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  • Educators explore virtual reality as learning tool

    Some people teleported, others flew and some just walked into the holographic auditorium for the Global Learning Forum event held the evening of Nov. 19.Though they arrived by different means, everyone in attendance had one thing in common: they did not really exist. Neither did the lecture hall in

  • Remember Pearl Harbor Day

    Just after 7 a.m. on Dec. 7, 1941, a sleeping giant was woken, fresh off the heels of the worst financial times in American history. The Great Depression starved families, wore down the country's financial epicenter and depleted a military that, not long before the depression, helped win a great war

  • Wreaths Across America ceremonies honor veterans

    In what is now a holiday tradition, Civil Air Patrol is proud to partner with Wreaths Across America, a nonprofit organization that recognizes the courage and sacrifices of U.S. veterans."Our mission is to remember the fallen, honor those who serve and teach our children the value of freedom," said

  • 33rd FW Marines maintain combat readiness, build camaraderie

    Team Eglin warriors tested their mettle Nov. 25 during the Marines' Combat Fitness Test hosted by Marines from the 33rd Fighter Wing's 501st Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron. All Marines must pass this evaluation in addition to the standard physical fitness test."This is about combat

  • 33rd revs up for motorcycle sortie

    Bikers from the 33rd Fighter Wing found a creative way to combine vital training with a top priority of Air Force senior leadership, motorcycle safety. Fifteen men and women, who will be training pilots and maintainers for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, participated in a motorcycle ride designed to

  • USAFServices.com launches new Air Force community Web site

    Air Force officials launched a new Web site to meet social and informational needs of Airmen, civilians, retirees and their families.The entire Air Force family: all Airmen, married and single; spouses; children; Air Force civilians; and retirees are invited to logon to http://www.usafservices.com,

  • Navy captain awarded high military honors

    Navy Capt. Mike Saunders, 33rd Operations Group deputy commander, was presented the Defense Superior Service Medal Nov. 16 at the 33rd Fighter Wing."Only two individuals in the U.S. Strategic Command receive this decoration each year, which speaks volumes about Captain Saunders' leadership, talent

  • Community gives Airmen a Thanksgiving away from home

    For the 32nd year in a row, Sheppard brought Thanksgiving to troops serving away from home with Operation Thanksgiving Nov. 26.This year more than 260 Airmen were welcomed to a "home away from home" to enjoy a home-cooked meal and socializing.More than 110 families volunteered to host Airmen. 

  • AETC Airman awarded analyst of the year

    Capt. Ryan F. Caulk made Air Education and Training Command proud as he took home the award for Company Grade Analyst of the Year at the Air Force Analyses, Assessments and Lessons Learned annual awards banquet Nov. 18 in San Antonio, Texas.The annual awards banquet recognizes the contributions

  • AETC commander presents Educator of the Year awards

    The 2008-2009 Air Education and Training Command Educator of the Year Awards were presented Nov. 16 in a ceremony at the Maxwell Officers' Club's Daedalian Room.Dr. Bruce Murphy, Air University chief academic officer and master of ceremony for the event, said the AETC Educator of the Year awards are