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Sept. 24, 2024
AETC command chief immerses in training mission, speaks during anniversary event

Chief Master Sgt. Chad Bickley, command chief of Air Education and Training Command, arrived at Columbus Air Force Base with a clear purpose: Immerse in the pilot training mission.
June 10, 2024
19th Air Force command chief retires after 30-year career

Families, friends, and coworkers said farewell and good luck to Chief Master Sgt. Justin Apticar, 19th Air Force command chief, during his retirement ceremony here June 7, 2024.
April 16, 2024
350th SWW command chief visits ALS Class 24-D

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Will Cupp, 350th Spectrum Warfare Wing command Chief, engages with Airman Leadership School Class 24-D on their first day in ALS at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., April 8, 2024. ALS prepares Airmen, Guardians and Staff Sergeants to be adaptable for current and future
Jan. 11, 2024
Why I stay: Chief Master Sgt. Carlos F. Damian

Chief Master Sgt. Carlos Francisco Damian currently serves as the command chief for the 37th Training Wing. His journey is a testament to the values of discipline and resilience.
Nov. 29, 2023
A Day in Command: Military Training Instructor takes the helm at the 37th Training Wing

The 37th Training Wing granted a unique opportunity to one of its own -- Master Sgt. Aubrey J. Thrower, an exemplary and seasoned military training instructor, was selected to assume the role of Command Chief for a day.
Aug. 4, 2023
Goodfellow | 17th TRW Assumption of Responsibility Command Chief Master Sgt. Khamillia Washington

The 17th Training Wing held an assumption of responsibility ceremony as Chief Master Sgt. Khamillia Washington, was inducted as the new 17th Training Wing command chief master sergeant at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, July 24.
July 28, 2023
First Command welcomes new command chief today

Members of Air Education and Training Command welcomed Chief Master Sgt. Chad Bickley as the new command chief today for AETC.
July 24, 2023
30 Years: AETC command chief retires from First Command

Chief Master Sgt. Erik Thompson, command chief of Air Education and Training Command, closes out his 30-year career on July 28 in the same place where every enlisted Airmen begins their Air Force journey: The First Command.
April 4, 2022
WHM: 19th AF command chief shares her story at AAFB

Chief Master Sgt. Kristina Rogers, 19th Air Force command chief, visited Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, March 31, 2022, to share her story with Airmen and their families in honor of Women’s History Month.
April 19, 2021
Chief Bruce: Mentor for the next generation

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. -- To spread his knowledge as a mentor and his experience as a leader, Chief Master Sgt. Kenneth Bruce, 16th Air Force command chief, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, held a briefing with Keesler personnel at Stennis Hall on March 25.A variety of Airmen were