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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...