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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)

Here we go again: 403rd Wing evacuates aircraft to Texas
September 14, 2020 — The Air Force Reserve’s 403rd Wing started relocating aircraft to locations in Texas Sept. 13 as Tropical Storm Sally makes its way towards the Gulf Coast. Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland was one of the locations. ... MORE

U.S. Air Force C-130Js from the 403rd Wing, Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, arrive Sept. 13, 2020, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.

Boyd's rite of passage, history as greatest instrument of learning
September 2, 2020 — A respected researcher and writer of history, Gary W. Boyd, the command historian of Air Education and Training Command, has lived through several significant periods of history — all of which he believes has determined our present and shapes our future... MORE

Gary W. Boyd, Air Education and Training Command historian, reads through documents of the formation of Randolph Field July 28, 2020 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. A respected researcher and writer of history, Boyd has lived through several significant periods of history—all of which he believes has determined our present and shapes our future.

Chief Master Sgt. JoAnne S. Bass named 19th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force
June 19, 2020 — In selecting Bass, incoming Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown said Bass brings skills, temperament and experience that the job requires and an outlook on leadership that meshes with his own... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. JoAnne S. Bass was selected June 19 to become the 19th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, becoming the first woman in history to serve as the highest ranking noncommissioned member of a U.S. military service.

Flight prepares future Airmen for Basic Military Training
June 11, 2020 — At the 403rd Wing at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Master Sgt. Kenneth Veazey is the 403rd Wing’s Development and Training Flight chief, which is a program that is specific to the Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard that prepares trainees for Basic Military Training... MORE

Master Sgt. Kenneth Veazey, 403rd Wing Development and Training Flight chief, poses for a photo with his trainees Feb. 9 at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Veazey prepares approximately 55 trainees during the monthly Unit Training Assembly for the Air Force’s Basic Military Training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christopher Carranza)

Feasibility of secondary Air Force BMT location proven; COVID-19 surge operations begin June 2
May 26, 2020 — Air Force officials announced that, beginning June 2, the service will continue to hold basic military training at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, as a secondary location until the end of COVID-19 surge operations. The decision to stand up initial operating capability under 37th Training Wing comes after a successful proof of concept trial run... MORE

First Airmen graduate BMT proof of concept at Keesler Air Force Base
May 18, 2020 — Due to safety concerns stemming from COVID-19, the Air Force sent new recruits to Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, to demonstrate a proof of concept to generate the force at multiple locations during contingencies... MORE

Military training instructors lead graduating Airmen onto the drill pad during the basic military training graduation ceremony at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, May 15, 2020. Nearly 60 Airmen from the 37th Training Wing Detachment 5 completed the six-week basic military training course. Due to safety concerns stemming from COVID-19, the Air Force sent new recruits to Keesler to demonstrate a proof of concept to generate the force at multiple locations during contingencies. The flight was the first to graduate BMT at Keesler since 1968. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

USECAF, CMSAF visit AETC to see adjusted training operations in response to COVID-19
April 23, 2020 — While performing duties as Under Secretary of the Air Force, Shon Manasco, along with Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright, visited with Airmen at multiple training locations at Joint Base San Antonio and at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, April 22, 2020. The purpose of the visit was to see first-hand how Air Education and Training Command has adjusted operations to mitigate and minimize COVID-19 impacts to the basic, technical and flying training pipelines, all of which have been deemed mission essential... MORE

individuals stand in a flying training squadron hallway

BMT proof of concept begins at Keesler Air Force Base
April 9, 2020 — Sixty trainees arrived to the proof of concept Basic Military Training detachment at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, April 7, marking a historic moment for the Air Force’s training program... MORE

Air Force BMT adjusts schedules, locations to sustain mission readiness
March 27, 2020 — In order to ensure the health and safety of trainees and instructors and to preserve dorm capacity, new recruits will be brought in based on a four-week repeating cycle that includes stringent restricted movement guidelines, dedicated time for deep cleaning between rotations, resetting the instructor cadre and the testing of an alternate BMT location at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. ... MORE

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