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Mission extended

A 595th Command and Control Group E-4B receives fuel from a 126th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135R Stratotanker over the midwestern United States, May 15, 2024. The E-4B, known as the “Nightwatch,” is protected against the effects of electromagnetic pulse and has an electrical system designed to support advanced electronics and a wide variety of communications equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Codie Trimble)

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Eye to eye

Army Staff Sgt. Mary De Guzman receives an eye exam from Air Force Maj. Adrian Hulbert, optometrist, during an annual medical training event at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, May 14, 2024. The training is designed to provide critical on-the-job training, so guardsmen have the chance to learn from active-duty military personnel and gain valuable experience. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Valentina Viglianco)

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Students on patrol

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. William Smith, 435th Security Forces Squadron Creek Defender Ground Combat Regional Training Center instructor, center left, teaches students on patrol route tactics during a night training operation as part of the European Combat Leaders course, near U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder, Germany, May 14, 2024. The instructors teach 30 course objectives throughout the two-week course, including patrols, defense, basics of principles of instruction and evaluation and troop leading procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gabrielle Spalding)

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Fighting for position

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Devon Stewert, European Combat Leaders course class 24-02 student, participates in practical training on defensive fighting positions, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 7, 2024. There are 30 course objectives the instructors teach throughout the two-week course, including patrols, defense, basics of principles of instruction and evaluation, and troop leading procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gabrielle Spalding)

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Col Daniel Rueth

Col Daniel Rueth

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Local San Antonio honorary commanders take flight

Attendees sing the Air Force song during the conclusion of the 39th Flying Training Squadron change of command ceremony held May 3, 2024, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. The 39th FTS is comprised of 106 instructor pilots flying more than 10,000 training sorties annually in the AT-38C, T-38C, T-6A, and T-1A.

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39th FTS Change of Command

Lt. Col. Phillip Johnston addresses guests, attendees, and personnel after assuming command of the 39th Flying Training Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, on May 3, 2024. As a command pilot with 316 combat flight hours and more than 2,700 flight hours in the F-16C, AT-38C, and T-37B, Johnston is now responsible for directing all aspects of pilot production, programs, and interfacing with various host units, as well as producing Pilot Instructor Training graduates to Air Education and Training Command bases and fighter aircrew to the Combat Air Forces.

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39th FTS Change of Command

Col. Amy Lewis, 340th Flying Training Group commander, presents the 39th Flying Training Squadron command guidon to Lt. Col. Phillip Johnston, 39th FTS commander, during the squadron's change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, on May 3, 2024. As a command pilot with 316 combat flight hours and more than 2,700 flight hours in the F-16C, AT-38C, and T-37B, Johnston is now responsible for directing all aspects of pilot production, programs, and interfacing with various host units, as well as producing Pilot Instructor Training graduates to Air Education and Training Command bases and fighter aircrew to the Combat Air Forces.

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All-Female Altitude Chamber Instructor Flight

All-Female Altitude Chamber Instructor Flight

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All-Female Altitude Chamber Instructor Flight

All-Female Altitude Chamber Instructor Flight

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All-Female Altitude Chamber Instructor Flight

All-Female Altitude Chamber Instructor Flight

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All-Female Altitude Chamber Instructor Flight

All-Female Altitude Chamber Instructor Flight

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Bird Drop Net Setup

U.S. Air Force Major Parker Hunsuck, 12th Flying Training Wing safety officer, builds an avian capture net system March 25, 2024, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randoph, Texas. The bird capture technique being implemented involves the strategic placement of a net in locations that are known to be frequented by avian species deemed significant threats to aircraft safety. This method, tailored to mitigate the risks associated with bird strikes, employs a system that deploys the net over these critical areas, ensnaring birds that pose potential dangers to flights. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sean Worrell)

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Bird Drop Net Setup

U.S. Air Force Major Parker Hunsuck, 12th Flying Training Wing safety officer, builds an avian capture net system March 25, 2024, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randoph, Texas. The bird capture technique being implemented involves the strategic placement of a net in locations that are known to be frequented by avian species deemed significant threats to aircraft safety. This method, tailored to mitigate the risks associated with bird strikes, employs a system that deploys the net over these critical areas, ensnaring birds that pose potential dangers to flights. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sean Worrell)

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Bird Drop Net Setup

Members of the U.S. Air Force 12th Flying Training Wing and the U.S. Department of Agriculture work in coordination to test a drop net system that’ll be used to capture birds March 25, 2024, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randoph, Texas. The bird capture technique being implemented involves the strategic placement of a net in locations that are known to be frequented by avian species deemed significant threats to aircraft safety. This method, tailored to mitigate the risks associated with bird strikes, employs a system that deploys the net over these critical areas, ensnaring birds that pose potential dangers to flights.

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Bird Drop Net Setup

Emi Chan, U.S. Department of Agriculture biological science technician, teaches members of the 12th Flying Training Wing how to use an avian drop net system March 25, 2024, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randoph, Texas. In coordination with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the 12th FTW is implementing a bird capture technique that involves the strategic placement of a net in locations that are known to be frequented by avian species deemed significant threats to aircraft safety. This method, tailored to mitigate the risks associated with bird strikes, employs a system that deploys the net over these critical areas, ensnaring birds that pose potential dangers to flights.

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Bird Drop Net Setup

Emi Chan, U.S. Department of Agriculture biological science technician, explains how an avian drop net system works to Lieutenant Colonel Timothy Lukianowicz, 12th Flying Training Wing chief of safety, on March 25, 2024, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randoph, Texas. In coordination with the USDA, the 12th FTW is implementing a bird capture technique that involves the strategic placement of a net in locations that are known to be frequented by avian species deemed significant threats to aircraft safety. This method, tailored to mitigate the risks associated with bird strikes, employs a system that deploys the net over these critical areas, ensnaring birds that pose potential dangers to flights.

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Members of the 12th Flying Training Wing create a methyl anthranilate fog to disperse nesting birds.

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Three AF Reserve instructor pilots surpass 3,000 flight hour milestone

A T-38C Talon departs from Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, on Feb. 22, 2024, as part of a four-ship formation to commemorate three Air Force Reserve instructor pilots assigned to the 39th Flying Training Squadron and one civilian instructor pilot assigned to the 560th Flying Training Squadron, exceeding 3,000 flight hours in the T-38C Talon. As of Mar. 1, 2024, Lt. Col. Christopher Jackson has accumulated approximately 3,350 hours, Lt. Col. Matthew Alley will have 3,267 hours, Lt. Col. William Borron will have accumulated 3,210 hours, and retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Charles Kistler will have accumulated 3,219 hours.

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Three AF Reserve instructor pilots surpass 3,000 flight hour milestone

A T-38C Talon departs from Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, on Feb. 22, 2024, as part of a four-ship formation to commemorate three Air Force Reserve instructor pilots assigned to the 39th Flying Training Squadron and one civilian instructor pilot assigned to the 560th Flying Training Squadron, exceeding 3,000 flight hours in the T-38C Talon. As of Mar. 1, 2024, Lt. Col. Christopher Jackson has accumulated approximately 3,350 hours, Lt. Col. Matthew Alley will have 3,267 hours, Lt. Col. William Borron will have accumulated 3,210 hours, and retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Charles Kistler will have accumulated 3,219 hours.

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