July 26, 2022 AETC starts mapping path to 2030 force development capability With an eye towards winning the future fight against adversaries such as China and Russia, Air Education and Training Command officials hosted a workshop here July 19-21 designed to give a diverse set of Airmen a chance to share their perspective of how Airmen and Guardians will learn in 2030.
July 18, 2022 SERE specialists thrive in harshest conditions: Teaching next generation of officers to do the same Organizing safe, effective survival and evasion training for nearly 1,000 people isn’t easy – especially in an austere and unforgiving environment that’s hours from the nearest signs of civilization. But Capt. Jason Walker and Master Sgt. Brian Youngberg’s team of 33 Survival, Evasion, Resistance
July 14, 2022 Dobbins Remembers a Lost Aircrew The 700th Airlift Squadron has a rich history full of great accomplishments and unfortunately tragedies. One such tragedy occurred on 28 July 1968 when a 700th crew was killed when their C-124 Globemaster II (serial number 51-5187) crashed in the jungle near Recife, Brazil.
July 6, 2022 U.S., Egyptian military members conduct ACE during Agile Phoenix Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) -- U.S. Air Force and Egyptian military members participated in Agile Phoenix, a combined training event that focused on increasing Agile Combat Employment readiness, resolute partnerships and interoperability.
July 5, 2022 There’s a new class on the block The enlisted contracting career field is so lean it often places E-7s and E-8s in Senior Enlisted Leaders slots, and, until now, those junior SELs often took on the challenge without formal training.
June 24, 2022 DAF strengthens discharge process for sexual offenders Under the previous policy, Airmen and Guardians who committed sexual assault offenses were subject to mandatory initiation of discharge proceedings; the updated policy strengthens the criteria that may be considered for discharge.
June 23, 2022 Air Force operationalizes ACE concept, addresses today’s changing threat environment The Air Force announced its vision for operating in modern, contested environments June 23, created to codify and synchronize agile combat employment tactics enterprise-wide.
June 23, 2022 AFRC hosts in-person Enlisted Symposium, first since pandemic Air Force Reserve Command is hosting its first in-person Enlisted Symposium since the pandemic. Enlisted Reserve Citizen Airmen are scheduled to convene in the National Capital Region from July 11-12, after the last two conferences were virtual.
June 22, 2022 Rally in the Swamp This year’s 22nd Air Force week-long exercise, Rally in the Swamp, was held in Florida to test Reserve Citizen Airmen on agile combat support by challenging them with realistic scenarios that support a full spectrum of operations.
June 21, 2022 Yellow Ribbon events provide resources and respite Tech. Sgt. John Leon Guerrero and his family recently participated in pre- and post-deployment Yellow Ribbon events. The Yellow Ribbon program aims to build resiliency and support for Reserve Citizen Airmen and their families by providing resources and an opportunity spend quality time together.