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  • The Inter-American Air Forces Academy commandant, Col. Issac Davidson, celebrates graduates of the 2020 Alpha Cycle during IAAFA's virtual graduation ceremony, May 15. (Courtesy Photo)

    IAAFA se adapta durante COVID-19, continúa la educación militar profesional internacional a través del aprendizaje a distancia

    En marzo del 2020, cuando la nación comenzó a dar órdenes de cuarentena debido a la pandemia del Coronavirus 2019, la Academia Interamericana de las Fuerzas Aéreas, que forja los lazos de amistad internacional y la cooperación en materia de seguridad a través de la educación y capacitación, coordino para que todos sus estudiantes internacionales regresaran a sus países de origen. A pesar de la reubicación, IAAFA continuó ofreciendo cursos de aprendizaje a distancia facilitados por programas de videoconferencia y gracias a esto la Clase 2020 Alpha se graduó el 15 de mayo del 2020 a través de una ceremonia de graduación virtual.
  • The Inter-American Air Forces Academy commandant, Col. Issac Davidson, celebrates graduates of the 2020 Alpha Cycle during IAAFA's virtual graduation ceremony, May 15. (Courtesy Photo)

    IAAFA Adapts during COVID-19, Continues International Professional Military Education via Distance Learning

    In March 2020, when the nation started shelter-in-place orders due to the ongoing Coronavirus Disease 2019 pandemic, the Inter-American Air Forces Academy, which forges international friendship and security cooperations through education and training, coordinated for all of their international students to return to their home countries. Despite relocations, IAAFA got back up and running with distance learning courses facilitated by videoconferencing software and because of that IAAFA’s Alpha Class of 2020 graduated May 15, 2020 via a virtual graduation ceremony.
  • The Inter-American Air Forces Academy provides military education and training to military personnel of the Americas and other eligible Partner Nations.

    IAFAA adapts to COVID-19 demands

    In the rapidly evolving environment around the new coronavirus disease 2019, or COVID-19, the Inter-American Air Forces Academy (IAAFA) at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland has implemented a number of precautions and safety measures to ensure the safety of the faculty and students.
  • The 37th Training Wing, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, is the largest training wing in the United States Air Force. The Wing operates schools at nine locations throughout the United States with most of its training conducted at JBSA-Lackland. The Wing trains Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Coast Guardsmen, government agencies, coalition partners from over 100 countries and military working dogs.

    An Open Letter to the Warhawk Family

    Our Gateway Wing has the high honor of being deemed Mission Essential.  We are the largest training wing in the Air Force, responsible for building Airmen and strengthening the partnerships we need to compete, deter, and win.  We are home to the Air Force’s only enlisted Basic Military Training (737 TRG), the largest & most diverse Technical Training Group (37 TRG), two significant international/security cooperation missions (IAAFA & DLI), and the DoD Executive Agent for Military Working Dogs & English Language Training.  We are the Gateway to the Air Force, and in many respects, the Gateway to the Americas.  Our wing remains absolutely vital to renew the force and underwrites our ability to defend the nation and deliver air and space power anytime, anyplace.
  • The Inter-American Air Force’s Academy hosted this second-ever Officer and Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Seminar and Subject Matter Expert Exchange with members of the Peruvian Army, Air Force, and Navy, in Lima, Peru, March 9-12. The goal for this PME seminar was to create an opportunity to increase collaboration, share experiences and lessons learned and showcase the importance of leadership training for officers and enlisted military members at all levels to enhance interoperability and mission success.

    IAAFA hosts second-ever Professional Development Seminar with Peruvian Military in Peru

    The Inter-American Air Force’s Academy hosted it’s second-ever Officer and Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Seminar and Subject Matter Expert Exchange with members of the Peruvian Army, Air Force, and Navy, in Lima, Peru, March 9-12.“Professional Military Education and developmental courses are the heart of IAAFA,” said Senior
  • Staff Sgt. Soleine Izquierdo poses for a photo in front of the welcome sign for the second-ever Inter-American Air Force's Academy Officer and Non-commissioned Officer Professional Development Seminar in Lima, Peru, March 9. This seminar is a Joint Security Cooperation Education and Training initiative hosted by IAAFA in collaboration with the West Virginia Air National Guard and Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation.

    Sargento de IAAFA pasa el Día Internacional de la Mujer de camino a Perú

    En el Día Internacional de la Mujer del 2020, la sargento tercero Soleine Izquierdo se embarcó en un avión con otros miembros de IAAFA en camino a Lima, Perú. ¿Su misión? Compartir con nuestros aliados militares del Perú la importancia que tiene el Cuerpo de Sub-Oficiales para la misión y operaciones de la Fuerza Aérea de los Estados Unidos.La
  • Staff Sgt. Soleine Izquierdo poses for a photo in front of the welcome sign for the second-ever Inter-American Air Force's Academy Officer and Non-commissioned Officer Professional Development Seminar in Lima, Peru, March 9. This seminar is a Joint Security Cooperation Education and Training initiative hosted by IAAFA in collaboration with the West Virginia Air National Guard and Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation.

    IAAFA Sgt. spends her International Women’s Day enroute to Peru

    On International Women’s Day 2020, Staff Sgt. Soleine Izquierdo boarded a plane with her Inter-American Air Force’s Academy team enroute to Lima, Peru. Their mission you ask... to share with our Peruvian military partners just how important the non-commissioned officer corps is to the mission and operations of the United States Air Force.The
  • 37th Training Wing military and civilian members hold positive messages of support at base gates during the morning inbound commute as part of their new initiative, “We Care,” at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Dec. 18, 2019. The initiative involved 37th Training Wing military and civilian members spending the morning at various gates letting each person know that they stand together in support of those struggling with depression and thoughts of suicide by holding a positive message of support and handing out over 400 candy canes. If you are struggling with thoughts of suicide, please go directly to the Mental Health Clinic or to your closest Emergency Room. You can also reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.

    Volunteers show commuters ‘We Care’ at JBSA-Lackland entry gates

    As part of their effort to support those struggling with mental health issues, Vann and the We Care team want everyone to know which agencies are available to help: If you or someone you know is struggling with depression please reach out to the Mental Health Clinic, Military & Family Life Counselors, Military OneSource or Chaplains. If you are struggling with thoughts of suicide please go directly to the Mental Health Clinic or to your closest emergency room. You can also reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Above all - you matter and your Air Force Family cares about you.
  • The "Developing Mach-21 Airmen" podcast provides visibility on emerging issues in the recruiting, training, education and development of Total Force Airmen, as well as impactful insight on leadership and lessons learned from the field through conversations with subject matter experts and leaders, in an easy-to-listen to format available on demand.

    IAAFA's Classroom of the Future explained on "Developing Mach-21 Airmen" podcast

    Episode 19 of Air Education and Training Command’s “Developing Mach-21 Airmen” professional development podcast series discusses the Classroom of the Future used at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy. 
  • Tech. Sgt. Joshua Green, 356th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, describes the 433rd Airlift Wing’s C-5M Super Galaxy’s cargo carrying capabilities to Inter-American Air Forces Academy students Oct. 30, 2019 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland.

    Inter-American Air Forces Academy students tour Reserve C-5M

    Twenty-nine students and faculty members from the Inter-American Air Forces Academy toured an Air Force Reserve Command C-5M Super Galaxy belonging to the 433rd Airlift Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Oct. 30.
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