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Feb. 5, 2020
AETC command team journeys to Columbus AFB to observe pilot training mission

The Air Education and Training Command command team arrived at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, for a two-day immersion Feb. 5-6, getting a good look at what the 14th Flying Training Wing is doing to revolutionize pilot training and move it forward in the future.
Feb. 5, 2020
Luke Public Health team maintains Airmen medical readiness

A variety of factors can hinder Airmen from successfully completing the mission or deploying, whether it be sickness, poor eating and sleeping habits or unfamiliarity with the job. Airmen in the 56th Operational Medicine Readiness Squadron Public Health unit help mitigate those factors, thus
Jan. 31, 2020
AETC Security Forces announces 2020 Defender Challenge team

Seven Security Forces Airmen were selected to represent Air Education and Training Command during the Air Force-wide Defender Challenge competition to be held in May 2020.
Jan. 29, 2020
Mobility aviators from Altus AFB inspire youth at Aviation Day

According to the Federal Aviation Administration, there are about 600,000 active pilots throughout the United States, but that number has been gradually declining throughout the past decade. To work towards an interest in aviation careers, commercial, private and military aviation professionals
Jan. 28, 2020
ACC commander to pilot graduates ‘Your country needs you, the Air Force needs you’

Gen. Mike Holmes, the commander of Air Combat Command, was the guest speaker at the Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 20-06/07’s graduation ceremony at Columbus AFB, Mississippi. He spoke of the skills and code of ethics involved with being a military pilot.
Jan. 21, 2020
AETC, AMC team up on VR solutions for modern C-130 training

With technology constantly changing, the Air Force is actively seeking innovative methods to train today’s Airmen with tomorrow’s technology. The Air Force is committed to world-class training for Airmen by preventing stagnation in education through constant innovation to meet the needs of a new
Jan. 17, 2020
2019: Goodfellow AFB Year in Review

In 2019, Goodfellow trained, developed, and inspired well over 11,000 Soldiers, Marines, Sailors, Airmen, and Coast Guardsmen for the future fight. Our graduates left Goodfellow to support disaster relief from Tyndall to Offutt Air Force Bases, fought wildfires in California, and helped save lives
Jan. 14, 2020
Goodfellow AFB names December Student of the Month award winners

The Student of the Month awards and Rope of the Month award are presented by 17th Training Group leadership each month.
Jan. 10, 2020
Dedication, passion drove 97 CES to 3 AETC awards

The mission of the 97th Air Mobility Wing Force Civil Engineer Squadron is to support the men and women of Mobility’s Hometown through its infrastructure. Constant dedication and passion for the job are requirements to exceed and achieve this mission. The 97th CES was recognized for going above and
Jan. 9, 2020
Luke AFB team selected to present idea at Spark Tank 2020

Spark Tank also offers Airmen the opportunity to get their ideas in front of key enabling agencies that can share expertise and resources such as funding or personnel for the projects being presented and demonstrate pathways for intrapreneurs to make their initiatives successful.