WEBVTT 00:08.279 --> 00:10.390 This year , the IG Brown Training and 00:10.390 --> 00:12.557 Education Center's Red Wolves lived up 00:12.557 --> 00:15.138 to its motto , Our strength is the pack . 00:15.678 --> 00:17.759 Instructors trained more than 2400 00:17.759 --> 00:19.759 students across the total force and 00:19.759 --> 00:22.038 awarded nearly 4000 Community College 00:22.038 --> 00:24.399 of the Air Force credits . Our Chief 00:24.399 --> 00:26.288 Master Sergeant Paulie Langford's 00:26.288 --> 00:28.343 enlisted PME Center graduated almost 00:28.343 --> 00:30.638 1000 Airman Leadership School and NCO 00:30.638 --> 00:32.860 Academy students alone , which included 00:32.860 --> 00:35.479 10 Coast Guardsmen and 8 international 00:35.479 --> 00:38.369 students . TEC University continued to 00:38.369 --> 00:40.480 highlight its flexibility in training 00:40.480 --> 00:43.049 in the classroom , on the road , and 00:43.049 --> 00:45.650 online , reaching more than 1500 airmen . 00:46.279 --> 00:48.168 It wasn't just about the training 00:48.168 --> 00:50.223 though . Innovation and improvements 00:50.223 --> 00:52.223 led the way . The Red Wolves held a 00:52.223 --> 00:54.335 ribbon cutting ceremony for the newly 00:54.335 --> 00:56.501 modernized Morrissey Hall , a facility 00:56.501 --> 00:58.223 now equipped with cutting edge 00:58.223 --> 01:00.335 technology designed to create a state 01:00.335 --> 01:02.335 of the art learning environment for 01:02.335 --> 01:04.223 developing our total force future 01:04.223 --> 01:06.446 leaders . Our instructors also showcase 01:06.446 --> 01:08.668 their innovation by leading specialized 01:08.668 --> 01:10.723 courses , launching new curriculum , 01:10.723 --> 01:12.779 and redesigning numerous programs to 01:12.779 --> 01:15.057 reflect the Air Force's evolving needs . 01:15.057 --> 01:17.168 We even came to the rescue during the 01:17.168 --> 01:18.946 historic government shutdown by 01:18.946 --> 01:20.835 conducting EPME . Enterprise-wide 01:20.835 --> 01:23.057 training sessions on virtual curriculum 01:23.057 --> 01:24.835 delivery allowing uninterrupted 01:24.835 --> 01:27.169 professional military education . On 01:27.169 --> 01:29.169 top of all that , the Langford EPME 01:29.169 --> 01:31.391 Center also supported the Barnes Center 01:31.391 --> 01:34.220 with 4 manpower augmentees for PACA . 01:35.290 --> 01:37.569 Our innovation and top-notch facilities 01:37.569 --> 01:39.680 attract a lot of attention . Which is 01:39.680 --> 01:42.330 why the TEC was chosen to host the wing 01:42.330 --> 01:44.497 leadership fly-in for the first time . 01:44.620 --> 01:46.676 The Red Wolves went above and beyond 01:46.676 --> 01:48.342 supporting this conference by 01:48.342 --> 01:50.564 completely reconfiguring our auditorium 01:50.564 --> 01:52.509 to address security concerns , and 01:52.509 --> 01:54.730 volunteers across campus stepped up to 01:54.730 --> 01:57.080 help make this endeavor a huge success . 01:57.629 --> 02:00.230 The DEC achieved another milestone when 02:00.230 --> 02:01.952 we hosted the inaugural Airman 02:01.952 --> 02:03.619 Leadership School Commandants 02:03.619 --> 02:05.341 Conference . We hosted several 02:05.341 --> 02:07.174 distinguished visitors as well , 02:07.174 --> 02:09.174 including the Chief of the National 02:09.174 --> 02:11.452 Guard Bureau , General Steven Nordhaus , 02:11.452 --> 02:13.786 his senior enlisted advisor John Raines , 02:13.786 --> 02:16.008 the acting Director of the Air National 02:16.008 --> 02:18.119 Guard , Major General Duke Kyra , and 02:18.119 --> 02:20.063 the commander of the ANG Readiness 02:20.063 --> 02:22.286 Center , Brigadier General Barbara Bs . 02:22.286 --> 02:24.508 Our partnerships extended beyond senior 02:24.508 --> 02:26.674 leaders . We reached further than ever 02:26.674 --> 02:28.563 this year . From working with the 02:28.563 --> 02:30.730 Danish Home Guard , ArcWorks , and the 02:30.730 --> 02:33.063 Marine Corps to the Jordanian Air Force , 02:33.259 --> 02:35.481 we are expanding how we share knowledge 02:35.481 --> 02:37.669 and strengthen interoperability . 02:38.059 --> 02:40.170 There's a lot that goes on behind the 02:40.170 --> 02:42.479 scenes at the TDC as well . As the Air 02:42.479 --> 02:44.479 National Guard's premier production 02:44.479 --> 02:46.679 facility , TEC University put their 02:46.679 --> 02:49.039 skills to use by producing 72 new 02:49.039 --> 02:51.919 videos and broadcasts . That content 02:51.919 --> 02:55.080 was viewed more than 143,000 times , 02:55.320 --> 02:58.000 with over 27,000 engagements across all 02:58.000 --> 03:00.410 of our streaming platforms . From live 03:00.410 --> 03:02.410 streaming graduations and hosting a 03:02.410 --> 03:04.577 virtual graduation during the shutdown 03:04.577 --> 03:06.743 to capturing the guard's historic role 03:06.743 --> 03:08.743 in presidential inaugurations , our 03:08.743 --> 03:10.799 team delivered media that informed , 03:10.799 --> 03:12.966 inspired , and connected airmen across 03:12.966 --> 03:15.289 the globe . Our campus stayed mission 03:15.289 --> 03:17.529 ready too . The Red Wolf supported over 03:17.529 --> 03:20.089 6500 guests , saving hundreds of 03:20.089 --> 03:22.500 thousands in lodging costs and ensuring 03:22.500 --> 03:24.444 seamless support for conferences , 03:24.449 --> 03:26.369 drill weekends , disaster relief 03:26.369 --> 03:28.610 missions , and other high profile 03:28.610 --> 03:31.850 events . Behind the scenes , our IT and 03:31.850 --> 03:34.017 support teams kept the mission running 03:34.017 --> 03:36.559 as well , managing 350 tech assets , 03:37.089 --> 03:39.256 processing over 400 software updates , 03:39.410 --> 03:41.410 solving 120+ trouble tickets , 03:41.809 --> 03:44.250 supporting more than 600 students , and 03:44.250 --> 03:46.250 onboarding new personnel without 03:46.259 --> 03:48.370 missing a beat . And it was a year of 03:48.370 --> 03:50.839 well earned recognition as well . The 03:50.839 --> 03:52.889 TEC brought home major awards which 03:52.889 --> 03:55.699 included AFA Unit of the Year . The 03:55.699 --> 03:58.020 Morell Media Award , the Chief of the 03:58.020 --> 04:00.131 National Guard Bureau Civilian of the 04:00.131 --> 04:02.187 Year , and several individual honors 04:02.187 --> 04:05.820 across the force . We wrapped 2025 by 04:05.820 --> 04:07.940 securing new resources , clearing 04:07.940 --> 04:10.162 long-standing administrative backlogs , 04:10.162 --> 04:12.300 and improving core processes for more 04:12.300 --> 04:15.130 than 2000 personnel actions , ensuring 04:15.130 --> 04:17.559 the airmen we serve get what they need 04:17.750 --> 04:20.019 when they need it . And of course we 04:20.019 --> 04:22.049 took care of Team TEC by staying 04:22.049 --> 04:24.839 connected . Our debut Red Wolf rally 04:24.959 --> 04:26.626 focusing on team building and 04:26.626 --> 04:28.626 professional development was a huge 04:28.626 --> 04:30.540 success . Our commitment reached 04:30.540 --> 04:32.484 outside of the campus and into the 04:32.484 --> 04:34.540 community through multiple volunteer 04:34.540 --> 04:36.589 events . To everyone who taught , 04:36.899 --> 04:39.700 produced , supported , led , or learned 04:39.700 --> 04:42.899 with us , thank you . Together we 04:42.899 --> 04:45.121 strengthened the total force , elevated 04:45.121 --> 04:47.177 training across the enterprise , and 04:47.177 --> 04:49.288 built momentum that's already shaping 04:49.288 --> 04:51.209 2026 . Here's to another year of 04:51.209 --> 04:53.431 excellence at the IG Brown Training and 04:53.431 --> 04:56.220 Education Center . Happy TEC . 05:05.839 --> 05:09.690 TEC University . Education your 05:09.690 --> 05:10.209 way .