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April 17, 2020
Luke AFB continues training mission

Tech. Sgt. James Hayes, 63rd Aircraft Maintenance Unit instructor, marshals an F-35A Lightning II April 8, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Maintainers at Luke AFB enable the mission by launching and recovering aircraft, inspecting components and ensuring aircraft are serviceable to fly. Luke AFB
April 10, 2020
97 LRS continues to support sole C-17 airdrop training mission

A typical day for an air transportation specialist assigned to the 97th Logistics Readiness Squadron includes precisely packaging 64 feet of parachute, securing two tons of material onto a handmade pallet while safely executing its transportation aboard the world’s most flexible cargo aircraft, at
April 10, 2020
559th Flying Training Squadron pilots take precautions while training

Pilots from the 559th Flying Training Squadron mask up as they take the necessary precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19, while also continuing the essential mission of flying training.
April 8, 2020
BMT adapts during COVID-19: adds masks, shortens pipeline

To prioritize safety and continue providing ready Airmen to fuel tomorrow’s Air Force, BMT is moving to a 7.5-week training pipeline.
April 8, 2020
Commentary: Medics continue "to do what we do best"

We are being called upon to do what medics do best – provide for the health and safety of our patients.
April 7, 2020
Commentary: Only Thing to Fear is Fear Itself

Right now, in America, we face an uncertain foe. We cannot easily square up across from illness and face this fear head on.
April 6, 2020
Partnerships and risk taking build our Air Force family

The essence of partnership is a relationship; a relationship is risk. In the current pandemic, we’ve seen communities, workforces, teams, families, and neighbors come together building relationships.
April 6, 2020
IAFAA adapts to COVID-19 demands

In the rapidly evolving environment around the new coronavirus disease 2019, or COVID-19, the Inter-American Air Forces Academy (IAAFA) at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland has implemented a number of precautions and safety measures to ensure the safety of the faculty and students.
April 3, 2020
Simulator instructors gain more teaching time after CPI event

Countermeasures developed during an Air Force Continuous Process Improvement event last September at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph are allowing 12th Training Squadron civilian simulator instructors to devote more time to their teaching duties.
March 30, 2020
Goodfellow AFB takes Tactical Pause Day

In the midst of precautions taking place because of COVID-19, Col. Andres Nazario, 17th Training Wing commander at Goodfellow AFB, Texas, called for a tactical pause day March 30.