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  • 48th FTS 'Alley Cats' close the book on T-1A Jayhawk era

    That chapter reached its emotional conclusion Nov. 26, 2025. Under a cool, windy morning sky, the final four T-1A Jayhawks touched down at Columbus Air Force Base for the last time, carrying the final student pilots of the Accelerated Path to Wings (XPW) syllabus.

  • 12th FTW Conducts Seasonal Wildlife Control to Reduce Bird Strike Risk

    The 12th Flying Training Wing will implement seasonal wildlife control operations across the installation from April through September as part of its ongoing commitment to flight safety and mission readiness.The effort supports the installation’s Bird/Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) program

  • Graduating the Future of Flight: Class 26-07

    Twenty-five U.S. Air Force, Japanese, and Tunisian officers were awarded the coveted silver wings as a symbol of their hard work and training during their graduation ceremony held March 19, 2026.

  • CSAF and CMSAF Highlight AETC’s Strategic Impact on Force Readiness

    Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Wolfe visited Ebbing Air National Guard Base and Goodfellow Air Force Base March 9-10 to see how Air Education and Training Command is preparing Airmen for the demands of the operational Air Force. The visit

  • Maintainers undergo Phase 1 T-7A Red Hawk qualification training

    Aircraft maintainers assigned to the 12th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph are undergoing Phase 1 qualification training for the T-7A Red Hawk, an early step in preparing the maintenance workforce to support the Air Force’s next-generation trainer aircraft and its

  • 12th FTW 2025 Annual Award Winners

    Col. Peter Lee 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.Lee extended his congratulations to

  • Piazza Named Hidden Hero by The Chamber

    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.Piazza, a member