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June 28, 2022
T-6 nation commanders lead future pilots by decorated example

Vance Air Force Base has two T-6A Texan II flying squadrons, both led by officers who use their Air Force flying experiences to inspire and lead future aviators.
June 28, 2022
AFJROTC instructor retires after 58 years in uniform

Retired Senior Master Sgt. David Weissgerber, aerospace science instructor, AFJROTC Unit JA-932, Kadena High School, Okinawa, Japan, will be retiring after an astounding 35-year career as an AFJROTC instructor, and this on top a distinguished 23-year active duty military career.
June 27, 2022
DAF seeking science research partnerships with HBCUs

DAF is working with the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering to create the first University Affiliated Research Center led by a Historically Black College or University.
June 27, 2022
97th AMW command chief shares Purple Heart story, leadership lessons

The smell of phosphorus and the sounds of screaming woke Staff Sgt. Cesar Flores from unconsciousness after his Security Forces convoy was hit with an improvised explosive device near Camp Bucca, Iraq, June 15, 2007.
June 27, 2022
Hecker departs Maxwell, Air University for Europe

General James Hecker took command of U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa and NATO Allied Air Command on June 27, 2022, with Europe facing challenges brought on by Russia’s invasion of the Ukraine.
June 27, 2022
49th CES Airmen preform Prime BEEF training

Airmen from the 49th Civil Engineer Squadron performed Prime Basic Engineer Expeditionary Force training, in Waigali Village on Fort Bliss, Texas, June 15-16, 2022.
June 27, 2022
How contracting schoolhouse saved $1.6 million in annual training costs

For the first time in 31 years, enlisted contracting personnel, or Mission-Focused Business Leaders, no longer need to complete additional, repeat training to become certified on the job.
June 27, 2022
Jamaican Defence Force members participate in seminar at IAAFA

The Inter-American Air Forces Academy hosted members of the Jamaican Defence Force and 12th Air Force for a maintenance professional seminar May 31 to June 2.
June 27, 2022
ATC brings simulations to the dorms

A new air traffic control tower simulator, called the Max Sim, was installed in Erwin Manor on March 10, 2022.The Max Sim offers advanced visuals and a range of simulation capabilities, allowing customized training lessons, real world aircraft characteristics and speech recognition to give students
June 27, 2022
Luke AFB Unveils Newest Heritage Jet

The 56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron unveiled an F-16D Fighting Falcon painted in a heritage color scheme at the 310th Air Maintenance Unit hanger on Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, June 17, 2022. This particular jet was the first American F-16 to score an aerial victory.