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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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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)

Second to None: Building the Airmen we need for America’s Air Force
August 17, 2020 — From basic to technical training and beyond, Second Air Force is responsible for taking the best civilians our country has to offer and transforming them into exceptional Airmen of character... MORE

A U.S. Air Force Basic Military Training graduation and coining ceremony at the Pfingston Reception Center on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, July 23, 2020. Due to current world events, graduation ceremonies are closed to the public until further notice.

Latest Air Force trainees continue BMT with enhanced mitigation efforts
March 18, 2020 — For the 668 projected new U.S. Air Force recruits arriving here this week, basic military training is beginning with a 14-day restriction of movement, or ROM, as the service actively conducts mitigation procedures to slow down the spread of COVID-19... MORE