News - Tag AETC

July 21, 2026
AETC Makes History: Qualifies First Civilian T-7A Sim Instructors

Seven civilian simulator instructors (CSI) graduated from the T-7A Red Hawk Type 1 Initial Operational Test and Evaluation (IOT&E) Simulator Instructor Training here June 3, becoming the first civilian cadre qualified on the new Ground Based Training System (GBTS) in the Air Force.
July 20, 2026
Goodfellow AFB Hosts Junior Firefighter Camp 2026

The Goodfellow Fire Department hosted its Junior Firefighter Camp, July 13 - 17, 2026.
July 17, 2026
56th Fighter Wing ushers in new era under new commander, reassigned to Air Combat Command

The 56th Fighter Wing at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, made history during a change of command and major command reassignment ceremony held July 17 as the wing officially transitioned major commands ushering in new leadership for the installation.
July 16, 2026
Silent Whisper: Sharpening the Readiness of Sheppard AFB Defenders

Airmen from the 82nd Security Forces Squadron at Sheppard Air Force Base are sharpening their readiness through Silent Whisper, a field training exercise designed to prepare service members for the realities of deployed environments.
July 15, 2026
Demolition of USAF Regional Hospital Sheppard AFB

Constructed in 1963, the hospital was a familiar landmark for thousands who lived, trained and served at Sheppard. Today, its demolition reflects the Air Force’s continued investment in facilities that better support patient care, medical readiness and the future of Team Sheppard.
July 8, 2026
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.
June 30, 2026
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
June 29, 2026
Long Takes Helm of 12th FTW, Emphasizing Training as Foundation of Combat Victory

The 12th Flying Training Wing welcomed a new commander during a change of command ceremony June 26, 2026, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. Col. Peter Lee relinquished command of the wing to Col. James Long II during a ceremony officiated by Maj. Gen. Roy Collins, Air Education and Training
June 9, 2026
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
June 5, 2026
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.