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  • RIMPAC is underway for the Fighting 49ers

    For the last decade the MQ-9 Reaper has been the most requested asset in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, patrolling the skies during periods of conflict and heightened regional tensions.

  • Ploetz takes command of 82nd Training Group

    The 82nd Training Group welcomed new leadership July 8, 2022, when Col. Charles G. Ploetz took command of the organization known as Aircraft Maintenance University. Col. John C. Lofton the III relinquished command.

  • SWTW welcomes new commander, Col. Nathan Colunga

    Col. Nathan Colunga assumed command of the Special Warfare Training Wing during a change of command ceremony, July 11, 2022. Prior to Colunga taking command, he served as the vice commander of the 352nd Special Operations Wing at RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom.

  • AFIMSC set to begin Red Hawk beddown efforts at JBSA 

    JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center has the greenlight to move forward with major construction work to support the beddown of a new aircraft and training mission at JBSA-Randolph, Texas.The Air Force signed a record of decision (ROD)

  • ALS Class 22-E Graduation

    Airman Leadership School graduated Class 22-E at the Powell Event Center, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, July 7.

  • Fallen Warrior: Chief Master Sgt. Richard Etchberger

    For our Fallen Warrior commemoration this week, we remember U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Richard Etchberger, 1043rd Radar Evaluation Squadron member.Etchberger was assigned to a previously Top Secret mission in Laos where he held off the enemy while simultaneously directing air strikes into the

  • Air Force continues anniversary celebration at NASCAR race

    The Air Force continued its yearlong 75th anniversary celebration with a four-star presence in a scenic Midwestern community that boasts a rich racing history when Air Force Chief of Staff, Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., joined recruiters and future Airmen and Air Force Recruiting Service showcased its Petty