June 30, 2026 80th Flying Training Wing Welcomes New Commander During Change of Command Ceremony U.S. Air Force Col. Christopher P. Mulder assumed command of the 80th Flying Training Wing from Col. Jeffrey D. Shulman during a change of command ceremony June 29, 2026.
June 29, 2026 Built for Aviators: Operators Begin Testing Air Force’s Next-Gen Scheduling Software The Air Force’s initiative to overhaul its aircrew management systems is moving on to its next phase this month as operators begin testing prototype software designed to replace decades-old legacy platforms.
June 29, 2026 Long Takes Helm of 12th FTW, Emphasizing Training as Foundation of Combat Victory The 12th Flying Training Wing welcomed a new commander during a change of command ceremony June 26, 2026, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. Col. Peter Lee relinquished command of the wing to Col. James Long II during a ceremony officiated by Maj. Gen. Roy Collins, Air Education and Training
June 24, 2026 Air Force officially accepts T-7A Ground Based Training System delivery On June 12, 2026, the U.S. Air Force officially accepted the first eight T-7A Ground Based Training Systems devices into the Air Education and Training Command. The formal transfer of these highly advanced aircraft simulators represents a major milestone for the Air Force's T-7A Red Hawk Advanced
June 3, 2026 99th FTS Leaders Become First AETC Pilots Qualified on T-7A Red Hawk In a historic milestone for future fifth- and sixth-generation fighter pilot production, two leaders from the 99th Flying Training Squadron here have unlocked the unit's operational independence by becoming the first Air Education and Training Command pilots qualified on the T-7A Red Hawk.
May 29, 2026 Alamogordo and Holloman win Altus Community Support Award for second time in three years The city of Alamogordo, N.M., and Holloman Air Force Base received the 2025 Altus Community Support Award (Altus Trophy) during a ceremony May 20 at the Sgt. Willie Estrada Memorial Civic Center, marking the second time in three years the community and installation have earned the prestigious honor.
May 27, 2026 Build bombs best: Wings hold inaugural maintenance competition Bomb building section of Sortie Generation Competition
May 19, 2026 T-38 Talon operational pause The Air Force is implementing a fleet-wide operational pause for all T-38 Talon aircraft, ensuring the continued safety of Air Force personnel and equipment during an ongoing investigation.
May 19, 2026 Air Force Realigns Enlisted Aviator Training Under 12th FTW, 19th Air Force The 12th Training Squadron activated Detachment 1 during a ceremony May 15, 2026, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, marking a new chapter in the Air Force’s enlisted aviator training mission.
May 4, 2026 Air Force greenlights T-7A Red Hawk for production following Milestone C The Air Force recently approved initial production of 14 T-7A aircraft, spares and trainers to get the next generation training capabilities into the hands of instructor pilots and students as quickly and safely as possible.