505th Training Squadron transforms instruction

How teachers teach and how students learn has changed dramatically over the last several years. At the 505th Command and Control Wing, one training squadron is changing, too. Leaders at the 505th Training Squadron's Formal Training Unit recently announced how they're transforming instruction to meet

Media Advisory: 505th CCW Change of Command Scheduled for April 17

The 505th Command and Control Wing here will welcome a new commander at a change of command ceremony April l7 at 1:30 p.m. Col. John N.T. Shanahan, the current commander of the 505th CCW, will relinquish command of the Wing to Col. Edward "Tank" McKinzie, who currently serves as the Wing's vice

Former 505th CCW officer takes command of new combat unit in Afghanistan

A former 505th Command and Control Wing officer took command of the 504th Expeditionary Air Support Operations Group during an assumption of command ceremony at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, March 30. Col. James Thomas took hold of the 504th EASOG guidon from Lt. Gen. Gary North, 9th Air Force and

505th Command and Control Wing unit helps expand JSTARS capabilities

Bad guys take note: the JSTARS aircraft, known as "Eyes in the Sky," will soon have eyes scanning water as well as land, looking for moving targets. Members of the 505th Command and Control Wing's Detachment 2 here recently completed an important early evaluation of a new capability for the E-8C

505th Reservists first to use welcome home banner at local airport

705th Training Squadron at Hurlburt Field welcomes new commander

A new leader is now responsible for training Air Force senior leaders in advanced operational-level command and control. Lt. Col. Gregory J. Yuen assumed command of the 705th Training Squadron here from Lt. Col. Donald Finley at a ceremony March 6. The 705th TRS is a subordinate unit of the 505th

505th Command and Control Wing Detachment 1 at Ft. Leavenworth gets new commander

One of Fort Leavenworth's two U.S. Air Force units, Detachment 1 of the 505th Command and Control Wing, conducted a change of command ceremony March 4 in the Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate conference room in Muir Hall. Col. Robert Beckel Jr. took command of Det. 1 from Col. James Thomas in a

Commentary: 505th Command and Control Wing celebrates milestone anniversary March 12

Have you ever driven through the main gate here and wondered about that large warehouse-like building off to the right with the letters "505th Command and Control Wing" on the side of it? If so, you are not alone. While the 505th is an Air Combat Command wing that has been a tenant unit at Hurlburt

505th Command and Control Wing Airman selected to visit with legislators

HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. - A 505th Command and Control Wing technical sergeant was one of five Airmen recently selected by Air Combat Command to represent ACC and the Air Force's combat abilities during a congressional delegation visit to Langley Air Force Base. Tech. Sgt. Darrell DeMotta, a Joint

505th Command and Control Wing annual award winners honored

The 505th Command and Control Wing recently honored the 505th CCW's 2008 Annual Award nominees during a series of events culminating in the announcement of the annual award winners at the Wing's banquet Jan. 28. The winners in each category are: Airman of the Year: Airman 1st Class Lucas Niekro,