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AETC officials design, educate force on new ‘Ready Airman Training’
December 7, 2022 — The reality of Air Force Force Generation, or AFFORGEN, the deployment model for presenting Airmen and airpower in support of the joint force, is well on its way only two months into Initial Operational Capability. One of the keys to ensuring the readiness necessary to sustain the model has been the implementation of Ready Airman Training, initiated Oct. 1, 2022... MORE

U.S. Air Force graphic for Ready Airman Training with a photo and text. RAT is designed to train Airmen undergoing the reset, prepare and ready phases of AFFORGEN and has been shaped through efforts of Air Education and Training Command experts during 2022.

DAF selects Airmen, Guardians for promotion in 22E9, 22S9, 23S8 cycles; lists post Dec. 6th
November 30, 2022 — Air Force officials have selected 514 Air Force senior master sergeants for promotion to chief master sergeant, out of 2,526 eligible, for a selection rate of 20.34% in the 22E9 promotion cycle, which includes supplemental promotion opportunities... MORE

Graphic with the rank insignias of grades E9, S9, and S8.

AETC commander announces rebalanced mission, vision focus
November 29, 2022 — Lt. Gen. Brian Robinson, commander of Air Education and Training Command, recently announced the command’s rebalanced mission, vision and lines of effort that will continue to accelerate change, while building the force necessary for the high-end fight... MORE

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall, left, salutes the U.S. flag with Lt. Gen. Brian Robinson, center, commander of Air Education and Training Command, and Chief Master Sgt. Erik Thompson, right, AETC command chief, during the playing of the national anthem at the start of a U.S. Air Force Basic Military Training graduation ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Nov. 3, 2022

JBSA lights up with holiday tree lighting celebrations
November 25, 2022 — The 502nd Force Support Squadron presents the annual tree lighting celebrations to kick start the holiday season at all three primary Joint Base San Antonio locations. Each event includes the lighting of the tree, a visit from Santa, hot chocolate, cookies and games and crafts for the kids... MORE

Thanksgiving holiday hours around JBSA
November 23, 2022 — Thanksgiving is here and some facilities around Joint Base San Antonio will have modified hours... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston FSS Thanksgiving weekend hours.

AETC announces best in safety for 2022
November 22, 2022 — Air Education and Training command has announced its winners of the Fiscal Year 2022 Safety Awards. According to Col. Will Phillips, AETC director of safety, these individual and organizational honors recognize the outstanding performance of the entire safety community... MORE

photo of Safety Award for 2022 recipient

U.S. Air Force Recruiting sends team To blitz Detroit suburbs
November 17, 2022 — An Air Force engagement and recruiting team led by Air Force Recruiting Service Detachment 1 out of Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, was assembled from all over the nation and descended on the suburbs of Detroit, Nov. 15-18, 2022, with information about Aim High Flight Academy and other U.S. Air Force opportunities for students who are soon to graduate... MORE

A student from Oak Park High School, Oak Park, Michigan, tests her skill on a flight simulator

How one Airman overcame barriers to reach uncommon heights
November 16, 2022 — Christopher Stuebbe's path to Air Force Officer Training School and selection as a Tactical Air Control Party officer involved a setback, a waiver, enlistment, uncommon achievements and football... MORE

An Air Force officer in uniform salutes another Airman.

Gathering of the Torch ignites senior AETC leader discussions
November 10, 2022 — The three-day Gathering of the Torch commanders conference brought senior leaders and their spouses from across AETC together in one central location to exchange ideas and discuss AETC’s missions and subsequent focus in the coming years. The theme of event was Advancing Education and Training in an Era of Strategic Competition... MORE

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brian Robinson, commander of Air Education and Training Command, speaks with commanders, command chiefs and spouses from across the command during AETC's Gathering of the Torch at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Nov. 9, 2022

340th FTG highlights outstanding performers, readiness during fall MUTA
November 8, 2022 — The 340th Flying Training Group held its fall Mandatory Unit Training Assembly, or MUTA, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph on Oct. 27-28, 2022... MORE

340th FTG emergency manager discusses readiness during fall MUTA

Bodybuilding helps recruiter lift the weight of life
November 7, 2022 — Master Sgt. Lisa Schuur, of the 332nd Recruiting Squadron, recently walked away with five first-place medals after competing in her first National Physique Committee bodybuilding competition, the NPC Southern Muscle Showdown National Qualifier in Dalton, Georgia, on Oct. 1, 2022... MORE

Recruiters man a booth at a Chattanooga State Community College career fair Aug. 30, 2022

39th Flying Training Squadron welcomes new commander
November 2, 2022 — Lt. Col. Thad Reddick assumed command of the 39th Flying Training Squadron from Lt. Col. Thomas Lessner on Oct. 27, 2022, during a ceremony held at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. Col. Kyle Goldstein, 340th Flying Training Group commander, officiated the change of command ceremony... MORE

Department of the Air Force unveils new civilian career talent management process
November 1, 2022 — The Department of the Air Force is unveiling a new civilian career talent management process designed to be more nimble in developing both civilian leaders as well as growing technical expertise/competence... MORE

Service after cancer: Survivors speak out after diagnoses, surgeries
November 1, 2022 — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates each year in the United States sees about 264,000 cases of breast cancer diagnosed in women and about 2,400 in men... MORE

Constructive Service Credit now offered to applicants for two Space Force career fields
October 31, 2022 — Air Force Recruiting Service’s Space Force Recruiting branch is looking forward to including both the cyber and intelligence communities to their pool of applicants who qualify for Constructive Service Credit... MORE

2nd Lt. Jessica Thompson swears into the U.S. Space Force

P-51 Mustang: First flight of an Icon
October 26, 2022 — No World War II fighter aircraft was more iconic than the bubble canopied P-51 Mustang. So successful was the airframe that was deemed the most aerodynamically perfect pursuit plane in existence by the Truman Senate War Investigating Committee. More than 80 years later, the U.S. Air Force continues to develop innovative aircraft and tactics to ensure American victory in the skies. The T-7A Red Hawk is an all-new advanced pilot training system designed for the U.S. Air Force that will train the next generation of fighter and bomber pilots at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas... MORE

340th Flying Training Group debuts Avengers Podcast
October 26, 2022 — The 340th Flying Training Group launched a new podcast Oct. 24, 2022, to bring total force tips and conversations from subject matter experts and leaders throughout the Air Force that are intended to help inspire and inform... MORE

Cybersecurity Awareness Month: 502nd Communications Squadron serves JBSA
October 25, 2022 — The 502nd Communications Squadron provides cybersecurity support and training across Joint Base San Antonio serving over 266 mission partners. Cybersecurity safeguards networks and electronic devices from theft of, or damage to hardware, software or electronic data... MORE

DAF, Clemson conducting research for Undergraduate Space Training educational partnership
October 24, 2022 — A team from Second Air Force, as well as the U.S. Space Force and the Air Force Personnel Center, has been working with Clemson University under a mutually beneficial educational partnership agreement since July 2020 as part of an effort to assist the United States Space Force with the deliberate development, education and training of space professionals... MORE

2nd Air Force shield on blue and orange background

Ready for enrollment: AFCDA presents its first modernized CDC
October 24, 2022 — As part of the Second Air Force commander’s priority to advance force development across the entire service, the Air Force Career Development Academy, or AFCDA, officially implemented Career Development Course, or CDC, 2R151 Edit Code M-01, Maintenance Management Production Journeyman Aug. 1... MORE

Graphic for the Air Force Career Development Academy depicting two Airmen holding cell phones.