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Setting the foundation: Second Air Force human performance
November 15, 2023 — As Second Air Force begins efforts to modernize and transform the Air Force’s basic and technical training to keep pace with modern-day, near-peer competitors, the Numbered Air Force will incorporate human performance aspects into its plans to optimize an Airman’s success in training and for the rest of their lives... MORE

U.S. Air Force graphic designed to highlight human performance.

Special Warfare Training Wing: Five years of advancing ground combat forces training
October 19, 2023 — Five years ago, the U.S. Air Force took a significant leap forward in combat preparedness by establishing the Special Warfare Training Wing, or SWTW, an evolution that addressed decades of training shortfalls and operational demands... MORE

Five things you didn’t know about athletic trainers in the Special Warfare Training Wing
March 21, 2023 — Special Warfare candidates train to meet the high physical standards required of Air Force Special Warfare operators, which is why the Special Warfare Training Wing staff at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland includes a team of athletic trainers to diagnose and manage the injuries that occur within the wing’s rigorous training pipelines... MORE

Athletic Trainer watches as candidates complete a round of pull-ups outdoors

Nineteenth Air Force CRAFTs more resilient aircrew with human performance specialists’ support
January 5, 2023 — As part of the effort to build a better warfighter, flying training wings across Air Education and Training Command have implemented functional fitness curriculum within their pilot training pipeline... MORE

Special Warfare Training Wing physical medicine technician embeds with NASA
July 14, 2022 — From advancing force development of future Air Force Special Warfare Airmen to working with astronauts, life has been far from boring for the SWTW’s Staff Sgt. Emily Valdovinos. Valdovinos was hand-selected to assist the NASA Astronaut Strength, Conditioning and Rehab Group to help develop personalized strength, conditioning, and rehabilitative plans for NASA astronauts with Crew-3 after they returned from the International Space Station for their 45-day reconditioning period. ... MORE

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Emily Valdovinos (far center), Special Warfare Human Performance Squadron physical medicine technician, works with Maj. Nichole Ayers (near center), NASA astronaut candidate, on routine mobility exercises at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, Jun. 16, 2022. Valdovinos was hand-selected by the NASA Astronaut Strength, Conditioning and Rehab Group to help develop personalized strength, conditioning, and rehabilitative plans for NASA astronauts.

Special Warfare Training Wing first Air Force organization to host Special Operations Forces Training 'Shura'
November 8, 2021 — The Special Warfare Training Wing is the first U.S. Air Force organization to host a Special Operations Forces Training “Shura,” a gathering of senior leaders from SOF-generating commands under U.S. Special Operations Command and its allied counterparts around the world held Nov. 2-4, 2021, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland... MORE

U.S. Air Force Col. Mason Dula, Special Warfare Training Wing commander, addresses the audience at the 2021 Special Operations Forces Training "Shura" hosted by the SWTW.