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Dec. 5, 2018
The Air Force Culture and Language Center debuts new website

On November 29, the Air Force Culture and Language Center debuted its new website which is now hosted by the American Forces Public Information Management System (AFPIMS). The Center currently maintains its culture.af.mil URL. The change comes as AFCLC moves to reorganize its content and align with
Dec. 4, 2018
F-35 HFT prepares for new demonstration profile

The F-35 Heritage Flight Team is officially transitioning to the F-35 Demonstration Team for the 2019 air show season taking their current flying profile to new heights.
Dec. 4, 2018
97 AMW dives into Water Survival Training

A water survival refresher course was held, Nov. 30, 2018, at the Linda Wiginton Aquatic Center. The training was conducted to recertify several Air Force personnel in water survival training for initial instructor crew training of the KC-46 Pegasus.
Dec. 3, 2018
Flying training commander gets first ride in next-gen fighter and bomber trainer

ST. LOUIS — The 19th Air Force commander, Maj. Gen. Patrick Doherty, became the first Air Force Airman to get a sortie and a first-hand look at the capabilities of the next-generation fighter and bomber trainer at Boeing’s St. Louis facilities Nov. 27. The T-X trainer, programmed to replace the
Dec. 1, 2018
Air Force rolls out Flight Commander’s Edge program

Air University’s newest effort to revitalize squadron-level learning and support leaders on the cutting edge of operations rolls out across the Air Force today with the Flight Commander’s Edge program. Managed by Air University’s eSchool of Graduate Professional Military Education, the Flight
Nov. 28, 2018
Warner awarded Airman's Medal for saving father, daughter from fiery crash

Maj. Justin Warner, an introduction to fighter fundamentals instructor with the 97th Flying Training Squadron, was awarded the Airman's Medal for saving the life of a father and his daughter after their vehicle rolled and caught fire in January 2018.
Nov. 27, 2018
“Just like the simulations”: Veteran IPs shape next generation American airpower

If only you could learn from your embarrassing mistakes in real time and be given a second chance to redeem yourself.That reset button does exist for the pilots studying with the 12th Training Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph.
Nov. 27, 2018
USAF, RCAF exchange pilots and expertise

Members of the Royal Canadian Air Force visited the 559th Flying Training Squadron Nov. 15-16 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. The visit allowed pilots from United States and Royal Canadian Air Forces to share knowledge and expertise related to pilot training in the T-6A Texan II and CT-156
Nov. 7, 2018
C-130 crew chief course gets rolling with new GITA

362nd Training Squadron crew chief apprentice course students at Sheppard Air Force Base have a newer, updated MC-130P Combat Shadow to use as a ground instructional training aircraft that brings some important, advanced technology to the training arena.
Nov. 7, 2018
Personalized Learning Cohort members gain insight on Luke’s pilot training mission

Members of the School of Superintendents Association Personalized Learning Cohort recently visited Luke Air Force Base to collaboratively research, inspire, empower and amplify educators’ work to transform education.