August 1 PA memo

The AETC/PA Memo is produced to inform Air Force leaders about key media and public activities. We encourage distribution throughout Air Force channels.

 

Highlights of significant media events:

 

A.                AETC Media Queries: 

 

1.  ETHICS TRAINING QUERY:  Associate editor, Bryant Jordan, Military.com online publication, asked today (Aug. 1) if facts of "Truthout.Org" article are correct. PA acknowledged the briefing and that it was removed from the curriculum for review. PA anticipates further negative coverage later this week.

 

B.                 AETC News Service:  http://www.aetc.af.mil/news/

 

Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/AirEducationandTrainingCommand

 

Twitter:      @AETCommand – http://twitter.com/AETCommand

 

                   @AETCBoss – http://twitter.com/AETCBoss 

 

C.  Band of the West: NSTR

D. Command PA Queries/Activities:

1.  97th Air Mobility Wing, Public Affairs, Altus Air Force Base, Okla.

NSTR

 

2.  14th Flying Training Wing, Public Affairs, Columbus Air Force Base, Miss.

 

a.  AIR FORCE TIMES MEDIA QUERY: T-38C MISHAP:  Reporter Markeshia Ricks, Air Force Times, asked two questions about the T-38C mishap in Houston, Texas today (Aug. 1). What procedural changes or retraining has taken place for Air Force pilots? In regards to the T-38C crash in Houston, Texas, did anyone lose their job? PA expects further media coverage.

 

b.  “RUCK MARCH TO REMEMBER” MEDIA ENGAGEMENT:  Reporter Howard Ballou, WLBT-TV 3 (NBC-Jackson, Miss.) along with four other television stations, three radio stations and five newspapers covered the 14th Security Forces Squadron members from Columbus AFB, Miss., through their four day journey July 24-28 during the “Ruck March to Remember” from Gardner, La., to Brookhaven, Miss. Positive media coverage.

 

3.  33rd Fighter Wing, Public Affairs, Eglin Air Force Base, Fla.

NSTR

 

4.  502nd Air Base Wing, Public Affairs, Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas

NSTR

 

5.  17th Training Wing, Public Affairs, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas

 

F-4 PHANTOM PHOTO SHOT: Freelance photographer Coert Van Breda photographed the RF-4C static display on base for documentation purposes. The photos and others of F-4s he has taken will become part of a photo book dedicated to the F-4 Phantom history and static display information. Positive international coverage.

 

6.  81st Training Wing, Public Affairs, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss.

NSTR

 

7.  58th Special Operations Wing, (Tenant) Public Affairs, Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M.

 

58SOW/CC SPEAKS TO YOUTH AVIATION CAMPERS:  Col. James L. Cardoso, 58th Special Operations Wing commander, was a guest speaker at the Tuskegee Airmen Institute Youth Aviation Camp, Friday (July 29) at Kirtland AFB, N.M. The Youth Aviation Camp in partnership with the New Mexico State Office of African American Affairs was held at Kirtland July 25-29, for youth aged 13-17. While there, the attendees toured the 58th SOW and learned about the wing's operations, maintenance and training activities. Positive civic outreach.

 

8.  502nd Air Base Wing Operating Location-A, Public Affairs, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas

NSTR

 

9.  37th Training Wing, Public Affairs, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas

NSTR

 

10.  59th Medical Wing, Public Affairs, Wilford Hall Medical Center, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas
NSTR

 

11.  47th Flying Training Wing, Public Affairs, Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas

NSTR

 

12. 314th Airlift Wing, (Tenant) Public Affairs, Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark.

NSTR

 

13.  56th Fighter Wing, Public Affairs, Luke Air Force Base, Ariz.

NSTR

 

14.  Air University, Public Affairs, Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala.

NSTR

 

15.  12th Flying Training Wing, Public Affairs, Randolph Air Force Base, Texas

 

MEDIA QUERY-T-38 WHITE ROCKET:  Photo and information about the 50th Anniversary T-38 White Rocket was sent to "The Freedom Saver" -- a San Antonio shopping publication today (August 1). The publication is featuring the 12th Flying Training Wing in their next issue and requested information on the aircraft. Positive media coverage.

 

16.  502nd Air Base Wing Operating Location-B, Public Affairs, Randolph Air Force Base, Texas

NSTR

 

17.  Air Force Recruiting Service, Public Affairs, Randolph Air Force Base, Texas

NSTR

 

18.  82nd Training Wing, Public Affairs, Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas

 

a.  BUILD-A-BOAT RACES:  Wichita Falls photographers Bethany Rumble, KAUZ-TV 6 (CBS) and Harry Tonemah, Times Record News, interviewed Denise Tilley, community center director, Saturday (July 30) about the 11th annual Sheppard AFB Build-a-Boat races. A record 67 teams from the base made boats from cardboard and duct tape and piloted them across the base swimming pool for prizes. Positive media coverage received.

 

b.  AIR FORCE RECRUITS TOUR SHEPPARD AFB:  Twenty-two new Air Force recruits from the Dallas, Texas area toured Sheppard AFB, Friday (July 29). Places visited included a crew chief class, propulsion class, aerospace physiology and the tower. Positive military outreach.

 

19.  325th Fighter Wing, Public Affairs, Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla.

NSTR

 

20.  71st Flying Training Wing, Public Affairs, Vance Air Force Base, Okla.

 

a.  DV PLANNING COVERAGE: Reporter Jeff Mullin, Enid News and Eagle, interviewed Vance AFB's wing historian, Tom Tyson, and protocol chief, Sheryl Lawrence. His story showcased the new historian and preparation for distinguished visitors to the base. Positive coverage in Sunday’s (July 31) issue.

 

b.  VANCE T-6’S AT MALMSTROM AND TRAVIS AFB AIRSHOWS: 71st Flying Training Wing T-6A Texan IIs from Vance AFB attended air shows at Malmstrom AFB, Mont., and Travis AFB, Calif., as static displays. The aircraft departed July 28 and returned August 1. Positive civic outreach.

 

c.  VANCE T-1 ATTENDS AIR MOBILITY RODEO 2011:  A Vance T-1 participated in the 2011 Air Mobility Rodeo. The T-1 departed July 22 and returned July 31. Positive civic outreach.

 

v/r

 

Dianne Moffett, DAFC

AETC/PA Specialist

Comm 210-652-4400/DSN 487-4400