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One Airman's Air Force story on new “The Air Force Starts Here” podcast
May 23, 2023 — Reflections on one Airman's decision to join the military and then stay for more than two decades is highlighted on the latest episode of "The Air Force Starts Here" podcast, released May 22, 2023. ... 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)

Explore the growth mindset on latest 'The Air Force Starts Here' podcast
July 25, 2022 — A deep dive into the growth mindset and how Air Education and Training Command is using it to help develop the Airmen we need for tomorrow’s high-end fight is the focus of the latest episode of "The Air Force Starts Here" podcast released July 20, 2022... 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

AF Learning Professionals Communities of Practice on 'The Air Force Starts Here' podcast
November 2, 2021 — A look at the Air Force Learning Professionals “Communities of Practice” is the focus of the latest episode of "The Air Force Starts Here," released Nov. 2... MORE

Air Force foundational competency Developing Ideas group on latest “The Air Force Starts Here” podcast
October 25, 2021 — Episode 57 focuses on the third group of the Air Force foundational competencies – Developing Ideas... MORE

AETC COVID-19 oral history with 59th Medical Wing
May 24, 2021 — In episode 50 of "The Air Force Starts Here," we look back at how the COVID-19 pandemic changed Air Force training. Gary Boyd, Air Education and Training Command historian, speaks with Maj. Gen. John J. DeGoes, the former 59th Medical Wing commander, who has been credited by Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, AETC commander, as a pivotal leader in fighting the pandemic. ... MORE

DAWN-ED: Department of the Air Force-funded degree program now accepting applications
April 22, 2021 — DAWN-ED is a Department of the Air Force-funded degree program that provides up to 15 eligible Airmen and Guardians an opportunity to pursue a master’s degree or doctorate from a university of choice. Officers have until June 25, 2021, to apply for the 2022 academic year... MORE

Graphic publicizing Department of the Air Force-funded degree program known as DAWN-ED.

Safety, efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccine on latest "The Air Force Starts Here" podcast
January 20, 2021 — In episode 42 of "The Air Force Starts Here" podcast, the safety and efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccine is discussed by the team at the 59th Medical Wing... MORE