Female Alpha Warrior returns triumphant to Columbus AFB

Representing Columbus Air Force Base at the Alpha Warrior inter-service championships was 2nd Lt. Michelle Strickland, 37th Flying Training Squadron student pilot, who was the top female in the final competition with a time of 25 minutes, 5 seconds, and her time was tied for third overall.

335th TRS drills down the competition

Altus' Women Warriors Inspire Aviators to "Fly Like a Girl"

For the first time, the Mighty 97th sent an all-female aircrew to support and inspire aviators to “Fly Like a Girl” at the Women’s Fly-In event hosted by Air Education and Training Command in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas, Sept. 18-21, 2019.

Building the strongest of Airmen

From jumping out of airplanes hundreds of feet in the air to swimming through rushing water down range, Special Warfare Airmen fight through the toughest and most vigorous environments to support the Air Force mission.

Air Force announces newest Red Tail: ‘T-7A Red Hawk’

Acting Secretary of the Air Force Matthew Donovan made the announcement during his speech at the 2019 Air Force Association’s Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Sept. 16.

Goodfellow Remembers

Goodfellow and the San Angelo community observed 9/11 through remembrance ceremonies, which took place throughout the day here, Sept. 11. In honor of those who lost their lives during that tragic day, several events were held in the community and on base.

"Developing Mach-21 Airmen" pod goes in-depth on new AFH1 phone app

The new Air Force Handbook 1 phone application is the topic on the latest episode of "Developing Mach-21 Airmen" podcast series, released Sep. 12, 2019. Chief Master Sgt. Steve West, AFH1 program manager at AETC's Studies and Analysis Squadron, discusses the AFH1 phone application intended for both

Amidst mass shooting, Airman saves life in Odessa, Texas

An Air Force Reserve member was working in a civilian capacity in Odessa, Texas, on August 31, 2019, and helped provide life-saving first-aid to a woman suffering from three gunshot wounds.

Columbus AFB Alpha Warrior aims for victory in final DOD competition

Alpha Warrior competitions are the military’s version of the courses seen on the TV show “American Ninja Warrior,” where athletes complete various obstacles competing to finish with the best time.

XLer of the week: 1st Lt. Zachary Turek

First Lt. Zachary Turek, 86th Flying Training Squadron instructor pilot, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer of the Week”, Sept. 2, 2019, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas.The “XLer” award, presented by Col. Lee Gentile, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, is given to those who