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myLearning debuts ‘Big Blue Button’ to expand course development options, add modern collaboration capability for Airmen
February 8, 2022 — The ‘Big Blue Button,’ a new synchronous learning capability intended to increase course development and execution options, went live in the myLearning platform Jan. 26. The ‘Big Blue Button’ feature provides a collaborative, virtual classroom for course instructors and students to be able interact in a “live” learning environment. ... MORE

AETC Det. 62 begins eVTOL training requirements research with simulator delivery
February 7, 2022 — Air Education and Training Command's Detachment 62 began its research into training requirements for emerging electric vertical takeoff/landing, or eVTOL, aircraft with the arrival of a Joby eVTOL aircraft simulator at Joint Base San Antonio-Kelly Field Feb. 4... MORE

picture of semi truck making delivery in hangar

First Step, First Flight, First Command: AETC officials unveil 2022 Air Force Fiesta medal
February 7, 2022 — Air Education and Training Command officials recently unveiled the 2022 Air Force Fiesta medal that will be distributed during Fiesta events from March 31-April 10, 2022. This year’s design is credited to Air Force Recruiting Service’s Mike Carabajal, a San Antonio native. ... MORE

AETC virtually hosts 7th Innovation Summit Feb. 16
February 2, 2022 — The 7th Innovation Summit will be hosted virtually by Air Education and Training Command officials from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Feb. 16... MORE

AETC iSummit graphic. Success with innovation complexities.

Register now for the 2022 Learning Professionals' Consortium
February 1, 2022 — Registration is open until Feb. 11 for the 2022 Learning Professionals' Consortium (LPC-22) presented by the Air Force Learning Professionals Program. This virtual event, presented on Zoomgov.com, comes with an update in format for 2022... MORE

2022 Learning Professionals Consortium (LPC-22) 16 Feb Registration Now Open

Stay LinkedIn versus left out with AFW2
February 1, 2022 — Did you know that the Air Force Wounded Warrior (AFW2) Program has a LinkedIn page? LinkedIn is the world’s largest online professional network allowing members and businesses to grow through professional networking; providing access to career development opportunities and allowing employers to post jobs, providing extensive information for individuals who are on the market to apply for new roles and learn about new companies... MORE

LinkedIn is the world’s largest online professional network that allows members and businesses to grow by professional networking, providing access to career development opportunities, allowing employers to post jobs and individuals who are on the market to apply for new roles and learn about new companies.

Stay safe heating your home this winter
January 28, 2022 — Half of home heating fires are reported during the months of December, January and February... MORE

Heating is the second leading cause of home fires and injuries, and the third leading cause of home fire deaths, according to the National Fire Prevention Association.

Weather is no gambling matter for 12th OSS flight chief
January 28, 2022 — Alvin Hill is the weather operations flight chief with the 12th Operations Support Squadron... MORE

Alvin was recently notified that he had won the 2021 Air Force Weather Civilian Category I award for his accomplishments over the last year.

2022 Great Texas Airshow comes to JBSA-Randolph
January 28, 2022 — The 502nd Air Base Wing is hosting the Great Texas Airshow at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph April 23-24, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day... MORE

Restoring mental health in the New Year
January 26, 2022 — When the New Year comes around, many people look at re-establishing positive aspects of their life. They declutter their homes, start a new workout routine, work on paying off debt or start a new hobby. Either way, the decisions they make are beneficial to restoring their mental health. ... MORE

If there is a strong foundation of mental health most stressors, changes and unexpected incidents are easier to accept and take care of. Tending to and restoring mental health doesn’t mean there will never be setbacks, but it ensures that we are able to be successful in life, and have the ability to assist others when they are going through hard times.

AETC continues to develop Airmen, celebrates 80th anniversary
January 24, 2022 — Members of Air Education and Training Command celebrated the command’s 80th anniversary recently, honoring the Air Force’s oldest major command and all of the students and trainees who have been recruited, trained and educated at First Command... MORE

Fiesta leadership visits 12th Flying Training Wing
January 21, 2022 — Fiesta San Antonio leadership visited the 12th Flying Training Wing Jan. 18-19 and got to see what it takes to be an Air Force pilot... MORE

Civilian Development nomination window opens; expanded eligibility
January 18, 2022 — The Air Force’s Personnel Center is now accepting nomination packages from Department of the Air Force civilians for more than 35 Civilian Development opportunities... MORE

Deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower, Personnel and Services visits Air Force Manpower Analysis Agency
January 14, 2022 — Lt. Gen. Brian Kelly, Air Force Deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower, Personnel and Services, visited the Air Force Manpower Analysis Agency at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Jan. 12, 2022... MORE

AFMAA visited by Deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower, Personnel and Services

559th Flying Training Squadron continues proud heritage
January 6, 2022 — The only difference between these two photos is the aircraft and time, 78 years to be exact. The 559th Flying Training Squadron, part of the 12th Flying Training Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, continues the proud heritage of producing the Air Force's best instructor pilots... MORE

The only difference between these two photos is the aircraft and time, 78 years to be exact. The 559th Flying Training Squadron continues the proud heritage of producing the Air Force's best instructor pilots.

Register now for 2022 Learning Professionals' Consortium
January 6, 2022 — Registration is open for the 2022 Learning Professionals' Consortium, or LPC-22, presented by the Air Force Learning Professionals Program. This virtual event, presented on Zoomgov.com, comes with an update in format for 2022... MORE

You’re invited! AETC 80th Anniversary Gala Jan. 22, 2022
January 4, 2022 — Mark your calendars for Air Education and Training Command’s 80th Anniversary Gala, Jan. 22, 2022 at 5 p.m. at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas. The event will feature a prominent Air Force leader as the keynote speaker, and a live performance by Velocity of U.S. Air Force Band of the West. Emceeing the event will be celebrity media personality, Elizabeth Ruiz, a 40-year veteran radio icon and San Antonio Radio Hall of Fame inductee... MORE

Mark your calendars for Air Education and Training Command’s 80th Anniversary Gala, Jan. 22, 2022 at 5 p.m. at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas. The event will feature a prominent Air Force leader as the keynote speaker, and a live performance by Velocity of U.S. Air Force Band of the West. Also, emceeing the event will be celebrity media personality, Elizabeth Ruiz, a 40-year veteran radio icon and San Antonio Radio Hall of Fame inductee. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Capt. Kenya Pettway)

AETC is making AF Spark Tank heat … again!
December 28, 2021 — Fifteen semi-finalists for the 2022 Spark Tank campaign were announced Nov. 24, including two submissions that will represent Air Education and Training Command as Air Force Spark Tank semi-finalists... MORE

A panel of nearly 30 subject matter experts from across the Department of the Air Force met Nov. 16, 2021 at the Basic Research Innovation and Collaboration Center (BRICC) in Arlington, Virginia and via a virtual teleconferencing platform to conduct the Spark Tank 2022 (ST22) Quarter Finals. (Graphic courtesy of AFWERX)

Tough Conversation: Suicide, mental health awareness
December 23, 2021 — Brig. Gen. Caroline M. Miller, the 502d Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio commander, and Command Chief Master Sgt. Casy Boomershine hosted their “Tough Conversation” forum Dec. 14, 2021, where they discussed suicide awareness and mental health issues with 12 JBSA-Randolph members... MORE

Working at remaining resilient during the holidays
December 15, 2021 — Holidays are a time for traveling and preparing to spend time with families. This can be an exciting time, especially since COVID-19 has been keeping families apart, but for some, this is can be a really hard time to cope with since many may not be surrounded by loved ones. ... MORE

There are many resources available for Airmen, Guardians, Veterans and their families to access if they are having a hard time coping. There are many books to read, applications to download and organizations to contact that are always available. They can also reach out to the Air Force Wounded Warrior (AFW2) Program Wellness and Resiliency team located on the AFW2 website, www.woundedwarrior.af.mil.