News - Category 19th Air Force

July 13, 2022
RIMPAC is underway for the Fighting 49ers

For the last decade the MQ-9 Reaper has been the most requested asset in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, patrolling the skies during periods of conflict and heightened regional tensions.
July 11, 2022
AFIMSC set to begin Red Hawk beddown efforts at JBSA

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center has the greenlight to move forward with major construction work to support the beddown of a new aircraft and training mission at JBSA-Randolph, Texas.The Air Force signed a record of decision (ROD)
July 6, 2022
Altus AFB Maintainers create first KC-46 tire refurbishment process

Thanks to members of the 97th Maintenance Group, Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, recently became the first base capable of breaking down and reconstructing tires for the KC-46 Pegasus.
July 6, 2022
Calling Student Pilots; AFSOC recruits at CAFB

The 492nd Special Operations Training Group (SOTRG) and 1st Special Operations Training Wing (SOW) of Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) visited Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, Friday, June 24, 2022. The goal was to engage with First Assignment Instructor Pilots (FAIP) and current
June 29, 2022
Outgoing 19th AF commander pays final visit to ‘Mighty 97th’

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Craig D. Wills, 19th Air Force commander, visited Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, for the last time June 23, 2022, before retiring after 31 years of service.
June 28, 2022
99th, 559th Flying Training Squadrons host San Antonio ACE Academy

High School and middle schoolers attending the San Antonio ACE Academy visited the 99th and 559th Flying Training Squadrons at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph June 14, where they got an in-depth look at what it takes to become an Air Force pilot.
June 28, 2022
Class 23-04 welcomes international students back to Enid

The start of Class 23-04 brings the return of one of Vance’s many Undergraduate Pilot Training traditions -- training international students.
June 28, 2022
T-6 nation commanders lead future pilots by decorated example

Vance Air Force Base has two T-6A Texan II flying squadrons, both led by officers who use their Air Force flying experiences to inspire and lead future aviators.
June 24, 2022
Orgeron takes command of 80th FTW, ENJJPT

Col. Brad E. Orgeron took command of the 80th Flying Training Wing at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, June 24, 2022. Col. Robert F. Haas Jr. relinquished command.
June 23, 2022
SUPT 22-11 graduation; just the beginning

COLUMBUS AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. – Twenty-one officers from Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 22-11 walked across the stage to receive their diplomas, June 17, 2022, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi.