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Aug. 3, 2020
AETC cultivates community culture of innovation with new APAN online tool

Innovators across Air Education and Training Command now have an online collaboration tool designed to help them discover, learn, and promote a culture of innovation.
Aug. 3, 2020
AETC deputy commander completes JBSA immersion tour

Maj. Gen. William Spangenthal, Air Education and Training Command’s new deputy commander, was joined by Brig. Gen. Caroline Miller, 502d Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio commander, and her senior enlisted advisor, Command Chief Master Sgt. Wendell Snider, along with other JBSA senior
Aug. 2, 2020
Maintaining Strong Relationships: Virtual Resources Available to Military Couples

The stress brought on by the coronavirus pandemic presents challenges for everyone and may affect relationships. This can be especially true of intimate partner relationships.
Aug. 1, 2020
New AETC Command Chief focused on Airmen and valuing force generation

The First Command welcomed Chief Master Sgt. Erik Thompson as its new senior enlisted advisor to the commander and senior staff effective Aug. 1, 2020. Thompson, who replaces Chief Master Sgt. Julie Gudgel as the command chief of Air Education and Training Command, is coming into the position after
July 31, 2020
DOD medical officials outline COVID-19 testing approach

Though the rate of confirmed positive COVID-19 tests among those in uniform is lower than that of the nation's civilian population, the most junior service members have a slightly higher rate than that of their civilian counterparts, the medical advisor to the Defense Department's coronavirus task
July 30, 2020
Lance P. Sijan Leadership Award Warhawk Winners Announced

The 37th Training Wing nominees of the 2020 Lance P. Sijan Leadership Award were recognized during an award ceremony at the Gateway Club on Joint Base San Antonio Lackland, Texas, July 29, 2020. This distinguished honor is awarded to Airmen who demonstrated the highest qualities of leadership across
July 30, 2020
Military OneSource, family readiness, spouse programs remain available

The Defense Department's Military Community and Family Policy office is adapting how it executes its programs in an effort to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
July 29, 2020
Air Force removes administrative burden, allows pregnant and postpartum women to attend PME

Pregnant and postpartum members may now attend professional military education without an exception to policy, and are also exempt from the requirement to have a passing fitness assessment prior to attending. Previous policy prevented pregnant women and women within their one-year postpartum
July 29, 2020
Determined Airman chasing dream of playing in NFL

An Air Force meteorologist is using the service’s We Are All Recruiters program to chase his dream of playing in the National Football League.
July 28, 2020
Gateway Wing Hosts 24-hour Walk in Honor of SPC Guillen

The 37th Training Wing hosted a 24-hour walk in honor of fallen U.S. Army SPC Vanessa Guillen, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, 25-26 July, 2020. The event was used as an opportunity to promote dialogue and unity while reiterating the Air Force’s zero tolerance towards sexual misconduct and