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Air Force releases latest field grade officer promotions
May 30, 2024 — The Air Force selected 1,366 active duty majors for promotion to lieutenant colonel during recent CY24A central selection boards (LAF-A/C/F/I/N/X, NC and MSC)... MORE

Air Force releases master sergeant promotion cycle statistics
May 24, 2024 — Air Force officials have selected 5,500 technical sergeants for promotion to master sergeant out of 29,497 eligible for a selection rate of 18.65 percent in the 24E7 promotion cycle, which includes supplemental promotion opportunities... MORE

City of San Antonio, JBSA collaborate to help service members, spouses
May 21, 2024 — The City of San Antonio, known as “Military City USA,” in conjunction with San Antonio Ready to Work, Workforce Solutions Alamo and Joint Base San Antonio and the 502nd Air Base Wing, entered into a unique agreement May 20 to strengthen workforce development initiatives for military-connected residents of Bexar County, and their spouses, as they transition away from military service to the civilian world... MORE

Air Force selects 5,500 in 24E7 master sergeant promotion cycle; list posts May 23
May 20, 2024 — Air Force officials selected 5,500 technical sergeants for promotion to master sergeant out of 29,497 eligible for a selection rate of 18.65 percent in the 24E7 promotion cycle, which includes supplemental promotion opportunities... MORE

70th Flying Training Squadron welcomes new commander
May 20, 2024 — Lt. Col. Christopher Rothe assumed command of the 70th Flying Training Squadron from Lt. Col. James Morgan on May 8, 2024, during a ceremony held at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado. Col. Amy Lewis, 340th Flying Training Group commander, officiated the change of command ceremony... MORE

AETC nuclear integration team lays foundation for unit personnel reliability assurance programs
May 17, 2024 — As part of Air Education and Training Command’s support of the nation’s nuclear deterrence strategy, personnel from across the U.S. Air Force attended the 4th annual AETC Personnel Reliability Assurance Program (PRAP) Workshop in San Antonio May 14-16, 2024... MORE

DAF e-Learning adds Microsoft Teams App
May 16, 2024 — Access to industry-curated training and digital content is now available to all Airmen and Guardians with the launch of the DAF e-Learning (DAFeL) Percipio Microsoft Teams application, Air Education and Training Command officials announced on May 15. ... MORE

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Modeling and Simulation Summit: Following through with training transformation
May 10, 2024 — The third annual 2024 Department of the Air Force Modeling & Simulation Summit was held at the Grand Hyatt River Walk in San Antonio, Texas, from May 7-9, 2024. The summit was hosted by Richard Tempalski, Department of the Air Force chief modeling and simulation officer, and Lt. Gen. Brian Robinson, commander of Air Education and Training Command. ... MORE

Panel members discuss Modeling and Simulation ideas

Airmen, Guardians urged to update vRED, SOES
May 6, 2024 — Airmen and Guardians should routinely review and update their virtual Record of Emergency Data (vRED) and Servicemembers’ Online Enrollment System (SOES)... MORE

The National Defense Authorization Act of 2019 altered the Transition Assistance Program to allow military members to take advantage of its benefits 12-15 months before retirement or separation, compared to the previous 89 days.

39th Flying Training Squadron welcomes new commander
May 3, 2024 — Lt. Col. Phillip Johnston assumed command of the 39th Flying Training Squadron from Lt. Col. Thad Reddick on May 3, 2024, during a ceremony held at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. Col. Amy Lewis, 340th Flying Training Group commander, officiated the change of command ceremony... MORE

Local San Antonio honorary commanders take flight
May 1, 2024 — On April 26, 2024, a significant milestone was reached in a series of military experiences facilitated through the 340th Flying Training Group Honorary Commander program. Three honorary commanders had the unique opportunity to participate in a T-38C Talon familiarization flight... MORE

Emma Faye Rudkin 340th FTG honorary commander

5th Flying Training Squadron welcomes new commander
April 26, 2024 — Col. Amy Lewis, 340th Flying Training Group commander, presided over a ceremony where Lt. Col. Christina Hopper assumed command of the 5th Flying Training Squadron from Lt. Col. Anthony Straw on April 18, 2024, at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma... MORE

AETC Occupational Safety team earns top Air Force honor
April 25, 2024 — Air Education and Training Command’s Occupational Safety Division won the 2023 Colonel Will L. Tubbs Memorial Award for Occupational Safety, which recognizes the best ground safety program in the Air Force, the Air Force Safety Center announced April 23... MORE

The Air Education and Training Command Occupational Safety Division won the 2023 Colonel Will L. Tubbs Memorial Award for Occupational Safety, which recognizes the best ground safety program in the Air Force.

Robotics championship prepares students for STEM success
April 25, 2024 — Brig. Gen. Christopher Amrhein, commander, Air Force Recruiting Service, joined more than 5,000 attendees at the First Robotics Championship in Houston, Texas, on April 19, hosted at the George R. Brown Convention Center. ... MORE

Improvements coming to Distance Learning Enlisted PME for Air Force Reservists
April 24, 2024 — Beginning this summer, Air Force Reservists taking Professional Military Education distance learning courses will see some major improvements, including closer interactions with facilitators, a revised capstone project and more feedback on test performance... MORE

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AETC officials continue to build force development plan for Mission Ready Airmen at DAF Learning Symposium
April 23, 2024 — Air Education and Training Command officials welcomed about 85 members from across the Department of the Air Force for the third DAF Learning Symposium, held at the Radius Center in San Antonio April 16-18... MORE

Air Force releases latest captain promotion results on April 18
April 17, 2024 — The Air Force selected 894 active-duty officers for promotion to Captain during the recent CY23C Captain promotion process... MORE

Next stop: 2024 DOD Warrior Games
April 16, 2024 — Last month, the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program went back home to Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, to host the 2024 Air Force & Marine Corps Trials. More than 100 warrior athletes competed for a spot to represent Team Air Force during the 2024 Department of Defense Warrior Games, happening June 21-30, at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida. ... MORE

It is with great pleasure we announce Team Air Force who will compete at the 2024 Department of Defense Warrior Games in June at the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex in Orlando, Florida. (U.S. Air Force Graphic by Shawn Sprayberry)

Air Force releases latest field grade officer promotions
April 15, 2024 — The Air Force selected 2,053 active-duty officers for promotion to lieutenant colonel and major during recent CY23D and CY23E central selection boards... MORE

340th Flying Training Group hosts week-long enlisted summit
April 15, 2024 — More than 100 enlisted personnel from the 340th Flying Training Group and its seven geographically separated units gathered to attend the 340th FTG Enlisted Summit April 2-5, 2024... MORE