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A Look Inside AETC

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Staff Sgt. Thomas Johnson, a 533rd Training Squadron student, takes notes on how ground based radars track satellites at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., in May 2009. The 381st Training Group provides qualification training for intercontinental ballistic missiles, space surveillance, missile warning, spacelift, satellite command and control operators. It also performs initial and advanced maintenance training on air launched missiles and ICBMs. It conducts training in joint space fundamentals and associated computer maintenance. The group also conducts qualification and orientation training for Air Force Space Command staff and senior-level personnel, as well as instructor enhancement in support of operation units. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christian Thomas)
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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Starting with the basics, Staff Sgt. Chris Taylor, a 532nd Training Squadron missile and space systems electronic maintenance instructor, demonstrates how to use tools for 532nd TRS students at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., May 6. The 381st Training Group provides qualification training for intercontinental ballistic missiles, space surveillance, missile warning, spacelift, satellite command and control operators. It also performs initial and advanced maintenance training on air launched missiles and ICBMs. It conducts training in joint space fundamentals and associated computer maintenance. The group also conducts qualification and orientation training for Air Force Space Command staff and senior-level personnel, as well as instructor enhancement in support of operation units. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christian Thomas)
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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Working as a team, Airman Patrick Cosby, Airman 1st Class Jerad Morgan and Airman 1st Class Jeff Estes, 532nd Training Squadron students, troubleshoot a new environmental control system for the missile facilities at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., May 5. The 381st Training Group provides qualification training for intercontinental ballistic missiles, space surveillance, missile warning, spacelift, satellite command and control operators. It also performs initial and advanced maintenance training on air launched missiles and ICBMs. It conducts training in joint space fundamentals and associated computer maintenance. The group also conducts qualification and orientation training for Air Force Space Command staff and senior-level personnel, as well as instructor enhancement in support of operation units. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christian Thomas)
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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Airmen Basic Kyle Bean, left, and Airman Basic Ashley Lechner, both technical school students at the 532nd Training Squadron, Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., conduct hands-on training for the environmental control system of a missile launch facility in December 2009. The 381st Training Group provides qualification training for intercontinental ballistic missiles, space surveillance, missile warning, spacelift, satellite command and control operators. It also performs initial and advanced maintenance training on air launched missiles and ICBMs. It conducts training in joint space fundamentals and associated computer maintenance. The group also conducts qualification and orientation training for Air Force Space Command staff and senior-level personnel, as well as instructor enhancement in support of operation units. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Vanessa Valentine)
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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Military training leaders, Airmen leaders, and technical school students of the 381st Training Squadron gather for a briefing at the end of the duty day at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., in April 2009. The 381st Training Group provides qualification training for intercontinental ballistic missiles, space surveillance, missile warning, spacelift, satellite command and control operators. It also performs initial and advanced maintenance training on air launched missiles and ICBMs. It conducts training in joint space fundamentals and associated computer maintenance. The group also conducts qualification and orientation training for Air Force Space Command staff and senior-level personnel, as well as instructor enhancement in support of operation units. (U.S. Air Force photo /Senior Airman Christopher Hubenthal)
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SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – U.S. Army Private 1st Class Edgar Flores climbs 50 feet up a communications pole during training with the 364th Training Squadron Telecommunications course at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, in the summer of 2009. The 82nd Training Wing is AETC’s largest and most diverse technical training wing, producing more than 77,000 technical training graduates annually—more than half of the command's total. Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and international students participate in more than 1,000 courses in aircraft maintenance; nuclear and conventional munitions; avionics; medical, dental and pharmacy; civil engineering; logistics; telecommunications; aerospace ground equipment; egress, life support and survival; and metals technology. (U.S. Air Force photo/Harry Tonemah)
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SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – Airman 1st Class Gracie Cudney watches the instructor and a fellow student use a dummy to practice taking blood during an 882nd Training Group Aerospace Medical Service Apprentice course at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, in the summer of 2009. The 82nd Training Wing is AETC’s largest and most diverse technical training wing, producing more than 77,000 technical training graduates annually—more than half of the command's total. Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and international students participate in more than 1,000 courses in aircraft maintenance; nuclear and conventional munitions; avionics; medical, dental and pharmacy; civil engineering; logistics; telecommunications; aerospace ground equipment; egress, life support and survival; and metals technology. (U.S. Air Force photo/Harry Tonemah)
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SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – Airmen 1st Class Lisa Agent and Shanelle Manuel work together to to remove the an oil heat exchange modulating valve from an F-22 Raptor at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, in the summer of 2009. The 82nd Training Wing is AETC’s largest and most diverse technical training wing, producing more than 77,000 technical training graduates annually—more than half of the command's total. Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and international students participate in more than 1,000 courses in aircraft maintenance; nuclear and conventional munitions; avionics; medical, dental and pharmacy; civil engineering; logistics; telecommunications; aerospace ground equipment; egress, life support and survival; and metals technology. (U.S. Air Force photo/Harry Tonemah)
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SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – Staff Sgt. Athena Casango watches as Airman 1st Class Matthew Maples practices the intubation of a mannequin in the Cardio Pulmonary Course of the Aerospace Medical Service Apprentice course at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, in the summer of 2009. The 82nd Training Wing is AETC’s largest and most diverse technical training wing, producing more than 77,000 technical training graduates annually—more than half of the command's total. Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and international students participate in more than 1,000 courses in aircraft maintenance; nuclear and conventional munitions; avionics; medical, dental and pharmacy; civil engineering; logistics; telecommunications; aerospace ground equipment; egress, life support and survival; and metals technology. (U.S. Air Force photo/Harry Tonemah)
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KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. -- Tech. Sgt. Trina Girley, right, a military training leader for the 81st Training Group at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., trains Airmen on drill evaluations as part of leadership training for squadron student leaders. Sergeant Girley, originally from Detroit, went through technical school at Keesler and has been an MTL for nearly four years. She hopes to become a first sergeant. The 81st Training Wing has the Air Force’s largest technical training group. The wing trains more than 40,000 students annually for the Air Force and sister services. Training includes weather, basic electronics, communications electronic systems, communications computer systems, air traffic control, airfield management, command post, air weapons control, precision measurement, education and training, financial management and comptroller, information management, manpower and personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Kemberly Groue)
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KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. -- Master Sgt. Michael Weaver, left, shows Airman 1st Class Aaron Stubalt and Staff Sgt. Warren Kerrigan some pictures, posters and collages of radio systems in the summer of 2009 at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. The 81st Training Wing has the Air Force’s largest technical training group. The wing trains more than 40,000 students annually for the Air Force and sister services. Training includes weather, basic electronics, communications electronic systems, communications computer systems, air traffic control, airfield management, command post, air weapons control, precision measurement, education and training, financial management and comptroller, information management, manpower and personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Kemberly Groue)
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KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. -- A husband-and-wife team, Airmen 1st Class Steven and Melissa LaFollette, study training material at Keesler. Both are recent honor graduates of the electronic principles course in the 332nd Training Squadron. They’re assigned to the 101st Mission Support Flight, Maine National Guard, and remain at Keesler for meteorological navigational training. In addition to their technical training, Steven is pursuing a law degree at the University of Maine, and Melissa is working on a master’s degree in international relations from American Military University. The 81st Training Wing has the Air Force’s largest technical training group. The wing trains more than 40,000 students annually for the Air Force and sister services. Training includes weather, basic electronics, communications electronic systems, communications computer systems, air traffic control, airfield management, command post, air weapons control, precision measurement, education and training, financial management and comptroller, information management, manpower and personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Kemberly Groue)
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KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. -- Tech Sgt. Manuel Matute, 333rd Training Squadron global command and control system-joint instructor supervisor, inspects wiring at the training squadron. The 81st Training Wing has the Air Force’s largest technical training group. The wing trains more than 40,000 students annually for the Air Force and sister services. Training includes weather, basic electronics, communications electronic systems, communications computer systems, air traffic control, airfield management, command post, air weapons control, precision measurement, education and training, financial management and comptroller, information management, manpower and personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo/Kemberly Groue)
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KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. -- Airman 1st Class William Oakes, left, and Senior Airman Kyle Brown attend one of the final radio communication operations course to be held in Thomson Hall. More than six decades of Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., history drew to a close July 14, 2009 when the last radio communications operations class in the 336th Training Squadron graduated. The 81st Training Wing has the Air Force’s largest technical training group. The wing trains more than 40,000 students annually for the Air Force and sister services. Training includes weather, basic electronics, communications electronic systems, communications computer systems, air traffic control, airfield management, command post, air weapons control, precision measurement, education and training, financial management and comptroller, information management, manpower and personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo/Adam Bond)
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KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. -- Aerospace Medical Service Apprentice, Surgical Services instructor Staff Sgt. Tiwanda Sykes practices performing an appendectomy on a surgical dummy with the help of in the Surgical Services part of the AMSA course. The 81st Training Wing has the Air Force’s largest technical training group. The wing trains more than 40,000 students annually for the Air Force and sister services. Training includes weather, basic electronics, communications electronic systems, communications computer systems, air traffic control, airfield management, command post, air weapons control, precision measurement, education and training, financial management and comptroller, information management, manpower and personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo/Harry Tonemah)
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LACKLAND AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – Tech. Sgt. Allison Chavez, 433rd Airlift Wing military training instructor, helps basic military trainees cope with problems and find solutions. The 37th Training Wing, Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas, is the largest training wing in the Air Force. The 37th TRW provides basic military, professional and technical skills, and English language training for the Air Force, other military services, government agencies, and our allies. Lackland's four primary training functions graduate more than 86,000 students annually. These four missions include basic military training of all enlisted people entering the Air Force, Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard; technical training; English language training; and specialized maintenance and security training. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Brian McGloin)
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LACKLAND AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Airman Basic Samantha Morales, a student at the Culinary Arts Center at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, prepares pie crust, July 1, 2009. The 37th Training Wing, Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas, is the largest training wing in the Air Force. The 37th TRW provides basic military, professional and technical skills, and English language training for the Air Force, other military services, government agencies, and our allies. Lackland's four primary training functions graduate more than 86,000 students annually. These four missions include basic military training of all enlisted people entering the Air Force, Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard; technical training; English language training; and specialized maintenance and security training. (U.S. Air Force/photo Robbin Cresswell)
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LACKLAND AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Trainees from 326th Training Squadron practice getting into the prone position during combat skills training in July Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. The 37th Training Wing, Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas, is the largest training wing in the Air Force. The 37th TRW provides basic military, professional and technical skills, and English language training for the Air Force, other military services, government agencies, and our allies. Lackland's four primary training functions graduate more than 86,000 students annually. These four missions include basic military training of all enlisted people entering the Air Force, Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard; technical training; English language training; and specialized maintenance and security training. (U.S. Air Force photo Senior Airman Nicole Roberts)
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LACKLAND AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – Air Force basic military trainees face off in a pugil stick fighting match in July 2009 at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. Pugil stick fighting is part of basic military training self defense training. The 37th Training Wing, Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas, is the largest training wing in the Air Force. The 37th TRW provides basic military, professional and technical skills, and English language training for the Air Force, other military services, government agencies, and our allies. Lackland's four primary training functions graduate more than 86,000 students annually. These four missions include basic military training of all enlisted people entering the Air Force, Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard; technical training; English language training; and specialized maintenance and security training. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nicole Roberts)
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LACKLAND AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – Air Force basic military trainees study about the M-16 rifle in July 2009. The 37th Training Wing, Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas, is the largest training wing in the Air Force. The 37th TRW provides basic military, professional and technical skills, and English language training for the Air Force, other military services, government agencies, and our allies. Lackland's four primary training functions graduate more than 86,000 students annually. These four missions include basic military training of all enlisted people entering the Air Force, Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard; technical training; English language training; and specialized maintenance and security training. (U.S. Air Force photo/Alan Boedeker)
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