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  • McGHEE TYSON AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Tenn. - Senior enlisted service members from six nations attend training exercises during the 8th annual International NCO Leadership Development Seminar held at the I.G. Brown Training and Education Center here, July 12, 2012. (National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Kurt Skoglund/Released)

    ANG hosts 2012 INLEAD symposium

    The camouflage at the I.G. Brown Training and Education Center was a little more colorful this week when nearly 40 noncommissioned officers from six countries attended the 8th annual International NCO Leadership Development Seminar, July 8-14.Enlisted members from Canada, Germany, Great Britain, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and the U.S., attended
  • McGHEE TYSON AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Tenn. - Leadership from the Lavern E. Weber National Guard Bureau Professional Education Center (PEC) visited the I.G. Brown Training and Education Center here, June 20, 2012. The PEC, located at Camp Robinson, Ark., is the Army National Guard's version of the Training and Education Center. (National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Kurt Skoglund/Released)

    PEC visits TEC

    Leadership from the Lavern E. Weber National Guard Bureau Professional Education Center (PEC) visited the I.G. Brown Training and Education Center here on June 20, to explore opportunities for collaboration between the Army and Air National Guard training centers.The PEC is the Army National Guard's version of the Training and Education Center. It
  • McGHEE TYSON AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Tenn. - The students of Airman Leadership School Class 12-4 and Noncommissioned Officer Academy Class 12-5 perform a retreat ceremony on the campus of the I.G. Brown Training and Education Center following their graduation ceremony, June 7, 2012. (National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Kurt Skoglund/Released)

    Lankford Center graduates 309 service members

    The Paul H. Lankford Enlisted Professional Military Education Center bid farewell to 309 service members today during a combined graduation ceremony for the students of Airman Leadership School Class 12-4 and Noncommissioned Officer Academy Class 12-5.These courses enhanced the leadership skills of the graduates by strengthening their ability to
  • McGHEE TYSON ANGB, Tenn. -- Patriot Hall on the campus of The I.G. Brown Air National Guard Training and Education Center here, July 22, 2009. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Kurt Skoglund/Released)

    TEC receives 9th Air Force Organizational Excellence Award

    The I.G. Brown Training and Education Center, or TEC, received its ninth Air Force Organizational Excellence Award for accomplishments achieved from Oct. 1, 2010 to Sep. 30, 2011.The Air Force Organizational Excellence Award is awarded to unnumbered units, such as centers, that have distinguished themselves by exceptionally meritorious service or
  • JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. - Tech. Sgt. Derek J. Westfall, right, an enlisted professional military education instructor at the I.G. Brown Training and Education Center, McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base, Tenn., receives the 2011 Air National Guard Readiness Center NCO of the Year award from Brig. Gen. Brian G. Neal, ANGRC commander, during a ceremony held at Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 1, 2012. (Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Marvin Preston/Released)

    TEC member named ANGRC NCO of the Year

    A member of the I.G. Brown Training and Education Center was named the 2011 Air National Guard Readiness Center Noncommissioned Officer of the Year at a ceremony held at Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 1.Tech. Sgt. Derek J. Westfall, an enlisted professional military education instructor, said he was honored to be recognized for his leadership
  • McGHEE TYSON AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Tenn. - Members of The I.G. Brown Air National Guard Training and Education Center honor the local Gen. Bruce K. Holloway Air Force Association Chapter for their contributions to the new wireless internet capability at the lodging facilities of the McGhee Tyson Inn during a ceremony held here, Sept. 1, 2011. From L-R are Chief Master Sgt. Donald E. Felch, Lankford EPME Center commandant; Pam Christian, McGhee Tyson Inn manager; Steve Billenburg, AFA; Senior Master Sgt. Jeff Watson, logistics manager; Joe Sutter, AFA; Master Sgt. Jason Wolfe, network manager; Marty Coffman, AFA; and Jim Mungenast, AFA. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Kurt Skoglund/Released)

    Local AFA chapter honored for contributions to Wi-Fi in dorms

    Members of the local Gen. Bruce K. Holloway Air Force Association (AFA) Chapter were honored for their contributions to the new wireless internet capability at the lodging facilities of the McGhee Tyson Inn during a ceremony held here, Sept. 1.The local AFA chapter was instrumental in bringing this resource to the more than 4,200 service members
  • McGHEE TYSON AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Tenn. - Members of The I.G. Brown Air National Guard Training and Education Center help load a truck with donated items, June 3, 2011,that will be delivered to the victims of the tornado that devastated Joplin, Mo. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Mavi Smith/Released)

    EPME member leads local Joplin relief effort

    An enlisted professional military education instructor at The I.G. Brown Air National Guard Training and Education Center left the area on June 3, with a 26-foot moving truck full of donated goods and headed for Joplin, Mo.The town of Joplin was devastated by a tornado on May 22.Packing winds of up to 200 mph, this killer tornado cut a six-mile
  • McGHEE TYSON AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Tenn. - Col. Bradley McRee, left, TEC commander, and retired Col. Edmund Morrisey, right, the first TEC commander, present the center's honorary faculty award to retired Col. Russ Gregory, center, for his contributions in 1971 to the Officer Preparatory Academy during a ceremony held in Spruance Hall on the campus of The I.G. Brown Air National Guard Training and Education Center, May 6, 2011. The event was held on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Kurt Skoglund/released)

    TEC honors OPA staff on 40th anniversary

    The I.G. Brown Air National Guard Training and Education Center hosted a ceremony at Spruance Hall on May 6, to honor retired Air Force Col. Russ Gregory for his contributions to the Officer Preparatory Academy on the occasion of its 40th anniversary.In 1971, Gregory was an integral part of the success of the Air National Guard's brand new officer
  • KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - Tech. Sgt. Jeffrey D. Glawe, left, an enlisted professional military education instructor at The I.G. Brown Air National Guard Training and Education Center at McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base here, accepts a first place award for the Fittest Company Challenge from Kristy Altman, right, of the Knoxville Track Club during a ceremony in Market Square in downtown Knoxville, May 11, 2011. (U.S. photograph by Master Sgt. Kurt Skoglund/Released)

    TEC wins Fittest Company Challenge...again

    The I.G. Brown Air National Guard Training and Education Center accepted its second first place award for the Fittest Company Challenge from the Knoxville Chamber during a ceremony in Market Square in downtown Knoxville, May 11.The competition held April 3, during the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon, was a friendly contest among area
  • PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. - Chief Master Sgt. Donald E. Felch, right, commandant of the Paul H. Lankford Enlisted Professional Military Education Center at McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base, poses with members of the Tennessee American Ex-Prisoners of War at their annual banquet at the Music Road Hotel here, April 9, 2010. Felch was a guest speaker at the event. (U.S. Air Force photograph by Katherine Felch/Released)

    EPME honors namesake at POW event

    The commandant of the Paul H. Lankford Enlisted Professional Military Education Center at McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base addressed the Tennessee American Ex-Prisoners of War at their annual banquet at the Music Road Hotel here, April 9.Chief Master Sgt. Donald E. Felch was invited to honor the legacy of his center's first enlisted commandant,
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