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Sept. 9, 2020
XLer of the week: Airman 1st Class Daenon Davy

Airman 1st Class Daenon Davy, 47th Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer of the Week”, the week of Sept. 9, 2020, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. The “XLer” award, presented by Col. Craig Prather, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, and
Sept. 9, 2020
AFSVC launches pilot program for online food ordering at NAF operations

As part of the Air Force Services Center’s enterprise-wide E-commerce initiative, the Nonappropriated Fund Food and Beverage Branch is launching a pilot program bringing online food ordering and pick-up to NAF food operations.
Sept. 8, 2020
On the road again: 668th ALIS overcomes obstacles

The 668th Alteration and Installation Squadron of the 543rd Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland has rapidly evolved in an innovative way to maximize teleworking and remote solutions amid the pandemic. When the mission calls, however, the Roadrunners
Sept. 8, 2020
New housing resident advocate provides voice for Laughlin residents

Team XL welcomes a new housing privatization resident advocate to ensure families living on base have the lines of communication they need to be heard and cared for.
Sept. 4, 2020
Sheppard student soars through avionics course, earns ACE award

Airman 1st Class Angelica Julie Aquino, a 365th Training Squadron graduate earned the ACE award for achieving a 100 percent average throughout the 75-academic day, nine-block course.
Sept. 3, 2020
Doolittle Jr. strives to make own mark in Air Force

Airman 1st Class John Taylor Doolittle Jr., a distant relative of the Air Force legend, graduated Sept. 3, 2020 from the 362nd Training Squadron’s F-16 Fighting Falcon crew chief apprentice course here. He is looking to make his own mark in military service as an aircraft maintainer, much like the
Sept. 3, 2020
97 AMW in photos: assembling mobility aircrew training

The 97th Logistics Readiness Squadron Airmen play a crucial role in the primary training mission at Mobility’s Hometown. One such task is training qualified C-17 Globemaster III loadmasters to be certified in airdrop training.
Sept. 3, 2020
Altus NCOA graduates excel in new virtual format

Two non-commissioned officers from the 97th Air Mobility Wing recently completed their NCO Academy coursework all from the comfort of their homes. U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Seth Roese with the 97th Operation Support Squadron and Tech. Sgt. Corey Targos with the 97th Training Squadron are members of
Sept. 3, 2020
Luke Airman’s story honors Air Force diversity

Imagine discovering a once in a lifetime chance to change your life forever. Taking that chance meant you had to leave your home, move to a new country and face a new adventure. Staff Sgt. Oleksandr Kalinin, 56th Force Support Squadron Airman Leadership School instructor, exchanged his old memories
Sept. 3, 2020
Summit charts future of installation, mission support innovation

The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center delivered an in-depth look into the Air Force innovation ecosystem during its inaugural Worldwide Innovation Summit Sept. 1-2, 2020.