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July 19, 2020
“Real Talk – Race and Diversity in the Air Force” to air July 24, 5 p.m. on AETC Facebook

The first episode of “Real Talk – Race and Diversity in the Air Force” will air live July 24 beginning at 5 p.m. central time on the AETC Facebook page, hosted by Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of AETC, with Maj. Dan Walker, an instructor pilot from the 435th Flying Training Squadron.
July 17, 2020
AFSFC launches software to monitor health of MWDs

The Air Force Security Forces Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland has officially launched the Kennel Health Assessment 2.0 project to ascertain the holistic state of all of the kennels across the U.S. Air Force and ensure the well-being of all Military Working Dogs.
July 17, 2020
81st TRW: a new direction in AF training

The 81st Training Wing is aiming to produce Airmen faster and more efficiently with the new Direct to Duty Technical Training Program. This new program sends select Airmen to their duty station after graduating Basic Military Training instead of attending technical training school.
July 17, 2020
North Carolina native ACEs munitions systems course

Airman 1st Class Jan Pabon, munitions systems course apprentice course graduate, was awarded the ACE award after scoring perfect scores on all seven block tests.
July 17, 2020
Luke Airman becomes AF’s first physical therapist assistant to bypass tech school

An enlisted physical therapy assistant assigned to the 56th Medical Group became the first Airman to complete Basic Military Training and direct transfer to her first duty station, Luke Air Force Base, bypassing technical training.
July 17, 2020
Columbus AFB medical Airmen ensure readiness through TCCC

The 14th Medical Group held the Wing’s first on-site Tactical Combat Casualty Care All Combatants course July 16, 2020, at the Kortiz Clinic, training 10 medics from Columbus Air Force Base. The course provides medics with life-saving skills in addition to tactical field care, tactical evacuation
July 17, 2020
Reserve MTI squadron, American Airmen march into history

The Air Force Reserve's 433rd Training Squadron, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, marched hundreds of Total Force Air Force trainees into the history books today when those trainees took their Airman's Oath during basic military training graduation, and took their place in the long blue line.
July 17, 2020
Goodfellow congratulates newest Master Sgt. selectees virtually

Despite having to adjust parties and celebrations of promotions the 17th Training Wing congratulated the newest selectees of senior non-commissioned officers virtually.
July 17, 2020
Col. Wilson takes command of 37th Training Wing

Col. Rockie K. Wilson, assumed command of the 37th Training Wing July 15 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, officiated by Maj. Gen. Andrea D. Tullos, commander of Second Air Force.
July 16, 2020
Photos: Sunset flights over Luke AFB

An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 63rd Fighter Squadron, takes flight on an evening mission July 13, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The F-35 produces 43,000 pounds of thrust and is designed to provide the pilot with enhanced situational awareness, positive target identification and