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May 22, 2023
One Airman's Air Force story on new “The Air Force Starts Here” podcast

Reflections on one Airman's decision to join the military and then stay for more than two decades is highlighted on the latest episode of "The Air Force Starts Here" podcast, released May 22, 2023.
Aug. 24, 2022
Enlisted PME changes focused on developing combat-ready Airmen explored on “The Air Force Starts Here” podcast

Airmen across the service can hear first-hand about upcoming changes to enlisted professional military education being made to develop the combat-ready Airmen we need for today’s strategic competition environment on the latest episode of "The Air Force Starts Here," released Aug. 24, 2022.
July 25, 2022
Explore the growth mindset on latest “The Air Force Starts Here” podcast

A deep dive into the growth mindset and how Air Education and Training Command is using it to help develop the Airmen we need for tomorrow’s high-end fight is the focus of the latest episode of "The Air Force Starts Here" podcast, released July 20, 2022.
June 15, 2022
myTraining launch topic of latest "The Air Force Starts Here" podcast

The Air Force’s new enterprise-wide "myTraining" solution that provides the capability to manage the training lifecycle for total-force personnel to enhance productivity, efficiency, and mission effectiveness to include upward reporting to other services for joint mission accomplishment is
Nov. 2, 2021
AF Learning Professionals "Communities of Practice on "The Air Force Starts Here" pod

A look at the Air Force Learning Professionals “Communities of Practice” is the focus of the latest episode of "The Air Force Starts Here," released Nov. 2.
Oct. 25, 2021
Air Force foundational competency Developing Ideas group on latest “The Air Force Starts Here” podcast

Episode 57 focused on the third group of the Air Force foundational competencies – Developing Ideas. In this episode, Jamal Qaiyyim, foundational competencies branch chief at Headquarters AETC, shared his insight on ways the A3/J team creates road maps for Airmen to better prepare them for the
March 23, 2021
Importance of Air Force Instructors for the future of the force highlighted on new "The Air Force Starts Here" podcast

In the latest episode of "The Air Force Starts Here," Chief Master Sergeant Erik Thompson, AETC command chief, discusses the importance of force generators, which are voluntary developmental special duty positions filled by Airmen who help build, teach, and aid Airmen to lead. These positions
Feb. 2, 2021
Resiliency, Honoring Four Chaplains Day on "The Air Force Starts Here" podcast episode 43

In episode 43 of "The Air Force Starts Here" podcast, we commemorate Four Chaplains Day, Feb. 3, 2021, and highlight the dedication of the U.S. Air Force Chaplain Corps to the resiliency of all Airmen.Joining the conversation are 377th Air Base Wing chaplain embedded with the 58th Special Operations
Jan. 15, 2021
Safety and efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccine on latest "The Air Force Starts Here" podcast

In episode 42 of "The Air Force Starts Here" podcast, the safety and efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccine is discussed by the team at the 59th Medical Wing.
June 18, 2020
"Aim High" total force recruiting phone app on "The Air Force Starts Here" pod

A discussion on the features of the Air Force Recruiting Service’s new “Aim High” phone application is the focus of the latest episode of "The Air Force Starts Here," released June 15, 2020. On the pod, Chief Master Sgt Jason O’Donley and Tech. Sgt. David Valencia discuss the new total force