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Building the Airman advantage in strategic competition starts with an Advanced Digital Learning Services Architecture
August 10, 2023 — In today's rapidly evolving world, where technological advancement and dynamic operational environments demand continuous learning and adaptation, officials at Air Education and Training Command are taking massive strides towards a more modern approach to education and training... MORE

Air Force releases staff sergeant promotion cycle statistics
August 10, 2023 — Air Force officials have selected 9,000 senior airmen for promotion to staff sergeant out of 51,717 eligible for a selection rate of 17.4 percent in the 23E5 promotion cycle, which includes supplemental promotion opportunities... MORE

July 2023 goes down as hottest month on record; more extreme heat looming
August 10, 2023 — July 2023 just became the hottest month in recorded history with no relief anytime soon, and the commander-in-chief has taken notice... MORE

OSHA "Prevent Heat Illness at Work" poster

Community Connection Events help answer back-to-school questions
August 8, 2023 — Got questions about your students going back to school? The 502nd Air Base Wing is looking to spread the word on Joint Base San Antonio’s three upcoming Community Connection Events, which will be focused on sharing installation support resources and information with the JBSA community during the back-to-school timeframe. ... MORE

Air Force selects 9,000 in staff sergeant promotion cycle; list posts August 10
August 8, 2023 — Air Force officials selected 9,000 senior airmen for promotion to staff sergeant out of 51,717 eligible for a selection rate of 17.4 percent in the 23E5 promotion cycle, which includes supplemental promotion opportunities... MORE

AETC showcases people, missions at one of world’s largest air shows
August 1, 2023 — Air Education and Training Command’s missions and people were on full display as AETC was the featured major command for the 70th edition of the Experimental Aircraft Association’s (EAA) AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, July 24-30... MORE

Lt. Gen. Brian Robinson, commander of Air Education and Training Command, and Chief Master Sgt. Chad Bickley, met with Civil Air Patrol cadets for at Experimental Aircraft Association Oshkosh AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, July 29.

First Command welcomes new command chief
July 31, 2023 — Members of Air Education and Training Command welcomed Chief Master Sgt. Chad Bickley as the new command chief for AETC July 28. ... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Chad Bickley official photo

30 Years: AETC command chief retires from First Command
July 25, 2023 — Chief Master Sgt. Erik Thompson, command chief of Air Education and Training Command, closes out his 30-year career on July 28 in the same place where every enlisted Airmen begins their Air Force journey: The First Command... MORE

US. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Erik Thompson, command chief of Air Education and Training Command poses for a photo near the AETC headquarters building

myLearning performance upgrades announced; system temporarily unavailable Aug 1-3
July 21, 2023 — Beginning Aug. 1, 2023, myLearning will undergo a series of upgrades aimed at enhancing the user experience and better meeting the growing training and development needs of Airmen and Guardians. To accommodate these changes, myLearning will be temporarily unavailable to all users from Aug. 1-3. Therefore, it is highly recommended that learners complete all mandatory, recurring, or required training that will be due between Aug. 1-4 by July 30 to avoid any interruptions... MORE

Top recruiter sends off cycling team to represent Air Force
July 21, 2023 — Brig. Gen. Christopher R. Amrhein, commander of Air Force Recruiting Service, sent off the Air Force Cycling Team's Texas riders with encouraging words on July 20, 2023, at the command's headquarters at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas... MORE

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JBSA hosts Air Force Deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower, Personnel and Services for town halls
July 20, 2023 — Lt. Gen. Caroline M. Miller, Deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower, Personnel and Services, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, hosted three All Call/Roadshow events at Joint Base San Antonio locations July 18 and 19... MORE

Air Force releases latest field grade officer promotions
July 13, 2023 — The Air Force selected 562 active-duty officers for promotion to colonel and major during recent CY23B and CY23C central selection boards... MORE

AETC commander visits 502nd Air Base Wing, 12th Flying Training Wing members
July 11, 2023 — Members of the AETC command team, Lt. Gen. Brian S. Robinson, commander of Air Education and Training Command, and his wife, Maureen, Chief Master Sgt. Erik Thompson, AETC command chief, and his wife, Vickie, visited the 502nd Air Base Wing headquarters and other locations at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, as well as the 12th Flying Training Wing at JBSA-Randolph July 6... MORE

Lt. Gen. Robinson visits Randolph Air Force Base

New 'Impact' FD newsletter available now on AETC website
July 6, 2023 — The latest edition of the Force Development "Impact" newsletter is available now on the Air Education and Training Command website... MORE

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Air Force releases technical sergeant promotion cycle statistics
July 6, 2023 — Air Force officials have selected 5,354 staff sergeants for promotion to technical sergeant out of 36,913 eligible for a selection rate of 14.5 percent in the 23E6 promotion cycle, which includes supplemental promotion opportunities... MORE

Survivor benefits program open season guidelines and YOU!
June 30, 2023 — The SBP is a Department of Defense program that provides a monthly payment to eligible survivors of military retirees after the retiree passes away. The SBP Open Season is a period during which eligible participants can enroll in or cancel their SBP coverage... MORE

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JBSA Small Unmanned Aerial Systems program reaches milestone
June 30, 2023 — Small Unmanned Aerial Systems or sUAS, is one of the innovative programs that has taken hold and is gaining momentum here. The office leading this charge is the Installation Basing and Support Agreements and SUAS Commercial off-the-shelf Operations office. ... MORE

'Giant Voice' testing takes place at JBSA June 30
June 30, 2023 — There will be tests of the "Giant Voice" alert systems at all Joint Base San Antonio locations June 30, according to JBSA Command Post officials... MORE

Eleven fatalities cause for concern heading into Fourth of July weekend
June 29, 2023 — The Department of the Air Force has lost 11 teammates to preventable mishaps since the kickoff of the 101 Critical Days of Summer began in late May. With the long Fourth of July weekend approaching, more members will be at increased risk... MORE

With the Fourth of July holiday, fireworks safety becomes a focus area.

Customized catalogs now available in DAF e-Learning for Department of the Air Force Learning Professionals
June 29, 2023 — The new DAF e-Learning platform, Percipio, is now home to the Instructional Systems catalog and the newly created Instructor Development Guide... MORE

Customized Catalogs Now Available for DAF Learning Professionals