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June 10, 2019
Air University phases out Blackboard with new learning management system

The Air University Communications Directorate has been hard at work over the past 21 months implementing the Canvas learning management system into all Air University schools to improve student and teacher workflows and the gradual phasing out of its old LMS, Blackboard.
June 7, 2019
Altus AFB supports Joint Exercise Operation Western Strike

The 97th Air Mobility Wing worked alongside the Army National Guard headquartered in Oklahoma City, Okla., to complete a joint exercise with a C-17 Globemaster III, June 3 2019, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla.
June 7, 2019
SOS students pitch ideas to solve Air Force issues using artificial intelligence

Air University’s Squadron Officer School students pitched their initial ideas on how to better certain processes within the Air Force to the school’s commandant, Col. Wayne Straw and a panel of subject matter experts, May 31, 2019, at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama.
June 7, 2019
SERE training detachment gains new commander

Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape specialists and their friends, family and fellow Airmen gathered here June 7 to witness the symbolic passing of the guidon as Lt. Col. Patrick Graham transferred the authority and responsibility of leading Detachment 3 of the 66th Training Squadron to Maj.
June 7, 2019
Holloman pilot announced as Thunderbird "No. 4" for 2020

Capt. Zane Taylor from the 8th Fighter Squadron at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., has been selected to join the United States Air Force Thunderbirds for the 2020 demonstration season as Thunderbird No. 4, the team’s slot pilot.
June 7, 2019
Flight equipment redesigned to better fit female aviators

Flight equipment is on its way through a major overhaul. The biggest change coming to the equipment is it is being designed with measurements from female aviators.
June 7, 2019
Holloman AFB honorary commanders assume command

The 49th Wing honored their 2019 commanders emeritus and honorary commanders during a ceremony here, May 31, 2019. The honorary commander program establishes and maintains personal relationships with local civic leaders, and aids in increasing public awareness of the missions, policies and programs
June 7, 2019
Military Training Leader spotlight: Tech. Sgt. Amanda Dean

Tech. Sgt. Amanda Dean, 314th Military Training Flight assistant flight chief, shares her experience as a military training leader at Presidio of Monterey.
June 6, 2019
Sheppard Airman aces aerospace ground equipment course

Fifteen blocks of instruction. Eighty seven training days. Countless hours of hard work and dedication. This is what it takes to become an Air Force aerospace ground equipment apprentice. Airman 1st Class Cole R. Davidson, an Oregon native and 361st TRS aerospace ground equipment apprentice, did
June 6, 2019
97 AMW IG team wins annual AETC award

The 97th Air Mobility Wing Inspector General team was recognized for their outstanding performance as the Air Education and Training Command best office of the year, June 5, 2019, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla.