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  • Mobile paint simulator helps expand training to partner nation students

    JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – With just a few clicks, a spray gun and virtual reality goggles, instructors at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy are using new software to teach proper painting techniques – in the classroom here and across partner nation countries – without wasting a

  • 59th Medical Wing welcomes Air Force Nurse Corps chief as new commander

    Brig. Gen. Jeannine Ryder took command of the 59th Medical Wing during a change of command ceremony at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy Auditorium at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland April 29. The outgoing commander, Maj. Gen. John J. DeGoes, leaves for Washington, D.C. to serve as the next

  • IAAFA graduates 59 students from U.S., international partners

    JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas --Approximately 150 members of the Inter-American Air Forces Academy and distinguished guests gathered at a graduation for nearly 60 students from partner nations and the U.S. Air Force here April 15. Colombian Army Brig. Gen. Eric Rodriguez, U.S. Southern

  • IAAFA stands out in AETC awards, earns top accolades

    JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – The Enlisted Professional Military Education Center at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy has earned top honors at the Air Education and Training Command level for the second consecutive year.

  • IAAFA historian documents past, looks to future

    The black and white photographs neatly arranged in a manila folder sit next to dozens of typewritten documents dating back to the 1950s. Some of the photos are visibly damaged and yellowed from time. They’re part of a collection of items that Mateo Gonzalez is documenting for the Inter-American Air

  • Goodfellow wing commander visits IAAFA

    JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – The 17th Training Wing commander from Goodfellow AFB visited with leaders and students at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy March 15.

  • IAAFA celebrates 78 years of excellence

    The Inter-American Air Forces Academy celebrated its 78th anniversary in a small ceremony with top leaders at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland March 15.

  • Rising VI council hosts first immersion tour

    JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – The 37th Training Wing Rising VI Council has an ambitious agenda despite being formed less than a year ago. Several of its members and other base personnel participated in the council’s first immersion tour March 18, in the hopes of being able to network with