Dec 3, 2018

Flying training commander gets first ride in next-gen fighter and bomber trainer

ST. LOUIS — The 19th Air Force commander, Maj. Gen. Patrick Doherty, became the first Air Force

Nov 20, 2018

USAF, RCAF exchange pilots and expertise

Members of the Royal Canadian Air Force visited the 559th Flying Training Squadron Nov. 15-16 at JBSA-Randolph, Texas. The visit allowed pilots from United States and Royal Canadian Air Forces to share knowledge and expertise related to pilot training in the T-6A Texan II and CT-156 Harvard II.

Nov 20, 2018

“Just like the simulations”: veteran instructor pilots shape next gen American airpower

If only you could learn from your embarrassing mistakes in real time and be given a second chance to redeem yourself. That reset button does exist for the pilots studying with the 12th Training Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph.

Nov 16, 2018

SARMs provide ‘last line of defense’ to ensure safety of aircrews

The 12th Operations Support Squadron performs a crucial role at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, keeping 12th Flying Training Wing pilots safe in their aerial mission by attending to duties ranging from airfield and airspace management to aircrew flight equipment inspections and training.

Oct 4, 2018

Aerospace Ground Equipment vital to sustaining the 12th Flying Training Wing as the ‘Source of America’s Airpower’

Soon after arriving to a new aircraft maintenance squadron, fresh technical training graduates are tasked with the most important direction of their young careers. ‘We need to go to work, so go grab the keys to the airplane.’ Some time later, an exasperated Airman returns to a shop rolling with laughter, waiting to let them in on one of oldest jokes on the flight line.

Dec 12, 2018

AFPC talks assignments and retention at Altus

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Andrew Toth, Air Force Personnel Center commander, visited Altus AFB, Dec. 6, 2018, to discuss assignments and other personnel functions with the Airmen of the 97th Air Mobility Wing.

Dec 12, 2018

Critical Care Air Transport Team sparks innovation in Chilean program

Medical health officers from the Chilean Air Force visited the 59th Medical Wing on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland on Dec. 7, to gain a better understanding of Critical Care Air Transportation Teams.

Dec 11, 2018

Altus aircrew supports international training operation

The 97th Air Mobility Wing supported the annual Operation Toy Drop by sending a C-17 Globemaster III and a crew to Fort Bragg, NC, Nov. 28, 2018.

Dec 11, 2018

Holloman firefighter saves life Thanksgiving weekend

The holidays are a great time to reset with family. Cloudcroft, New Mexico, a small village nestled

Dec 10, 2018

Columbus AFB Airman inspired to give back through CFC

When Capt. Jamion Lewis, 14th Medical Support Squadron Resource Management Office and Medical Readiness flight commander, was 8 years old, his sister was born with her heart in the wrong spot in her body. A children’s hospital in Texas took such good care of her and supported her and their family through a difficult time that it impacted Lewis and motivated him to join the Air Force Medical Services and even participate in donating to a number of children’s hospitals through the Combined Federal Campaign.