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Sept. 8, 2022
Rural American town welcomes Air Force Junior ROTC opportunity

A rural community in southern Ohio is among the newest recipients of an Air Force Junior ROTC (AFJROTC) unit. Cadets at Logan High School in Logan, Ohio, are starting the first full year of their AFJROTC program as a result of years of hard work from instructors, school staff members, and the
Sept. 8, 2022
The Valiant -- the first training aircraft that soared over Vance

Before Vance Air Force Base even had an official name, its mission has always been the same -- to train the world's best pilots to defend the nation. The first aircraft used to train pilots here, the Vultee "Valiant,” made its debut in 1941.
Sept. 8, 2022
Combat Airlifter of the Week: Staff Sgt. Christian Sepulveda

Staff Sgt. Christian Sepulveda, 373rd Training Squadron aerospace ground equipment instructor, is selected as Combat Airlifter of the Week, Sept. 5, 2022.
Sept. 7, 2022
Photos: Luke Spark Tank Winner Selected for Familiarization Flight

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Brent J. Kenney (left), 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron superintendent, steps to his first familiarization (FAM) flight, August 31, 2022, Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Kenney was selected for this FAM flight after winning the 2022 Spark Tank competition. Spark Tank is
Sept. 7, 2022
Luke | Firefighters gain critical skills in Arizona

Firefighters assigned to the Oregon Air National Guard’s 142nd Wing, Portland Air National Guard Base (PANG), trained with firefighters from Luke Air Force Base, Arizona to accomplish their annual training from August 5 to August 19, 2022. During their two weeks of training, the team trained on live
Sept. 7, 2022
Altus | 97 MDG SNCO’s Ukrainian heritage supports coalition talks

As a teenager starting a new life in the United States, Yuriy Papayanki never imagined that, as a Ukrainian immigrant, he’d one day be a Master Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force. Nor did he imagine that those two worlds would one day come together.
Sept. 6, 2022
54th OSS weather flight ensures clear skies over Holloman

Whether it’s ensuring that million-dollar aircraft embark in clear and safe skies, or broadcasting the ‘lightning within five’ announcement, the Airmen from the 54th Operations Support Squadron weather flight have it covered.
Sept. 6, 2022
Holloman | 54th OSS weather flight ensures clear skies over Holloman

Whether it’s ensuring that million-dollar aircraft embark in clear and safe skies, or broadcasting the ‘lightning within five’ announcement, the Airmen from the 54th Operations Support Squadron weather flight have it covered.
Sept. 6, 2022
AU | Air Force Special Warfare programs for ROTC, USAFA cadets

Air Force Special Warfare created a formalized special warfare cadet program to help Air Force ROTC and U.S. Air Force Academy cadets prepare to be special tactics, combat rescue, or tactical air control party officers.
Sept. 6, 2022
Why Air Force Leaders Planned a Game Day to Build Warfighters

Air Education and Training Command’s Future Operations division has only been around since May 2022, but the team is already hyper-focused on one of the Air Force’s most widespread, upcoming changes, Agile Combat Employment, that will ensure the service is ready to fly, fight and win – airpower