Air Education and Training Command recently began a beta test at Columbus AFB, Miss., to gauge the viability of using commercial electronic tablets as part of the curriculum for specialized undergraduate pilot training. “No other base is doing exactly what we are doing,” said 1st Lt. Justin Davison of Columbus’ 14th Communications Squadron in the base’s mid-February release. “As far as training goes, this is the first time these have been deployed in a SUPT class,” he said. The beta test began on Jan. 15 when seven SUPT students from 50th Flying Training Squadron received Samsung tablets for their T-38 curriculum. “It is a new way of education and a new way of learning,” said Capt. Bill Staley of the 14th Student Squadron. The beta test will conclude in July when these airmen are scheduled to graduate. If adopted, the use of tablets could also save the Air Force money on printing costs, states the release. (Columbus report by 2nd Lt. Joshua Benedetti)
How Miss America 2024 Took the Air Force Somewhere New
Dec. 20, 2024
When 2nd Lt. Madison Marsh became the first ever active service member crowned Miss America on Jan. 14, top Air Force officials recognized a rare opportunity to reach women and girls who otherwise might not consider military service as an option.