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Innovation continues with Det. 24’s change of command
June 14, 2022
Change of command ceremony

Air Force unveils new airpower ad in theaters
May 9, 2022
Screenshot of a new Air Force ad called "Own the Sky" showcasing fighter pilots and airpower.

‘Candy Bomber’ passes away at 101
February 18, 2022
Retired Col. Gail Halvorsen, also known as the "Candy Bomber," passed away Feb. 16, 2022. He was 101 years old.

AETC Det. 62 begins eVTOL training requirements research with simulator delivery
February 7, 2022
picture of semi truck making delivery in hangar

Renowned Air Force test pilot Chuck Yeager dies
December 9, 2020
Famed test pilot, retired Brig. Gen. Charles E. “Chuck” Yeager has died, Dec. 7. He was 97.

Rated Preparatory Program now accepting applications for FY21 spring class
November 23, 2020
Active duty Department of the Air Force officers and enlisted Airmen and Space Professionals interested in becoming a rated officer have until Dec. 31, 2020 to apply for the Spring 2021 Rated Preparatory Program.

Rated Preparatory Program now accepting applications for FY21 spring class
November 9, 2020
Active duty Department of the Air Force officers and enlisted Airmen and Space Professionals interested in becoming a rated officer have until Dec. 31, 2020 to apply for the Spring 2021 Rated Preparatory Program.

Register now for 'Pathway to Wings' accessions and rated boards brief Aug. 5
July 17, 2020
graphic with Seven Airmen in flight suits standing next to T-38 aircraft

Air Force removes initial height requirement for officer aviators
May 22, 2020
blue graphic with U.S. Air Force wings logo

Pilot Training Next, Air Force ROTC partner for distance learning instruction
February 11, 2020
Pilot Training Next helped make Air Force ROTC history while pushing the limits of technology and training during their recent partnership with Clarkson University.

BASHing bird strikes aim of JBSA-Randolph program
January 13, 2020
Courtesy Photo

Pilot instructor training "embraces change" through virtual reality
October 22, 2018
Lt. Col. Derek McCafferty (left) and Maj. Erik Jones, 99th Flying Training Squadron instructor pilots, prepare for a virtual flying training sortie Oct. 9, 2018, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas.  The 99th FTS, along with the 560th FTS, have integrated virtual reality simulators into the  pilot instructor training syllabus as part of an overall strategic effort to leverage emerging technology across the training enterprise.

560th FTS Ends 2017 Strong with T-38 Navy Test Pilot Transition
December 14, 2017
560th FTS Trains Navy Test Pilots

Air Force Chief of Staff meets with airline executives
May 20, 2017
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein discusses the national pilot sourcing with airline executives at the National Pilot Sourcing Meeting in Alexandria, Va., May 18, 2017. The meeting was held to discuss opportunities to improve collaboration between airlines and the military to ensure high-quality pilots for the need of the nation. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jannelle McRae)

VLPAD adds 51 jobs, more active-duty openings for officer, enlisted
April 18, 2017
The Air Force Voluntary Period of Active Duty program just added 51 career field specialties. VLPAD gives certain Reserve and Guard Airmen the chance to serve on active duty for three years and one day while receiving active duty benefits in order to meet Air Force mission requirements. (U.S. Air Force courtesy graphic)