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  • The 42d Air Base Wing is steeped in a history of excellence and innovation. From roots in the Wright Brother’s flying school to the 42d Bombardment Group’s heroics in World War II’s Pacific theater where our motto was born; Aehera Nobis…The Skies for Us! Our mission today is to Prepare for Combat...Prepare others for the same; Team 42 has cemented itself as critical to the success of the Department of Air Force. 42 ABW Operational Approach
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  • Thomas Baker, 42d Force Support Squadron education specialist, and Meghan Dunaway, 42d FSS testing administrator pose for a photo in front of the Education Office at Maxwell Air Force Base Alabama, April 29, 2026.

    Building Better Force: Education Office Fuels Careers and Leadership

    MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. — The 42d Force Support Squadron’s Education Office is part of the installation’s broader education and training mission, playing a central role in supporting service members, families and civilian partners through a wide range of academic and professional

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  • 2026 AETC Lines of Effort

    AETC Lines of Effort Power the Force Behind the 2026 National Defense Strategy

    Air Education and Training Command has revamped its Lines of Effort, establishing the strategic framework guiding how the command recruits, trains and educates Airmen and Guardians to deliver combat-credible forces capable of deterring aggression and winning in a high-end fight.

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    Month of the Military Child: 2026

    Military children across various high schools shared personal experiences about growing up in military families during Month of the Military Child interviews in Montgomery and River Region, Alabama, April 2026. The series highlights the resilience, adaptability and unique perspectives of children

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  • Leadership from Sheppard Air Force Base and community members listen to remarks during the ribbon‑cutting ceremony for the Midwestern State University Military Education Center in Wichita Falls, Texas, April 29, 2026.

    Building Opportunity: MSU and Sheppard AFB Unveil Military Education Center in Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

  • Thomas Baker, 42d Force Support Squadron education specialist, and Meghan Dunaway, 42d FSS testing administrator pose for a photo in front of the Education Office at Maxwell Air Force Base Alabama, April 29, 2026.

    Building Better Force: Education Office Fuels Careers and Leadership

  • International Military Students and staff participate in the annual Fiesta Flambeau parade in San Antonio, Texas, April 25, 2026. Over 80 international students proudly represented their nations’ flags at the parade alongside DLIELC leadership and staff. Defense Language Institute English Language Center International Military Students and volunteers walked roughly three miles through the streets of downtown San Antonio as part of the Field Studies Program which helps strengthen English language skills and partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Agnes Koterba)

    Engagement in Action: DLIELC hosts Fiesta showcase

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  • An F-16 Fighting Falcon sits on the flight line before sunrise at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., April 24, 2026, ahead of the Wings Over Solano air show. The event showcases aerial excellence and Air Force capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kenneth Abbate)

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    Forging warrior-leaders: SecAF underscores USAFA’s vital role in national defense

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