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    Education, Training, Experience: The Continuum of Learning

    Air Education and Training Command is reimagining how Airmen are developed, through a paradigm shift in education, training and capitalization of experiences in a new concept: the Continuum of Learning. The effort officially kicked off with a leadership summit last week, in which AETC senior leaders, wing commanders, command chiefs and
  • In this artist’s heritage sketch, a Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training student pilot prepares to fly a T-1A Jayhawk, the 48th Flying Training Squadron’s current aircraft with a P-38 Lightning reflected in a puddle on the ramp. This drawing represents the past, present and future of the 48th Squadron. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Beaux Hebert)

    Know your heritage, live the mission: 100 years of 48th Squadron lineage

    Along with the centennial commemoration of America’s entry into World War I, 2017 also marks the 100th anniversary of the 48th Squadron.
  • Senior Airman Eric Contreras, 86th Communications Squadron systems acquisitions technician, connects wires to new computers for imaging on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 3, 2017. The National Security Agency has directed all of the Department of Defense to make the transition to Microsoft Windows 10. The NSA directive puts all branches of the military on the same operating system for the first time ever. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Savannah L. Waters)

    Standardization across the board

    Every day the U.S. Air Force rallies in defense against enemy forces wishing to inflict harm, whether it’s through physical harm or via cyberattacks. As the advancement of technology expands, cyber security is more important than ever. The National Security Agency has directed all of the Department of Defense to make the transition to Microsoft Windows 10. The NSA directive puts all branches of the military on the same operating system for the first time ever.
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    Airmen can now manage life insurance online

    Airmen no longer need paper forms to manage their Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance, thanks to the new SGLI Online Enrollment System, or SOES.
  • Col. Roger Suro, 340 Flying Training Group Commander, coins Lt. Col. Charlan Poirson at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. Poirson was celebrated during the unit's MUTA, June 8-9 in recognition of her being named to the Key Personnel List and for her service as the Group’s Deputy Commander. She will soon depart for a new position working for Brig. Gen. Ellen Moore at the Air Reserve Personnel Center. (Photo by Janis El Shabazz, 340 FTG Public Affairs).

    340th Flying Training Group hosts spring MUTA

    The 340th Flying Training Group held its spring mandatory unit training assembly (MUTA) at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, on June 8-9. During the MUTA, Col. Roger Suro, 340 FTG commander, presented an overview of his strategic priorities, his leadership vision, and emphasized adherence to Department of Defense and Air Force Reserve Command
  • Col. (ret) Forrest “Dutch” Kissinger (left) prior to his deployment to Vietnam in 1968. He served as a fighter pilot during the war, flying the F-4 Phantom. He would inspire his son, Lt. Col. Andrew "Kisser" Kissinger (right) to become an Air Force pilot.

    Father’s influence creates legacy of pilots

    Having a fighter pilot inspire you to join the Air Force is fairly common, but having that inspiration living in the same house adds a different outlook.
  • ABC’s “The View” hosts Sunny Hostin and Sara Haines talk with (l-r) Lt. Col. Thomas Lessner, retired Master Sgt. Christian MacKenzie, retired Senior Master Sgt. Randy Kensey and retired Senior Master Sgt. Robert Colanino. The four airmen were reunited on the show May 25, more than a decade since their MH-53 helicopter crashed in Iraq in 2004. (ABC courtesy photo).

    340th Flying Training Group Airman featured on the ‘The View’

    Lt. Col. Thomas Lessner, Air Force Reserve Command T-1 Instructor Pilot and 39th Flying Training Squadron assistant director of operations with the 340 Flying Training Group, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, was a featured guest on ABC's “The View” today. Lessner appeared on the show in support of a larger Memorial Day tribute featuring
  • Master Sgt. Carlos Recoder, 433rd Training Squadron military training instructor recruiting noncommissioned officer in charge, speaks to the 403rd Wing Development and Training Flight about what to expect during basic military training May 6, 2017 at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Heather Heiney)

    Air Force Reserve recruiting military training instructors

    Beneath the shadows of deep blue campaign hats, military training instructors march flights of Airmen down the Lackland bomb run during each basic military training graduation. It is the culmination of weeks spent transforming civilians into warriors.
  • Lt. Col. Kyle Goldstein, 39th Flying Training Squadron commander, prepares to take off in a T-38 C Talon May 4, 2017, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas during the Cobras in the Clouds exercise. The exercise gave 39th FTS members a chance to practice their war-time mission of taking control of the training mission of the 12th Operations Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stormy Archer)

    39th FTS Cobras fill the sky at JBSA-Randolph

    Reservists from the 39th Flying Training Squadron executed a training and readiness exercise called Cobras in the Clouds May 4 at JBSA-Randolph, Texas. The exercise gave 39th FTS members a chance to practice their wartime mission of taking control of the training mission of the 12th Operations Group. “If something were to happen and we were to
  • Lt. Col. Allen Duckworth (right) took command of the 97 FTS in Change of Command ceremonies at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, April 28. Here, Duckworth accepts the 97 FTS guidon from Col. Roger Suro, Commander of the 340th Flying Training Group, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph-Texas. These ceremonies represent the formal passing of responsibility, authority and accountability of command from one officer to another (U.S. Air Force photo

    Duckworth takes command of 97th Flying Training Squadron

    Lt. Col. Allen “JAKS” Duckworth assumed command of the 97th Flying Training Squadron from Lt. Col. William Kennedy during a change of command ceremony held at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, April 28, 2017.Duckworth is responsible for the participation and operations of 26 Active Guard and reserve and Associate Reserve Technician s well as 50
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340th FTG Mission, Vision, Priorities

340th FTG Mission, Vision, Priorities

340th FTG Units

340th Flying Training Group
Toll Free: 1-888-340-1612
DSN 487-1612

5th Flying Training Squadron - Vance AFB, Oklahoma.
Toll Free: 1-888-781-5387
DSN 448-7700

39th FTS - Randolph AFB, Texas
Toll Free: 1-877-720-9899
DSN 487-7120

43d FTS - Columbus AFB, Mississippi
Toll Free: 1-877-281-1482
DSN 742-3571

70th Flight Training Squadron - USAFA, Colorado.
Comm. 1-719-333-9309
DSN 333-9309

96th FTS - Laughlin AFB, Texas
Toll Free: 1-800-425-3080
DSN 732-9600

97th FTS - Sheppard AFB, Texas
Toll Free: 1-877-338-4538
DSN 736-8414

433rd Training Squadron - JBSA Lackland, Texas
Comm: 210-671-7589/2410
DSN 473-7589/2410

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