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Aug. 12, 2020
MTI, MTL developmental special duties focus of latest "The Air Force Starts Here" podcasts

A two-part look at the Military Training Instructor and Military Training Leader developmental special duties is highlighted on the latest episodes of "The Air Force Starts Here," both released Aug. 12, 2020.
Aug. 11, 2020
Space Force releases 1st doctrine, defines “spacepower” as distinct form of military power

Fewer than eight months after its creation, America’s newest military service published its first doctrine, the U.S. Space Force’s Space Capstone Publication, entitled "Spacepower."
Aug. 11, 2020
Erard assumes command of Reserve MTI Squadron

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-Randolph, Texas – Lt. Col. Anthony Erard assumed command of the 433rd Training Squadron Aug. 7 during a ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, officiated by 340th Flying Training Group Commander Col. Michael J. Vanzo.Formerly the 433rd TRS director of operations,
Aug. 10, 2020
Recruiter named one of Air Force’s 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year

Being an Air Force recruiter can be a tough and grueling job. For Tech. Sgt. Jeremy Camper, Pacific Operations Recruiting Program Manager assigned to the 369th Recruiting Squadron, years of hard work paid off recently when he was named one of the Air Force’s 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year.
Aug. 7, 2020
Development and Training flight gets new NCOIC

Every service member goes to basic military training, but some enter the delayed entry program first and learn some of the key elements of military structure before they are shipped off. That’s where Staff Sgt. Alexis Wilson, the new development and training flight non-commissioned officer in charge
Aug. 6, 2020
Gen. Brown formally installed as 22nd Air Force Chief of Staff

Proclaiming himself “proud, yet humbled,” Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr. was officially installed Aug. 6 as the Air Force’s 22nd Chief of Staff, becoming the first African American in history to lead a military service as its highest ranking officer.
Aug. 5, 2020
Guard, active duty and Reserve forces help Texas hospitals

More than 1,200 service members from the Texas National Guard and the active and reserve components of the Army, Navy and Air Force have joined forces to support Texas hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Aug. 5, 2020
Air Force improves assignment process for co-parents, considers custody agreements

The Department of the Air Force recently announced great news for parents – the ability to defer an assignment or be stationed near their children with a court-ordered child custody decree. Assignment authorities will now be able to consider requests for an assignment or deferment to a location near
Aug. 5, 2020
JBSA schools to start school year with online instruction

Joint Base San Antonio schools will start the first few weeks of the 2020-21 school year with remote learning before being allowed to open campuses to students under directives issued by local health authorities and the Texas Education Agency.
Aug. 5, 2020
AF removes uniform barrier for women, authorizes pants option for mess dress

Based on overwhelming feedback from the field, Department of the Air Force officials announced today women may elect to wear pants or a skirt with their mess dress uniform. The changes, which are effective immediately, are outlined in an exception-to-policy memorandum addressed to all Air Force