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AETC commander launches immersive learning challenge to Airmen; proposals due May 15
April 15, 2025 — The Commander's Challenge calls upon AETC units to develop innovative proposals that leverage immersive learning technology, like Dreamscape Learn, to transform their training programs. Submissions are due via email to AETC.ELE.Workflow@us.af.mil NLT 15 May 2025... MORE

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New Force Development 'Impact' newsletter out now on the AETC website
April 9, 2025 — The latest edition of the Force Development "Impact" newsletter is available now on the Air Education and Training Command website... MORE

AETC prioritizes data literacy to equip staff for digital future
March 28, 2025 — In today's increasingly data-driven landscape, the ability to collect, analyze, and interpret information effectively is paramount to developing a lethal and ready force. Recognizing this, Air Education and Training Command has launched a comprehensive initiative to enhance the data literacy of its staff, equipping them with essential skills for the digital age. ... MORE

Recognizing this, Air Education and Training Command (AETC) has launched a comprehensive initiative to enhance the data literacy of its staff, equipping them with essential skills for the digital age.

New Force Development 'Impact' newsletter out now on the AETC website
January 13, 2025 — The latest edition of the Force Development "Impact" newsletter is available now on the Air Education and Training Command website... MORE

AETC commander highlights “mission over function” during AFA
September 19, 2024 — Lt. Gen. Brian S. Robinson, commander of Air Education and Training Command, shared his perspective on how the command is building an expanded, people-focused footprint in support of the service’s efforts to reoptimize for Great Power Competition during an Air Force Association Air, Space and Cyber Conference panel at National Harbor, Maryland on Sept. 17... MORE

New Force Development 'Impact' newsletter out now on AETC website
July 11, 2024 — The latest edition of the Force Development "Impact" newsletter is available now on the Air Education and Training Command website.This quarter's edition features force development-related news... MORE

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Developmental Special Experiences: MEPCOM, National Training Institute Workshop opportunities available
June 13, 2024 — Developmental Special Experiences provide Air and Space Professionals opportunities more than just education and training opportunities, they help the service build the Airmen needed for the future high-end fight... MORE

AETC officials continue to build force development plan for Mission Ready Airmen at DAF Learning Symposium
April 23, 2024 — Air Education and Training Command officials welcomed about 85 members from across the Department of the Air Force for the third DAF Learning Symposium, held at the Radius Center in San Antonio April 16-18... MORE

WATCH: AETC Commander and Command Chief discuss Airman Development Command
February 20, 2024 — Lt. Gen. Brian S. Robinson, commander of Air Education and Training Command and Chief Master Sgt. Chad Bickley, AETC command chief, discuss the change from AETC to Airman Development Command and how the command is at the forefront of the Air Force’s readiness and most significant organizational change in just over three decades... MORE

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New Force Development "Impact" newsletter out now on the AETC website
January 12, 2024 — The latest edition of the Force Development "Impact" newsletter is available now on the Air Education and Training Command website... MORE

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DSE opportunities for MEPS, PME and Air Force National Labs available
December 18, 2023 — Developmental Special Experiences provide Air and Space Professionals more than just education and training opportunities, they help the service build the Airmen needed for the future high-end fight... MORE

WATCH: Competencies' role in force development
October 10, 2023 — Air Education and Training Command officials continue to rapidly codify occupational competencies that form the foundation of training and education programs that ultimately produce the most competitive Airmen possible for the Warfighter... MORE

New Force Development 'Impact' newsletter available now on the AETC website
October 2, 2023 — The latest edition of the Force Development "Impact" newsletter is available now on the Air Education and Training Command website... MORE

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Department of the Air Force launches coaching website
September 18, 2023 — At the Department of the Air Force's Coaching site, members can explore how to find and become a professional coach... MORE

Lt. Col. Wendy Cook, 49th Health Care Operations Squadron outgoing commander, receives a final salute from 49th HCOS members

Building the Airman advantage in strategic competition starts with an Advanced Digital Learning Services Architecture
August 10, 2023 — In today's rapidly evolving world, where technological advancement and dynamic operational environments demand continuous learning and adaptation, officials at Air Education and Training Command are taking massive strides towards a more modern approach to education and training... MORE

myLearning performance upgrades announced; system temporarily unavailable Aug 1-3
July 21, 2023 — Beginning Aug. 1, 2023, myLearning will undergo a series of upgrades aimed at enhancing the user experience and better meeting the growing training and development needs of Airmen and Guardians. To accommodate these changes, myLearning will be temporarily unavailable to all users from Aug. 1-3. Therefore, it is highly recommended that learners complete all mandatory, recurring, or required training that will be due between Aug. 1-4 by July 30 to avoid any interruptions... MORE

New 'Impact' FD newsletter available now on AETC website
July 6, 2023 — The latest edition of the Force Development "Impact" newsletter is available now on the Air Education and Training Command website... MORE

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Airmen and Guardians invited to DAF Learning Services quarterly 'Water Cooler' Apr. 26
April 19, 2023 — Open to all Airmen and Guardians, the next Department of the Air Force Learning Services "Water Cooler" event is scheduled for April 26 beginning at 2:30 p.m. central time... MORE

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DAWN-ED program seeks advanced degree applicants for 2024 academic year
March 7, 2023 — Advanced degree opportunities are advertised through MyVector, and the Developing the Airmen We Need/Education, or DAWN-ED, program, which is DAF-funded and managed by Air Education and Training Command, is one such opportunity. DAWN-ED information will be available on MyPers starting in mid-April 2023, and the application window runs May 1 through June 14, 2023... MORE

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AETC rapidly codifying competencies to develop the most competitive Airmen possible
March 1, 2023 — Air Education and Training Command officials continue to rapidly codify occupational competencies by hosting career field specific studies with a focus on accelerating development of competencies that form the foundation of training and education programs that ultimately produce the most competitive Airmen possible for the Warfighter... MORE

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