June 10, 2024 Department of the Air Force launches NIPRGPT Department of the Air Force chief information officer and the Air Force Research Laboratory is accelerating initiatives to provide the Air Force and Space Force with the ability to responsibly experiment with Generative AI.
June 7, 2024 AF Week in Photos This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
May 30, 2024 Air Force releases latest field grade officer promotions The Air Force selected 1,366 active duty majors for promotion to lieutenant colonel during recent CY24A central selection boards (LAF-A/C/F/I/N/X, NC and MSC).
May 8, 2024 Brown: Joint Force must maintain current edge, prepare for emerging threats The Defense Department's success in an evolving security landscape is defined by the joint force's ability to address current threats while at the same time preparing for the future, said Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force Gen. CQ Brown Jr.
April 3, 2024 News Release Update: T-6 Emergency Landing at JBSA-Randolph At approximately 11:30 a.m. CST today a T-6 aircraft from the 559th Flying Training Squadron conducted an emergency landing at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas.The aircrew, emergency responders and supporting ground personnel executed emergency procedures, and the aircrew is safe. 12th Flying
April 3, 2024 News Release: T-6 Emergency Landing at JBSA-Randolph At approximately 11:30 a.m. CST a T-6 aircraft from the 559th Flying Training Squadron conducted an emergency landing at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. No injuries have been reported. An aircraft damage assessment and investigation are pending. No further information is available at this
March 28, 2024 All-Female Altitude Chamber Instructor Flight Soars to 25,000 Feet In honor of Women’s History Month, the 12th Operations Support Squadron conducted an all-female altitude chamber instructor flight, which ascended to 25,000 feet. This mission, undertaken by a team of female instructors emphasized the growing role and recognition of women within the armed forces.The
March 25, 2024 Innovative Bird Capture Technique Enhances Pilot Safety at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph In an initiative aimed at enhancing pilot safety, the 12th Flying Training Wing has implemented a method to mitigate bird strikes. Utilizing a massive 25x25 foot net, personnel at 12th FTW Safety office in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) are capturing birds that pose a
March 8, 2024 Daylight Saving Time Begins: Set Your Clocks Forward on March 10 In the annual tradition that marks a transition from winter to spring for many, Daylight Saving Time (DST) prompts millions across the United States to "spring forward" by setting their clocks one hour ahead. This year, the change occurs on the second Sunday in March, compelling Airmen and families
March 7, 2024 The 12th Flying Training Wing Employs Innovative Bird Control Method to Enhance Pilot Safety In an innovative move to ensure the safety of its 12th Flying Training Wing (12th FTW) pilots, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph has begun utilizing methyl anthranilate tree canopy fogging as a proactive and preventative measure to control bird populations within the base. Scheduled fogging time to