• BASHing bird strikes aim of JBSA-Randolph program

    A bird strike is a collision between a bird and an aircraft, but the term is often expanded to cover other wildlife strikes, such as bats or ground animals. Despite significant dispersion, depredation and avoidance, U.S. Air Force pilots face this rare danger every time they don gear and sit in the

  • Chief’s Corner: 12 traits of all effective leaders

    JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-Randolph, Texas – Effective leadership is almost always one of the main and primary drivers for growth, development and innovation in an organization. As a leader, the best way to build credibility and gain the respect of others is to set the right examples. Aligning your

  • Meet the 340th HQ Airmen: Shane MacDonald

    JOINT-BASE SAN ANTONIO-Randolph, Texas –WHERE ARE YOU FROM? Bay City, MichiganDID YOU SERVE IN THE MILITARY? 25 years total military service on active duty, ART, and TR. I am now a GS employeeHOW LONG WITH THE 340TH FTG? Since June 2019WHAT IS YOUR DUTY TITLE? Emergency ManagerHOW DOES YOUR JOB

  • 340th FTG On-the -Spot Award winners: Nov.-Dec. 2019

    JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-Randolph, Texas – Anthoney Smith, financial management travel lead, and  Master Sgt. Julia Tovar, Command Section, Administrative Support non-commissioned officer in charge, have been chosen as the November and December 2019, 340th Flying Training Group, “On-the-Spot” award

  • Is there value in gadgets and gizmos that are soon forgotten?

    JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-Randolph, Texas – The holiday season is in full swing, with all the accompanying anticipation (and dread). For many, including me, there always seems to be far too much to do in far too little time and the frantic effort to make sure everything is perfect strips the joy from

  • 340th FTG thankful for second new BMT graduate

    JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-Randolph, Texas – The 340th Flying Training Group is thankful for the group's second brand new Airman, who was welcomed to the fold the day after Thanksgiving by group members and families during the Nov. 22 basic military training graduation parade at Joint Base San

  • 340th FTG process improvement event tackles Reserve status pay issues

    JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-Randolph, Texas – Subject matter experts from across the 340th Flying Training Group gathered here Nov. 19-21 for a continuous process improvement event to address pay problems resulting when members transition between statuses, such as Active-Guard Reserve to Traditional

  • Chief’s Corner: The power of thank you

    JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-Randolph, Texas – A few years ago I was in uniform at the gas station when an older gentleman from the next lane peered around the pump and said, “Thanks for your service.” As I said thank you back, I noticed from his license plate that he was a Purple Heart recipient. I

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