Innovation at 16th TRS puts control of learning in students' hands

Innovating through inspiration from AETC's beta-testing of a new cloud-based learning services ecosystem, the 16th Training Squadron at Holloman AFB, New Mexico is diversifying how they train their MQ-9 Reaper student pilots and sensor operators - by putting the power of learning into the student's

JBSA among winners at AFIMSC Innovation Rodeo

SAN ANTONIO, Texas -- Three innovative ideas that support worldwide warfighter success are one step closer to reality today thanks to the first Air Force Innovation Rodeo, $650,000 in total seed money, and a partnership with AFWERX and tech accelerator companies.During the Air Force Installation and

AETC deputy commander visits Columbus AFB

Maj. Gen. Mark Weatherington, deputy commander of Air Education and Training Command at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, spoke to Airmen from across Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, Feb. 20, 2019, about wing, group, squadron, and individual unit performance and some of their hurdles.

Innovation, scalability & data the focus as PTN 2.0 begins

Innovation, ability to scale rapidly and use of big-data to drive decision-making are the three focus areas for the second iteration of Pilot Training Next 2.0, now underway in Austin.

AFWERX hosts AETC, others in problem-definition workshop

The AFWERX Austin hub, in collaboration with Lean Six Sigma Black Belts from Air Education and Training Command and subject matter experts from Defense Innovation Unit, hosted a problem-definition workshop for military stakeholders in the personnel recovery career field Feb. 5 - 6, 2019.

Columbus AFB Spark Cell shares best practices with Tinker AFB Airmen

The Columbus Air Force Base Spark Cell is leading the way across the Air Force for what an innovation lab should be, so much so, that a team from Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, visited Columbus AFB Feb. 13 to gain insight of how to develop a spark cell at their base.

Keesler launches course to train seasoned instructors on active learning environment

The 81st Training Support Squadron completed the first small group tryout of the new Enhanced Learning & Instructional Techniques Enrichment (ELITE) course for experienced technical training learning professionals Feb. 1 here.In keeping with Air Education and Training Command’s Continuum of

Donovan: Readiness, force lethality begins with training

Under Secretary of the Air Force Matthew P. Donovan, the second highest ranking civilian in the Department of the Air Force, visited Sheppard on Feb. 14, 2019, to see how the Air Force’s largest and most diverse technical and undergraduate pilot training base is employing technology to train today’s

AETC deputy commander visits 58th SOW

KC-46A Pegasus Wings its Way to Altus, 97 AMW

Today, the 97th Air Mobility Wing welcomed its newest weapon system, the KC-46A Pegasus to the official training unit of the Air Force’s state-of-the-art tanker aircraft, Feb. 8, 2019.