News

Feb. 10, 2020
Resiliency: MTI shares journey from Article 15 to stan/eval leader

Master Sgt. Nickole Rhodes, a military training instructor with the 433rd Training Squadron – the only Reserve MTI unit in the Air Force, shares her story to offer encouragement to Airmen who might be struggling to overcome hardships and adversity – past or present.
Feb. 7, 2020
AETC Command Team visits Goodfellow

The Air Education and Training Command command team arrived at Goodfellow AFB, Texas, Feb. 6 for an immersion tour to see first-hand how the 17th Training Wing is working to set the standard for innovation, agility, professionalism, and life-long learning.
Feb. 7, 2020
56th FSS finalist for award; receives evaluation

The 56th Force Support Squadron appropriated fund food service team was one of 12 finalists out of 70 bases worldwide to be selected for the Air Force’s 2020 John L. Hennessy Food Service Excellence award. The Hennessy evaluation team assessed the 56th FSS facilities on kitchen, serving and dining
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