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May 16, 2023
AMC Civic Leaders See Altus AFB Mission

Gen. Mike Minihan, commander of Air Mobility Command, brought 17 of his AMC civic leaders to Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, April 26-28, 2023, to experience the “Mighty 97th” and its mobility aircrew training pipeline.
May 15, 2023
Goodfellow hosts first-ever Armed Forces Commitment Celebration

The 17th Training Wing, in partnership with local schools and the San Angelo community, hosted the first-ever Goodfellow AFB Armed Forces Commitment Celebration, May 12.
May 15, 2023
Holm Center launches ‘Under the Wings’ Junior ROTC cadet mentorship program

The Jeanne M. Holm Center for Officer Accessions and Citizen Development has formally launched a new mentorship program that will link Airmen, Guardians, Guardsman and Reservists with Air Force and Space Force Junior ROTC cadets in high schools at their units across the nation and some places
May 15, 2023
Sheppard | Ropes to Flight initiative inspires student leaders

The Ropes to Flight Initiative is exclusive to Sheppard Air Force Base. It was created by Lahella Jones, who runs the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program. Through her conversations with the SAPR student leaders known as “Teal Ropes,” she learned that many airmen enlisted but have
May 15, 2023
AFRS | Reserve recruiters inspire, engage future collegiate aviators

With clear blue skies over Wittman Regional Airport here, nearly 500 top collegiate aviators from across the country competed in more than a dozen flying and ground-based events at the National Intercollegiate Flying Association SAFECON competition May 8-13. SAFECON brings the top three collegiate
May 12, 2023
Keesler graduates first Project SEARCH class in MS

The first four interns from Keesler’s Project SEARCH program graduated May 12.
May 12, 2023
846th TS brings the need for speed to Holloman

The 50,000 foot track is operated by the 846th Test Squadron. This squadron is responsible for all things test track related, such as building the sleds, running diagnostics, performing the tests and much more.
May 12, 2023
RNZAF Deputy Chief of Air Force visits Herk Nation

Royal New Zealand Air Force Air Commodore Ian Mower, Deputy Chief of Air Force, met with Team Little Rock leadership during his visit to Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, May 8, 2023. During his visit, the 314th Airlift Wing showcased the types of training devices and methods being used for
May 12, 2023
49th Avionics CMS ensures aircraft equipment is mission ready

Avionics maintainers with the 49th Component Maintenance Squadron manage electronic equipment and provide critical support to ensure aircraft stay mission ready.The avionics team focuses on providing maintenance support for F-16 Vipers, repairing integral radar components and a variety of
May 12, 2023
Sheppard | CMSAF challenges Airmen to ‘make a difference’

Bass took the opportunity to address Sheppard’s unique audience – Airmen in training. She urged them to stay focused and maintain their readiness, and reiterated the need for continued investment in training and technology.