Air University commander talks education, training

The general in charge of the Air Force's Air University recently visited Columbus Air Force Base on May 15 to talk about Air Force education and training. Lt. Gen. Allen Peck, Air University commander at Maxwell AFB, Ala., talked about successes and challenges in education and the future of

Sharpshooters hit their mark

Air Force tests new constant pressure fuel structure

The Air Force officially began its tests of a 50-50 mixture of synthetic and JP-8 fuels in a Type 3 constant pressure fuel hydrant system May 18 at Sheppard's 364th Training Squadron. Fuel tankers arrived at Sheppard May 17 to unload 113,000 gallons of fuel, including five trucks with 100 percent

Air War College hosts 56th National Security Forum

For the 56th consecutive year, civilians from across America ventured to Maxwell-Gunter for the National Security Forum during the week of May 18.The forum, hosted by the Air University Spaatz Center for Officer Education's Air War College and sponsored by the Secretary of the Air Force, is designed

Randolph lodging team shines with MAJCOM honor

The 12th Services Division lodging operation was recently awarded the Air Education and Training Command 2009 Air Force Innkeeper Award. The Randolph Inn team was lauded for their world-class support in flawlessly registering more than 800 general officers who attended the Air Force Blue Summit.

AETC call centers consolidate for efficiency

Telephone operators of the 21st Century provide support far beyond giving out telephone numbers, and with upgraded telephone directories and consolidation efforts on the horizon, the quality support can only flourish. The Consolidated Telephone Operator's call center, under the direction of the Air

Air Force makes Indy 500 debut

Race fans tuning into the Indianapolis 500 May 24 will see Luczo Dragon Racing's No. 2 car making its Indy debut in Air Force colors. Behind the wheel will be rookie driver Rafael Matos who hopes to exploit his success as the 2008 Firestone Indy Lights champion into a win at what is deemed "The

Senior enlisted leaders strengthen international bonds

Senior enlisted leaders from nine countries met in the San Antonio area for a closer look at Air Education and Training Command programs and processes during a visit May 12-15. As part of the 2009 Senior Enlisted Leader Summit, international enlisted leaders from Australia, Bulgaria, Japan,

Air Force accelerates Tyndall F-15 drawdown

Air Force officials released the fiscal year 2010 Combat Air Forces restructuring plan May 18 calling for all 48 F-15s currently assigned to the 325th Fighter Wing to be retired. The drawdown was not unexpected; however, it was accelerated from the planned retirement date in FY 2013. "Team Tyndall

Changing the culture of sexual assault prevention

Briefings, lectures and speeches from first sergeants, chiefs and commanders about sexual assault only go so far. It's up to individuals, 82nd Training Wing Commander Brig. Gen. O.G. Mannon said, to step in and prevent the crime from occurring. That's why he wanted Targeted Intervention, a course