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Oct. 6, 2020
17th Training Group conducts first multi-squadron integration exercise

The 17th Training Group achieved a significant milestone in its efforts to incorporate Joint All Domain Operations into intelligence technical training, conducting the training group’s first multi-squadron integration exercise Sept. 21-24 at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas.
April 30, 2020
Air Force creates new AFSC for Special Warfare officers

Effective April 30, special tactics, tactical air control party and combat rescue officers will transition from the command and control AFSC, 13XX, to the new AFSPECWAR officer AFSC, 19ZXX.
Feb. 13, 2020
Goodfellow AFB honors January Student of the Month

The Student of the Month awards and Rope of the Month award are presented by 17th Training Group at Goodfellow AFB, Texas, each month.
June 5, 2019
SNCOs: Mentor Future Commanders!

“More is caught, than taught.” This common colloquialism rings true for individual development. Regardless of your tenure in the Top 3, if you have just sewn on master sergeant, or are a chief master sergeant hitting high year tenure, senior NCOs shape tomorrow’s joint leaders. We set the example
May 17, 2019
Airman’s dreams come true: His story

Dreams come true everyday. For Airmen, some want to travel the world, some want to become a general and others want to have a family. Dreams, however, do not happen on their own. It requires sacrifice, dedication and working smarter and harder than you have before. This truth stares each of us in
April 7, 2018
Cadets learn about their Pathway to Blue

Second Air Force held their fourth annual “Pathways to Blue” initiative with more than 280 ROTC cadets representing 15 different colleges and universities here, April 6-7.Throughout the two-day event, ROTC cadets and enlisted personnel traveled through this diverse and inclusive event to better aim
Nov. 2, 2016
AF changes officer developmental education selection declination policy

A change to Air Force policy means officers will have the opportunity to decline in-residence intermediate or senior developmental education without the implications of the seven-day option policy.
Aug. 4, 2016
Future officers forfeit summer to train with Special Tactics

During the summer, most college students are enjoying a much-needed break from their studies or working a part-time job to pay for school. Instead, nearly 50 Air Force ROTC cadets across the nation chose to push through grueling workouts and leadership challenges during a week-long Special Tactics