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  • Innovative simulator solution enhances training, saves millions of dollars

    A significant milestone for remotely piloted aircraft was ushered in July 10 with the first student sortie in an innovative T-6 Texan II simulator.The new setup has dramatically increased the ability to train RPA pilots, and the ingenuity behind the new simulator saves the Air Force millions of

  • IAAFA hosts training managers

    Training managers from 16 Latin American countries attended the Inter-American Air Forces Academy Training Manager Conference July 16-17 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. IAAFA works to foster enduring inter-American engagement with Latin American countries through education and training.Military

  • Randolph to save money by planting perennials

    To anyone who has ever visited Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, it should be clear why the location is called, "the Showplace of the Air Force." The Taj Mahal building, the flags that line Harmon Drive and the unique architecture and landscaping are just a few things that make JBSA-Randolph, the

  • Profile: AETC's 2011 NCO Instructor of the Year

    For Tech. Sgt. Ryan Tennyson, Air Education and Training Command's Non-Commissioned Officer Instructor of the Year for 2011, life as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal instructor couldn't get much better. Whether it be teaching students at Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal at Eglin Air Force

  • F-35 maintenance training spawns USMC's first air FTD

    It's no surprise much of the military these days operates in a joint environment.  With the introduction of the Department of Defense's newest fifth-generation fighter jet, the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter, the joint effort is at the forefront of the aircraft's maintenance training

  • Former MTI found guilty on 28 charges

    A sentence was returned today in the general court-martial of Air Force Staff Sgt. Luis Walker. Walker, a former basic military training instructor at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, was convicted of 28 charges Friday after a week-long court-martial. The charges included rape, adultery,

  • Airmen Stories: Lights. Camera. Action.

    Each year, thousands of men and women join the U.S. Air Force and their lives are changed forever. Now, those Airmen have the opportunity to tell their stories in their own videos known as Airmen Stories.The videos will give potential Air Force recruits a chance to hear Airmen share their personal

  • Lifelong friends each awarded the Silver Star

    It's interesting enough that two childhood best friends got to attend the U.S. Air Force Academy together, and that both of their fathers graduated from the same Academy together. The fact that they both became rescue helicopter pilots, and also were stationed in the same squadron in Japan is even

  • Civilians contribute to Roth options

    Department of Defense civilian employees eligible for the Thrift Savings Plan may begin to contribute to the Roth TSP. This new feature allows members to contribute on an after-tax basis and receive tax-free earnings when they withdraw funds from their TSP accounts. Air Force serviced civilians may

  • President seeks cost-cutting ideas through SAVE award

    Acting Undersecretary of the Air Force Dr. Jamie Morin sends the following message to the Airmen of the U.S. Air Force:The White House continues to challenge federal employees to identify areas where we can save scarce taxpayer dollars while improving the way the government works. President Obama