News

Nov. 5, 2018
BMT curriculum changes focused on inspiring, developing Airmen

Air Force Basic Military Training is transforming trainees into more combat ready Airmen with changes to the curriculum that are entirely focused on readiness and lethality, Airmanship, fitness, and warrior ethos.
Oct. 31, 2018
AETC commander relieves 47th FTW leaders at Laughlin AFB

Three commanders at Laughlin AFB’s 47th Flying Training Wing were relieved Oct. 31 following investigations which revealed chronic leadership failures.
Oct. 26, 2018
81st TRG standardizes Airmen development

The 81st Training Group initiated a test phase on a new program called Airmanship 200 for courses started on Oct. 15.The three-phase program allows instructors to start an Airman’s day by covering topics such as the profession of arms, character, life skills, how to be tactically ready and
Oct. 25, 2018
Spark Cell: Columbus AFB opens up creative space for innovators

The 14th Flying Training Wing’s senior leadership and innovation team opened the Spark Cell’s Innovation Lab Oct. 19 on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi.
Oct. 22, 2018
Command chief goes “back to school” to pass on experience to next generation of senior enlisted leaders

Chief Master Sgt. George Richey, 47th Flying Training Wing command chief at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, is moving to become part of the faculty at the Chief Master Sergeant Leadership Course, which is a part of Air University.
Oct. 22, 2018
Pilot instructor training "embraces change" through virtual reality

Pilot Instructor Training Next is using virtual reality simulators and 360-degree video headsets integrated into the syllabi, helping enable overall Air Education and Training Command effort to leverage emerging technology across the training enterprise.
Oct. 20, 2018
Luke AFB hosts President for defense panel and F-35A training mission tour

President Donald Trump visited Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Oct. 19, 2018, to discuss military weapons and technology capabilities and learn about the 56th Fighter Wing’s pilot training mission.
Oct. 19, 2018
33rd FW pilots experience upgraded F-35A VR simulator training

F-35A Lightning II Instructor Pilots from the 58th Fighter Squadron at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., traveled to Fort Worth, Texas, to train on an advanced Block 3F F-35A Lightning II virtual simulator during June, 2018.
Oct. 19, 2018
Goodfellow AFB instructors take rescue ops training out to the field

Instructors from the 312th Training Squadron at Goodfellow Air Force Base taught 11 U.S. Air Force Airmen how to run emergencies during rescue operations over the course of 18 training days.
Oct. 19, 2018
Columbus AFB rolls out new innovative app for Airmen, families

Since taking command of Columbus Air Force Base, Col. Samantha Weeks, 14th Flying Training Wing commander, has made it clear that her mission for the wing is to Cultivate, Create and Connect.