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Jan. 7, 2013
Altus AFB assists AMC, Fort Sill to deploy defense systems in support of NATO

Airmen of the "Mighty 97th" are providing support for the delivery of troops and defense systems to Turkey.The 97th Air Mobility Wing, the 31st Air Defense Artillery Army Brigade out of Fort Sill, Okla., and various units from Air Mobility Command joined forces to deploy Patriot missile batteries in
Jan. 7, 2013
AETC bids farewell to senior enlisted leader

The Air Education and Training Command will bid farewell to its senior enlisted leader as he transitions to the highest enlisted level of Air Force leadership Feb. 1. Chief Master Sgt. James Cody will take the reigns as the 17th chief master sergeant of the Air Force to provide direction for the
Dec. 21, 2012
AETC commander selects new command chief

The commander of Air Education and Training Command announced the selection of the command's next senior enlisted leader.Gen. Edward A. Rice Jr. tapped Chief Master Sgt. Gerardo Tapia Jr., currently the 12th Air Force command chief at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., as the AETC command chief
Dec. 19, 2012
Air Force Cross recipients honored at Pope Field

Four bronze busts in the likeness of Air Force Cross recipients were unveiled during a ceremony here honoring the Airmen at the Combat Control School Dec. 6. The busts honor Capt. Barry Crawford, Tech. Sgt. John Chapman, Staff Sgts. Robert Gutierrez and Zach Rhyner. Crawford and Gutierrez were in
Dec. 18, 2012
Air Force NCO training takes on international flavor

The NCO course at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland helps to fulfill a key U.S. Air Force priority of partnering with joint and coalition teams to win today's fight.The Inter-American Noncommissioned Officer Academy course integrates U.S. Air Force NCOs into
Dec. 13, 2012
Air Force pilot provides critical communication during pilot's mid-flight emergency

During a two-aircraft formation flight Dec. 5, a T-6A Texan II instructor pilot with the 85th Flying Training Squadron here demonstrated poise and composure when faced with a situation he had yet to come across in his career.Air Force Capt. James Kareis was flying back from Fort Worth Alliance
Dec. 11, 2012
Recruiting reorganization creates three new squadrons

A reorganization within Air Force Recruiting Service is resulting in three new squadrons solely dedicated to health professions recruiting and as a result, a more appropriate focus on the HP mission.The newly activated squadrons are:360th Recruiting Group: The 318th Recruiting Squadron, based in
Nov. 14, 2012
AETC seeks enduring solutions for sexual misconduct

The Air Force is undertaking sweeping changes to improve Air Force Basic Military Training safety and security at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland according to a report released today by Gen. Edward A. Rice Jr., Air and Education Training Command commander.The changes are the result of Air Force-led
Nov. 11, 2012
IAF teams with Charleston for C-17 maintenance training

The Indian air force has begun sending about 100 airmen to Joint Base Charleston to receive instruction from the 373rd Training Squadron Detachment 5, on how to operate the 10 C-17 Globemaster IIIs they recently purchased."The Indian air force purchased the C-17s and they need the training because
Nov. 9, 2012
Air commando laid to rest after 46 years missing

An air commando who died when his C-123 flare ship was shot down over Ahn Khe, Vietnam, was laid to rest Oct. 26 at the Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.The 310th Air Commando Squadron loadmaster, Airman 1st Class Jerry Mack Wall, 24, was killed when his plane was hit by