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July 23, 2024
From recruit to recruiter: Staff Sgt. Alyson Silidker

Staff Sgt. Alyson Silidker, 344th Recruiting Squadron enlisted accessions recruiter, began her journey 12 years ago when she graduated from a boarding school in Oregon. Silidker, originally from New Hope, Pennsylvania, didn’t have a plan after graduation. Silidker knew she was ready to start her
July 12, 2024
ALS Class 24-E Graduation

Airman Leadership School graduated Class 24-E at the Powell Event Center, July 11.
April 1, 2024
Airman Leadership School Class 24-C Graduation

Airman Leadership School graduated Class 24-C at the Powell Event Center, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, March 29, 2024.
Feb. 21, 2024
Team XL participates in leadership organization training

Rob Joseph, co-founder of RLK Team Solutions Inc., leads a discussion during a Courage Leadership Alliance seminar, Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 16, 2024. Team XL personnel and organizational culture seminar, to learn about personal and professional tactics for challenges and improvements in
Dec. 14, 2023
Graduates Receive Wings at Inter-American Air Forces Academy Ceremony

Approximately 200 students from 11 partner nations and the U.S. Air Force are the latest members to earn their wings, a highly-coveted honor symbolizing graduation from the Inter-American Air Forces Academy.
April 12, 2023
Laughlin | Developing Leaders through Feedback

When it comes to the Air Force, it's not just about fancy planes or high-tech gadgets. At the heart of this elite fighting force are the core values of integrity, service, and excellence. However, how do we live up to these values and ensure that our people constantly grow and improve? The answer
Oct. 31, 2022
Apply now: Airpower Leadership Academy scheduled for Nov. 28 – Dec. 2

The 17th Training Wing will host its first Airpower Leadership Academy, scheduled from Nov. 28 to Dec. 2.
Sept. 12, 2022
37th TRSS new FacD course: Student-Centered Active Learning Experience

The 37th Training Support Squadron is launching a new Faculty Development course titled ‘Student-Centered Active Learning Experience’ (SC-AL-E) on Oct. 3.
April 22, 2022
The Blueprint: Roadmap to Enlisted Force Development

The Blueprint serves as a foundational document to link enlisted development — from entry to departure. This new document is one of 28 Enlisted Force Development Action Plan (EFD-AP) objectives focused on developing tomorrow’s enlisted Airmen … today.
April 13, 2022
Leavitt: Dream big, work hard

Maj. Gen. Jeannie Leavitt, Chief of Safety for the Air and Space Forces, visited Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, April 1, 2022, as the guest speaker for an undergraduate pilot training graduation at the 80th Flying Training Wing, but also took time for professional development opportunities.