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  • Senior Master Sgt. Alex McCullough, senior enlisted advisor and first sergeant, Headquarters U.S. Military Entrance Processing Command, listens as Marine Corps Col. Kathy J. Maloney, commander, USMEPCOM, welcomes the civilian and military personnel under her command to their 2014 national training symposium here April 7, 2014, at the I.G. Brown Training and Education Center. During the weeklong event USMEPCOM employees received training on resource management, legal issues, sexual assault response and prevention and strategic planning, among other topics. (U.S Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Paul Mann/Released)

    TEC welcomes training symposium of 'freedom's front door'

    The I.G. Brown Training and Education Center welcomed about 150 leaders of the U.S. Military Entrance Processing Command here this week during their national training symposium.The TEC's lodging, facilities and central location provided "the most cost-effective means" for the symposium, they said. "The facility had so much to offer us," said Marine
  • MCGHEE TYSON AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Tenn. - The I.G. Brown Training and Education Center's April 1, 2014, announced awardees are Cat III Civillian of the Quarter, David Barlow, Senior NCO of the Quarter, Master Sgt. Tiffany Huffman, and NCO of the Quarter, Tech. Sgt. Raymond Harris, January to March 2014. (U.S. Air National Guard file photos/Released)

    Three earn quarterly TEC awards

    The Commander, I.G. Brown Training and Education Center announced April 1 the Civilian, Senior NCO and NCO of the Quarter, January to March 2014."Please join me in congratulating these Airmen on their outstanding performance, dedication to duty, and support of the TEC mission," said Col. Tim Cathcart, commander, in an email.Cat III Civilian of the
  • KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - The 31st Annual Veterans Day Luncheon recognizes I.G. Brown Training and Education Center honorees by the East Tennessee Military Affairs Council here Nov. 11, 2013. An April 2014 report by ETMAC outlines the near $1 billion in military economic impact and the positive service member support in East Tennessee. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Kurt Skoglund/Released)

    TEC noted in economic gains, support to East Tennessee

    The I.G. Brown Training and Education Center here was recently listed among local military units and service members who have a "major drive in the East Tennessee economy." The economic figures were reported in the Military Economic Impact Analysis for East Tennessee, prepared by the East Tennessee Military Affairs Council.The non-profit council's
  • MCGHEE TYSON AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Tenn. - Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody speaks with U.S. Air Force Airman Leadership School and Noncommissioned Officer Academy graduates here April 3, 2014, at the I.G. Brown Training and Education Center. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Kurt Skoglund/Released)

    CMSAF visits, remarks on importance of leadership in today’s Air Force

    A smaller and more stressed Air Force will soon reshape itself to include changes in developmental duties, evaluations and promotions that can create anxiety for all ranks, said the Air Force's top enlisted leader today."As we get through these turbulent times, when we find our new normal in the coming years, you will lead us and you will lead our
  • MCGHEE TYSON AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Tenn. - This color rendering shows the projected, nearly 47,000 square foot, dormitory and classroom facility at the I.G. Brown Training and Education Center. (Illustration courtesy of the 134th Civil Engineer Squadron/Released)

    New TEC facility to build capacity

    Base officials here just announced the early planning stages for a new, nearly 47,000 square foot dormitory and classroom facility at the I.G. Brown Training and Education Center."Currently, our in-resident throughput can exceed 4,000 service members, and this new facility will potentially enable a 30 percent increase, greatly increasing our
  • MCGHEE TYSON AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Tenn. - U.S. Air Force Noncommissioned Officer Academy students study under the early season tree blossoms here March 11, 2014 at the I.G. Brown Training and Education Center campus. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Kurt Skoglund/Released)

    Photo slideshow: Spring fervor

    Students and staff at the I.G. Brown Training and Education Center held their studies outdoors here amidst the campus's promising weather this week in the strong sunlight and the warm temperatures approaching the 70s. Flowering trees and bird songs were a sign of the coming spring.The first day of spring is Thursday, March 20, which marks the
  • MCGHEE TYSON AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Tenn. - Retired Chief Master Sgt. Lynn E. Alexander, former senior enlisted advisor to the Director of the Air National Guard, speaks to more than 400 Airmen here Oct. 31, 2008, who honored Lt. Gen. Craig R. McKinley, director of the Air National Guard, at the Order of the Sword ceremony. Also pictured are retired Chief Master Sgt. Richard A. Smith, former senior enlisted advisor, left, and the 15th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, Rodney J. McKinley, right. The Order of the Sword honors leaders who "make a significant contribution to the enlisted corps." (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Kurt Skoglund/Released)

    Square knot’s secret revealed in Air National Guard ceremonial sword

    An Air National Guard history document that features how the ceremonial Order of the Sword was forged has recently solved the mystery of why a stranded-wire square knot ended up on the handle, and more.The questions came after the five foot long sword was moved last summer to the Air National Guard Readiness Center's lobby in Maryland after 17
  • TULSA AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Tulsa, Okla. - Tammie Smeltzer, professional and continuing education director for the I.G. Brown Training and Education Center, Tenn., teaches students about tests Feb. 24 during the Instructor Certification Program course. Smeltzer and her staff take the course on the road to certify satellite enlisted professional military education facilitators and Air Force specialty career trainers. They also teach the popular course from the TEC's campus. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Preston L. Chasteen/Released)

    Photo Slideshow: TEC in Tulsa brings value, certifications

    Tammie Smeltzer and Tech. Sgt. Clifton J. Boswell, Jr., with the I.G. Brown Training and Education Center's Professional and Continuing Education office were teaching classes on the road in Tulsa, Okla., this week for the Instructor Certification Program. The program is a two-week, intensive course that prepares satellite education facilitators and
  • MCGHEE TYSON AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Tenn. - Guest speaker, Charlotte Hu, public web chief for the Air Force Public Affairs Agency in San Antonio, speaks with 18 Airmen in the Public Affairs Managers Seminar here Feb. 10 at the I.G. Brown Training and Education Center. Hu shared her insight and knowledge as the Air Force's leading authority in military web sites and their emergent technology. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Kurt Skoglund/Released)

    Leaders, experts support TEC’s tradition of top speakers

    Some of the nation's top leaders in military service spoke with students in recent weeks here at the I.G. Brown Training an Education Center.Their distinguished visits supported the TEC's Enlisted Professional Military Education and Professional Continuing Education Programs, said officials."It's an important part of the educational experience that
  • MCGHEE TYSON AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Tenn. - From left, Master Sgt. Mike R. Smith, Tech. Sgt. Kasimu "Moe" Greenidge and Senior Airman Aaron L. Rush; the I.G. Brown Training and Education Center's 2013 Outstanding Airmen of the Year. (U.S. Air National Guard photo illustration by Master Sgt. Kurt Skoglund/Released)

    TEC commends three 'outstanding' Airmen of the year

    The Air National Guard's I.G. Brown Training and Education Center recognized its three Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2013 here this week with high praise from the Commander, Col. Tim Cathcart.The TEC recognizes its top performers each year from its fulltime staff of more than 80 civilians and Airmen assigned from the regular Air Force, the Air
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