47th Flying Training Wing welcomes new commander

47th Flying Training Wing Airmen bid farewell to Col. Tyler Ellison and welcomed new commander, Col. Eric Bissonette, during a change of command ceremony here, May 28, 2026.

T-38 Talon fleet return to flying status

Following collaborative engineering and maintenance inspections initiated after a May 12 mishap at Columbus Air Force Base, the fleet is expected to safely resume flying status in the coming days.

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.

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.

CSAF Immersion at JBSA Highlights Training Modernization, Force Readiness

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach held an immersion at Joint Base San Antonio that included Air Force Basic Military Training, the Special Warfare Training Wing, and the T-7A Red Hawk. This visit underscored AETC's focus of strengthening airpower through advancing and improving training.

AETC Lines of Effort Power the Force Behind the 2026 National Defense Strategy

Air Education and Training Command has revamped its Lines of Effort, establishing the strategic framework guiding how the command recruits, trains and educates Airmen and Guardians to deliver combat-credible forces capable of deterring aggression and winning in a high-end fight.

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

Leadership Gulf Coast members explore Air Force opportunities

Designing the future: A former AETC instructor pilot’s vision for the T-7A Red Hawk

As the Air Force prepares to usher in a new era of pilot training, the appearance of its next-generation trainer aircraft reflects both where the service has been and where it is headed.

AETC to Host Official Arrival Ceremony for First T-7A Red Hawk at JBSA-Randolph

Air Education and Training Command will host a ceremony celebrating the arrival of the T-7A Red Hawk trainer on Friday, Jan. 9, at 2 p.m. Central. The ceremony will be held in Hangar 41 on Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph.