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  • 99th Flying Training Squadron Welcomes New Commander

    The 99th Flying Training Squadron, famed for its Tuskegee Airmen legacy, held a change of command ceremony on Friday, June 6, marking the official transition of leadership from Lt. Col. Dominique Haig to Lt. Col. Michael Trott.The ceremony, held at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, honored Lt. Col.

  • 559th FTS Instructor Pilots Evaluated VMax Championships

    Instructor pilots from the 559th Flying Training Squadron recently lent their expertise as evaluators in a groundbreaking high school flight simulation competition on May 9, 2025, aimed at cultivating the next generation of aviators.The competition, dubbed VMax, was a collaborative initiative

  • Lt. Col. Peacock Takes Command of 559th Flying Training Squadron

    In a ceremony held on May 22, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Lt. Col. Benjamin Peacock assumed command of the 559th Flying Training Squadron, succeeding Lt. Col. Chad Bridgeford. The event marked a significant leadership transition within one of the Air Force’s premier flight training units.The

  • Lt. Col. Brakora Assumes Command of 12th Operations Support Squadron

    The 12th Operations Support Squadron welcomed a new commander during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. Lt. Col. Kenneth Brakora succeeded Lt. Col. Nicholas Harris, marking a new chapter in the squadron’s leadership.The ceremony, steeped in Air Force tradition, featured

  • Lt. Col. John Lowe Assumes Command of 435th Fighter Training Squadron

    Lt. Col. Georges DeWilde relinquished command of the 435th Fighter Training Squadron to Lt. Col. John Lowe during a change of command ceremony held April 3, 2025, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph.The ceremony, a time-honored military tradition, marked the conclusion of DeWilde’s tenure leading the

  • 12th FTW Implements Paintball Deterrent to Reduce Bird Strike Risk

    To reduce the risk of bird strikes during flying operations, the 12th Flying Training Wing will implement a new bird deterrent method this spring and summer.From March 24 through May 31, Wing Safety officials will utilize clear, dye-free, paintballs to discourage birds from roosting in trees

  • Final Basic Sensor Operator Course Class Graduates at JBSA-Randolph

    The U.S. Air Force marked the end of an era Friday as the 558th Flying Training Squadron graduated its final Basic Sensor Operator Course (BSOC) class of 13 students at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. The course, originally developed to prepare airmen for MQ-9 Reaper operations, is being replaced

  • Lt. Col. Stallard Takes Command of the 560th Flying Training Squadron

    In a ceremony steeped in military tradition, Lt. Col. Timothy Fulkerson relinquished command of the 560th Flying Training Squadron to Lt. Col. Joshua Stallard on Monday, December 16, 2024, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph.The event marked the end of Lt. Col. Fulkerson’s tenure as commander of the

  • Thanksgiving Safety Tips for Cooking and Fire Prevention

    Thanksgiving is a time for family, gratitude, and delicious meals, but it’s also the peak day for home cooking fires, according to the Air Force Safety Center. To ensure your holiday is safe, the center has shared essential food preparation and fire safety tips.Before Cooking the Turkey Read Labels