Air Education and Training Command has updated its mission and vision statements in an effort to bring airmen back to the basics. “Recruit, train, and educate airmen to deliver airpower for America” is their new mission statement. The new vision statement is, “Forging innovative airmen to power the world’s greatest Air Force,” states a Jan. 21 release. AETC boss Gen. Robin Rand said the command is committed to “producing the highest quality airmen” who “adhere to our core values, maintain our standards, value our heritage, and perform at exceptional levels.”
Airmen basic rarely go on to become four-star generals, but one who did retired last week after a 42 year career that saw him rise from a lowly slick-sleeve to the head of one of the Air Force’s most important major commands.