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AETC Commander visits Team BLAZE

Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, commander of Air Education and Training Command, speaks to members of Team BLAZE during an all-call Sept. 12, 2016, at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. Roberson highlighted future changes for AETC Airmen and shared his thoughts on airpower and airmanship, as well as gave attendees background information about himself as a commander and his family. (U.S. Air Force photo by Elizabeth Owens)

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AETC Commander visits Team BLAZE

Master Sgt. Rodney McInnis, Airman and Family Readiness Center readiness noncommissioned officer, hands Cheryl Roberson a huggable uniform gift Sept. 12, 2016, at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. HUGs are made for families of deployed members. The keepsake includes the deployed member’s image and plays a personalized message from the deployed member. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sharon Ybarra)

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AETC Commander visits Team BLAZE

Jeff Davis, L3 Vertex Aerospace T-6 lead mechanic, briefs Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, commander of Air Education and Training Command, Chief Master Sgt. David Staton, AETC command chief, and base leaders, about T-6 landing gear trunnion fittings Sept. 12, 2016, at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. Roberson had the opportunity to get an extensive look at what makes the T-6 an aerial asset for AETC. (U.S. Air Force photo by Elizabeth Owens)

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AETC Commander's Cup Trophy

Col. Joseph Matt Dietz, United States Air Force Academy, Department Head presents the Oder of Daedalians Air Education and Training Command Commander's Trophy to 2nd Lt. Lance H. Fry during the Class 24-06 Undergraduate Pilot Training graduation ceremony, on March 15, 2024. This award is presented to the most outstanding graduate of the class from each track of training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Elizabeth Owens)

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AETC Commanders Trophy

Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 25-05 graduation speaker Col. Jason R. Herring and Capt Jared L. Holsclaw, pose for a photo with the Air Education and Training Command commander’s trophy during the official graduation ceremony on February 14, 2024, at the Columbus Events Center on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. Holsclaw was also recognized as the Distinguished Graduate, receiving the Distinguished Graduate Award. (U.S. Air Force photo by Melissa Duncan-Doublin)

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AETC Commanders Trophy

Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 25-04 graduation speaker General (Ret) Glen D. VanHerck and 2nd LT Eric J. Jens, pose for a photo with the Air Education and Training Command commander’s trophy during the official graduation ceremony on January 17, 2024, at the Columbus Events Center on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. Jens was also recognized as the Distinguished Graduate, receiving the Distinguished Graduate Award, along with the Flying Training Award. (U.S. Air Force photo by Melissa Duncan-Doublin)

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AETC Commanders Trophy

Brigadier General Andrew S. Rendon, and 2d Lt Brandon E. Alcorn, UPT graduate, pose for a photo with the Air Education and Training Command commander’s trophy during a combined graduation ceremony on April 18, 2025, at the Event Center on Columbus Air Force Base, Miss. The AETC trophy recognizes top commander ranking and academic excellence in pilot training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Elizabeth Owens)

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AETC Commanders Trophy

Brigadier General Andrew S. Rendon, and 2d Lt Brandon E. Alcorn, UPT graduate, pose for a photo with the Air Education and Training Command commander’s trophy during a combined graduation ceremony on April 18, 2025, at the Event Center on Columbus Air Force Base, Miss. The AETC trophy recognizes top commander ranking and academic excellence in pilot training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Elizabeth Owens)

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AETC Commander's Trophy Recipient

Col. Stuart Rubio presents the AETC Commander's Trophy to Capt. Ryan Delahunt on September 13, 2024, at Columbus Air Force Base. The AETC Commander's Trophy is presented to the most outstanding graduate of the class from each track out training.

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AETC senior leadership team visits 14th FTW

Chief Master Sgt. Gerardo Tapia, Command Chief, Air Education and Training Command, addresses a crowd of Airmen during an Enlisted All-Call Jan. 23 at the Columbus Air Force Base Fire Department. During his speech, he talked about the new Enlisted Performance Report system, Professional Development Positions, and doing one’s job in accordance with the core values. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman Stephanie Englar)

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AETC senior leadership team visits 14th FTW

Gen. Robin Rand, Commander of Air Education and Training Command (right), and Chief Master Sgt. Gerardo Tapia, AETC Command Chief, take a photo with Airman 1st Class Nicholas Bahr, 14th Operations Support Squadron member, upon their arrival to Columbus Air Force Base, Miss., Jan. 22. The general and chief master sergeant visited the 14th Flying Training Wing Jan. 22 and 23. (U.S. Air Force photo/Elizabeth Owens)

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AETC SF chief tours Columbus AFB defender facilities

Airman 1st Class Lavar Gerard, 14th Security Forces Squadron Combat Arms Instructor, explains the CATM operational maintenance procedures for the M4 to Col. Brian Barthel, Chief of Security Forces for Air Education and Training Command, during his visit to Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. While on base, Barthel also toured several other 14th SFS organizations such as the Military Working Dog Kennels, Mobility Warehouse, Investigations, Visitor Center and the East and South Gates. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Elizabeth Owens)

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AETC SFS chief visits Columbus AFB

Col. Michael Allshouse, Air Education and Training Command A7S Chief of Security Forces, and Master Sgt. Jason Seibel, A7S Command Integrated Defense Manager, speak to Columbus Air Force Base defenders Sept. 17 during a guardmount. Allshouse and Seibel spent two days speaking with Airmen and touring Columbus AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo/Elizabeth Owens)

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AETC tests new, innovative way of helicopter pilot training

Student pilots assigned to the 23rd Flying Training Squadron at Fort Rucker, Alabama, walk on the flightline at Columbus Air Force Base, Miss. on August 19, 2020. The student pilots came to Columbus AFB to complete the Initial Physiological Training Course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Davis Donaldson)

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AETC tests new, innovative way of helicopter pilot training

Airmen assigned to the 23rd Flying Training Squadron at Fort Rucker, Alabama prepare to land at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi on August 19 in a UH-1N Huey. A UH-1N can reach a speed of up to 149 mph. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Davis Donaldson)

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AETC tests new, innovative way of helicopter pilot training

Airmen assigned to the 23rd Flying Training Squadron at Fort Rucker, Alabama prepare to land at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi on August 19 in a UH-1N Huey. A UH-1N can reach a speed of up to 149 mph. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Davis Donaldson)

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AETC tests new, innovative way of helicopter pilot training

Three aerospace physiology specialists from the 14th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron observe as student pilots from the 23rd Flying Training Squadron at Fort Rucker, Alabama conduct hypobaric chamber training on August 21, 2020, at Columbus Air Force Base, Miss. The chamber provides a training system which replicates the effects of barometric pressure change on the human body. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Davis Donaldson)

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AETC tests new, innovative way of helicopter pilot training

A student pilot assigned to the 23rd Flying Training Squadron at Fort Rucker, Alabama, tries on equipment, while an aerospace physiology specialist from the 14th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron makes sure the equipment fits correctly on August 21, 2020, at Columbus Air Force Base, Miss. Aerospace physiology specialists are responsible for teaching pilots and aircrews the essential skills they need to handle in-flight emergencies through various training such as aircraft pressurization, night vision, emergency first aid, oxygen equipment, physiological effects of altitude and emergency escape from aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Davis Donaldson)

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AETC tests new, innovative way of helicopter pilot training

Student pilots assigned to the 23rd Flying Training Squadron at Fort Rucker, Alabama sit in a classroom, while 1st Lt. William Ensrud, 14th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron aerospace physiology specialist, teaches on August 20, 2020, at Columbus Air Force Base, Miss. The student pilots were taught human factors, altitude threats, spatial disorientation, performance threats, egress, airfield flight equipment and vision, noise and aircraft vibration during their classroom portion of training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Davis Donaldson)

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AETC tests new, innovative way of helicopter pilot training

Airmen assigned to the 23rd Flying Training Squadron at Fort Rucker, Alabama land on the flightline in a UH-1N Huey on August 19, 2020, at Columbus Air Force Base, Miss. When configured for passengers, the UH-1N can seat up to 13 people, but actual passenger loads are dependent on fuel loads and atmospheric conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Davis Donaldson)

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