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Air Force selects 7,884 in technical sergeant promotion cycle; list posts June 26
June 24, 2025 — Air Force officials selected 7,884 staff sergeants for promotion to technical sergeant out of 30,776 eligibles for a selection rate of 25.62 percent in the 25E6 promotion cycle... MORE

340th FTG welcomes new honorary commanders
June 23, 2025 — After the program completion of the 340th Flying Training Group’s previous honorary commanders, the group inducted four new local civic leaders during a ceremony on June 18, 2025, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, to serve as honorary commanders for the headquarters and the group’s three local Joint-Base San Antonio, Texas squadrons: the 39th Flying Training Squadron and the 433rd Training Squadron, and the recently re-activated 487th Training Squadron... MORE

12th Flying Training Wing hosts civil fly-in
June 17, 2025 — The 12th Flying Training Wing welcomed 31 civilian aviators flying 16 aircraft from across Texas to Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph on June 7 for a Civil Fly-In designed to enhance flight safety and strengthen ties with the local aviation community... MORE

AFPC directorate rebuilds lost military record, honors 92-year-old Airman
June 16, 2025 — After an Airman's request for a replacement set of decorations results in lost records, an Air Force Personnel Center directorate rebuilds his lost military record and honors the 92-year-old veteran... MORE

99th Flying Training Squadron welcomes new commander
June 9, 2025 — The 99th Flying Training Squadron, famed for its Tuskegee Airmen legacy, held a change of command ceremony on Friday, June 6, at Joint base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, marking the official transition of leadership from Lt. Col. Dominique Haig to Lt. Col. Michael Trott... MORE

Air Force releases master sergeant promotion cycle statistics
June 5, 2025 — Air Force officials have selected 6,043 technical sergeants for promotion to master sergeant out of 25,805 eligible for a selection rate of 23.42 percent in the 25E7 promotion cycle, which includes supplemental promotion opportunities... MORE

Boosting readiness: AETC’s plan to train 1,500 pilots annually
June 4, 2025 — To maintain air superiority, project global power, and ensure national security, the U.S. Air Force requires a consistent supply of trained aviators — specifically, 1,500 pilots per year... MORE

Surge week was a high-tempo increase in flying sorties that tested new operational concepts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keira Rossman)

559th FTS instructor pilots evaluate VMax Championships
June 3, 2025 — 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... MORE

340th Flying Training Group hosts spring 2025 MUTA
June 2, 2025 — The 340th Flying Training Group hosted its spring mandatory unit training assembly, or MUTA, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, May 15-16, 2025... MORE

340th FTG hosts spring 2025 MUTA, highlights top performers, readiness, and training

Air Force selects 6,043 in 25E7 master sergeant promotion cycle; list posts June 5
May 30, 2025 — Air Force officials selected 6,043 technical sergeants for promotion to master sergeant out of 25,805 eligible for a selection rate of 23.42 percent in the 25E7 promotion cycle, which includes supplemental promotion opportunities... MORE

Historic Flight: AETC commander becomes first non-test pilot to fly T-7A Red Hawk
May 27, 2025 — On a clear spring morning over the Mojave Desert, Air Force Lt. Gen. Brian S. Robinson, commander of Air Education and Training Command, made history as the first non-test pilot to fly the T-7A Red Hawk. The milestone flight took place April 30 at Edwards Air Force Base, underscoring the program’s progress and the Air Force’s commitment to modernizing pilot training... MORE

Lt. Gen. Brian Robinson, Air Education and Training Command commander, walks away from a T-7A Red Hawk, following a successful flight with instructor Lt. Col. Jonathan Aronoff, 416th Flight Test Squadron, at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif, April 30. Robinson became the first non-test pilot to fly the T-7A. His flight represented a significant demonstration of progress and commitment to modernizing pilot training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jennifer Healy)

Back-to-Back? First Command looks to repeat success with another fatality-free summer
May 27, 2025 — Don’t look now, but the 101 Critical Days of Summer kicked off this weekend. Air Education and Training Command achieved the holy grail of summer safety last year … zero fatalities! It’s looking to repeat that success again this year... MORE

The 101 Critical Days of Summer safety campaign focuses on preventing those historical trends of spikes in accidents, injuries and fatalities from Memorial Day weekend (May 24-26) through Labor Day (Sept. 1). Air Education and Training Command suffered no fatalities during last year’s campaign and is looking to duplicate that effort this season.

559th Flying Training Squadron welcomes new commander
May 23, 2025 — 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. ... MORE

Faculty members honored during SAUSHEC awards dinner
May 22, 2025 — San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium held its annual faculty awards dinner April 26 at the Randolph Parr Club. The event honored faculty members for their dedication and expertise in training future military medical and allied health professionals... MORE

T-7A Red Hawk: Flight confirms safety, progress
May 22, 2025 — In a significant demonstration of progress and commitment to modernizing pilot training, Lt. Gen. Brian Robinson, commander of Air Education and Training Command, became the first non-test pilot to fly the T-7A Red Hawk advanced trainer aircraft at Edwards Air Force Base, California, on April 30... MORE

487th Training Squadron ‘Knights’ welcome new commander
May 13, 2025 — Col. Anthony Straw, 340th Flying Training Group commander, presided over a ceremony where Lt. Col. Christine Wagner assumed command of the 487th Training Squadron from Lt. Col. David Mitchell on May 2, 2025, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas... MORE

Wagner assumes command of 487th TRS ‘Knights’

JBSA hosts National Police Week events May 12-16
May 7, 2025 — National Police Week pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others... MORE

479th FTG launches 'Aviator for a Day' program: Soaring beyond challenges with Ava Seymour
May 6, 2025 — The 479th Flying Training Group is known for forging elite aviators and cultivating excellence in future warfighters — but a new initiative is taking that mission beyond the cockpit and into the hearts of local families. Through the newly launched “Aviator for a Day” program, the Air Force is opening its hangars to children battling serious medical challenges, offering them a chance to suit up, take flight in simulators, and receive honorary aviator wings... MORE

Total Force Awareness Training, consolidated data now available in DAF e-Learning
April 28, 2025 — Airmen and Guardians now have another option for completing their required Total Force Awareness Training (TFAT). The training is now available on the Air Force e-Learning, or DAFeL, platform... MORE

Total Force Awareness Training and DAF E-Learning logos on white background

Air Force releases latest field grade officer promotions
April 24, 2025 — The Air Force selected 2,309 active duty captains for promotion to major during recent P0425A central selection boards (LAF-A/N/I/C/F, Chaplain, Judge Advocate General, Medical Corps, Nurse Corps and Medical Service Corps)... MORE