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Aviation mentor inspires Houston youth to take flight from her hometown
October 19, 2021 — Maj. Kiersten “Clicks” Thompson, an Instructor Combat Systems Officer assigned to the 479th Flying Training Group, represented Air Force Recruiting Service Det. 1 twice recently, connecting with youth from all over the country... MORE

Photo of Maj. Kiersten “CLICKS” Thompson with members of the Pearland High School volleyball team Oct. 8, 2021 in Texas.

New processes happening at AFW2
October 12, 2021 — The Air Force Wounded Warrior, or AFW2, Program is always looking for new ways to keep up with the world, expand and improve current processes to ensure they meet the needs of their warriors and caregivers... MORE

The Air Force Wounded Warrior (AFW2) Program is always looking for new ways to keep up with the world, expand and improve current processes to ensure they meet the needs of their warriors and caregivers. For this reason, a new form has been implemented to allow warriors, and caregivers, an opportunity to let AFW2 staff know what they need more of.

Web-based enrollment streamlines visitor pass process
October 7, 2021 — A new web-based enrollment system now deployed at several Air Force installations is streamlining the visitor pass process and reducing foot traffic at visitor control centers, including at Joint Base San Antonio... MORE

DVES streamlines visitor entry at JBSA-Randolph, Texas

CRAFT program helps optimize pilot training
October 5, 2021 — The Nineteenth Air Force trains students to become aircrew capable of flying every airframe in the Air Force inventory, as well as warfighters assigned to Nineteenth Air Force components, as they prepare to deploy for combat operations... MORE

The Comprehensive Readiness for Aircrew Flying Training, or CRAFT program is designed to prepare future student pilots with the life skills development to support long-term health and wellness.

COVID-19 religious accommodation requests for Air Force members: what to expect
October 5, 2021 — For Airmen seeking a religious accommodation request, chaplains play a critical role in ensuring each request is fully considered in accordance with DAFI 52-201, Religious Freedom in the Department of the Air Force. ... MORE

Space Force, Air Force Total Force recruiting makes goal for Fiscal 2021
October 1, 2021 — For the first time in five years, each of the Total Force recruiting partners have reached or exceeded their recruiting goal and each has achieved its end strength for Fiscal 2021... MORE

Air Force Recruiters express enthusiasm during their Senior Leader Summit in August.

New AETC Deputy Commander passionate about empowering Airmen
September 30, 2021 — Members of the First Command welcomed Maj. Gen. Andrea Tullos as their new deputy commander as of Aug. 27, 2021... MORE

JBSA Fire Department reminds residents to ‘Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety’
September 27, 2021 — The Joint Base San Antonio Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association®, or NFPA®, —the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 90 years — to promote this year’s Fire Prevention WeekTM campaign, “Learn the Sounds of Fire SafetyTM.”... MORE

More resources now available to help develop Airmen’s growth mindset
September 20, 2021 — Airmen now have access to the Growth Mindset MilBook, a populated webpage with myriad resources designed to help Airmen develop a growth mindset in themselves and others... MORE

Air Force refines pilot candidate selection process in support of rated diversity
September 20, 2021 — Several Air Education and Training Command initiatives to remove barriers for qualified candidates in the pilot candidate selection process were highlighted in the Air Force’s six-month assessment of its initial Racial Disparity Report Sept. 9... MORE

graphic of African American pilot posing in front of a T-6 Texan air frame with text stating "improving rated diversity.

New 'foundational competencies' include digital literacy
September 17, 2021 — The Air Force has identified 24 Air Force foundational competencies for all Airmen, as part of a systematic, competency-based approach to develop the force. These competencies are universally applicable to all Airmen and are categorized into four groups: Developing Self, Developing Others, Developing Ideas and Developing Organizations. One of those 24 foundational competencies is digital literacy, which was added this year... MORE

Air Force Foundational Competencies Digital Literacy Graphic with the definition of what a digital literacy is

JBSA housing advocates aim to build communities, trust
September 16, 2021 — Housing residents at Joint Base San Antonio installations have two powerful allies they might not know about – Beverly Ebbers and Cathy Wiley... MORE

The housing advocacy program is designed to give on-base housing residents a voice.

Military Working Dogs: JBSA’s four-legged defenders
September 16, 2021 — Members and canines from the 902nd Security Forces Squadron’s military working dog section train daily together to practice operations such as drug and explosive detection, aggressor apprehension, specialized missions, and daily base patrols... MORE

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Taylor Bryant, 902nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, runs with his MWD during a hurdle training exercise

Air Force Recruiting Service NCOs reach new heights in leadership serving key positions in Air Force Sergeants Association
September 13, 2021 — Two new members of the Air Force Sergeants Association Board of Directors are Air Force recruiters... MORE

Master Sgt. James Zwiebel, of the 348th Recruiting Squadron officer accessions flight, receives the Air Force Sergeants Association’s Award of Excellence at the at association’s Professional Education and Development Symposium July 2021 in Orlando, Florida.

Family member travel screenings now automated for Airmen, Guardians
September 7, 2021 — Family Member Travel Screenings are now electronic for all Airmen and Guardians, as of Aug. 30. The AF form 4380 is obsolete. ... MORE

As of Aug. 30, Department of the Air Force members with dependents selected for an assignment will receive an email and a myVector notification to complete the mandatory screening questionnaire electronically

AFPC hosts 2021 Civilian Personnel Summit
September 7, 2021 — Approximately 400 human resources professionals attended the 2021 Civilian Personnel Summit in San Antonio, Aug. 2-6. The annual event brought together civilian personnel specialists from around the force in-person and virtually this year for education and collaboration. ... MORE

Air Force 2021 Civilian Personnel Summit attendees.

Oct. 15 deadline approaching to submit innovation ideas for AETC Spark Tank 2022
September 7, 2021 — All AETC Airmen are encouraged to submit ideas they believe will significantly impact Air Force missions within 6-24 months using the Guardian and Airmen Innovation Network. It is critical to enter submissions as early as possible so AETC innovation experts can assist with your pitch video and prepare you for the competition. The campaign runs until Oct. 15, 2021... MORE

Sept. 11: 20th anniversary march pays homage to lives lost
September 3, 2021 — Maj. Jonathan Leetch, Air Education Training Command instructor pilot at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, along with members of Air Force auxiliary programs, will commemorate the 20th anniversary of 9/11 by marching 100 miles to ground zero from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey... MORE

In this 2019 photo, members of the 9/11 Memorial 100 Mile March arrive at the 9/11 Memorial Museum in New York, New York.

Home fire safety should factor in people with disabilities
September 2, 2021 — People with disabilities must deal with the unique challenges that fires present. With the disadvantages this group of people may have in escaping a fire, they could also have obstacles in their residence that would hamper their safe exodus... MORE

Smoke alarms save lives. But a regular alarm cannot be relied upon when it comes to alerting a deaf or hard of hearing person to alert them to a fire.

Are you ready to fill the Air Force SPARK TANK?
August 31, 2021 — Now is your chance to lead Air Education and Training Command to a three-peat at this year’s Air Force Spark Tank 2022 competition. AETC Airmen can submit their ideas for the Air Force-level competition using the GAIN platform at the following link: https://gain.apps.dso.mil/... MORE