'Today's Air Force' features the importance of training Published Nov. 3, 2008 SAN ANTONIO (AFNS) -- This edition of "Today's Air Force" highlights how Airmen train for the unexpected, how Air Force pilots stay on the cutting edge and how a new program is honoring our service members. In the field or in the classroom, training is of utmost importance to keep Airmen at their best on the battlefield. See medical technicians work on a life-like mannequin that prepares them for real-life situations. And experience a unique operational flight program at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., where maintaining a strong airframe is not the only factor for mission success. See the importance of a weapons system and how an avionics shop makes sure all systems are operational. Finally, check out a new program that's joining the ongoing efforts to tell service members stationed abroad and in war zones, "Thank You." The 30-minute, weekly news show can be seen every day on The Pentagon Channel, American Forces Radio and Television Service stations around the world, and is available via podcast at http://www.af.mil/library/podcast.asp. The show also airs on more than 100 public cable-access stations within the United States. If you would like your local public access station to carry this program, send a request to AFNEWS.marketing@afnews.af.mil. To submit a story idea for "Today's Air Force," or for any Air Force News products, send an e-mail to storyideas@afnews.af.mil. This week's line-up includes: Segment A - Medical Readiness Medical Simulator Medical Response Exercise Readiness Exercise Incirlik Medical Exercise Aviano Chemical Training Segment B - Tech Savvy M-19 Training Operational Flight Program F-16 Fighting Falcon Phase Dock F-15 Eagle Avionics Segment C - Air Force Activities Warrior Preparation Center Bioenvironmental Engineers Operation Thank You C-130 Jumpers Memorial Airshow Expo Comment on this story (comments may be published on Air Force Link) View the comments/letters page