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Aug. 3, 2020
71st AMU chosen to beta test maintenance software for CV-22 Osprey

Airmen from the 71st Aircraft Maintenance Unit at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, began beta testing Torque, an aircraft maintenance software, for the CV-22 Osprey community starting July 15, 2020.
Aug. 3, 2020
AETC cultivates community culture of innovation with new APAN online tool

Innovators across Air Education and Training Command now have an online collaboration tool designed to help them discover, learn, and promote a culture of innovation.
Aug. 3, 2020
ACC and 19th Air Force commanders visit flying wings

Gen. Mike Holmes, the commander of Air Combat Command, recently visited ACC flying wings one last time to connect with Airmen and aircrews.The visit was planned to provide commander’s intent regarding training priorities, share information about recent mishaps with instructors and leaders, and
Aug. 3, 2020
AETC deputy commander completes JBSA immersion tour

Maj. Gen. William Spangenthal, Air Education and Training Command’s new deputy commander, was joined by Brig. Gen. Caroline Miller, 502d Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio commander, and her senior enlisted advisor, Command Chief Master Sgt. Wendell Snider, along with other JBSA senior
Aug. 2, 2020
BMT at Keesler, 58th SOW featured in AF Week in Photos

This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
Aug. 2, 2020
Maintaining Strong Relationships: Virtual Resources Available to Military Couples

The stress brought on by the coronavirus pandemic presents challenges for everyone and may affect relationships. This can be especially true of intimate partner relationships.
Aug. 1, 2020
New AETC Command Chief focused on Airmen and valuing force generation

The First Command welcomed Chief Master Sgt. Erik Thompson as its new senior enlisted advisor to the commander and senior staff effective Aug. 1, 2020. Thompson, who replaces Chief Master Sgt. Julie Gudgel as the command chief of Air Education and Training Command, is coming into the position after
July 31, 2020
Loadmaster students at Altus design 3D part to help KC-135 pilots

Students assigned to the 97th Training Squadron successfully tested a new part for the KC-135 Stratotanker, July 21, 2020, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, after designing and creating it in the 97th Air Mobility Wing Spark Cell.
July 31, 2020
FAIPs heart and soul of ENJJPT pilot training

First Assignment Instructor Pilots, known as a “FAIP” in the pilot community, play an important role in the pilot training business. After completing undergraduate pilot training, a few select students go directly into pilot instructor training.
July 31, 2020
Col. Craig D. Prather takes command of Team XL at Laughlin AFB

Maj. Gen. Craig Wills, 19th Air Force commander, passes the guidon to Col. Craig D. Prather, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, during the virtual wing change of command ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, July 31, 2020. Prather takes command after serving as the commander of the 1st Joint