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Fly more for less: Innovative FTCOE pipeline overhaul saves millions, wins General Spencer Award
July 13, 2026 — The Nineteenth Air Force Flying Training Center of Excellence Curriculum team won the 2025 General Larry O. Spencer Innovation Team Award at the Air Education and Training Command level during a ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph July 10...

12th Flying Training Wing announces 2025 annual award winners
February 25, 2026 — Col. Peter Lee recently congratulated Airmen and civilian professionals across the 12th Flying Training Wing following the announcement of the wing’s annual award winners, recognizing their sustained excellence in support of the mission to train warfighters for America...

Designing the future: A former AETC instructor pilot’s vision for the T-7A Red Hawk
January 9, 2026 — As the Air Force prepares to usher in a new era of pilot training, the appearance of its next-generation trainer aircraft reflects both where the service has been and where it is headed...

Nineteenth Air Force commander emphasizes human element as key to winning future fights at military flight training summit
November 13, 2024 — Maj. Gen. Gregory Kreuder, Nineteenth Air Force commander, participated in a panel discussion on the future of U.S. and Italian Air Force training at the annual Military Flight Training Summit on Oct. 29 at the Westin Hotel San Antonio...

Stewart takes command of Nineteenth Air Force, continuing focus of accelerating change
August 22, 2022 — Maj. Gen. Phillip A. Stewart took command of the Nineteenth Air Force from Maj. Gen. Craig Wills during a change of command ceremony at Hanger 41 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Aug 19...