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Dec. 4, 2024
Altus Air Force Base Aviation Fair

Flyer for the Altus Air Force Base (AFB) Aviation Fair at Altus Junior High in Altus, Oklahoma, Dec. 7, 2024. The fair includes photo opportunities, activities in science, technology, engineering, math for children, and a question and answer portion with Airmen from Altus AFB. For questions, contact
Oct. 18, 2023
CMSAF meets high-speed recruiters, Sorensen team at motorsport drifting event

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne Bass visited a recruiting booth and met with public and the drivers of the AFRS-sponsored stock car at a Formula Drift event in California.
Feb. 10, 2023
JBSA- Randolph | 12th Operations Group innovator tackles virtual reality

Travis Stillwell is a 360 video and virtual reality expert who shoots, edits, and produces pilot instructor training content for the 12th Flying Training Wing. As a private pilot in his own right, Travis works on the cutting-edge of VR technology and has proven himself to be a master craftsman in
Aug. 5, 2022
Virtual reality centerpiece for 362nd Innovation Expo

The 362nd Training Squadron hosted an innovation expo on Thursday, July 28, 2022, to demonstrate the new ways they are optimizing the students' learning environment through the use of virtual reality technology.
Feb. 4, 2022
37th Training Group builds the force through modernized training

With more than 23 different career fields in four separate training locations, the 37th Training Group trains and provides mission-ready service members and military working dogs for the Department of the Air Force and the Department of Defense.
Jan. 26, 2022
362nd TRS's T3 initiative proving to be virtual success in the classroom

The 362nd Training Squadron at Sheppard Air Force Base, home to all of the service’s crew chief technical training, is leveraging today’s technology to provide a near-real experience in a virtual world as Airmen learn their trade. Technical Training Transformation, or T3, introduces a learning
Nov. 19, 2021
How an Air Force Recruiting commercial became a popular VR game

When Air Force Recruiting Service deployed its “Activate: Special Warfare” mobile tour in April 2021, the four-dimensional virtual reality, experience-on-wheels became the latest entry in an elite category of games.
Nov. 16, 2021
59th MDW: Alamo Spark Cell drives innovation throughout the Air Force

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas-- Throughout the Air Force, teams referred to as Spark Cells serve as a hub for innovation. The 59th Training Group’s Alamo Spark Cell is a collaborative team that focuses on improving training at the Medical Education and Training Campus.“Our Spark
Oct. 7, 2021
Keesler leverages virtual reality to train robotic surgery

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.-- In March 2020, Keesler was faced with newfound restrictions due to the rise of the COVID-19 pandemic.With Keesler’s vital role in the training mission, the 81st Surgical Operations Squadron pushed forward in finding a new way to safely train on robotic surgery. After
April 6, 2021
Air University students experience virtual reality regional study trips

Since its opening in 1946, Air University’s Air War College has seen endless cycles of challenges and changes. The latest of which is finding ways to provide the same level of educational experiences for students as before the COVID-19 pandemic.