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How Laughlin’s CRAFT team strengthens pilot pipeline

A U.S. Air Force promotional graphic for the Comprehensive Readiness for Aircrew Flying Training (CRAFT) program at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, created April 24, 2025. The graphic features a Laughlin pilot celebrating pre-sortie, with the message “Performance Starts Before the Cockpit,” to emphasize CRAFT’s mission to prepare student and instructor pilots physically and mentally for the demands of flight training. CRAFT provides strength training, nutrition planning and cognitive performance tools to support the 47th Flying Training Wing’s mission of developing combat-ready Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keira Rossman)
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Redefining Suicide Prevention in the Military: A Model for Human Flourishing

Suicide is a critical public health issue, particularly within military communities, where unique stressors and challenges can exacerbate mental health problems. This article explores the integration of suicide prevention and human performance strategies, root cause analysis, and organizational development to create a comprehensive framework for addressing this complex problem. While current approaches focus on intervention and reaction, a modified approach of prevention and data-driven resource utilization is shown to likely reduce member burden without an increase in manning or cost. By examining the underlying causes of suicidal behavior and implementing organizational changes, more effective programs of genuine prevention can be established, utilizing organizational development principles and already established resources. Furthermore, this change would position such resources and those service members who use them better for mission execution in great power conflict.
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Stay in the Game - Stop Measles Before It Starts!

Measles is more than just a rash; it can lead to severe illness, and it’s extremely contagious. It’s important to take steps to keep you and your loved ones protected and learn how to recognize potential symptoms.
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AFSEC Human Performance Division

Human Performance is an essential part of DAF Safety because humans are always in the loop. The division focuses on the human contribution to safety and mishaps.
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AETC Commander Challenges Airmen to Revolutionize Training with Immersive Learning

The Commander's Challenge calls upon AETC units to develop innovative proposals that leverage immersive learning technology, like Dreamscape Learn, to transform their training programs. Submissions are due via email to AETC.ELE.Workflow@us.af.mil NLT 15 May 2025.
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Air Force Releases New Doctrine Note on Artificial Intelligence to Guide Future Warfighting

The U.S. Air Force published a new Air Force Doctrine resource for Airmen navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence April 3, 2025. Air Force Doctrine Note 25-1, Artificial Intelligence (AI), offers timely guidance on integrating AI capabilities across the service’s core missions and is now available as a doctrinal reference for operational and strategic planning. (U.S. Air Force graphic by The LeMay Center Doctrine Development and Education)
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'Lethal, Ready, Confident': AETC Emphasizes Airmen Development at FD Summit

Air Education and Training Command (AETC) officials brought together experts and leaders to discuss the future of training and development within the Air Force during the command’s annual Force Development Summit March 25, with a keen focus on building a more ready and lethal force. Lt. Gen. Brian Robinson, commander of AETC, opened the summit by emphasizing the importance of developing Airmen who are lethal, ready, and confident by providing meaningful feedback and development opportunities to cultivate their skills and prepare them for increasingly autonomous roles. (U.S. Air Force graphic)
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908th CES begins restoration of Havens' Bridge

908th Civil Engineer Squadron electrical technicians Tech. Sgt. Layton Knight, right, and Tech. Sgt. Joshua Powell, middle, supervise as Staff Sgt. Darshan Bhatt, left, inspects a power box at Havens’ Bridge, March 3, 2025, on Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. The electricians are tying wires together for the circuit to install new light boxes to the bridge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kamiyah Burks)
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908th CES begins restoration of Havens' Bridge

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Darshan Bhatt, an electrical technician with the 908th Civil Engineer Squadron, tightens the bolt on a power box March 7, 2025, on Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. The box prevents unwanted moisture or debris from contacting the electrical components of the bridge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kamiyah Burks)
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908th CES begins restoration of Havens' Bridge

U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Debra McGrew, a structural engineer with 908th Civil Engineer Squadron, transports lumber onto Havens’ Bridge on Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, March 7, 2025. The lumber was used for the handrail of the bridge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kamiyah Burks)
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908th CES begins restoration of Havens' Bridge

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jonathon Conner, a structural engineer with 908th Civil Engineer Squadron, drills into Havens’ Bridge March 7, 2025, on Maxwell Air Force Base. Removing the top layer of wood allowed the airmen to see the condition of the planks underneath. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kamiyah Burks)
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908th CES begins restoration of Havens' Bridge

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Braxton Barker, 908th Civil Engineer Squadron structural engineer, sits atop Havens’ Bridge as he drills in the leg of a handrail post March 7, 2024, at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. The bridge is being renovated to ensure the safety and integrity of the walk space. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kamiyah Burks)
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908th CES begins restoration of Havens' Bridge

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Braxton Barker, a structural engineer with the 908th Civil Engineer Squadron, wipes sweat from forehead as he sits atop Havens’ Bridge and drills in the leg of a handrail post March 7, 2024, at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. The bridge is being renovated to ensure the safety and integrity of the walk space. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kamiyah Burks)
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908th CES begins restoration of Havens' Bridge

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Darshan Bhatt, 908th Civil Engineer Squadron electrical technician, feeds wire through a power box March 7, 2025, on Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. The wires led to a power box that connected to a nearby light post. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kamiyah Burks)
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908th CES begins restoration of Havens' Bridge

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jonathon Conner, 908th Civil Engineer Squadron structural engineer, wipes sweat from his forehead while working on Havens’ Bridge March 3, 2025, at Maxwell Air Force base, Alabama. The bridge is being renovated to ensure the safety and integrity of the walk space. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kamiyah Burks)
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908th CES begins restoration of Havens' Bridge

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jonathon Conner, structural engineer with the 908th Civil Engineer Squadron, drills wooden a plank into Havens’ Bridge March 3, 2025, on Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. Select planks from the bridge were removed and replaced with new wood to strengthen the integrity of the bridge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kamiyah Burks)
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908th CES begins restoration of Havens' Bridge

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Braxton Barker, structures technician with the 908th Civil Engineer Squadron, drills a support leg onto the post of a handrail at Havens’ Bridge on Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, March 5, 2025. These legs provide structure and stability to the bridge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kamiyah Burks)
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908th CES begins restoration of Havens' Bridge

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Debra McGrew, right, Airman 1st Class Dasani Pettiford, middle, and Staff Sgt. Braxton Barker, left, structural engineers with the 908th Civil Engineer Squadron, cut wooden boards for Havens’ Bridge on Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, March 4, 2025. The planks were then used to replace many parts of the bridge, such as the floor beams, the handrail posts, and the handrails. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kamiyah Burks)
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908th CES begins restoration of Havens' Bridge

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jonathon Conner, structural engineer with the 908th Civil Engineer Squadron, squats to examine the underside of Havens’ Bridge March 3, 2025, at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. The assessment was done to see the condition of the wooden planks and to mark them for removal. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kamiyah Burks)
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