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July 18, 2019
Pararescue to pilot – One Airman’s journey

2nd Lt. James Barnard graduated from student pilot training April 19, 2019, and is currently learning to fly the KC-135 Stratotanker at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma. But he began his Air Force career as a pararescueman.
July 18, 2019
Holloman Solar Observatory mechanic actualizes childhood dream

He is part of a team who gathers data on solar phenomena – that of solar flares, emissions from the sun, radio and optical interference. Everett Brooks, 2d Weather Squadron, Detachment 4, integrated systems mechanic, specializes in maintenance on the Solar Observing Optical Network and is
July 18, 2019
Solo -- an important step along the path to pilot wings

2nd Lt. Corey Persons, in Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 20-09, took his first solo flight in the T-6A Texan II, July 15, at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma.
July 17, 2019
Columbus provides better outlook on aircrew flight equipment

Representatives from the Systems Program Office and HAF/A3 chief aircrew support branch, as well as the chief of staff for the Air Force Physiological Episodes Action Team, visited Columbus AFB, Mississippi, July 11-12 to address aircrew flight equipment concerns.
July 17, 2019
59th MDW Pediatric Clinic helps keep BMT pipeline moving

The Pediatric Clinic, located inside Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, is currently assisting the 559th Medical Group in keeping the Air Force’s enlisted pipeline moving by providing medical care to all basic military trainees, helping ensure lethality and readiness.
July 17, 2019
After a break in service, Sheppard Airman ACEs AGE course

Some of us are side-seekers, preferring to stand near the walls, away from the center of attention, anywhere outside the spotlight is our comfort zone … but it gets tricky for us side-seekers when one excels.
July 17, 2019
Assistant SECAF, 19th Air Force commander listen to Laughlin

John Henderson, assistant Secretary of the Air Force for installations environment and energy, and Maj. Gen. Craig Wills, 19th Air Force commander, visited Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, July 15, 2019 talk with base leaders about a variety of topics including pilot production increase, innovation
July 16, 2019
Air Force Junior ROTC, CAP cadets launch more than 200 rockets over River Region

Fifty years ago today, the Saturn V, carrying the Lunar Module “Eagle,” launched out of Kennedy Space Center. It was from this achievement that Neil Armstrong recited his famous line which echoed around the world, “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.”To commemorate this
July 16, 2019
F-35 Demo Team soars over Alaska

The F-35A Lightning II was on full display during the Artic Lightning Airshow at Eielson AFB, Alaska, July 13, 2019.
July 16, 2019
Project NEXUS tests developing technologically ready Airmen

Air Education and Training Command officials began a beta test aimed at learning the best ways to introduce more technologically ready Airmen into units July 9 in Austin, Texas. The program is expected to fuel organic technology problem solving efforts for Airmen in their day-to-day workplaces.