Air Education, Training Symposium to prep Airmen for war

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  • By Tech. Sgt. Mike Hammond
  • Air Education and Training Command Public Affairs
RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas (AFPN) --  The 2007 Air Education and Training Symposium is scheduled for Sept. 5 to 7 in San Antonio aiming to adapt training programs to better prepare Airmen to operate in a wartime environment.

The symposium, to be held in the Henry B. Gonzales Convention Center, will feature four tracks of instruction: Expeditionary warfighter, deciphering culture, the long war, and accelerating change. 

Air Education and Training Command officials play both an initial and recurring role in the careers of all Airmen -- from introductory and technical training to professional military education. 

"Each track will have many courses available to those attending," said Col. David Clark, the individual mobilization augmentee to the AETC vice commander. "Participants can choose lectures from any track, essentially tailoring their experience at the symposium to their own professional needs and interests."

Events begin Sept. 5 with a luncheon and golf tournament at Pecan Valley Golf Club. In addition to the tracks of instruction, a luncheon will be held Sept. 6 and 7, with Gen. John D.W. Corley and Lt. Gen. Gary L. North scheduled as keynote speakers. General Corley is Air Force vice chief of staff, and General North is the 9th Air Force and U.S. Central Command Air Forces commander. 

AETC, 2nd Air Force, 19th Air Force, and Air Force Recruiting Service commanders will field questions from the audience during a general officer panel. The symposium concludes with the Air Force 60th Anniversary Ball Sept. 7. Secretary of the Air Force Michael W. Wynne will be the keynote speaker.

"For 60 years, the United States Air Force has provided top cover for our great nation," said Gen. William R. Looney III, the AETC commander. "As we celebrate our proud heritage and boundless horizons, I hope you'll join me for this fantastic event. Together we'll honor the magnificent accomplishments of Airmen past, as we renew our commitment to develop America's Airmen today ... for tomorrow."

Those interested in attending may register and get more information at https://www.2007aetcsymposium.com. 

(Courtesy Air Education and Training Command News Service)

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