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Heroic actions by Randolph CDC staff save child’s life
August 26, 2022 — The observations and swift actions of the Randolph Child and Development Program staff provided a successful outcome for a child who recently experienced a life-threatening event... MORE

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Air Force releases staff sergeant/22E5 promotion cycle statistics
August 25, 2022 — Air Force officials have selected 9,706 senior airmen for promotion to staff sergeant, out of 45,991 eligible, for a selection rate of 21.1 percent in the 22E5 promotion cycle, which includes supplemental promotion opportunities. ... MORE

Graphic showing staff sergeant rank insignia.

T-38 Talon Repair Inspection and Maintenance program launches at JBSA-Randolph
August 24, 2022 — The T-38 Talon will undergo Talon Repair Inspection and Maintenance, or TRIM, modification to perform localized depot-level maintenance to replace or repair key parts to keep these valuable training platforms mission ready. The TRIM modification will address aging airframe-related issues to preclude grounding of these aircraft prior to its eventual retirement. ... MORE

Stewart takes command of Nineteenth Air Force, continuing focus of accelerating change
August 22, 2022 — Maj. Gen. Phillip A. Stewart took command of the Nineteenth Air Force from Maj. Gen. Craig Wills during a change of command ceremony at Hanger 41 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Aug 19... MORE

How the new Special Warfare Branch at AFRS is making a difference
August 17, 2022 — One year into being, the Special Warfare Branch at Air Force Recruiting Service is yielding results by trying new approaches to win talent for an elite set of careers... MORE

Lt. Col. Joseph Lopez and Tech. Sgt. Kevin Dunham, two of seven members of AFRS’s Recruiting Operations Special Warfare branch pose for a photo outside AFRS’s headquarters at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Aug. 4, 2022.

2023 Air Force Learning Professionals’ Consortium call for topics now open
August 17, 2022 — The call for topics for the 2023 Learning Professionals’ Consortium has been released by Air Education and Training Command’s Learning Professionals Branch... MORE

Call for Topics Now Open - LPC-23 The Learning Professionals' Consortium 22-23 March 2023 Imagine - Create - Innovate

JBSA-Lackland, JBSA-Randolph pharmacies implement changes to improve service
August 17, 2022 — The Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland and Randolph Pharmacy teams are changing some of their processes to improve service to beneficiaries... MORE

Lackland, Randolph Pharmacies change processes

Air Force selects 9,706 in staff sergeant promotion cycle; list posts Aug. 25
August 17, 2022 — A total of 9,706 senior airmen have been selected for promotion in staff sergeant in the 22E5 promotion cycle. The list is available on the Enlisted Promotions page of Air Force Personnel Center public website, myPers and the Air Force Portal... MORE

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Air Force Cycling Team completes ride across Iowa representing Air Force, Space Force
August 16, 2022 — The Air Force Cycling Team completed a 500-mile trek across Iowa on road bicycles July 30, 2022, traveling as part of the Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa, or RAGBRAI, ending in Lansing, Iowa... MORE

Cyclists work on a bicycle on the side of the road

Digital badging proof of concept tests successfully in myLearning
August 15, 2022 — A successful digital badging capability proof of concept residing inside of myLearning was completed in early August as part of the learning services ecosystem’s Phase III rollout, Air Education and Training Command officials at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph announced Aug. 13... MORE

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479th Flying Training Group civilian instructor receives award for car accident response
August 10, 2022 — David Galloway, a 479th Flying Training Group civilian instructor, was recently awarded the Command Civilian Award for Valor in a ceremony at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida, for his heroic response to a car accident near the main gate of the base... MORE

David Galloway, 479th Flying Training Group T-1 instructor

Colombian Special Operations leaders visit 558th Flying Training Squadron
August 4, 2022 — Colombian air force Special Operations Forces leaders visited with the 558th Flying Training Squadron June 27 to better understand the training and capabilities of U.S. Air Force remotely piloted aircraft... MORE

Colombian Special Operations leaders visit the 558th FTS

Are you ready to fill up the Air Force Spark Tank?
August 2, 2022 — Torchbearers help Air Education and Training Command reach Air Force Spark Tank success for the fourth year... MORE

Col. Taylor Ferrell takes command of the 12th Flying Training Wing
August 1, 2022 — Col. Taylor Ferrell takes command of the 12th Flying Training Wing... MORE

12th Operations Group welcomes new commander
August 1, 2022 — In front of a packed audience on the South ramp flightline at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Col. Scott Rowe, 12th Flying Training Wing commander, passed the guidon to the new 12th Operations Group commander, Col. James Muniz. ... MORE

AETC starts mapping path to 2030 force development capability
July 26, 2022 — With an eye towards winning the future fight against adversaries such as China and Russia, Air Education and Training Command officials hosted a workshop at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph July 19-21 designed to give a diverse set of Airmen a chance to share their perspective of how Airmen and Guardians will learn in 2030... MORE

Explore the growth mindset on latest 'The Air Force Starts Here' podcast
July 25, 2022 — A deep dive into the growth mindset and how Air Education and Training Command is using it to help develop the Airmen we need for tomorrow’s high-end fight is the focus of the latest episode of "The Air Force Starts Here" podcast released July 20, 2022... MORE

12th Flying Training Wing T-38 Talon conducts basic surface attack simulation
July 21, 2022 — U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Jason Mandizvidza, training pilot, and Brazilian Air Force Capt. Felipe Pereira, 435th Fighter Training Squadron instructor pilot, flew a 12th Flying Training Wing T-38 Talon July 6 to conduct a basic surface attack simulation at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph... MORE

Air Force Spark Tank unleashes AETC's capacity to innovate
July 21, 2022 — Air Education and Training Command has begun accepting innovative submissions that can significantly impact Air Force missions within the next six to 24 months from uniformed and civilian Airmen for the 2023 Air Force Spark Tank competition, now through Aug. 17... MORE

12th Flying Training Wing announces second quarter award winners
July 20, 2022 — The 12th Flying Training Wing recently announced its second quarter award winners... MORE