California Base Introduces VR Training 

Beale Air Force Base, California introduced virtual reality training technology for the Air Force Enlisted Airmanship Continuum Foundation courses. According to an Air Force report, the VR training allows service members to experience high-stress, real-world situations and practice communication and response.  

“The modernizations of training methods help the Air Force maintain a competitive advantage by developing a more lethal and ready total force in the face of near-peer adversarial threats,” Master Sgt. William Cronin, 9th Force Support Squadron Force Support Professional Development School-Recce-U development advisor, said. 

Maryland Installation Wins Law Enforcement Cooperation Award 

Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland’s Directorate of Emergency Services, was recently named one of the three winners from the 2025 National Night Out Awards, according to an Army story. The award celebrated the directorate’s collaboration with local law enforcement, who worked to support the safety of their local community. 

Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Frederick Brown