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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.

 



    • Laughlin modernizes by upgrading flightline lighting

      The day a pilot takes to the skies for the first time is a milestone like no other. Abuzz with excitement and numerous things to remember, one aspect of Laughlin’s flightline may be taken for granted – airfield lighting.

    • Vance joins 19th Air Force UPT teams for fly-in at Holloman

      The 71st Flying Training Wing command team and instructor pilots from several training squadrons at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma, attended the 19th Air Force Commander's Call and fly-in at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, March 2-4, 2023.

    • TRANSCOM SEL visits ‘Mighty 97th’

      U.S. Navy Fleet Master Chief Donald O. Myrick, U.S. Transportation Command senior enlisted leader, visited Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, March 13-14, 2023, to meet Airmen and experience the “Mighty 97th” mission and capabilities firsthand.

    • 19th Air Force Change of Command