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April 9, 2019
Sheppard Airman aces aircraft fuel systems course

“If you are going to achieve excellence in big things, you develop the habit in little matters. Excellence is not an exception, it is a prevailing attitude.” – Colin Powell
March 5, 2019
Faculty Next creates lifelong learners

The 17th Training Wing at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, recently introduced a new seminar focused on active learning teaching methods for faculty members, called "Faculty Next."
Feb. 28, 2019
Innovation, scalability & data the focus as PTN 2.0 begins

Innovation, ability to scale rapidly and use of big-data to drive decision-making are the three focus areas for the second iteration of Pilot Training Next 2.0, now underway in Austin.
Feb. 22, 2019
Learning Next open house showcases radical changes

Fly. Fight. Win. This is the collective mission of Airmen in the United States Air Force. At the 17th Training Wing, a radically different training initiative is being cultivated which better prepares graduated Airmen to accomplish the mission. By aligning competency based learning with the
Feb. 8, 2019
Career field managers, AETC improve Keesler training environment

The 81st Training Group hosted 31 career field managers affecting more than more than 27 career fields during the Career Field Manager Conference here Feb. 6-8.
Feb. 5, 2019
South Dakota ANG sergeant aces aircraft fuel systems course

A South Dakota native and member of the Air National Guard's 114th Fighter Wing Sioux Falls, S.D. aced his technical training school at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, with perfect scores on his block exams.
Jan. 18, 2019
VR videos now part of pilot training at Laughlin AFB

With technology ever-evolving, the Air Force believes its training should too. Virtual reality, or VR, is growing quickly, and Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, is hopping on the bandwagon.
Jan. 15, 2019
Keesler unveils innovative classroom environment for ‘Mach 21 Airmen’

The 81st Training Support Squadron held a ribbon cutting ceremony followed by an open house celebrating the completion of the SCALE-UP renovation project in Alee Hall Jan. 10The 81st Training Support Squadron held a ribbon cutting ceremony followed by an open house celebrating the completion of the
Nov. 7, 2018
Personalized Learning Cohort members gain insight on Luke’s pilot training mission

Members of the School of Superintendents Association Personalized Learning Cohort recently visited Luke Air Force Base to collaboratively research, inspire, empower and amplify educators’ work to transform education.
Nov. 5, 2018
97 AMW First Wing to Receive Cutting-Edge Simulator

The Altus AFB Fire Department is the first in the Air Force to use a virtual reality fire fighting simulator, ensuring safer operations and saving money.