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Air Force Reserve Command IG completes final on-site visit to 340th FTG
January 25, 2024 — The Air Force Reserve Command Inspector General’s team completed its final on-site visit to the 340th Flying Training Group Jan. 16-19, 2024... MORE

340th FTG commander welcomes AFRC IG OSV team

New AFPAAS mobile app available
July 18, 2022 — Reporting accountability during events just got easier. The Air Force Personnel Accountability and Assessment System recently announced that Air Force personnel can now use their mobile app (common access card not needed) to easily report accountability during natural or man-made disasters. ... MORE

myTraining launch topic of latest "The Air Force Starts Here" podcast
June 15, 2022 — The Air Force’s new enterprise-wide "myTraining" solution that provides the capability to manage the training lifecycle for total-force personnel to enhance productivity, efficiency, and mission effectiveness to include upward reporting to other services for joint mission accomplishment is spotlighted on the latest “The Air Force Starts Here” podcast, released June 9, 2022... MORE

"The Air Force Starts Here" is Air Education and Training Command's professional development podcast. The professional development podcasts are designed to help communicate and inform Total Force Airmen across the globe on relevant, timely topics related to the recruiting, training, education and development fields and can be listened to on the government network on the AETC website, or via mobile application as well as on Apple Podcasts (iTunes). For Android or Google mobile users, the podcast can be found on their favorite third-party podcast phone application. (U.S. Air Force graphic / 1st Lt. Robert Guest)

433rd Airlift Wing observes Aviation Maintenance Technician Day
May 24, 2022 — Maintenance technicians from the 433rd Airlift Wing were highlighted for Aviation Maintenance Technician Day at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas... MORE

Department of the Air Force releases reports on Racial Disparity Review update, second disparity review
September 13, 2021 — The Department of the Air Force released a progress update on the Inspector General Independent Racial Disparity Review and a second disparity review report Sept. 9... MORE

The Department of the Air Force released a progress update on the Inspector General Independent Racial Disparity Review and a second disparity review report Sept. 9.

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

Air Force releases cardio and strength fitness assessment alternatives, new online capabilities
July 2, 2021 — The Air Force will provide Airmen five physical fitness assessment alternatives — three for the cardio portion and sit-up components and two for the push-up component of the physical fitness assessment beginning in early 2022... MORE

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Allen Wright, a pavements and equipment operator assigned to the 307th RED HORSE performs sits ups during his physical fitness assessment at the Bell Fitness Center on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Mar. 7, 2015. Each Airman must complete a one and a half mile run, a minimum number of pushups, and sit-ups in one minute, as well as meet an abdominal circumference measured. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jeff Walston/Released)

23rd Intelligence Squadron welcomes commander
June 4, 2021 — Col. Jennifer Mulder, commander of the 655th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group, passed the guidon to Lt. Col. Stephanie “Chappy” Hahn, the new commander for the 23rd Intelligence Squadron during an assumption of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland April 10... MORE

Col. Jennifer Mulder, commander of the 655th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group, passes the guidon to incoming 23rd Intelligence Squadron commander, Lt. Col. Stephanie “Chappy” Hahn as Senior Master Sgt. David Stanford, 23 IS operations superintendent, looks on.

340th TFG names 'On the Spot Award' winner for April
April 29, 2021 — Master Sgt. Denise Salazar is a triple threat for the 340th Flying Training Group staff, but it's her uncanny ability to roll with the punches that sets her apart from her peers... MORE

Austin says NATO, U.S. Forces will leave Afghanistan, continue support to Afghan forces
April 15, 2021 — Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III wholeheartedly supports President Joe Biden's decision to end America's longest war by September 11. ... MORE

A man in business attire stands at a lectern with microphones and U.S. and NATO flags behind him.

How a water polo player turned U.S. Air Force pilot inspires the next generation
April 8, 2021 — U.S Air Force Lt. Col. Jon Somogyi cruises through Converse, Texas, turning onto Judson Llane, returning to his alma mater at Judson High School. He's meeting with Air Force Junior ROTC students to... MORE

Former Water Polo player teaches teens to fly.

Air Force PT test pushed to July, more updates forthcoming
March 6, 2021 — When assessments resume, the three-component fitness test (1.5-mile run, 1 minute of push-ups and sit-ups) will be reset with scores calculated on a new three-component scoring table. In addition, work is underway to separate scoring into five-year age groups as opposed to the previous 10 – for example, age groups will start at <25, 25-29 years old, 30-34, years old, etc... MORE

MTI recruiter swaps campaign cover for RED HORSE cap
October 27, 2020 — An Air Force Reserve military training instructor and MTI recruiter swapped his campaign cover for a RED HORSE ball cap this month, returning to his pre-MTI career field with new tools that he'll use in the next phase of his career... MORE

'The Air Force Starts Here' podcast highlights AFCLC Language, Regional Expertise and Culture Symposium
September 28, 2020 — A sneak peek into “Women, Peace and Security,” a scheduled presentation at Air University’s upcoming Language, Regional Expertise and Culture Symposium is highlighted on the latest episode of "The Air Force Starts Here," released Sept. 24... MORE

Air Force leadership deliver birthday letter
September 18, 2020 — Today we celebrate the United States Air Force’s 73rd birthday. Over the course of our service’s history, our determination for cutting-edge innovation has made us the leader in air, space, and cyberspace. The integration of diverse types of military power across multiple warfighting domains is a testament to our ability to adapt and evolve in an era of great-power competition. ... MORE

403rd Wing evacuates aircraft to JBSA, continues to fly amid hurricanes
August 27, 2020 — The Air Force Reserve’s 403rd Wing relocated its 20 aircraft today as Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura make their way toward the U.S. Gulf Coast. Some of those aircraft were relocated to Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland... MORE

Staff Sgt. Zachary Faith, 403rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, performs a pre-flight check on a C-130J Hercules cargo aircraft Aug. 25 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. Eight C-130Js evacuated from Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, to avoid damage from Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura.

Total force basic trainees part of Air Force Reserve history
June 26, 2020 — Several hundred Total Force Air Force enlisted basic military trainees assigned to the 433rd Training Squadron, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, are making history as the first class to enter training in the fully operational, all-Reserve military training squadron. The 433rd TRS, one of seven squadrons assigned to the 340th Flying Training Group at JBSA-Randolph, is the only all-Reserve military training instructor squadron in the Air Force... MORE

Get MyPers access anywhere, anytime, from any device
April 14, 2020 — The Air Force Personnel Center has expanded the capabilities of myPers to be accessed anywhere, anytime and from any device... MORE

The Air Force Personnel Center has expanded the capabilities of myPers to be accessed anywhere, anytime, and from any device.

Required financial readiness training for Reserve coming in November
November 6, 2019 — Beginning Nov. 15, financial readiness training will be required for all Reserve Airmen at defined key points throughout their military career... MORE

Beginning Nov. 15, financial readiness training will be required for all Reserve Airmen at defined key points throughout their military career.