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Aug. 1, 2024
Development ecosystem lays foundation for delivering combat-effective, agile, and adaptive airpower at scale

Any future fight against a near-peer adversary will demand the U.S. Air Force deliver combat-effective, agile, and adaptive airpower at scale. This will require Airmen who can make quality decisions at the speed necessary for competition and combat timelines and developing future leaders who can do
July 31, 2024
The Pfingston Reception Center: The Heart of Basic Military Training

One by one, novice trainees anxiously march into the Pfingston Reception Center, known as the PRC, with anticipation to begin Basic Military Training. After seven and a half weeks, they return, transformed into ambitious Airmen and Guardians.
July 30, 2024
Airmen of Altus: Mr. Zachery Hatter

Get to know the Airman of the Month for April, Zachery Hatter, 97th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft crew chief.
July 26, 2024
More than just a job: 338th TRS instructor Edward Hilton

As the wheels of his car rolled to a stop outside the gates of the Air Force base, the man couldn't help but feel a rush of emotions. Years had passed since he last set foot on these grounds as a young trainee, eager to prove himself.
July 25, 2024
Chief Master Sgt. Bickley empowers Altus Airmen

Chief Master Sgt. Chad Bickley, command chief of Air Education and Training Command, visited Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, July 10-11, 2024, for the first time as AETC’s command chief.
July 18, 2024
14 Operations Group Assumption of Command

Col. Nicholas Lofthouse assumed command of the 14th Operations Group on July 18, 2024, at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi.
July 17, 2024
97th AMW Airmen, mission featured in Dude Perfect episode

The cast and crew of the globally popular comedy and sports centric YouTube channel, Dude Perfect, stopped by Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, June 10-13, to film an episode of their show featuring Airmen from the 97th Air Mobility Wing.
July 16, 2024
Col. Peter Lee Takes Command of the 12th Flying Training Wing

Col. Peter J.S. Lee assumed command of the 12th Flying Training Wing in a ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph on Friday, July 12, 2024. Col. Lee takes over from Col. Taylor T. Ferrell, who had led the unit since August 2022.Prior to this assignment, Col. Lee served as the commander of the
July 12, 2024
UPT 24-11 Graduation

Nineteen Undergraduate Pilot Training student pilots of Class 24-11, graduated on July 11, 2024, at the Columbus Event Center on Columbus Air Force Base, Miss. The UPT graduation ceremony officially marks the completion of initial flight training in the T-6 Texan II as students earn their wings and
July 11, 2024
Arkansas leaders visit 33rd FW

The 33rd Fighter Wing hosted an immersion tour for community leaders from the surrounding areas of Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Arkansas, July 10, 2024.