3 Feb 2020

The next transition from ABUs to OCPs: what to expect

The next transition before the final uniform change from the Airman Battle Uniform to the newly regulated Operation Camouflage Pattern combat uniform will be effective June 1, 2020, for all Airmen.

3 Feb 2020

AETC Security Forces announces 2020 Defender Challenge team

Three Joint Base San Antonio Security Forces Airmen were among the seven selected to represent Air Education and Training Command during the Air Force-wide Defender Challenge competition to be held in May 2020.

3 Feb 2020

AETC announces 2019 Technical Training and Training Support award winners

Air Education and Training Command announced the 2019 technical training and training support annual award winners Jan. 30, 2020.

2 Feb 2020

Academy brings back MTIs, refocuses on training fundamentals

As part of ongoing training evaluation, Brig. Gen. Michele Edmondson, commandant of cadets, identified the need for MTIs to bring their expertise back to the Academy.

30 Jan 2020

AIRMEN these days: Volume 3 - Senior Airmen Jordyn Schoen

I’ve heard the comment, “Airmen these days” quite a bit over the years. It’s usually from a negative standpoint; how today’s Airmen are not as disciplined, dedicated, or mature as those from “back in my day…” To help others see the greatness in our Airmen who join and stay on our team (no matter what age) – this series of posts will help

28 Jan 2020

Area school superintendents, administrators tour JBSA-Lackland

Area school superintendents and administrators got to see a military working dog demonstration and watch a basic military training graduation during a tour of Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Jan. 23.

28 Jan 2020

Air Force Chief of Staff offers optimistic update on AF’s evolution, future

Creating a system that uses data, machine learning and state-of-the art software to seamlessly link “sensors to shooters” across all domains – air, land, sea, cyber and space – is among Goldfein’s highest priorities as the Air Force’s highest-ranking military officer.

28 Jan 2020

BMT adaptive learning platform beta-test focus on latest "The Air Force Starts Here"

Air Education and Training Command’s emphasis on the use of technology to aggressively and cost-effectively modernize education and training is the focus of the latest episode of "The Air Force Starts Here," released Jan. 28, 2020. The team sat down with Capt. Tyler Hoff, an Air Force basic military training flight commander, about the issuance of tablet computers to BMT trainees as part of a six-month Cooperative Research and Development Agreement beta test designed to test adaptive and personalized learning in the BMT setting.

28 Jan 2020

Coronavirus: What providers, patients should know

With news of the contagious and potentially deadly illness known as novel coronavirus grabbing headlines worldwide, military health officials say that an informed, common sense approach minimizes the chances of getting sick.

27 Jan 2020

Tryouts begin for AETC Defender Challenge team selection

Security Forces Airmen from across Air Education and Training Command have begun tryouts here in hopes of earning a spot on the command’s Defender Challenge team.