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559th Flying Training Squadron molds instructor pilots, secures future of training
September 17, 2024 — The 559th Flying Training Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph flies more than 6,000 hours annually in a fleet of 38 T-6A Texan II aircraft, focusing on basic pilot qualifications and the specialized training of instructor pilots... MORE

Instructor Pilot Training at 559th Flying Training Squadron

12th Maintenance Group keeps T-6A Texan IIs flying
September 12, 2024 — The T-6A Texan II, a single-engine, two-seat primary trainer, plays a crucial role in training Joint Primary Pilot Training students in fundamental flying skills essential for U.S. Air Force pilots... MORE

12th Maintenance Squadron electronics mechanics

502nd ABW conducts Major Accident Response Exercise
June 8, 2021 — The 502nd Air Base Wing conducted a Major Accident Response Exercise May 26 in order to test and validate the 502nd ABW and Joint Base San Antonio mission partners’ ability to accurately assess and quickly respond to a simulated on-base aircraft crash... MORE

Photo of Major Accident Response Exercise.

Future specialized undergraduate pilot training instructors undergo extensive training
July 2, 2020 — Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training instructor pilots from every base across the U.S. learn from the most experienced instructors at Pilot Instructor Training, or PIT, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas... MORE

Col. Seth Graham, 14th Flying Training Wing commander, inspects at T-38 Talon before takeoff at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. Col. Graham attended Pilot Instructor Training with the 560th Flying Training Squadron at JBSA-Randolph. (U.S. Air Force photo by Benjamin Faske)

T-6A Texan II crashes near Rolling Oaks Mall: Update
September 18, 2018 — A 12th Flying Training Wing T-6 Texan II crashed near Rolling Oaks Mall at approximately at 4 p.m. Sept. 18. The crew ejected and is safe with minor injuries reported at the site. Both were transported to the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Medical Clinic for evaluation... MORE