Junior NCOs step up to lead the U.S. Air Force

From a childhood marked by instability, Staff Sgt. Michael Arumugam found purpose and belonging in the U.S. Air Force. Discover how his journey of personal growth culminated in a moving ceremony celebrating his promotion to NCO and his commitment to mentoring the next generation of Airmen.

Development ecosystem lays foundation for delivering combat-effective, agile, and adaptive airpower at scale

Any future fight against a near-peer adversary will demand the U.S. Air Force deliver combat-effective, agile, and adaptive airpower at scale. This will require Airmen who can make quality decisions at the speed necessary for competition and combat timelines and developing future leaders who can do

Airman Accelerators become agents of change

The Airman Accelerator Program challenges 82nd Training Wing students to identify issues that negatively impact training, procedures, or quality of life and then propose a solution. The 82nd Training Wing started the AAP in May 2023. Since then, 25 Airmen in Training have been certified as Airmen

AF Year in Photos

This year's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This annual feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.

Growing into leadership: from Airman to NCO

Leadership is a hard concept to fully grasp, especially when you are new to being a leader. The Air Force looks to develop its Airmen, especially those who are promoting, by instilling leadership into their training.

17 TRW partners with ASU ROTC for Drill Down

Goodfellow Air Force Base hosted the 17th Training Wing Drill Down Competition at Mathis Field, November 17. Angelo State University ROTC cadets; the 312th, 313th and 315th Training Squadrons; as well as the 533rd TRS Detachment 1, competed against each other in two categories: drill movement and

Goodfellow | ALS Class 22-G Graduation

Airman Leadership School graduated Class 22-G at the Powell Event Center, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, October 13.ALS is a five-week course designed to prepare senior airmen to assume supervisory duties through instruction in leadership, followership, written and oral communication skills, and

81st TRG hosts remembrance ceremony for 336th TRS Airman

Air Force announces the 12 Outstanding Airmen for 2022

Air Force officials have selected the service’s top enlisted members, naming the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2022.

New Mexico native is Spotlight Airman of the Month

The Spotlight Airmen of the Month is Airman 1st Class Daisia Martinez. The Los Lunas native and graduate of Los Lunas High School works in Services, 150th Mission Support Group.