Gen. Norton Schwartz, Chief of Staff, on Monday issued the list of books that he recommends airmen read in 2009. “Continued education is a crucial part of being a professional warrior,” said Schwartz in a release Dec. 8. He continued, “The books we have selected for our 2009 reading list capture a rich history, both intense and compelling, that offer a perspective to tackle the challenges of today and tomorrow.” Click here for the 12-book collection.
The last remaining T-1 Jayhawk at JBSA-Randolph, Texas, took its final flight to the "Boneyard" at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., on July 15. The 99th Flying Training Squadron will train pilots using T-6 and simulator until it gets T-7 Red Hawk in fiscal 2026.