AETC announces 2008 Air Force Sergeants Association Pitsenbarger Award

Air Education and Training Command officials recently announced the 2008 Air Force Sergeants Association Pitsenbarger Award: The command selected Tech. Sgt. Jonathan B. Pruden, 97th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Altus Air Force Base, Okla. Sergeant Pruden distinguished himself by demonstrating

AETC announces Distinguished Civilian Service Award winner

Air Education and Training Command officials recently announced the AETC winner for the 53rd Annual Department of Defense Distinguished Civilian Service Award.: The command is pleased to announce Risa J. Hillard, 82nd Training Group, Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas. This award annually recognizes

AETC announces 2008 Noncommissioned Officer Association Vanguard Award winner

Air Education and Training Command officials recently announced the 2008 Noncommissioned Officer Association Vanguard Award winner:The command selected Senior Master Sgt. Michael Stephenson-Pino, 383rd Training Squadron, Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas. On July 29, 2007, Sergeant Stephenson-Pino was

AETC announces 2008 Joan Orr Air Force Spouse of the Year award

Air Education and Training Command officials recently announced the winner of the 2008 Joan Orr Air Force Spouse of the Year award: The command named Danielle M. Hanson, 366th Training Squadron, Detachment 7, Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. This award annually recognizes the significant contributions made by

New York City bomb targets military recruiting station

A bomb went off outside the U.S. military recruiting station in Times Square here early Thursday, injuring nobody but causing minor structural damage, according to Air Force Recruiting Service officials. The bomb went off at approximately 3:45 a.m. EST, cracking the glass door, bending the door

AETC commanders meet, discuss way ahead

More than 100 Air Education and Training Command senior leaders gathered here to participate in the AETC Commanders' and Command Chiefs' Conference Feb. 25-29. The conference, held twice annually, provided an opportunity for Gen. William R. Looney III, AETC commander, and other AETC leaders to

AETC announces 2007 Medical Services Awards

Air Education and Training Command officials recently announced the following winners of the 2007 Air Force Medical Service Awards: Surgical Excellence Award Lt. Col. Todd Rasmussen, 59th MDW, Lackland AFB, Texas Dental Awards Officer: Maj. James F. Knowles, 59th MDW, Lackland AFB, Texas Small

AETC announces 2007 Logistics Readiness Awards

Air Education and Training Command officials recently announced the AETC winners for the 2007 Logistics Readiness Awards in the following categories: Col. Cynthia L. Benulis Logistics Readiness Field Grade Officer - Lt. Col. William P. Roberts, 17th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Goodfellow AFB,

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Nomad 1 reflects on past, looks ahead at future

The Nomads began a new era in January when Col. Todd Harmer took his driver seat position to lead the 33d Fighter Wing from an air superiority wing to the future training wing of the Air Force's next generation multi-role fighter - the F-35 Lightning II. The native of Russell, New York, took command