News - Category 19th Air Force

July 19, 2019
Air traffic controllers maintain safety of pilots

Every career in the Air Force contributes toward the overall mission to fly, fight and win in air, space and cyberspace. Air traffic controllers do their part through ensuring the safety of pilots and aircraft that go through their airspace by making quick decisions and monitoring different
July 18, 2019
33rd FW F-35 pilot helps save a life through donation

Many Americans choose to donate blood, platelets, and more all around the country every day. One Nomad decided to go above and beyond to help a total stranger. Maj. Matt Tucker, 33rd Fighter Wing F-35A pilot, recently received a call that changed his life and the life of a man he had never met.
July 18, 2019
Solo -- an important step along the path to pilot wings

2nd Lt. Corey Persons, in Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 20-09, took his first solo flight in the T-6A Texan II, July 15, at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma.
July 17, 2019
Columbus provides better outlook on aircrew flight equipment

Representatives from the Systems Program Office and HAF/A3 chief aircrew support branch, as well as the chief of staff for the Air Force Physiological Episodes Action Team, visited Columbus AFB, Mississippi, July 11-12 to address aircrew flight equipment concerns.
July 17, 2019
149th Fighter Wings hosts F-16 Senior Officer Course for AFNORTH commander

Lt. Gen. Marc Sasseville, Continental U.S. NORAD Region-1st Air Force (Air Forces Northern) commander, flew an F-16 Fighting Falcon for the F-16 Senior Officer Course, hosted by the 149th Fighter Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland recently. The four-week course, designed to requalify
July 17, 2019
Assistant SECAF, 19th Air Force commander listen to Laughlin

John Henderson, assistant Secretary of the Air Force for installations environment and energy, and Maj. Gen. Craig Wills, 19th Air Force commander, visited Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, July 15, 2019 talk with base leaders about a variety of topics including pilot production increase, innovation
July 16, 2019
F-35 Demo Team soars over Alaska

The F-35A Lightning II was on full display during the Artic Lightning Airshow at Eielson AFB, Alaska, July 13, 2019.
July 12, 2019
Luke pilots and Air National Guard complete refueling mission

Republic of Korea Air Force, F-35A Lightning IIs fly in formation during a refueling mission March 15, 2019, in Ariz. The F-35’s sensor package is designed to collect, fuse and distribute more information than any fighter jet in history, giving pilots an advantage over all adversaries. (U.S. Air
July 10, 2019
Photos unveiled during 70th anniversary of Vance AFB renaming

On July 9, 2019, Col. Jay Johnson, the vice commander of the 71st Flying Training Wing, unveiled a series of photos commemorating Lt. Col. Vance’s service to the nation and his Medal of Honor citation.
July 10, 2019
AETC commander guest on "Developing Mach-21 Airmen" pod

Lt. Gen. Steve Kwast is the featured guest on the latest episode of "Developing Mach-21 Airmen," Air Education and Training Command's podcast series, released July 8, 2019.