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Mission Ready Airmen Case Studies: Mobile Technical Training
December 14, 2023 — Air Education and Training Command is reviewing moments of aviation history to reflect the importance of Agile Combat Employment, in addition to the warrior mindset and mission readiness its Airmen must sustain while preparing for the future fight... MORE

Black and White photo of Maj. Gen. Walter Reed Weaver

JBSA lists revised holiday gate hours
December 11, 2023 — Security Forces have released revised entry control point holiday hours at Joint Base San Antonio locations for Dec. 22, 2023, through Jan. 1, 2024... MORE

Mission Ready Airmen Case Studies: Crew 13 with the Doolittle Raid
December 8, 2023 — Air Education and Training Command is reviewing moments of aviation history to reflect the importance of Agile Combat Employment, in addition to the warrior mindset and mission readiness its Airmen must sustain while preparing for the future fight... MORE

Black and white photo of Doolittle Raiders

Department of the Air Force releases 23S9, 24S8 Space Force promotion cycle statistics
December 7, 2023 — Space Force officials have selected 14 senior master sergeants and 30 master sergeants for promotion in the 23S9 and 24S8 promotion cycles, respectively... MORE

PHOTOS: JBSA glows with holiday tree lightings
December 5, 2023 — The Joint Base San Antonio community ushered in the holiday season with tree lighting ceremonies at all three military installations Nov. 30 through Dec. 1, 2023... MORE

Air Force releases chief master sergeant promotion cycle statistics
December 1, 2023 — Air Force officials have selected 506 senior master sergeants for promotion to chief master sergeant out of 2,249 eligible for a selection rate of 22.5 percent in the 23E9 promotion cycle, which includes supplemental promotion opportunities... MORE

Follow simple tips for staying safe during the holidays
December 1, 2023 — Winter holidays are a time for families and friends to get together. But that also means a greater risk of fire. Following a few simple tips will ensure a happy and fire-safe holiday season... MORE

Mission Ready Airmen Case Studies: Two A-10 pilots, the tank destroyers
November 30, 2023 — Air Education and Training Command is reviewing moments of aviation history to reflect the importance of Agile Combat Employment, in addition to the warrior mindset and mission readiness its Airmen must sustain while preparing for the future fight... MORE

Picture of Capt. Eric "Fish" Salmonson and 1st Lt. John "Karl" Marks

AETC announces 2023 safety award winners
November 28, 2023 — The Headquarters Air Education and Training Command Safety Directorate, on behalf of Maj. Gen. James R. Sears Jr., AETC deputy commander, announced the winners of the 2023 AETC Safety Awards... MORE

Air Education and Training Command Safety crest/patch

Department of the Air Force students find resources with new Student Success Center
November 28, 2023 — The Air Force Learning Professionals’ Program recently launched The Student Success Center, a new feature on the website that provides additional academic resources and fosters academic achievement for Airmen and Guardians... MORE

Air Force selects 506 senior master sergeants for promotion in 23E9 Promotion cycle to chief master sergeant.
November 28, 2023 — Air Force officials selected 506 Air Force senior master sergeants for promotion to chief master sergeant out of 2,249 eligible for a selection rate of 22.5 percent in the 23E9 promotion cycle, which includes supplemental promotion opportunities... MORE

Mission Ready Airmen Case Studies: Chief Master Sgt. Richard Etchberger
November 22, 2023 — Air Education and Training Command is reviewing moments of aviation history to reflect the importance of Agile Combat Employment, in addition to the warrior mindset and mission readiness its Airmen must sustain while preparing for the future fight... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Richard "Dick" Etchberger was an Air Force senior noncommissioned officer and skilled radar technician who was killed after saving the lives of some of his crew during a fierce battle at Lima Site 85 during the Vietnam War. Etchberger received the Medal of Honor posthumously in 2010. (Courtesy photo)

Holiday in Blue concerts set for Dec. 12-13 at Majestic Theatre
November 22, 2023 — The sounds of the holidays will fill the air with two "Holiday in Blue" concert performances by the U.S. Air Force Band of the West at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 12 and 13, 2023, at the Majestic Theatre in San Antonio. ... MORE

Image of a Christmas tree, sheet of music, instruments, Santa Hat, and holiday garland.

Rated Preparatory Program application process open through Dec. 9
November 21, 2023 — Active duty Air Force officers and enlisted Airmen who are interested in becoming rated officers can apply for the Spring 2024 Air Force Rated Preparatory Program now through Dec. 9, 2023... MORE

Graphic illustrating announcement for Active duty Air Force officers and enlisted Airmen who are interested in becoming rated officers can apply for the Spring 2024 Air Force Rated Preparatory Program now through Dec. 9, 2023.

Mission Ready Airmen Case Studies: Readiness to meet emergencies
November 20, 2023 — Air Education and Training Command is reviewing moments of aviation history to reflect the importance of Agile Combat Employment, in addition to the warrior mindset and mission readiness its Airmen must sustain while preparing for the future fight... MORE

Expansion for the Korean War placed great strains on the single point of entry for BMT, Lackland AFB. To cope with its population explosion of over 75,000 new trainees and instructors, tent cities emerged—a long Air Force tradition.

Setting the foundation: Second Air Force human performance
November 15, 2023 — As Second Air Force begins efforts to modernize and transform the Air Force’s basic and technical training to keep pace with modern-day, near-peer competitors, the Numbered Air Force will incorporate human performance aspects into its plans to optimize an Airman’s success in training and for the rest of their lives... MORE

U.S. Air Force graphic designed to highlight human performance.

340th Flying Training Group helps honor all who served at local school
November 14, 2023 — Col. Kyle Goldstein, 340th Flying Training Group commander, was invited as the keynote speaker for a Veterans Day ceremony at Danville Middle School Nov. 9 in New Braunfels, Texas, to share about the origins of Veterans Day and honor the local veterans in attendance... MORE

Aviation History: First Lt. Thomas Selfridge died during aerial mishap in Wright Military Flyer, but there's more to his legacy
November 8, 2023 — Air Education and Training Command is reviewing moments of aviation history to reflect the importance of Agile Combat Employment, in addition to the warrior mindset and multi-capability, its Airmen must sustain while preparing for the future fight... MORE

First Lt. Thomas Selfridge was recognized for his humanitarian work in the wake of the San Francisco earthquake of 1906. He was stationed at the Presidio of Monterrey, currently an Air Education and Training Command language training location. (Courtesy photo)

340th FTG highlights top performers, strategic priorities during fall MUTA
November 6, 2023 — The 340th Flying Training Group held its fall mandatory unit training assembly, or MUTA, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, Oct. 26-27, 2023... MORE

AAFES unveils $12.7 million Express convenience store at JBSA-Randolph
November 3, 2023 — The Army & Air Force Exchange Service unveiled Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph’s first Express convenience store with a gas station, ushering in a new era of support for nearly 345,000 authorized military shoppers in and around San Antonio... MORE

Army & Air Force Exchange Service Unveils $12.7 Million Express Convenience Store at JBSA-Randolph