AETC is making AF Spark Tank heat…again!

Fifteen semi-finalists for the 2022 Spark Tank campaign were announced Nov. 24, including two submissions that will represent Air Education and Training Command as Air Force Spark Tank semi-finalists.

You’re invited! AETC 80th Anniversary Gala Jan. 22, 2022

Mark your calendars for Air Education and Training Command’s 80th Anniversary Gala, Jan. 22, 2022 at 5 p.m. at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas. The event will feature a prominent Air Force leader as the keynote speaker, and a live performance by Velocity of U.S. Air

Department of the Air Force releases COVID-19 policy

The Department of the Air Force released its policy today outlining the way forward for Total Force military members serving in the Air Force and Space Force who have requested separation or retirement prior to Nov. 2, 2021, or whose COVID-19 medical exemption or religious accommodation was denied.

Air Force to field new bladder relief device, works toward ‘suite of options’

The Air Force recognized that current devices were not optimized for long-duration sorties, and as a result, aircrew were routinely dehydrating themselves to delay the need for bladder relief. Dehydration can lead to reduced endurance and G force tolerance while in the aircraft, as well as other

AETC announces Spark Tank Challenge winners

Three total force Airmen were selected to represent Air Education and Training Command for advancing to the quarterfinals for the 2022 AFWERX Spark Tank Challenge. Spark Tank is an annual event where Airmen pitch innovative ideas to top Air Force leaders and a panel of industry experts.

UPDATE: Airmen interested in learning aviation fundamentals, becoming a rated officer can apply for Rated Prep Program until Dec. 31

The Air Force extended the deadline for Airmen applying for the Rated Prep Program until Dec. 31.Active duty Air Force officers and enlisted personnel interested in becoming rated officers have until Dec. 31, 2021 to apply for the Spring 2022 Air Force Rated Preparatory Program (RPP), scheduled for

Let’s Talk Turkey: Blackout Wednesday

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas -- A cultural phenomenon known as Blackout Wednesday encourages social binge drinking on Thanksgiving Eve. That has law enforcement and traffic safety officials concerned about a spike in drunk driving crashes and deaths this week. Thanksgiving Eve may not get

AETC turns 80: First Step, First Flight, First Command

Air Education and Training Command celebrates its 80th anniversary Jan. 23, 2022, with the overarching theme being, “First Step, First Flight, First Command,” signifying the command’s foundational impact across the Air Force in developing Airmen of character.

Second Air Force commander receives 81st TRW immersion tour

Beginning Nov. 11, ‘After Basic' social show offers live reaction, analysis to BMT docuseries

'After Basic,' a live social media 'after' show focused on reflecting on and discussing the Air Force Recruiting Service’s new docuseries ‘Basic’ is set to debut on the Air Education and Training Command Facebook page Thursday, Nov. 11, at 7:45 p.m. central time. The show will feature guests from