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June 4, 2025
Boosting readiness: AETC’s plan to train 1,500 pilots annually

To maintain air superiority, project global power, and ensure national security, the U.S. Air Force requires a consistent supply of trained aviators—specifically, 1,500 pilots per year.
June 2, 2025
559th FTS Instructor Pilots Evaluated VMax Championships

Instructor pilots from the 559th Flying Training Squadron recently lent their expertise as evaluators in a groundbreaking high school flight simulation competition on May 9, 2025, aimed at cultivating the next generation of aviators.The competition, dubbed VMax, was a collaborative initiative
May 22, 2025
Lt. Col. Peacock Takes Command of 559th Flying Training Squadron

In a ceremony held on May 22, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Lt. Col. Benjamin Peacock assumed command of the 559th Flying Training Squadron, succeeding Lt. Col. Chad Bridgeford. The event marked a significant leadership transition within one of the Air Force’s premier flight training units.The
May 22, 2025
T-7A Red Hawk: Flight confirms safety, progress

In a significant demonstration of progress and commitment to modernizing pilot training, Lt. Gen. Brian Robinson, commander of Air Education and Training Command, became the first non-test pilot to fly the T-7A Red Hawk advanced trainer aircraft here April 30.
May 5, 2025
T-7A Red Hawk completes successful Escape System Sled Test

This test brings the Air Force one step closer to fully qualifying the T-7A Red Hawk's escape system for instructor and student pilots.
April 29, 2025
479th FTG Launches “Aviator for a Day” Program: Soaring Beyond Challenges with Ava Seymour

The 479th Flying Training Group is known for forging elite aviators and cultivating excellence in future warfighters—but a new initiative is taking that mission beyond the cockpit and into the hearts of local families. Through the newly launched “Aviator for a Day” program, the Air Force is opening
April 18, 2025
Lt. Col. Brakora Assumes Command of 12th Operations Support Squadron

The 12th Operations Support Squadron welcomed a new commander during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. Lt. Col. Kenneth Brakora succeeded Lt. Col. Nicholas Harris, marking a new chapter in the squadron’s leadership.The ceremony, steeped in Air Force tradition, featured
April 16, 2025
560th FTS honors Navy POW during 52nd Annual Freedom Flyer Reunion

The 560th Flying Training Squadron marked a historic milestone during its 52nd Annual Freedom Flyer Reunion, held April 10-11, 2025, by honoring a U.S. Navy pilot for the first time in the unit’s long-standing tradition of recognizing former prisoners of war.Retired U.S. Navy Capt. David Carey
April 14, 2025
AETC Commander Launches Immersive Learning Challenge to Airmen; Proposals Due May 15

The Commander's Challenge calls upon AETC units to develop innovative proposals that leverage immersive learning technology, like Dreamscape Learn, to transform their training programs. Submissions are due via email to AETC.ELE.Workflow@us.af.mil NLT 15 May 2025.
April 4, 2025
Lt. Col. John Lowe Assumes Command of 435th Fighter Training Squadron

Lt. Col. Georges DeWilde relinquished command of the 435th Fighter Training Squadron to Lt. Col. John Lowe during a change of command ceremony held April 3, 2025, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph.The ceremony, a time-honored military tradition, marked the conclusion of DeWilde’s tenure leading the

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