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Distinguished service since ‘72
February 28, 2017 — The history of the 12th Flying Training Wing stretches back to World War II and has been part of Air Education and Training Command since it was activated as part of Air Training Command at Randolph... MORE

B-25 aircraft from the 81st Bombardment Squadron prepare to take off on a bombing mission over enemy installations. (Courtesy Photo)

AETC celebrates with 75th Anniversary Extravaganza
January 23, 2017 — JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas -- Air Education and Training Command celebrated its heritage Jan. 23 with a 75th Anniversary Extravaganza at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph.AETC was founded as... MORE

The Heritage Ceremonial Guard posts the Colors during Air Education and Training Command's 75th Anniversary Extravaganza at JBSA-Randolph, Texas Jan. 23, 2017. The event kicked off the celebration of AETC's history of transforming civilians into Airmen and their continued development to the future success of the Air Force.

502nd Air Base Wing: Supporting the largest installation in the first command
January 19, 2017 — As Air Education and Training Command recruits, trains and educates thousands of civilians and Airmen to become experts in a broad range of important skills, there is an indispensable member of the... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland dates back to July 4, 1942, when the War Department separated part of Kelly Field west of Leon Creek and made it an independent installation, naming it the San Antonio Aviation Cadet Center. The Army re-designated it as the Army Air Forces Military Training Center Feb. 1, 1946, and gave it the basic military training mission for the Army Air Force.