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May 20, 2022
New leader takes reins at AETC

Lt. Gen. Brian Robinson took the reins of Air Education and Training Command from Lt. Gen. Brad Webb during a change of command ceremony here May 20. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. presided over the ceremony and emphasized the importance of the AETC mission to recruit, train and educate
April 14, 2021
AFLCMC hosts Virtual Focus Week April 26-30

The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center is hosting the second virtual Focus Week of 2021 from April 26-30. Focus week is an opportunity for personnel to complete mandatory and discretionary leadership and acquisition training and earn continuous learning points. Dozens of courses will be
Dec. 11, 2020
DOD fire academy trains vertical ventilation

Joint services collaborate in vertical ventilation training simulations at the Louis F. Garland Department of Defense Fire Academy here, Dec. 10.
March 3, 2020
49th EMS Phase Inspection section keeps jets flying at Holloman AFB

The 49th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Phase Inspection Section performs intermediate maintenance on F-16 Vipers from the 849th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. In 2019, the team shaved off 23,000 man hours while increasing their inspection rates 20%, making them the fastest F-16 phase inspection
March 2, 2020
System of success

The 49th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Phase Inspection Section is responsible for performing intermediate maintenance on several dozen F-16 Vipers from the 849th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, during which they dismantle and inspect high-fail areas throughout the aircraft. In 2019, the team shaved
Feb. 25, 2020
Holloman units come together for aircraft lift training

Two units at Holloman AFB worked together to perform overhead crane lift training on a UH-1N Huey, Feb. 19, 2020, in order to be prepared for an emergency scenario in which an aircraft must be lifted manually.
Dec. 9, 2019
7th ASOS hosts training for Special Warfare Airmen

Young men huddled around a smoldering, crackling fire. Warmth finally reached their operational camouflage patterned gear, tattered and damp from the cold, mountainous terrain of Cloudcroft, New Mexico. Their instructor’s eyes filled with reminiscent thoughts from a distance; those men earned a
Oct. 12, 2016
Training detachment expands maintainers' knowledge AF-wide

From the outside, it’s a barren building with no windows and few travelers through the doors, but down its concrete halls, Airmen from all over the world are expanding their knowledge on aircraft maintenance.