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  • 14th Flying Training Wing Change of Command

    The official Change of Command ceremony for the 14th Flying Training Wing took place on 8 July 2026, between outgoing commander Col. James J. Blech and incoming commander Col. Joshua D. Jensen from the 58th Special Operations Wing, Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico.

  • USAF Student Pilots Find Growth at Italy’s IFTS

    On Jan. 16, the U.S. and Italian air forces celebrated a landmark event: the graduation of 10 American student pilots from the International Flight Training School (IFTS) in Decimomannu, Italy. The ceremony marked a major milestone in the U.S. Air Force’s Future of Undergraduate Pilot Training

  • Dyess AFB Welcomes Goodfellow AFB Honorary Commanders

    Goodfellow Air Force Base's honorary commanders receive a tour on a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 317th Airlift Wing, Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, May 29, 2026. Designed to broaden their understanding of the Air Force, the incentive flight exposed Goodfellow’s honorary commanders to

  • 82nd Training Wing Change of Command 2026

    U.S. Air Force Col. Samuel R. Mink assumed command of the 82nd Training Wing from Brig. Gen. Paul G. Filcek during a ceremony officiated by Maj. Gen. Wolfe Davidson, Second Air Force commander, on June 5, 2026.

  • DAF Announces Top Safety Award Winners for 2025

    The Department of the Air Force honored its leading safety performers for fiscal year 2025, celebrating their commitment to protecting Airmen and Guardians. These top advocates have been lauded for weaving disciplined operations and meticulous risk management into every stage of their missions, from

  • The Power of Mentorship in Command Training   

    As part of an ongoing effort to better prepare leaders for the demands of command, the newly revised Air Education and Training Command (AETC) Squadron Leadership Course (SLC) has introduced a speed pod mentoring training block.