Feb. 10, 2025 340th Flying Training Group welcomes back, reactivates 487th Training Squadron The 340th Flying Training Group reactivated the historic 487th Training Squadron during a ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, on Jan. 24, 2025, during which Lt. Col. David Mitchell officially assumed command of the 487th TRS “Knights."
May 17, 2017 First Term Airmen Courses receive curriculum overhaul The Air Force has rolled out a new First Term Airmen Course dedicated to developing Airmen as next-generation leaders.
Nov. 21, 2016 2-year probationary period now in effect for new civilians All new federal employees appointed within the Defense Department to permanent positions in the competitive service are now required to serve a two-year probationary period.
July 27, 2015 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2015 announced Air Force officials have selected the service's top enlisted members, naming the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2015.