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Future of Undergraduate Pilot Training (FUPT)

Boosting readiness: AETC’s plan to train 1,500 pilots annually
19th Air Force Flying Training Center of Excellence.

19th Air Force creates Flying Training Center of Excellence

Benjamin Faske
Chapman Ultra Resilience Run

Forged in resilience: first-ever chapman ultra run tests limits

Benjamin Faske
four pictures of airmen in training, and a recruiter in her office, on a blue background

Accessions, Flying and Technical Training, and Learning Engineering Centers begin initial operations to support Great Power Competition

Dan Hawkins
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New commanders attend UPT University
Passing Guidon

Kreuder takes command of Nineteenth Air Force

Mission: Produce next-generation aviators for America and its Allies

Vision: Set the benchmark in aviation training through dynamic and innovative training

19th Air Force is responsible for the training of more than 30,000 U.S. and allied students annually in numerous specialties ranging from aircrews, remotely piloted aircraft crews, air battle managers, weapons directors, Air Force Academy Airmanship programs, and survival, evasion, resistance, and escape (SERE) training. They execute operational-level command and control of all formal aircrew flying training missions within Air Education and Training Command and provide Airmen with a 5th generation, cross-domain warrior mindset to the Combat Air Forces, Mobility Air Forces, and Special Operations Air Forces to sustain the combat capability of the United States Air Force.

Dec. 4, 2020
Laughlin Air Force Base moves to HPCON Charlie

Due to an increase of confirmed COVID-19 cases within the local area, the 47th Flying Training wing commander, Col. Craig Prather, has directed Health Protection Condition Charlie (HPCON C) on Dec. 4, 2020.
Dec. 4, 2020
Experiencing the chamber: first steps before take off

Walking into the main lobby of the aerospace physiology building and seeing the chamber for the first time, I didn't know what to expect. But thinking this is the first place future pilots come to start their training, I was excited to get a chance to experience a taste of their world.
Dec. 4, 2020
14th FTW Airman is 2020 AETC Air Field Equipment SNCO of the Year

Master Sgt. Michael Rosatone, 14th Aircrew Flight Equipment Flight superintendent, was recognized as the Air Education and Training Command Outstanding Air Field Equipment Senior Non Commissioned Officer of the Year for 2020. While the award recognizes personal achievement, Rosatone credits his
Dec. 3, 2020
50th FTS commemorates Vietnam POW with painting

The 50th Flying Training Squadron at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, paid homage to Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Richard “Gene” Smith, Vietnam prisoner of war and former 50th FTS commander, by placing a symbol of their squadron’s heritage on November 13, 2020.The symbol is a painting of an