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Rated Diversity Improvement program leaders collaborate to recruit, retain diverse Airmen
October 4, 2022 — The Rated Diversity Improvement (RDI) team for Air Education and Training Command held an introduction forum and working group for RDI program leaders at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Sept. 20-22, 2022. The forum brought together key players within the program to ensure familiarization, collaboration and synchronization across the RDI enterprise... MORE

members of RDI conference speak and brief

Life as an instructor pilot chronicled on latest “The Air Force Starts Here” podcast
September 14, 2022 — Learn first-hand about life as an instructor pilot through the experiences of a 71st Flying Training Wing officer on the latest episode of "The Air Force Starts Here" podcast, released Sept. 13, 2022... MORE

Rated Prep Program students take control of AETC’s Instagram March 23-24
March 19, 2022 — Air Force Rated Preparatory Program, or RPP, students will take control of Air Education and Training Command’s Instagram page @aetc_firstcommand March 23-24, 2022, to give an exclusive look at how the program provides Airmen a unique opportunity to gain and strengthen basic aviation skills... MORE

Air Force Rated Preparatory Program (RPP) students will take control of Air Education and Training Command’s Instagram page @aetc_firstcommand March 23-24, 2022, to give an exclusive look of how the program provides Airmen a unique opportunity to gain and strengthen basic aviation skills.

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Travis Taylor, assigned to the 90th Missile Wing at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming, will take over the AETC Instagram page March 23.

During the takeover, AETC’s Instagram followers will a get a closer look at training sessions, as well as students and instructors in action while in flight. Followers will also be able to ask Taylor and Cerino questions about the ins and outs of the program.

Interested in flying in Air Force, but have little to no experience? Applications for Spring ‘22 Rated Prep Program being accepted now!
November 29, 2021 — Active duty Air Force officers and enlisted personnel interested in becoming rated officers have until Dec. 31, 2021 to apply for the Spring 2022 Air Force Rated Preparatory Program, or RPP, scheduled for March 20-25, 2022, and March 27-April 01, 2022 in Denton, Texas... MORE

The Air Force Rated Preparatory Program provides qualified Airmen interested in cross-training to an Air Force rated career field the opportunity to gain and strengthen basic aviation skills.
Program participants receive self-paced ground training, approximately eight flight hours in a Civil Air Patrol Cessna 182 Skylane, and additional training in FAA-certified simulators—helping them become more competitive for rated selection boards.

Aviation mentor inspires Houston youth to take flight from her hometown
October 19, 2021 — Maj. Kiersten “Clicks” Thompson, an Instructor Combat Systems Officer assigned to the 479th Flying Training Group, represented Air Force Recruiting Service Det. 1 twice recently, connecting with youth from all over the country... MORE

Photo of Maj. Kiersten “CLICKS” Thompson with members of the Pearland High School volleyball team Oct. 8, 2021 in Texas.

Air Force removes initial height requirement for officer aviators
May 22, 2020 — As part of the Air Force’s on-going effort to encourage a more diverse pool of applicants to pursue careers in aviation, the minimum height requirement for officer applicants who wish to fly has been removed as of May 13, 2020... MORE

Air Force Recruiting Service’s Inspire Operations Team wins Diversity and Inclusion Award
March 26, 2020 — Air Force Recruiting Service’ Inspire Operations Team, part of Detachment 1, was awarded the Air Education and Training Command’s 2020 Air Force Diversity and Inclusion Award. Next, they compete at the Air Force level... MORE