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Reorganization yields AETC’s first civil service maintenance group

12th Flying Training Wing Commander, Col. Joel Carey unfurls the 12th Maintenance Group's organizational flag with the group's director, Robert West and the the group's deputy director Robert Hamm during an activation ceremony Feb. 10 at Joint Base San Antonio - Randolph, Texas. The group is the first civil service maintenance directorate in Air Education and Training Command to reorganize as a group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Randy Martin)
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Finding his balance

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Patrick Bell, 33rd Operation Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, second row third from left, poses with his travel team, June 2016. Bell was selected as the 2016 Coach of the Year for the Shalimar Little League he is a part of. Because of his skills in coaching, he was selected to coach the Shalimar All-Star team during the regional championship tournament. (Courtesy Photo)
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Finding his balance

Howard Tanksley, third row second from right, takes a photo with his high school baseball team in 1936. Tanksley is the grandfather of Staff Sgt. Patrick Bell, 33rd Operation Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician. From an early age he instilled love for the sport of baseball and love for his country, both of which he still values to this day. (Courtesy Photo)
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Finding his balance

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Patrick Bell, 33rd Operation Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, speaks with players on a baseball team he coached, April 2016. Bell used his love of baseball to find balance between his life during and after duty hours. Because of his love of the sport of baseball, he has accepted a new coaching position for a Destin travel baseball team. (Courtesy Photo)
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1,000the RPA graduate

Lt. Col. Jason Thompson, 558th Flying Training Squadron Commander, presents a certificate to the thousandth Undergraduate Remotely Piloted Aircraft Training graduate, 2nd Lt. Kevin, during a graduation ceremony Jan 20th at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. Chris Schweinberg and James Taylor, were both cadre members when the URT program grew to become a squadron in 2010. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Randy Martin)
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F-35 maintenance battle tested

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Christopher Trimarco, 33d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron F-35A crew chief, retrieves gear from Maj. Bradley Zimmerman, 33d Operation Support Squadron assistant wing weapons officer, after landing during Checkered Flag 17-01, Dec. 8, 2016, at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida. Checkered Flag facilitates integration between fifth and fourth-generation aircraft communities. These exercises are critical to hone the tactics techniques and procedures (TTP’s) for the aircraft’s inevitable deployment fighting alongside other combat assets. While the exercise is prime opportunity to learn about how we fly the aircraft, it presents the same learning opportunities for preventative and restorative maintenance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Thompson)
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Seeing it from both sides

U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Charles Escher, Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA-101) operations officer, walks across the flightline before flying and Air force F-35A Dec. 6, 2016, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. For only the second time at Eglin AFB, a Naval Aviator has been selected to dual qualify in the U.S. Navy’s F-35C and the Air Force’s F-35A. Escher plans to use what he learns from his experience with the 33 FW to help the F-35 enterprise grow. He looks to join a group of test pilots at Edwards AFB, California, where he will have the opportunity to be the Navy’s voice for the aircraft weapons and vehicle system development. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Peter Thompson)
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Seeing it from both sides

U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Charles Escher, Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA-101) operations officer, completes a walk-around prior to flying an Air Force F-35A Dec. 6, 2016, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. For only the second time at Eglin AFB, a Naval Aviator has been selected to dual qualify in the U.S. Navy’s F-35C and the Air Force’s F-35A. Escher plans to use what he learns from his experience with the 33 FW to help the F-35 enterprise grow. He looks to join a group of test pilots at Edwards AFB, California, where he will have the opportunity to be the Navy’s voice for the aircraft weapons and vehicle system development. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Peter Thompson)
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Seeing it from both sides

U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Charles Escher, Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA-101) operations officer, dawns his helmet prior to flying an Air Force F-35A Dec. 6, 2016, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. For only the second time at Eglin AFB, a Naval Aviator has been selected to dual qualify in the U.S. Navy’s F-35C and the Air Force’s F-35A. Escher plans to use what he learns from his experience with the 33 FW to help the F-35 enterprise grow. He looks to join a group of test pilots at Edwards AFB, California, where he will have the opportunity to be the Navy’s voice for the aircraft weapons and vehicle system development. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Peter Thompson)
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Seeing it from both sides

U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Charles Escher, Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA-101) operations officer, completes a walk-around prior to flying an Air Force F-35A Dec. 6, 2016, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. For only the second time at Eglin AFB, a Naval Aviator has been selected to dual qualify in the U.S. Navy’s F-35C and the Air Force’s F-35A. Escher plans to use what he learns from his experience with the 33 FW to help the F-35 enterprise grow. He looks to join a group of test pilots at Edwards AFB, California, where he will have the opportunity to be the Navy’s voice for the aircraft weapons and vehicle system development. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Peter Thompson)
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Seeing it from both sides

U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Charles Escher, Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA-101) operations officer, follows Col. Lance Pilch, 33rd Fighter Wing commander, prior to flying a check ride sortie Dec. 6, 2016, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. For only the second time at Eglin AFB, a Naval Aviator has been selected to dual qualify in the U.S. Navy’s F-35C and the Air Force’s F-35A. Escher plans to use what he learns from his experience with the 33 FW to help the F-35 enterprise grow. He looks to join a group of test pilots at Edwards AFB, California, where he will have the opportunity to be the Navy’s voice for the aircraft weapons and vehicle system development. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Peter Thompson)
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2016 Air, Space and Cyber Conference

Lt. Gen. Daryl Roberson, commander of Air Education and Training Command talks with AETC Airmen at the 2016 Air, Space and Cyber Conference, National Harbor, Md., Sept. 21, 2016. AETC Airmen from various career fields showcased their capabilities, professionalism and innovation for conference attendees. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chip Pons)
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2016 Air, Space and Cyber Conference

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody speaks with Air Education and Training Command Airmen at the 2016 Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Md., Sept. 21, 2016. At the AETC booth, conference attendees had the opportunity to mingle with a military training instructor, battlefield Airmen, Air Force recruiters, explosive ordnance disposal Airmen, international pilots, a special experience identifier instructor and members of the F-35 Heritage Flight Team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chip Pons)
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2016 Air, Space and Cyber Conference

Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James poses for a photo with Air Education and Training Command Airmen at the 2016 Air, Space and Cyber Conference, National Harbor, Md., Sept. 21, 2016. First Command Airmen from various career fields representing AETC showcased their capabilities, professionalism and innovation for conference attendees. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chip Pons)
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2016 Air, Space and Cyber Conference

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Dave Goldfein and his wife thank Air Education and Training Command Airmen for their contribution to the 2016 Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Md., Sept. 21, 2016. Goldfein gave his first "Air Force Update," during the conference. At the AETC booth, conference attendees had the opportunity to mingle with a military training instructor, battlefield Airmen, Air Force recruiters, explosive ordnance disposal Airmen, international pilots, a special experience identifier instructor and members of the F-35 Heritage Flight Team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chip Pons)
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2016 Air, Space and Cyber Conference

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Dave Goldfein talks to battlefield Airmen at the Air Education and Training Command booth at the 2016 Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Md., Sept. 21, 2016. AETC Airmen showcased their capabilities, professionalism and innovation for conference attendees. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chip Pons)
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2016 Air, Space and Cyber Conference

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Dave Goldfein and his wife, pose for a photo with Air Education and Training Command Airmen at the 2016 Air, Space and Cyber Conference, National Harbor, Md., Sept. 21, 2016. First Command Airmen from various career fields representing AETC showcased their capabilities, professionalism and innovation for conference attendees. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chip Pons)
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2016 BET Awards

Maj. Kenyatta Ruffin, will be recognized live at the BET awards, June 26, during the “Shine a Light” segment. He is being recognized for his impact as the founder of Legacy Flight Academy, a non-profit organization that assists minority youths in pursuing careers in aviation and raising awareness about benefits and opportunities in the military. (Courtesy photo)
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2016 BET Awards

Maj. Kenyatta Ruffin is the founder of Legacy Flight Academy, a non-profit organization that assists minority youths in pursuing careers in aviation and raising awareness about benefits and opportunities in the military. He will be recognized live at the BET awards, June 26, during the “Shine a Light” segment.
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AETC OAY

Master Sgt. Eric Hart, 344th Recruiting Squadron, Waco, Texas, receives an award from Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, commander, Air Education and Training Command and AETC Command Chief Master Sgt. David Staton during a ceremony here, June 16. Hart was selected as the AETC Recruiter of the Year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joel Martinez)
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