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Feb. 26, 2021
New ‘Digital Literacy’ and ‘Fosters Inclusion’ foundational competencies now in MyVector self-assessment tool

The Air Force has formally added “Digital Literacy” and “Fosters Inclusion” as Air Force foundational competencies, and both have been incorporated into the ‘Pathfinder 2021’ self-assessment tool in MyVector that allows Airmen to assess themselves and review resources to further their personal and
Feb. 26, 2021
Registration now open for 2021 Air Force Learning Professionals Consortium

Learning Professionals across the Air Force still have time to register for the 2021 Air Force Learning Professionals Consortium happening virtually on March 23-25, 2021.This year’s theme is “Developing the Airmen We Need” with presentations during the event focused on three areas – People,
Feb. 25, 2021
Accelerating Change Across the Air Force in wheelhouse for AETC team

Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Education and Training Command, discussed efforts to accelerate change within The First Command during this year’s 2021 virtual Air Force Association Air, Space and Cyber Conference Feb. 25.
Feb. 25, 2021
First AETC Virtual Tech Tuesday planned for March 2

Airmen are invited to AETC’s first virtual Tech Tuesday, March 2 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. central. The event is co-hosted by the 2nd Air Force and 19th Air Force and supported by AETC’s Analysis and Innovation Directorate. The virtual event will showcase AETC innovations and foster collaboration by
Feb. 10, 2021
Deputy commander meets with Laughlin teammates, experiences Team XL

Maj. Gen. William Spangenthal, deputy commander of Air Education and Training Command, visited the 47th Flying Training Wing this month to witness how Team XL is furthering an environment of excellence for Airmen stationed here.Cultivating an environment of excellence includes ensuring Airmen and
Feb. 10, 2021
Explore "Next Gen Debrief" and innovation on new "The Air Force Starts Here" podcast

Aggressively and cost-effectively modernizing education and training to transform the way Airmen learn is one of AETC’s top priorities. As part of AETC’s team that will represent the command at Spark Tank 2021 during the upcoming virtual AFA Aerospace Warfare Symposium in Orlando, Fla., Maj. Kevin
Feb. 9, 2021
AFRC, AETC senior leaders visit 908th Airlift Wing

The Air Force Reserve Command leadership team, Lt. Gen. Richard Scobee and Chief Master Sgt. Timothy White, joined the Air Education and Training Command leadership team, Lt. Gen. Brad Webb and Chief Master Sgt. Erik Thompson, for a combined visit to the 908th Airlift Wing here Feb. 6.First on the
Feb. 8, 2021
New hairstyle options now available for female Airmen

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -- Female Airmen have new hairstyle options as of Feb. 10, and Basic Military Training instructors are ready to teach, demonstrate, and enforce the new hair standards.
Feb. 4, 2021
Air Force Instructors takeover AETC Instagram for valuing force generators initiative

The commitment to valuing instructors in the First Command continues with an Instagram Stories Takeover by on of Air Education and Training Command’s force generators. Once a month, an instructor from across AETC will take over the AETC Instagram account for a behind-the-scenes look into the day and
Feb. 2, 2021
Mentorship in the Air Force Develops the Force

Mentorship is a professional relationship in which a person with greater experience and wisdom guides another person through development, both personally and professionally. The overall goal of mentoring is for a mentee’s potential to be maximized.