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Long takes helm of 12th FTW, emphasizing training as foundation of combat victory
June 30, 2026 — The 12th Flying Training Wing welcomed a new commander during a change of command ceremony June 26, 2026, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. Col. Peter Lee relinquished command of the wing to Col. James Long II during a ceremony officiated by Maj. Gen. Roy Collins, Air Education and Training Command deputy commander...

Air Force realigns enlisted aviator training under 12th FTW, 19th Air Force
May 19, 2026 — The 12th Training Squadron activated Detachment 1 during a ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland on May 15, 2026, marking a new chapter in the Air Force’s enlisted aviator training mission...

Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph officer named Hidden Hero by The Chamber
February 19, 2026 — Lt. Col. Michael “Slice” Piazza was recognized as a Hidden Hero by The Chamber for his leadership and innovation in advancing pilot and weapon systems officer, combat systems officer, introduction to fighter fundamentals and T-7A Red Hawk training at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph...

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...

Around the Air Force: B-1B Lancer Beddown, New AETC Centers, and Pet Relocation Reimbursement
December 13, 2024 — In this week’s Around the Air Force, 17 B-1B Lancers and 800 Airmen from Ellsworth Air Force Base will temporarily beddown at Grand Forks Air Force Base, newly established AETC centers achieved Initial Operational Capability, and additional reimbursements are authorized for pet transportation...

Nineteenth Air Force creates Flying Training Center of Excellence
October 24, 2024 — In a strategic move aimed at enhancing the United States Air Force's readiness for the Great Power Competition, the Secretary of the Air Force directed the Air Education and Training Command and development-focused components across the Air Force to reshape. The reshaping of institutional development functions under a single command is a critical component of the Department of the Air Force's broader efforts to re-optimize for GPC...

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...

AETC Centers of Excellence: Mapping curriculum, integrating for future force development
October 11, 2024 — In a deliberate effort to reoptimize for Great Power Competition, or GPC, Air Education and Training Command directed its’ headquarters staff, Nineteenth Air Force and Second Air Force to establish “Centers of Excellence” to advance development capabilities across the Air Force...

Col. Peter Lee takes command of 12th Flying Training Wing
July 16, 2024 — Col. Peter J.S. Lee assumed command of the 12th Flying Training Wing in a ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph on Friday, July 12, 2024. Col. Lee takes over from Col. Taylor T. Ferrell, who had led the unit since August 2022...

Kreuder takes command of Nineteenth Air Force
July 9, 2024 — Brig. Gen. Gregory Kreuder assumed command of Nineteenth Air Force from Maj. Gen. Clark Quinn during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, on July 8, 2024. Lt. Gen. Brian Robinson, commander Air Education and Training Command, presided over the ceremony, passing the guidon from Quinn to Kreuder...

Air University hosts Nineteenth Air Force Educational Fly-In
October 18, 2023 — Air University hosted a education driven fly-in and commander’s call for the Nineteenth Air Force from Oct. 11-14, 2023...

Nineteenth Air Force commander visits 340th Flying Training Group
September 13, 2022 — Maj. Gen. Phillip Stewart, Nineteenth Air Force commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Justin Apticar, Nineteenth Air Force command chief master sergeant, visited the 340th Flying Training Group at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Sept. 8, 2022...

Innovation continues with Det. 24’s change of command
June 14, 2022 — Lt. Col. Steve “Tiger” Briones took command of Detachment 24 from Lt. Col. Ryan “Motor” Riley during a change of command ceremony at the Kendrick Club at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph June 10. Maj. Gen. Craig Wills, Nineteenth Air Force commander, presided over the ceremony and talked about the ground breaking progress within pilot training because of Det. 24. ...

Building dedication ceremony honors Air Force advocate
November 14, 2019 — The building that houses the 558th Flying Training Squadron was dedicated in honor of the late Oliver “Ollie” Crawford, pilot, U.S. Air Force advocate and former president of the Air Force Association, during a ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Nov. 13...

19th Air Force change of command set for June 13
June 11, 2019 — Maj. Gen. Patrick J. Doherty will pass the 19th Air Force guidon to Maj. Gen. Craig D. Wills during a change of command ceremony at 10 a.m. June 13 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph’s Hangar 4...