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June 5, 2023
Luke | Fifth F-35 squadron activates at Luke AFB

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Adam Vogel assumed command of the 310th Fighter Squadron at an assumption of command ceremony June 2, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona.
June 2, 2023
Vance | Twin brothers in pilot training -- as instructor and student

Twin brothers John and David Russo took to the skies on Feb. 17 from Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma, to experience something only a few people in their lifetimes could ever experience -- flying in formation in a military aircraft -- against your sibling.
June 2, 2023
First class Air Mobility Fundamentals-Simulator Course graduates at Vance AFB

The first class of pilots to complete the Air Mobility Fundamentals – Simulator Course logged their final day of training here May 5.
April 13, 2023
Sheppard asserts training’s role in airpower via one-of-a-kind ‘elephant walk’

Four thousand student Airmen from the 82nd Training Wing shared the runway with 80 training aircraft from the 80th Flying Training Wing in possibly the largest and most unique “elephant walk” in Air Force history – all to shine a light on the importance of training and partnerships.
March 29, 2023
Educating professional aviators: Laughlin flight simulators help pilots soar

Training technology and tools used to create Air Force pilots is ever-changing to meet the needs of the Nation and have the best, most lethal pilots in the world.Undergraduate Pilot Training (UPT) uses innovative technology like advanced flight simulators to ensure the most realistic training
Nov. 8, 2022
SECAF Kendall takes closer look at JBSA missions

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall visited Joint Base San Antonio to meet with leaders across Air Education and Training Command, Air Force Personnel Center, Air Force Installation Management Support Center and Sixteenth Air Force across the Nov. 4-5, 2022.
Oct. 6, 2022
Columbus | Beating the odds; a T-6 story

Military aviators step into the cockpits of numerous aircraft throughout their careers, though the odds of those aircraft from their past being together again at the same time and in the same place are low, they are never zero.
Sept. 15, 2022
Vance | How to 'CRAFT' a more effective, resilient pilot

Vance Air Force Base continues to lead the way in 19th Air Force’s pilot training transformation initiatives, the latest being the Comprehensive Readiness for Aircrew Flying Training program. CRAFT looks at training in a different way, tackling physical, mental and nutrition education by treating
Sept. 13, 2022
Columbus | Class 22-15 takes off; Lt. Gen. Pleus commends graduates

After more than a year at Columbus Air Force Base, graduates of Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 22-15 walked across the stage and received their diplomas, September 9, 2022, in front of family and friends.
July 21, 2022
MQ-9 makes its debut at RIMPAC SINKEX 2022

The first-ever use of a U.S. Air Force MQ-9A Reaper, a remotely piloted aircraft, during a Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022 sinking exercise (SINKEX), July 12.Participating in the SINKEX provided an opportunity for units from Australia, Canada, Malaysia and the U.S. to test weapons and systems in a