News - Tag Air Force

Nov. 9, 2020
Force Generators

There are many force generators found throughout the Air Force, some are found here; within the 17th Training Wing.
Nov. 4, 2020
97 MXS welding team fuses together mobility airpower

The aircraft, engines and equipment used to train the next generation of mobility Airmen all have one thing in common: metal.
Nov. 4, 2020
SecAF emphasizes importance of Language and Culture Skills at AFCLC, AU’s Symposium

Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett addressed attendees virtually for the Air Force Culture and Language Center and Air University’s fifth annual Language, Regional Expertise, and Culture (AU LREC) Symposium. During her pre-recorded remarks, Barrett thanked Air and Space Professionals for
Nov. 3, 2020
AETC female fighter pilots among five to test modified ATAGS 'G-suit'

Five female fighter pilots tested a modified version of the Advanced Technology Anti-Gravity Suit Oct. 26-30.
Nov. 2, 2020
AFJROTC Flight Academy flying again in 2021

The COVID-19 coronavirus forced Headquarters AFJROTC to shut down the Flight Academy for 2020. However, AFJROTC high school cadets who will be 17 by July 9, 2021, and are interested in earning a Private Pilot’s Certification are encouraged to apply by Nov. 25.
Oct. 23, 2020
VCSAF Wilson recognizes Maxwell AFB MDG

In order to properly support the DoD’s lines of efforts towards COVID-19, protecting people, ensuring mission readiness and supporting the whole-of-nation response, the medical professionals at the 42nd Medical Group stepped up to the challenge with tactfulness and ingenuity.
Oct. 21, 2020
AFCLC, Air University’s first virtual LREC Symposium draws thousands of people

Once a year, hundreds of people travel to Maxwell Air Force Base for the Air Force Culture and Language Center and Air University’s annual Language, Regional Expertise and Culture Symposium. Scholars and practitioners from across the Department of Defense and the LREC community come together to
Oct. 20, 2020
Air University’s Barnes Center begins beta-testing for ALS DLC

The Thomas N. Barnes Center for Enlisted Education has begun a beta-test of its completely updated Airman Leadership School Distance Learning Course, ALS DLC 1.0. It is scheduled for release to Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve Airmen in November 2020.The Noncommissioned Officer Distance
Oct. 16, 2020
OTS commissions first Space Force officers

Air University’s Officer Training School commissioned its first two U.S. Space Force officers Oct. 16, 2020 at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. The OTS mission has historically been to properly educate and train Air Force officers to be prepared for the field, that mission has now been expanded to
Oct. 14, 2020
One Force, Many Origins: A1C Delos Santos develops AF connections

Nationwide recruitment is the lifeblood of the United States military; it allows members from across the nation to be trained for and assigned to military missions around the world. For some service members, this process is reversed, where they come from countries outside the U.S. and then join the