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Former 12th Flying Training Wing command chief reflects on lifetime of service
August 25, 2021 — “Service before self” is not just an Air Force core value to retired Chief Master Sgt. Robert Diehl, it's how he's lived his life for the last 60 years... MORE

Guardians Wanted: U.S. Space Force unveils new recruiting commercial
August 25, 2021 — In a new recruiting commercial released Aug. 24, America’s top Guardian called on the nation’s best and brightest to step up to the challenge of serving in the newest branch of the armed services, the U.S. Space Force... MORE

CY22 selection board schedule helps shape force
August 24, 2021 — The Department of the Air Force recently published the Calendar Year 2022 Air Force and Space Force Selection Board schedules, identifying when thousands of Airmen and Guardians will compete for promotion, helping shape and develop the force... MORE

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Remembering the old enlisted barracks of Randolph Field
August 20, 2021 — In 2001, the National Park Service created the Randolph Field Historic District because of its role in early aviation history, its unique design, and the fact many of its buildings remained unchanged from their original 1930s era construction... MORE

Department of the Air Force selects 15,660 for promotion in the 21E5 promotion cycle; list posts Aug. 24
August 19, 2021 — Department of the Air Force officials selected 15,660 Air Force senior airmen for promotion to staff sergeant out of 44,663 eligible for a selection rate of 35.06% in the 21E5 promotion cycle, which includes supplemental promotion opportunities... MORE

2021 DOD Warrior Games canceled due to COVID-19 Delta variant
August 18, 2021 — The 2021 DOD Warrior Games have been canceled due to the requirement to ensure the safety, health and well-being of our service members and local communities as the COVID-19 Delta variant continues to affect the country... MORE

AFW2 hosted its first live in-person event since the beginning of 2020 on Sunday, July 25th, at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas Rambler Fitness Center. Distinguished visitors and guest welcomed Team Air Force to the week long training event in preparation for the upcoming Department of Defense Warrior Games, September 12-22, in Orlando, Florida. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Melissa Espinales)

Register now for AETC virtual mentorship panel Sept. 14
August 17, 2021 — Civilian leaders will host the “Soaring to New Heights: a Leadership Perspective” virtual mentorship panel from 9-10:30 a.m. Sept. 14... MORE

Department of Air Force offers Total Force enlisted members’ bridge to med school, commission
August 13, 2021 — Total Force enlisted Airmen and Guardians wanting to become commissioned officers and military healthcare providers can complete their preparatory coursework for admission to medical school while on active duty... MORE

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The Initial Perception: Recovery Care Coordinators assist with Air Force Wounded Warrior Program
August 12, 2021 — There are many common sayings that go along with how important the first impression you leave on someone is. No matter the circumstances for someone’s behavior, on any particular day, there is no way to reverse that initial interaction, conversation, attitude, etc. For this reason, and many more, the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program, or AFW2, puts some of their best people as the first stop our warriors interact with. ... MORE

There are many common sayings that go along with how important the first impression you leave on someone is. No matter the circumstances for someone’s behavior, on any particular day, there is no way to reverse that initial interaction, conversation, attitude, etc. For this reason, and many more, the Air Force Wounded Warrior (AFW2) Program puts some of their best people as the first stop our warriors interact with.

AETC Real Talk focuses on religion in the Air Force
August 11, 2021 — Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Education and Training Command, will host the eighth episode of AETC Real Talk: Muslims Serving in the Air Force, Aug. 19 at 3 p.m. CDT, on AETC’s Facebook page... MORE

Text that reads AETC Real talk: Race and Diversity in the Air Force, which will be livestreaming on August 19 at 3 p.m. Central Time, on the AETC Facebook page. There are four official military photos of Lt. Gen. Webb and his three guests -- Maj. Sadia Heil, Capt. Abdulaziz Ali, and Chief Master Sgt. Gloria Weatherspoon.

Avionics Airman returns to EAA AirVenture to inspire next generation
August 7, 2021 — This is the mission of Air Force Recruiting Service – to inspire, engage and recruit the next generation of Airmen and Guardians. Personnel on active duty orders can join this mission by participating in the We Are All Recruiters program that gives them the opportunity to go on permissive temporary duty status to tell their unique story... MORE

Staff. Sgt. Lydia Whitney, an F-16 Avionics Craftsman with the 756th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, hosted an interactive military flight presentation for aspiring young aviators

To flush or not to flush; learn the do’s and don’ts
August 3, 2021 — Sewers are designed to take away wastewater from sinks and baths, as well as toilet paper and human waste flushed down the toilet. But hundreds of people cause blockages in sewers or damage to the environment by putting trash down the toilet... MORE

Finance guru named 'On the Spot Award' winner for June
August 3, 2021 — What happens when you wake up on payday and check your bank account to find out you weren't paid the right amount?What if you weren't paid at all? Ouch! A gut punch.For the 340th Flying Training... MORE

Maj. Gen. Edmondson assumes command of 2nd Air Force
August 2, 2021 — Maj. Gen. Michele Edmondson took command of 2nd Air Force from Maj. Gen. Andrea Tullos during a change of command ceremony at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, July 30. Edmondson is now responsible for the development, oversight and direction of all operational aspects of basic military training, initial skills training and advanced technical training of all Air Force enlisted members and support officers... MORE

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Education and Training Command, presents the guidon to Maj. Gen. Michele Edmondson, Second Air Force commander, during the Second Air Force change of command ceremony inside the Bay Breeze Event Center at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, July 30, 2021. The ceremony is a symbol of command being exchanged from one commander to the next. Edmondson took command of the Second Air Force from Maj. Gen. Andrea Tullos. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

Call for topics now open for 2022 Air Force Learning Professionals’ Consortium
July 29, 2021 — The call for topics for the 2022 Learning Professionals’ Consortium, or LPC-22, has been released by AETC/A3B’s Learning Professionals Branch. The theme of this year’s event is "Explore – Engage – Accelerate" and is an opportunity to bring together and develop the community of knowledgeable and committed learning professionals... MORE

435th FTS pilots test new wearable technology
July 29, 2021 — The 12th Flying Training Wing innovation office at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph recently began testing new wearable technology on eight voluntary 435th Fighter Training Squadron pilots... MORE

Tech Training Transformation modernizes tech training with virtual reality
July 28, 2021 — Futuristic training, the kind of immersive simulations seen in sci-fi TV shows, is no longer a fictional dream. It’s almost here... MORE

Airman 1st Class Eddy Lopez of Jersey City, New Jersey, goes through the steps of removing a tire and wheel from a landing gear assembly trainer at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, March 3, 2020. Lopez and his fellow 362nd Training Squadron heavy crew chief students learned the steps via virtual reality and then transfered their technology instruction to hands-on practice. The initiative is part of Maintenance Next, which is new method of employing technology to train today's aircraft maintainers. (U.S. Air Force photo by John Ingle)

12th FTW exec recognized as ‘Hidden Hero’
July 27, 2021 — The Schertz, Cibolo and Selma Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee recognized Maj. Daniel T. Bourgeois, 12th Flying Training Wing executive officer, as the "Hidden Hero" for the month of June at a ceremony July 20... MORE

Bourgeois served his community by chairing the city of Schertz's Building and Standards Commission and Historical Preservation Committee.

Fires involving smoking materials are preventable
July 27, 2021 — Home is the place where we are supposed to feel the safest. However, home is where most structure fires, deaths, and injuries due to smoking materials occur... MORE

Team Air Force has arrived at training camp
July 26, 2021 — The Air Force Wounded Warrior Program from Headquarters, Air Force Personnel Center, is hosting the 2021 Warrior Games Training Camp, July 23-30 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph and JBSA-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

The 2021 Department of Defense Warrior Games Team Air Force is at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas for a week of intense training in preparation for the games in September. (U.S. Air Force Graphic by Melissa Espinales)