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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)

T-38 Maintenance Depot visit highlights program's role in extending trainer's lifespan
March 3, 2025 — The 19th Air Force commander and command chief toured the T-38 Maintenance Depot at Joint base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, on Feb. 10, 2025... MORE

575th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron T-38 Depot

New commanders attend Undergraduate Pilot Training University
October 17, 2024 — The Nineteenth Air Force hosted a three-day, in-person training session, Undergraduate Pilot Training University, bringing together leaders from across the command to discuss all aspects of undergraduate pilot training... MORE

Laughlin Air Force Base supports Air Force instructor pilot training at JBSA-Randolph
August 23, 2024 — First Assignment Instructor Pilots (FAIPS) from Laughlin Air Force Base are stepping up to support Pilot Instructor Training (PIT) at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph (JBSA), Texas, ensuring instructors of tomorrow are prepared to train the next generation of U.S. Air Force pilots nationwide... MORE

First Assignment Instructor Pilots (FAIPS) from Laughlin are stepping up to support Pilot Instructor Training (PIT) at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph (JBSA), Texas, ensuring instructors of tomorrow are prepared to train the next generation of U.S. Air Force pilots nationwide.

Cannon civic leaders take on JBSA-Lackland, Laughlin and Maxwell Air Force Bases
December 19, 2023 — Cannon Air Force Base civic leaders, along with 27th Special Operations Wing leadership, toured three Air Force bases during a cross-country civic leader tour from Nov. 28-Dec. 1, 2023... MORE

Cannon Air Force Base civic leaders witnessed the Basic Military Training coining ceremony during a civic leader tour.

Aviator shares dad's passion, passes it on to his son
June 11, 2021 — Thirty-two years is a long time to do anything, but when you love what you do, three-plus decades can fly by in the blink of an eye, and that's how it felt for Lt. Col. Andrew Kissinger, newly retired T-6 Texan instructor pilot, 39th Flying Training Squadron, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas... MORE

AFSOC's historic first Pilot Training Next team takes flight
January 12, 2021 — For the first time in Air Force Special Operations Command history, two new graduates from the Air Education and Training Command’s Pilot Training Next, or PTN, training served as aircraft commander and co-pilot on a mission sortie... MORE

340th TRG instructor pilots selected for Air Force Reserve 'Profiles in Leadership'
October 1, 2020 — Two 340th Flying Training Group instructor pilots will be featured in the Air Force Reserve's Profiles in Leadership, Volume 6... MORE

340th members to be featured in Pentagon display

39th Flying Training Squadron welcomes new commander
August 10, 2020 — Lt. Col. Thomas Lessner assumed command of the 39th Flying Training Squadron Aug. 6 during a ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, officiated by 340th Flying Training Group Commander Col. Michael J. Vanzo. Relinquishing command was Lt. Col. Kristen Kent, who assumed command of the squadron in 2018... MORE

340th Flying Training Group welcomes new commander
March 10, 2020 — Col. Michael J. Vanzo assumed command of the 340th Flying Training Group from Col. Allen Duckworth during a March 6 ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, officiated by Col. Kurt Matthews, 22nd Air Force vice commander... MORE

AETC leaders, instructors team up to change flying training curriculum
July 30, 2018 — Instructor pilots from across Air Education and Training Command Undergraduate Pilot Training bases came together March 7-8, after brainstorming for 8 months on ways to improve the quality of flying training... MORE

Instructor pilots from across Air Education and Training Command Undergraduate Pilot Training bases came together March 7-8, after brainstorming for 8 months on ways to improve the quality of flying training.

Casual lieutenant innovates, supports UPT next
May 25, 2018 — A second lieutenant on casual status at the 12th Training Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph will soon enter a new phase in his Air Force career when he joins other Airmen at Initial Flight Training... MORE

Second Lt. Sean is a member of the 12th Training Squadron. He is following in his parent’s footsteps who both served in the Air Force, and will soon begin training to be a remotely piloted aircraft pilot. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stormy Archer)