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  • T-1 Jayhawk mod ushers in new era in CSO training, first for AF

    The 451st Flying Training Squadron completed the final step of a long journey when a T-1A Jayhawk modified for electronic warfare training took flight on an undergraduate syllabus sortie June 4. This is the first time in Air Force history an undergraduate aviation program has formally incorporated

  • 558th FTS hold first winging ceremony

    *Editor's note: for security reasons, some personnel are referred to by their first names*The 558th Flying Training Squadron held their first winging ceremony, May 3, for Undergraduate Remotely Piloted Aircraft Pilot Training.After graduation students receive aircraft specific training at the formal

  • 435th FTS and 12th OSS bring home AETC Top Ops Awards

    The 435th Fighter Training Squadron and 12th Operations Support Squadron were recognized as Air Education and Training Command Top Operations Squadrons for 2012. "We can all be proud of their outstanding accomplishments," said Col. David Morrissey, commander of the 12th Operations Group. "The 12th

  • 435th FTS and 12th OSS bring home AETC Top Ops Awards

    The 435th Fighter Training Squadron and 12th Operations Support Squadron were recognized as Air Education and Training Command Top Operations Squadrons for 2012. "We can all be proud of their outstanding accomplishments," said Col. David Morrissey, commander of the 12th Operations Group. "The 12th

  • 12th FTW goes the distance to honor Airmen, saves $30K

    Like most wings the 12th Flying Training Wing honors their annual award winners every January in a ceremony that highlights their achievements from the last year.However, when time came to plan this year's ceremony the wing had a new challenge to face: how to get everyone there.Unlike many wings,

  • CADETS BREAK COLLEGIATE PARACHUTING RECORD

    The Air Force Wings of Blue Parachute Demonstration Team broke the collegiate record for largest formation March 31 in Gila Bend, Ariz. Forty-six cadets jumped from 16,500 feet and took 52 seconds to build the formation. They held the formation for 10 seconds before breaking off at 6,500 feet. The

  • Randolph embraces C3, replaces annual flowers with perennials

    To anyone who has ever visited Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, it should be clear why it has been nicknamed "the Showplace of the Air Force."The Taj Mahal, the flags on Harmon Drive and the unique architecture and landscaping are just a few things that Randolph has to offer.To go along with the

  • Randolph reservists ensure health of T-38 fleet

    Air Force reservists assigned to Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph play a vital role in ensuring the aging T-38 Talon - Air Education and Training Command's primary jet trainer - remains mission-ready.The 415th Flight Test Flight, part of the 413th Flight Test Group Air Force Reserve unit at Robins

  • 306th realigns under 12th Flying Training Wing

    The 306th Flying Training Group was realigned under the 12th Flying Training Wing in a ceremony at the Air Force Academy Airfield June 5.The 12th FTW took formal control of the group June 1 by order of Gen. Edward Rice, commander of Air Education and Training Command, due to the scheduled

  • Air Force marks 100,000th flight from Pueblo

    The Gateway to Air Force aviation launched its 100,000th sortie today.That gateway is run by the 1st Flying Training Squadron at Pueblo Memorial Airport in Pueblo, Colo. The 1st FTS oversees Initial Flight Screening, for all of the Air Force's pilot, combat systems officers and remotely piloted