend of Sheppard AFB, died June 29, 2022, at the age of 98. He was awarded the medal for his actions on the tiny Pacific island of Iwo Jima on Feb. 23, 1945.