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USAF Honor Guard positions among Development Special Experiences available now
December 11, 2024 — Developmental Special Experiences provide Air and Space Professionals more than just education and training opportunities, they help the service build the Airmen needed for the future high-end fight... MORE

‘Best of the Best’ in AETC Safety for 2024 announced
December 6, 2024 — Air Education and Training Command announced the winners of the command’s Fiscal Year 2024 Safety Awards. On behalf of Maj. Gen. Clark J. Quinn, deputy commander of AETC, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, the AETC Safety Directorate released the list of the “best of the best” safety teams and professionals for the past year. Several Joint Base San Antonio agencies and individuals were amongst the winners... MORE

The 502nd Air Base Wing Safety Office, Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, won the 2024 AETC Director of Safety Outstanding Achievement Award, Category 1. They were one of 20 annual safety award recipients in First Command and one of 18 that will go on to compete at the Air Force-level competition.

Air Force prepares Airmen for Great Power Competition
December 5, 2024 — In a recent discussion with the I/ITSEC Show Daily, Lt. Gen. Brian S. Robinson, commander of the Air Force's Air Education and Training Command, outlined how the Department of the Air Force has enhanced mission-focused training at all levels while introducing other key initiatives to produce highly capable Airmen efficiently, leveraging data and technology to optimize training and development... MORE

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Accessions, Flying Training, and Learning Engineering Centers begin initial operations to support Great Power Competition
December 2, 2024 — Three newly established centers under Air Education and Training Command achieved Initial Operational Capability, marking a significant milestone in the command’s efforts to reoptimize the Department of the Air Force for Great Power Competition... MORE

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Stay safe this holiday season: Fire prevention tips for JBSA families
November 29, 2024 — The winter holidays are a time for family, friends, and festive decorations, but they also increase fire risk. By following some simple safety tips, you can ensure a joyous and fire-free holiday season... MORE

Enrollment for Pre-K 4 SA opens Dec. 1 for JBSA families
November 29, 2024 — Pre-K 4 SA is opening enrollment for children ages 3 to 4 on Dec. 1, 2024, offering a unique opportunity to jumpstart early education for certain Joint Base San Antonio families... MORE

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AETC accepting rated prep program applications through Dec. 9
November 21, 2024 — Active duty Air Force officers and enlisted Airmen interested in becoming rated officers can apply for the Spring 2025 Air Force Rated Preparatory Program through Dec. 9... MORE

Space Force selects 39 in the chief master sergeant and senior master sergeant cycles; lists post Nov. 21
November 19, 2024 — Space Force officials selected 14 senior master sergeants for promotion to chief master sergeant out of 68 eligible for a selection rate of 20.59 percent in the 24S9 promotion cycle and 25 master sergeants for promotion to senior master sergeant out of 435 eligible for a selection rate of 5.75 percent in the 25S8 promotion cycle... MORE

Small-town kid becomes AETC Hall of Famer
November 18, 2024 — Air Education and Training Command boasts a newly inducted Hall of Famer. Robbie Bogard, AETC’s occupational safety manager, received the prestigious Department of the Air Force Safety Hall of Fame award at the recent semi-annual Air Force Occupational Safety Corporate Committee meeting at Kirtland Air Force Base, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. ... MORE

Robbie Bogard, Air Education and Training Command Occupational Safety chief, earned induction into the Department of the Air Force Hall of Fame, becoming the exclusive club’s 96th inductee since it began 47 years ago. After 41 years of service, Bogard will retire from the Air Force in December.

‘Missiles’ taking out highway commuters
November 14, 2024 — Air Education and Training Command recently lost a family member when a loose tow hitch detached from a vehicle and became a deadly projectile. The object broke through the windshield of the trailing vehicle, instantly killing the young passenger... MORE

A piece of plywood flew off a truck and smashed through this car’s windshield on Interstate 95 near Rockledge, Fla., but miraculously, no one was injured. Unsecured items can become lethal flying debris when driving, especially at higher speeds on highways.

Nineteenth Air Force commander emphasizes human element as key to winning future fights at military flight training summit
November 13, 2024 — Maj. Gen. Gregory Kreuder, Nineteenth Air Force commander, participated in a panel discussion on the future of U.S. and Italian Air Force training at the annual Military Flight Training Summit on Oct. 29 at the Westin Hotel San Antonio... MORE

12th Flying Training Wing commander joins industry experts on training pipeline panel
November 7, 2024 — Col. Peter Lee, commander of the 12th Flying Training Wing, joined industry experts on a panel to discuss the trends, successes, and challenges facing the military training pipeline ecosystem. The panel, moderated by retired Lt. Gen. Anthony J. Rock, former Inspector General of the Air Force, was part of the Military Flight Training Summit, hosted by the Institute for Defense and Government Advancement, and took place in San Antonio... MORE

U.S. Air Force Col. Peter Lee, 12th Flying Training Wing commander, speaks on a panel during the Military Flight Training Summit Oct. 29, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas. Lee was part of a panel that discussed the Air Force’s leading trends, successes and challenges with the training pipeline ecosystem. The MFTS brought together more than 300 flight training program managers, industry leaders and subject matter experts to discuss challenges at the forefront of pilot training. (U.S. Air Force photo be Benjamin Faske)

AETC leaders journey through aviation history
November 7, 2024 — Against a backdrop steeped in rich aviation history, Air Education and Training Command staff directors and civic leaders, representing organizations from throughout AETC, culminated their visit here Oct. 24 with a staff ride at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, offering greater insight into the evolution of flying training and warfighting from World War I to the modern era... MORE

AETC commander emphasizes readiness, strategic partnerships at military flight training summit
November 7, 2024 — U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brian Robinson, commander of Air Education and Training Command, delivered the keynote address at the Institute for Defense and Government Advancement Military and Flight Training Summit on Oct. 29... MORE

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brian Robinson, commander of Air Education and Training Command, delivers the keynote speech at the Military Flight Training Conference Oct. 29, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas. The conference brought together over 300 military and industry leaders, aviation trainers, and international delegates focused on the future of pilot training. Lt. Gen. Robinson outlined strategic initiatives to modernize flight curriculum, integrate emerging technologies, and enhance joint training across the U.S. Air Force, Navy, and Army, as well as with allied nations. Robinson emphasized a data-driven approach to address the ongoing pilot shortage, fostering collaboration across branches to equip the next generation of aviators with critical skills for a complex global landscape. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jonathan Mallard)

Air Force releases chief master sergeant promotion cycle statistics
November 7, 2024 — Air Force officials selected 503 senior master sergeants for promotion to chief master sergeant out of 2,275 eligible for a selection rate of 22.1 percent in the 24E9 promotion cycle, which includes supplemental promotion opportunities... MORE

Nineteenth Air Force commander receives pilot training immersion
November 4, 2024 — Maj. Gen. Gregory Kreuder, Nineteenth Air Force commander, toured the 14th Flying Training Wing, 14th Operations Group from Oct. 21-24 for an immersion tour of Undergraduate Pilot Training at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, in preparations for the new T-7A Red Hawk bed down facilities, and to discuss the future of the next generation of pilots. ... MORE

43rd Flying Training Squadron welcomes new commander
November 4, 2024 — Col. Anthony Straw, 340th Flying Training Group commander, presided over a change of command ceremony where Lt. Col. Thomas Collins relinquished command of the 43rd Flying Training Squadron to Lt. Col. William Parrott on Oct. 23, 2024, at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi... MORE

Air Force selects 503 in chief master sergeant promotion cycle; list posts Nov. 7
November 1, 2024 — Air Force officials selected 503 Air Force senior master sergeants for promotion to chief master sergeant out of 2,275 eligible for a selection rate of 22.1 percent in the 24E9 promotion cycle, which includes supplemental promotion opportunities... MORE

.Net Team ensures flawless performance of AFPC Secure for 2 1/2 years
October 29, 2024 — The Human Resources Division’s .Net Team has ensured the successful performance of the software application Air Force Personnel Center (AFPC) Secure for more than two years... MORE

VIDEO: The Air Force wants you to succeed
October 28, 2024 — Second Lt. Madison Marsh, crowned Miss America 2024, emphasizes that the Air Force helps Airmen achieve their dreams in part by matching them with fulfilling careers. Service within the Air Force empowers Airmen like Marsh to achieve education goals, to travel and to challenge themselves professionally and personally... MORE

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