The retirement ceremony for Gen. Stephen Lorenz, commander of Air Education and Training Command at Randolph AFB, Tex., is set for Nov. 17, announced AETC officials. His retirement will take effect Jan. 1, they said. Lorenz has led AETC since July 2008. He announced his retirement plans in May, but gave no dates. Among his accomplishments as AETC commander, Lorenz oversaw development of remotely piloted aircraft and cyberspace training courses. He also improved battlefield airmen training and stood up joint expeditionary tasking combat skills training. “Over his tenure as the AETC commander, he has not only provided the Air Force with outstanding training and education initiatives, he has also served as a beacon for leadership development,” said Gen. Howie Chandler, USAF’s vice chief of staff. Confirmed for a fourth star to replace Lorenz is Lt. Gen. Edward Rice. (Randolph report by Jessica Turner)
B-21 Bomber Shelter May Reveal Size of Secret Jet
March 3, 2021
The Air Force may have inadvertently revealed the size of the secret B-21 bomber with the release of an image of a temporary shelter for the airplane. The service is evaluating several designs for temporary shelters for everyday use and deployment to temporary operating locations. If the B-21 fully fits…