U.S. Air Force civilian aircraft mechanics from the 12th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron remove and replace key engine components, including the variable exhaust nozzle and oil pumps, on a T-7A Red Hawk at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, May 11, 2026. The training marked the first group of maintainers at JBSA-Randolph to qualify on the T-7A engine, strengthening operational readiness and ensuring the 12th AMXS is prepared to sustain future pilot training missions. Through advanced technical instruction and real-world application, these maintainers are helping lay the foundation for the Air Force’s next era of aviation and pilot development. (U.S. Air Force video by Zelideth Rodriguez)
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas — The Department of War equipped Airmen with a new, practical mental health kit on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, March 6, 2026. The program was delivered via a seminar and a series of follow-on materials to teach service members how to understand their thought patterns and apply techniques to manage stress and adversity. The initiative is grounded in cognitive behavioral theory and is...
Readiness is crucial for United States service members, who must ensure they can successfully accomplish the mission at hand. Cobra Engaged, an exercise hosted on Camp Bullis Feb. 6, 2026, prioritizes training and certifying intelligence units, making warfighters mission ready.
Human intelligence experts at Camp Bullis Foundry created operating environments capable of hosting live, constructive interrogation simulations, putting the...
CI² isn’t just for commanders—it’s for every Airman and Guardian. Those who complete the training earn a Special Experience Identifier (SEI) or Defense Personnel Data System (DCPDS) code, which signifies you earned a specialized training and/or certification in Lean Six Sigman methodologies to identify problems and improve processes.
