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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.

 



    • PHOTOS: 63rd FS and AMU conduct Operations Check Flight

      Routine operations check flights are conducted to ensure peak safety and performance operations of the aircraft before, during, and after flight. U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jeremy Hedges, 944th Fighter Wing F-35 Lightning II instructor pilot, prepares for takeoff Mar. 3, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base,

    • CE planning team keeps Vance on track for excellence

      Every year Vance Air Force Base’s Civil Engineering Design Team receives funds to use for base improvement projects. Projects can range from repairs and renovations of existing buildings to new construction.

    • Laughlin | Working with our Air Force’s Four-Legged Defenders

      Military Working Dogs (MWD) provide a variety of services, including the detection of explosives and drug searches, tracking of personnel and suspects, patrol of restricted areas, and protection of military installations. Keeping these dogs' skills strong and honed is essential – this is where MWD