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Dec. 11, 2018
Holloman firefighter saves life Thanksgiving weekend

The holidays are a great time to reset with family. Cloudcroft, New Mexico, a small village nestled in the Sacramento Mountains, 30 miles east of base, is a convenient getaway for Holloman Airmen. The scenic, green pines and cool weather lure in visitors who are looking to escape the muted colors of
Dec. 8, 2018
F-35 FTDs to get 7 new advanced courses

Starting in early 2019, seven newly created advanced courses for F-35 avionics technicians and crew chiefs will be implemented to continue to improve our Airmen by increasing their proficiency in the newest aircraft in the Air Force arsenal.
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