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Aug. 5, 2020
Air Force improves assignment process for co-parents, considers custody agreements

The Department of the Air Force recently announced great news for parents – the ability to defer an assignment or be stationed near their children with a court-ordered child custody decree. Assignment authorities will now be able to consider requests for an assignment or deferment to a location near
Aug. 5, 2020
AF removes uniform barrier for women, authorizes pants option for mess dress

Based on overwhelming feedback from the field, Department of the Air Force officials announced today women may elect to wear pants or a skirt with their mess dress uniform. The changes, which are effective immediately, are outlined in an exception-to-policy memorandum addressed to all Air Force
Aug. 5, 2020
Maintaining strong relationships: Virtual resources available to military couples

The stress brought on by the coronavirus pandemic presents challenges for everyone and may affect relationships. This can be especially true of intimate partner relationships.
Aug. 3, 2020
Skin cancer: Here's how to reduce the risk

With plenty of summer weather remaining for Airmen executing the mission, impacts of sun exposure directly effects health and readiness.
July 31, 2020
Zero tolerance policy on use of CBD by Airmen/Defense Department employees

The United States has seen a recent surge in cannabis products since the legalization of recreational marijuana in eleven states. One such product that has become widely available is cannabidiol (CBD), a substance that is derived from Cannabis sativa (hemp/marijuana) plants. You may have heard radio
July 31, 2020
FAIPs heart and soul of ENJJPT pilot training

First Assignment Instructor Pilots, known as a “FAIP” in the pilot community, play an important role in the pilot training business. After completing undergraduate pilot training, a few select students go directly into pilot instructor training.
July 31, 2020
AFVentures Fellowship fall cohort now accepting applications

From Sept. 14 to Oct. 23, fellows will be embedded with some of the world’s most advanced venture capital firms to gain an understanding of risk management, the developing technology landscape and build relationships that can provide new opportunities to the Department of Defense.
July 31, 2020
AFRC's chief diversity officer visits HQ ARPC, facilitates 'difficult discussions'

Officer, enlisted, and civilian leaders assigned to Headquarters Air Reserve Personnel Center, Buckley Air Force Base, Colorado, participated in Diversity & Inclusion Awareness training as well as guided discussions about race relations here July 28th.The Air Force Reserve Command’s Diversity and
July 31, 2020
Air Force Releases Support for Military Families results

The Department of the Air Force is dedicated to bringing awareness to, and mitigating, factors that negatively affect readiness and retention for military members and their families. Local support for military members and families who reside on and around our installations is an important factor in
July 31, 2020
Col. Craig D. Prather takes command of Team XL

Maj. Gen. Craig Wills, 19th Air Force commander, passes the guidon to Col. Craig D. Prather, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, during the virtual wing change of command ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, July 31, 2020. Prather takes command after serving as the commander of the 1st Joint

340th Flying Training Group
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DSN 487-1612

5th Flying Training Squadron - Vance AFB, Oklahoma.
Toll Free: 1-888-781-5387
DSN 448-7700

39th FTS - Randolph AFB, Texas
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DSN 487-7120

43d FTS - Columbus AFB, Mississippi
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DSN 742-3571

70th Flight Training Squadron - USAFA, Colorado.
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DSN 333-9309

96th FTS - Laughlin AFB, Texas
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DSN 732-9600

97th FTS - Sheppard AFB, Texas
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DSN 736-8414

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DSN 473-7589/2410

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