AETC commander to retire after 37 years of service

The commander of Air Education and Training Command, Gen. Stephen R. Lorenz, will retire in the grade of general effective Jan. 1, 2011, Air Force officials announced Nov. 10, culminating more than 37 years of commissioned service. His retirement ceremony is Nov. 17.Among his many accomplishments as

Air Force commercial showcases med evac Airmen

An Air Force commercial highlighting the roles men and women play in Air Force humanitarian relief efforts begins airing in television markets and select movie theaters across the country this month."Med Evac" highlights the Air Force's critical aeromedical evacuation mission during disaster relief

Professional Bull Riders honor Nellis Airmen at world finals

The international Professional Bull Riders, Inc., association saluted the Air Force and the accomplishments of several Airmen during their World Finals in Las Vegas Oct. 22.The special-themed Air Force Night kicked off with a swearing-in ceremony for 25 members of the Delayed Enlistment Program,

Officials outline do's and don'ts of political activities by Air Force members

Involvement in the political process is an important inalienable right, but as an active duty service member, certain rules must be followed. The political activities Air Force members can take part in may be restricted in order for the Air Force to reach the goal of a politically neutral military

Air Force recruiter stabbed in Illinois

An Air Force recruiter was attacked at approximately 9 a.m. Oct. 19 in his office in Fairview Heights, Ill., by someone posing as an applicant.The recruiter is a member of the 345th Recruiting Squadron based out of Scott Air Force Base. He has been transported to Memorial Hospital where he is being

2010 proves banner year for recruiting

The military services had a banner year for recruiting and retention in fiscal 2010, Defense Department officials said here today.The services met their overall numbers, and exceeded qualitative goals, said Clifford Stanley, undersecretary of defense for personnel and readiness.The Air Force

'Aim High ... Fly-Fight-Win' to be Air Force motto

Incorporating extensive inputs from all ranks and career fields in the development effort, Airmen have selected "Aim High ... Fly-Fight-Win" as the service's motto. An enduring statement of Airmen's pride in their service, the motto is a two-part expression -- a call to action, with a response of

New commander at AFRS

AETC welcomes new vice commander

Air Education and Training Command recently welcomed its new vice commander into its fold. Lt. Gen. Douglas H. Owens arrived in San Antonio Sept. 8, received his third star the next day, and immediately began the task of learning everything he could about AETC's mission and its people. "It's

New York City welcomes Air Force Week