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Why I stay: Chief Master Sgt. Carlos F. Damian
January 12, 2024 — Chief Master Sgt. Carlos Francisco Damian currently serves as the command chief for the 37th Training Wing. His journey is a testament to the values of discipline and resilience... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Carlos F. Damian, 37th Training Wing Command Chief

A Day in Command: Military Training Instructor takes the helm at the 37th Training Wing
November 30, 2023 — The 37th Training Wing granted a unique opportunity to one of its own -- Master Sgt. Aubrey J. Thrower, an exemplary and seasoned military training instructor, was selected to assume the role of Command Chief for a day... MORE

First Command welcomes new command chief
July 31, 2023 — Members of Air Education and Training Command welcomed Chief Master Sgt. Chad Bickley as the new command chief for AETC July 28. ... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Chad Bickley official photo

30 Years: AETC command chief retires from First Command
July 25, 2023 — Chief Master Sgt. Erik Thompson, command chief of Air Education and Training Command, closes out his 30-year career on July 28 in the same place where every enlisted Airmen begins their Air Force journey: The First Command... MORE

US. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Erik Thompson, command chief of Air Education and Training Command poses for a photo near the AETC headquarters building

960th Cyberspace Wing command chief retires
December 5, 2022 — Chief Master Sgt. Billie Baber, 960th Cyberspace Wing command chief, retired Nov. 4 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, after 26 years of military service... MORE

Col. Richard Erredge, 960th Cyberspace Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Billie Baber, 960th CW command chief, bow their heads for the invocation during a retirement ceremony, Nov. 4, 2022, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Baber retired after dedicating 26 years to military service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Adriana Barrientos)

Getting to know the new AFIMSC command chief
October 1, 2021 — The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center welcomes Chief Master Sgt. Hope L. Skibitsky as the new AFIMSC command chief on Oct. 4... MORE

433rd Airlift Wing welcomes new command chief
July 12, 2021 — The 433rd Airlift Wing welcomed Chief Master Sgt. Takesha S. Williams as the new 433rd AW command chief July 1 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Takesha Williams, 433rd Airlift Wing Command Chief stands in front of the 433rd AW headquarters building on July 10, 2021 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Williams returned to the 433rd AW as she was previously assigned here as a functional administration manager in 2017. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Monet Villacorte)

AETC Command Chief: 'We stand as a ready Air Force because of you'
March 31, 2020 — Normally the month of March is known for Women’s History Month and "Mustache March," however this past month will be remembered for when we were attacked by something that while challenging us mentally and physically, would also highlight our Airmen's resolve and true grit... MORE

photo collage with airplane, medics, other Airmen

Commentary: Standing strong in the face of an opponent we didn’t see coming
March 26, 2020 — Why is it necessary to continue to train Airmen during this COVID-19 pandemic? Why do you continue to bring new recruits into Basic Military Training? These and more are all questions being asked of our Air Force during this fast-moving, dynamic time as we wage war with an invisible enemy – the novel coronavirus... MORE