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340th Flying Training Group helps honor all who served at local school
November 14, 2023 — Col. Kyle Goldstein, 340th Flying Training Group commander, was invited as the keynote speaker for a Veterans Day ceremony at Danville Middle School Nov. 9 in New Braunfels, Texas, to share about the origins of Veterans Day and honor the local veterans in attendance... MORE

340th FTG highlights top performers, strategic priorities during fall MUTA
November 6, 2023 — The 340th Flying Training Group held its fall mandatory unit training assembly, or MUTA, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, Oct. 26-27, 2023... MORE

97th FTS welcomes new commander, celebrates 25th anniversary
October 26, 2023 — In conjunction with the 75th anniversary of the U.S. Air Force Reserves, the 97th Flying Training Squadron “Devil Cats” decided to host a packed week of events celebrating its 25th anniversary, which included a fini-flight, a heritage flight, unit training assembly, and change of command, Oct. 18-20, 2023, at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas... MORE

43rd Flying Training Squadron welcomes new commander
October 24, 2023 — Col. Michael McMillan, 340th Flying Training Group director of operations, presided over a change of command ceremony where Lt. Col. Anthony McKee relinquished command of the 43rd Flying Training Squadron to Lt. Col. Thomas Collins on October 19, 2023, at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi... MORE

340th FTG, 39th FTS honor remaining 57th BW WWII vets
October 10, 2023 — Team members from the 340th Flying Training Group and 39th Flying Training Squadron, along with the Commemorative Air Force and B-25 History Project, recently had the opportunity to honor their heritage by recognizing four of the remaining World War II veterans from the 57th Bomb Wing Association during their final reunion in Kansas City, Missouri, held Sep. 28 to Oct. 2, 2023... MORE

Mobilization assistant to AETC commander visits 340th Flying Training Group
September 29, 2023 — Brig. Gen. David P. Garfield, Air Education and Training Command Mobilization Assistant to the Commander, visited Airmen and leadership of the 340th Flying Training Group for a mission briefing at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph on Sep. 27, 2023... MORE

Mobilization assistant to AETC commander visits 340th FTG

340th FTG, 559th FTS team finish first in AF Marathon 3-person relay
September 26, 2023 — The Air Force Marathon usually draws in more than 8,000 competitors every year and this year, three runners from the 340th Flying Training Group, 39th Flying Training Squadron, and 559th Flying Training Squadron decided to compete in the 3-person relay on Sept. 16, 2023... MORE

340th Flying Training Group conducts emergency response, public health tabletop exercise
September 15, 2023 — The 340th Flying Training Group conducted an emergency response and public health tabletop exercise at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, on Sept. 7, 2023... MORE

340th FTG conducts emergency response, public health tabletop exercise

70th Flying Training Squadron holds change of command
May 15, 2023 — Lt. Col. James Morgan assumed command of the 70th Flying Training Squadron from Lt. Col. Amy Lewis on May 5, 2023, during a ceremony held at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado. Col. Charles Sallee, 340th Flying Training Group deputy commander, officiated the change of command ceremony. The 70th FTS falls under the 340th FTG for administrative control and the 306th Flying Training Group for operational control... MORE

Morgan assumes command of 70th Flying Training Squadron

96th Flying Training Squadron welcomes new commander
May 15, 2023 — Lt. Col. Christine van Weezendonk assumed command of the 96th Flying Training Squadron from Col. James Browning at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, on May 5 during a ceremony officiated by Col. Kyle Goldstein, 340th Flying Training Group commander... MORE

Van Weezendonk assumes command of 96th Flying Training Squadron

340th FTG senior enlisted leaders gather for leadership summit
April 6, 2023 — The 340th Flying Training Group hosted a packed week of leadership development and bi-annual training events for the group’s senior enlisted leaders March 28-31, 2023... MORE

340th FTG conducts natural disaster response exercise
April 4, 2023 — The 340th Flying Training Group conducted a natural disaster response exercise in conjunction with Joint Base San Antonio March 29, 2023, consisting of exercise weather messages and a natural disaster response exercise, or NDRE, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., throughout JBSA... MORE

Undergraduate Flying Training welcomes new commander
February 16, 2023 — Col. Kyle Goldstein, 340th Flying Training Group commander, presided over the Undergraduate Flying Training change of command ceremony where Lt. Col. Mark Pasierb relinquished responsibility of UFT to Lt. Col. David Mitchell at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas on Feb. 15, 2023... MORE

Straw assumes command of 5th Flying Training Squadron
December 20, 2022 — Col. Kyle Goldstein, 340th Flying Training Group commander, presided over a change of command ceremony where Lt. Col. Marcus Hutson relinquished command of the 5th Flying Training Squadron to Lt. Col. Anthony Straw on Dec. 8, 2022, at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma... MORE

340th Flying Training Group welcomes new honorary commanders
December 15, 2022 — The 340th Flying Training Group revitalized its honorary commander program, inducting three local civic leaders during a Dec. 12 ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph to serve as honorary commanders for the headquarters and the group’s two Joint Base San Antonio squadrons: the 39th Flying Training Squadron and the 433rd Training Squadron... MORE

340th FTG welcomes new honorary commanders

340th FTG highlights outstanding performers, readiness during fall MUTA
November 8, 2022 — The 340th Flying Training Group held its fall Mandatory Unit Training Assembly, or MUTA, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph on Oct. 27-28, 2022... MORE

340th FTG emergency manager discusses readiness during fall MUTA

39th Flying Training Squadron welcomes new commander
November 2, 2022 — Lt. Col. Thad Reddick assumed command of the 39th Flying Training Squadron from Lt. Col. Thomas Lessner on Oct. 27, 2022, during a ceremony held at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. Col. Kyle Goldstein, 340th Flying Training Group commander, officiated the change of command ceremony... MORE

340th Flying Training Group debuts Avengers Podcast
October 26, 2022 — The 340th Flying Training Group launched a new podcast Oct. 24, 2022, to bring total force tips and conversations from subject matter experts and leaders throughout the Air Force that are intended to help inspire and inform... MORE

433rd TRS Raiders welcome unit’s first commander, alumni
June 8, 2022 — As part of Military Appreciation Month, the 433rd Training Squadron hosted three alumni May 16, 2022, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland who not only help stand up the unit but helped shape the identity it still carries to this day... MORE

Operation Homefront recognizes 2022 Air Force Military Child of the Year
April 11, 2022 — Each April the Department of Defense celebrates Month of the Military Child to recognize the children of all service members and veterans. Along with that celebration, Operation Homefront hosts an annual awards gala recognizing eight outstanding young people ages 13 to 18 from each branch of the military based on their scholarship, volunteerism, leadership, extracurricular involvement, and resiliency... MORE

Anna Cummins, 16, who attends Air Academy High School in Colorado Springs, Colo., is the 2022 Military Child of the Year for the Air Force.