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Feb. 4, 2022
AETC Det. 62 begins eVTOL training requirements research with simulator delivery

Air Education and Training Command's Detachment 62 began its research into training requirements for emerging electric vertical takeoff/landing (eVTOL) aircraft with the arrival of a Joby eVTOL aircraft simulator at Kelly Field Feb. 4.
Feb. 4, 2022
37th Training Group builds the force through modernized training

With more than 23 different career fields in four separate training locations, the 37th Training Group trains and provides mission-ready service members and military working dogs for the Department of the Air Force and the Department of Defense.
Feb. 1, 2022
Register now for the 2022 Learning Professionals' Consortium

Registration is open until Feb. 11 for the 2022 Learning Professionals' Consortium (LPC-22) presented by the Air Force Learning Professionals Program. This virtual event, presented on Zoomgov.com, comes with an update in format for 2022.
Dec. 28, 2021
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.
Dec. 17, 2021
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
Dec. 8, 2021
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.
Dec. 1, 2021
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
Nov. 30, 2021
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.
Nov. 29, 2021
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
Nov. 24, 2021
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