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Feb. 4, 2019
Gudgel: Industrial Age way of teaching giving way to innovation

Chief Master Sgt. Juliet Gudgel, AETC command chief master sergeant, said Jan. 31, 2018, during a three-day visit to North Texas that Sheppard AFB is leading the charge on challenging the status quo, training Airmen in a different and meaningful way, and employs equipment and innovation in a way
Jan. 31, 2019
19th AF, AFWERX collaborate on “Learning Next” flying training initiatives

Key stakeholders for three 19th Air Force flying training pipelines gathered at the AFWERX facility in Las Vegas Jan. 14-18 to identify key problem areas and determine executable solutions for the start of the command’s “Learning Next” initiatives.
Jan. 29, 2019
Outstanding program manager represents AETC

Award highlights 40 years of dedication to Air Force, co-workers, family.
Jan. 25, 2019
Pillars of Comprehensive Airman Fitness: spiritual fitness

(Editor's Note: This feature is part three of a four part series on Comprehensive Airman Fitness)
Jan. 22, 2019
AFIT earns new research classification ranking

The Air University’s Air Force Institute of Technology entered the category of High Research Activity for a doctoral university from the 2018 update of the Carnegie Classification. AFIT is the only DoD academic institution to hold this specific categorization. The Carnegie Classification of
Jan. 18, 2019
Outstanding AETC Photos Recognized in AF Year in Photos

This annual AF feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America.
Jan. 18, 2019
VR videos now part of pilot training at Laughlin AFB

With technology ever-evolving, the Air Force believes its training should too. Virtual reality, or VR, is growing quickly, and Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, is hopping on the bandwagon.
Jan. 10, 2019
Air Force accepts KC-46A

The Air Force accepted the first KC-46A Pegasus tanker from The Boeing Company Jan. 10.
Jan. 9, 2019
Keesler "Dragon Chat" named AETC Best Practice

Keesler’s initiative that encourages offices to take time each month to discuss important topics, dubbed ‘Dragon Chats,’ was named a best practice by the Air Education and Training Command’s inspector general following a unit effectiveness inspection in September. Dragon Chats are small core
Jan. 9, 2019
Pillars of Comprehensive Airman Fitness: mental fitness

As one of the four pillars of Comprehensive Airman Fitness, the Air Force provides many resources to care for mental fitness. But, pursuing mental fitness is not always an easy journey for Airmen. After 17 years of service, one Airman decided to take big steps towards improving his mental health and