550 knots. Major milestone. 💥✈️
The T-7A Red Hawk completed its final planned high-speed escape system sled test, advancing pilot safety and the future of @usairforce training. @AFLCMCofficial
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The T-7A Red Hawk completed its final planned high-speed escape system sled test, advancing pilot safety and the future of @usairforce training. @AFLCMCofficial
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Leadership isn't a rank. It's a responsibility. 💪
At @GoodfellowAFB17, retired SEAC Ramón Colón-López challenged Airmen to take initiative, own their decisions and lead with purpose.
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At @GoodfellowAFB17, retired SEAC Ramón Colón-López challenged Airmen to take initiative, own their decisions and lead with purpose.
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No maintainers. No mission. 🔧✈️
At Sheppard AFB, the 82nd Training Wing is advancing maintenance training to prepare Airmen for the future fight.
Skilled hands. Ready aircraft. Stronger airpower.
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At Sheppard AFB, the 82nd Training Wing is advancing maintenance training to prepare Airmen for the future fight.
Skilled hands. Ready aircraft. Stronger airpower.
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Get Rowdy on #Airpower! 🤘✈️
@UTSA AFROTC cadets got a firsthand look at the KC-135 Stratotanker mission, connecting future officers with the airpower they'll one day help lead. Inspiring cadets. Building tomorrow's force.
@usairforce
📸s: A1C Elijah Likowski
@UTSA AFROTC cadets got a firsthand look at the KC-135 Stratotanker mission, connecting future officers with the airpower they'll one day help lead. Inspiring cadets. Building tomorrow's force.
@usairforce
📸s: A1C Elijah Likowski
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Dr. Wendy Walsh, AETC Chief Learning Officer, unveiled a roadmap shifting from rigid timelines to a competency-based model. By combining clear mastery and operational data, the @usairforce is producing mission-ready Airmen faster. ✈️
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A binge-worthy series? Team Sheppard understood the assignment. 🍿✈️
The 82nd Training Wing kicked things off with senior enlisted leaders from @AFGlobalStrike, connecting classroom training to the fight.
No spoilers. Just stronger warfighters.
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The 82nd Training Wing kicked things off with senior enlisted leaders from @AFGlobalStrike, connecting classroom training to the fight.
No spoilers. Just stronger warfighters.
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Your next mission could inspire someone else's first. 🎯✈️
Air Force Recruiting Service is seeking senior airmen and staff sergeants for special duty opportunities. @WeAre_AirForce
Ready to help shape the next generation?
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Air Force Recruiting Service is seeking senior airmen and staff sergeants for special duty opportunities. @WeAre_AirForce
Ready to help shape the next generation?
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Innovation from #TheFirstCommand! 💡✈️
Two AETC ideas earned recognition as #SparkTank2026 semifinalists:
🔹 Flight Room 3D Models
🔹 The Sheppard Blueprint
Smarter solutions. Stronger missions. @usairforce
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Two AETC ideas earned recognition as #SparkTank2026 semifinalists:
🔹 Flight Room 3D Models
🔹 The Sheppard Blueprint
Smarter solutions. Stronger missions. @usairforce
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🪽✈️ Congratulations to @LaughlinAFB Class 27-02!
Earning silver wings marks the culmination of rigorous pilot training and the beginning of a new chapter of service.
Full story here:
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Earning silver wings marks the culmination of rigorous pilot training and the beginning of a new chapter of service.
Full story here:
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Three pillars. One mission: Combat readiness. ⚡
Lt. Gen. Clark Quinn, commander of AETC, outlined a transformation built on immersive technology, tech-fluent Airmen and scaled pilot production.
The goal? Deliver warfighters faster.
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Lt. Gen. Clark Quinn, commander of AETC, outlined a transformation built on immersive technology, tech-fluent Airmen and scaled pilot production.
The goal? Deliver warfighters faster.
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DAF civilian employees: Big changes to AY28 Civilian Development applications!
Starting this cycle, myFSS submissions are final. No edits or resubmissions allowed. An approved two-page resume is also required. @usairforce
📅 Apply Jan. 6–Feb. 12, 2027.
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Starting this cycle, myFSS submissions are final. No edits or resubmissions allowed. An approved two-page resume is also required. @usairforce
📅 Apply Jan. 6–Feb. 12, 2027.
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Leadership from a different altitude. ✈️
19th AF leaders immersed themselves in Altus AFB's mobility training mission, with Maj. Gen. Travolis Simmons taking the controls of a KC-46 during a supervised flight.
See how @97AMW prepares the force:👇
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19th AF leaders immersed themselves in Altus AFB's mobility training mission, with Maj. Gen. Travolis Simmons taking the controls of a KC-46 during a supervised flight.
See how @97AMW prepares the force:👇
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#TBT The @usairforce has been "Tweet"-ing long before social media! 😉✈️
From the T-37 Tweet to the T-7A Red Hawk, AETC is taking pilot training into a new era, connecting jets in flight with virtual training.
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From the T-37 Tweet to the T-7A Red Hawk, AETC is taking pilot training into a new era, connecting jets in flight with virtual training.
🔎 ow.ly/YzNy5101uTZ
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AETC - First Command retweeted
From testing to production.
Air Force awards contract for the AGM-183A Air-Launched Rapid Response Weapon – advancing high-speed, standoff strike capabilities and strengthening America's Arsenal of Freedom.
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Air Force awards contract for the AGM-183A Air-Launched Rapid Response Weapon – advancing high-speed, standoff strike capabilities and strengthening America's Arsenal of Freedom.
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#TheFirstCommand, through the lens. 📸
AETC imagery made last week's @usairforce top photos, showcasing the people and training behind our mission.
See the highlights 👇
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AETC imagery made last week's @usairforce top photos, showcasing the people and training behind our mission.
See the highlights 👇
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Innovation takes flight. 🚁⚡
From experimentation to warfighting capability, @HQAirUniversity is helping develop the skills and mindset needed to outpace evolving threats.
Test. Learn. Adapt. Win.
#TheFirstCommand @usairforce
From experimentation to warfighting capability, @HQAirUniversity is helping develop the skills and mindset needed to outpace evolving threats.
Test. Learn. Adapt. Win.
#TheFirstCommand @usairforce
Air University is bringing drone testing to Maxwell’s airfield—connecting emerging technology with real-world operational challenges and helping prepare joint warfighters for evolving threats.
Read more: airuniversity.af.edu/News/Display/A…
#MaxwellAFB
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Mission accomplished. Ring the bell! 🔔
Air Force Recruiting Service celebrated meeting its FY26 enlisted recruiting goal, recognizing the teams bringing our next generation of Airmen and Guardians into service. @WeAre_AirForce
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Air Force Recruiting Service celebrated meeting its FY26 enlisted recruiting goal, recognizing the teams bringing our next generation of Airmen and Guardians into service. @WeAre_AirForce
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Looking to upgrade your tactical skills? There's a new #AETC tool for that. 💻✈️
@usairforce #Airmen looking to become data-driven problem solvers can use a new Green Belt course on CPI to learn process optimization, issue analysis and waste reduction.
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@usairforce #Airmen looking to become data-driven problem solvers can use a new Green Belt course on CPI to learn process optimization, issue analysis and waste reduction.
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From direction to action.
At the 2026 AETC Senior Religious Support Team Symposium, leaders turned @usairforce guidance on @DeptofWar- directed Chaplain Corps reforms into plans for ministry, training and deployment readiness.
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At the 2026 AETC Senior Religious Support Team Symposium, leaders turned @usairforce guidance on @DeptofWar- directed Chaplain Corps reforms into plans for ministry, training and deployment readiness.
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New career path? There's a new #AFPC tool for that. 💻✈️
@usairforce #Airmen looking to retrain into a different AFSC can now use a new SI-powered tool on myFSS to explore eligible careers, application windows and retraining requirements. #USAF
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@usairforce #Airmen looking to retrain into a different AFSC can now use a new SI-powered tool on myFSS to explore eligible careers, application windows and retraining requirements. #USAF
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