News - Tag Air Education and Training Command

Sept. 17, 2020
Joint warriors utilize JBSA landing zones for vertical lift training

Joint warriors converged on Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Annex to formally confirm the suitability of helicopter landing zones in order to expand the maneuver space for vertical lift operations and improve home-station training for San Antonio’s military units.
Aug. 31, 2020
SPINSTRA powers Air Force innovation

Following Air Education and Training Command priorities, SPINSTRA constructs a ready, resilient and rapidly innovative Air Force, just like their students assemble a hovercraft from spare parts tucked away in the Nova Lab at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas.
Aug. 27, 2020
First Sergeants: More than a position

It is vital for units to have first sergeants who have their finger on the pulse of a command. Providing service members at every level the resources to be taken care of, fosters an environment of open communication. This transparency allows for both junior enlisted and top leadership to succeed in
Aug. 21, 2020
First Space Force intelligence officer to train at Goodfellow AFB

The first U.S. Space Force intelligence officer, 2nd Lt. Samuel Pisney, is scheduled to attend the Air Force’s 14N1 Intelligence Officer course in September, here on Goodfellow Air Force Base.
Aug. 20, 2020
17th Training Wing Spotlight: Airman 1st Class Benjamin Medina-Loera

This spotlight features Airman 1st Class Benjamin Medina-Loera, 17th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron aerospace medical technician, who is responsible for assisting the active duty patient population in staying mission-ready.
July 29, 2020
Community College of the Air Force reveals plans for new degree program

The Community College of the Air Force announced plans for a new degree program slated for launch in 2021. The new Associate of Applied Science in Military Technology and Applied Sciences Management degree is a flexible alternative for enlisted personnel serving in Air Force specialties lacking
July 24, 2020
Air University’s yearlong schools open with in-residence teaching

Air University’s yearlong schools have started the new academic year with students attending classes in person.The School of Advanced Air and Space Studies started teaching on July 7, Air War College opened its doors to students July 21 and Air Command and Staff College classes start Aug 10.Air
July 11, 2020
Air University Press releases summer ASPJ

The Summer 2020 Air and Space Power Journal, published by Air University Press, is available at https://www.airuniversity.af.edu/ASPJ/.
July 10, 2020
Senior Air Force, Army officers outline practices protecting recruits from coronavirus

Air Force Maj. Gen. Andrea D. Tullos, commander, Second Air Force, Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, and Army Maj. Gen. Lonnie G. Hibbard told reporters during a virtual news conference from the Pentagon that training goals are being met and that, to date, only about 2% of the tens of thousands
July 10, 2020
Air Force building more inclusive culture through Dress and Appearance updates

The changes, as outlined in an Air Force Guidance Memorandum dated July 1, 2020, include the removal of subjective language and other rules that may have been creating unintentional or unfair barriers for Air and Space Force uniformed members.