News

Dec. 2, 2024
AETC centers reach initial operational capability

Three newly established centers under AETC achieved Initial Operational Capability, marking a significant milestone in the command’s efforts to reoptimize the DAF for GPC.
Feb. 16, 2024
WATCH: AETC Commander and Command Chief discuss Airman Development Command

Lt. Gen. Brian S. Robinson, commander of Air Education and Training Command and Chief Master Sgt. Chad Bickley, AETC command chief, discuss the change from AETC to Airman Development Command and how the command is at the forefront of the Air Force’s readiness and most significant organizational
March 7, 2023
Partner Nation Guest Instructor becomes first to earn AETC master instructor designation

For the first time in the Inter-American Air Forces Academy’s 80-year history, a partner nation guest instructor has earned the master instructor badge, the highest Air Education and Training Command’s instructor qualification.
Feb. 2, 2022
37 TRW recognized with Verne Orr Award for AETC

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -- The 37th Training Wing has been named as Air Education and Training Command’s 2022 recipient of the Verne Orr Award. The award, established by the Air Force Association in honor of former Secretary of the Air Force Verne Orr, recognizes an Air Force unit
Jan. 5, 2022
San Antonio native named MTI of the Year

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – Joining the Air Force in 2007 was an easy decision for Master Sgt. Michael A. Galindo, who grew up in San Antonio, also known as Military City USA.
Dec. 14, 2021
Identical twins share similar journey to become Airmen

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas -- Of the more than 26,600 regular Air Force enlistments in fiscal 2021, statistically speaking, two were extraordinary. Identical twin brothers were recruited by their brother and they attended Basic Military Training together at the same time, in the same
Nov. 17, 2021
37th TRG Airmen awarded Master MTL designation

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO- LACKLAND, Texas – The Master Military Training Leader Competition recognized two superior 37th Training Group MTLs in October.
April 27, 2021
Rated Preparatory Program now accepting applications for FY21 Fall class

ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) -- Active duty Air Force officers and enlisted personnel interested in becoming rated officers have until May 25, 2021, to apply for the Fall 2021 Rated Preparatory Program scheduled to be held Sept. 11-25, 2021.
April 21, 2021
IAAFA stands out in AETC awards, earns top accolades

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – The Enlisted Professional Military Education Center at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy has earned top honors at the Air Education and Training Command level for the second consecutive year.
March 2, 2021
ADLS training transitions to “myLearning” in first step for new force development learning management system

As part of Air Education and Training Command’s efforts to aggressively and cost-effectively modernize education and training, Airmen and Guardians can access the “myLearning” digital platform on the Air Force Portal beginning March 18, with the first phase consisting of a modernized and interactive