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Puccia assumes command of 39th FTS Cobras

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Christopher Puccia, 39th Flying Training Squadron commander, poses for a photo in front of the 39th FTS heritage tail T-6A Texan II at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, Aug. 29, 2025. Upon assuming command of the 39th FTS on Aug. 28, 2025, Puccia is now responsible for directing all aspects of pilot production, programs, and interfacing with various host units, as well as producing Pilot Instructor Training graduates to Air Education and Training Command bases and fighter aircrew to the Combat Air Forces.
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Puccia assumes command of 39th FTS Cobras

Lt. Col. Christopher Puccia, 39th Flying Training Squadron commander, salutes Col. Anthony Straw, 340th Flying Training Group commander, after assuming command of the 39th FTS Cobras" from Lt. Col. Phillip Johnston at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, on Aug. 28, 2025. Puccia is now responsible for directing all aspects of pilot production, programs, and interfacing with various host units, as well as producing Pilot Instructor Training graduates to Air Education and Training Command bases and fighter aircrew to the Combat Air Forces.
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Puccia assumes command of 39th FTS Cobras

Col. Anthony Straw, 340th Flying Training Group commander, presents the 39th Flying Training Squadron command guidon to Lt. Col. Christopher Puccia, 39th FTS commander, during the squadron's change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, on Aug. 28, 2025. As a command pilot with 740 combat flight hours and more than 5,300 flight hours in the C-17A, T-1A, T-6A, and T-37B, Puccia is now responsible for directing all aspects of pilot production, programs, and interfacing with various host units, as well as producing Pilot Instructor Training graduates to Air Education and Training Command bases and fighter aircrew to the Combat Air Forces.
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Puccia assumes command of 39th FTS Cobras

Col. Anthony Straw (left), 340th Flying Training Group commander, presents Lt. Col. Phillip Johnston with a Meritorious Service Medal during the 39th Flying Training Squadron change of command ceremony conducted at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, on Aug. 28, 2025. Johnston relinquished command of the 39th FTS "Cobras" to Lt. Col. Christopher Puccia. The Meritorious Service Medal, established in 1969, recognizes individuals for their meritorious noncombatant service to the United States.
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Ray assumes command of 70th FTS

Col. Anthony Straw (left), 340th Flying Training Group commander, presents a Meritorious Service Medal to Lt. Col. Christopher Rothe, 70th Flying Training Squadron outgoing commander, during an official change of command ceremony conducted at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo., on July 16, 2025. The Meritorious Service Medal, established in 1969, recognizes individuals for their meritorious noncombatant service to the United States.
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Ray assumes command of 70th FTS

Lt. Col. Timothy Ray addresses guests, attendees, and personnel after assuming command of the 70th Flying Training Squadron during a change of command ceremony at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo., on July 16, 2025. Ray is now responsible for the execution of the Air Education and Training Command / Air Force Reserve Command Associate Instructor Program at USAFA, supporting operations of the 306th Flying Training Group by conducting over 55,000 sorties and 22,000 parachute jumps annually.
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Ray assumes command of 70th FTS

Col. Anthony Straw (left), 340th Flying Training Group commander, presents the 70th Flying Training Squadron guidon to new squadron commander Lt. Col. Timothy Ray during the squadron's change of command ceremony held at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo., on July 16, 2025. Ray assumed command of the 70th FTS from Lt. Col. Christopher Rothe.
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Ray assumes command of 70th FTS

Maj. Marcus Rosenthal, 70th Flying Training Squadron ceremony narrator, welcomes guests, attendees, and personnel before the change of command ceremony begins at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo., on July 16, 2025. Lt. Col. Timothy Ray assumed command of the 70th FTS from Lt. Col. Christopher Rothe.
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340th FTG welcomes new honorary commanders

Lt. Col. Christine Wagner (left), 487th Training Squadron commander, presents the induction certificate and unit patch to their squadron’s new honorary commander, Seymour Battle, III, Senior Vice President of Communications, Public Relations, and Engagement at Valero Energy, during the honorary commander induction ceremony held at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, on June 18, 2025. The intent of the honorary commander program helps promote and strengthen relationships between military and civilian communities.
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340th FTG welcomes new honorary commanders

Lt. Col. Phillip Johnston (left), 39th Flying Training Squadron commander, presents the induction certificate and unit patch to their squadron's new honorary commander, Mr. Jason Birdsell, Texas Axe and Ale owner, during the honorary commander induction ceremony held at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, on June 18, 2025. The intent of the honorary commander program helps promote and strengthen relationships between military and civilian communities.
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340th FTG welcomes new honorary commanders

Commanders and honorary commanders from the 340th Flying Training Group pose for a group photo, June 18, 2025, inside Building 100, a historic landmark known as the Taj Mahal, on Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. The honorary commander program establishes and maintains personal relationships with local civic leaders, and aids in increasing public awareness of the missions, policies, and programs of the Department of Defense and United States Air Force.
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340th FTG welcomes new honorary commanders

Emma Faye Rudkin (center right), former 487th Training Squadron honorary commander and Aid the Silent founder, along with members from the 487th TRS pose next to the squadron's newest honorary commander, Seymour Battle, III (center left), Senior Vice President of Communications, Public Relations, and Engagement at Valero Energy, after being inducted during a ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, on June 18, 2025. The honorary commander program establishes and maintains personal relationships with local civic leaders, and aids in increasing public awareness of the missions, policies, and programs of the Department of Defense and United States Air Force.
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340th FTG welcomes new honorary commanders

Col. Anthony Straw, 340th Flying Training Group commander, thanks local civic leaders and attendees during the honorary commander induction ceremony held at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, on June 18, 2025. The honorary commander program establishes and maintains personal relationships with local civic leaders, and aids in increasing public awareness of the missions, policies and programs of the Department of Defense and United States Air Force.
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340th FTG welcomes new honorary commanders

Col. Anthony Straw (left), 340th Flying Training Group commander, presents the induction certificate and unit patch to the group’s new honorary commander, Tim Salier, Senior Vice President of Business Development and Membership/Ticketing Operations for the San Antonio Spurs, during the honorary commander induction ceremony held at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, on June 18, 2025. The intent of the honorary commander program helps promote and strengthen relationships between military and civilian communities.
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340th FTG welcomes new honorary commanders

Master Sgt. Ejon Hayes, 487th Training Squadron commander's support staff and event narrator, welcomes local civic leaders and guests during the honorary commander induction ceremony held at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, on June 18, 2025. The honorary commander program establishes and maintains personal relationships with local civic leaders, and aids in increasing public awareness of the missions, policies and programs of the Department of Defense and United States Air Force.
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340th FTG welcomes new honorary commanders

(From left to right) The 340th Flying Training Group welcomed four new honorary commanders - Jason Birdsell, Texas Axe and Ale owner; Bill Gerlt, San Antonio Mission Assistant General Manager; Seymour Battle, III, Senior Vice President of Communications, Public Relations, and Engagement at Valero Energy; and Tim Salier, Senior Vice President of Business Development and Membership/Ticketing Operations for the San Antonio Spurs - during an induction ceremony held at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, on June 18, 2025. After the induction ceremony, honorary commanders and their guests were able to tour Building 100, a historic landmark known as the Taj Mahal, at JBSA-Randolph. The intent of the honorary commander program helps promote and strengthen relationships between military and civilian communities.
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340th FTG welcomes new honorary commanders

Lt. Col. Kurtis Darden (left), 433rd Training Squadron commander, presents the induction certificate and unit patch to their squadron’s new honorary commander, Bill Gerlt, San Antonio Mission Assistant General Manager, during the honorary commander induction ceremony held at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, on June 18, 2025. The intent of the honorary commander program helps promote and strengthen relationships between military and civilian communities.
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Laughlin instructor pilot reaches rare milestone

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Danny Yawn, 96th Flying Training Squadron director of operations, poses for a photo in front of the 96th FTS heritage tail T-6A Texan II at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, June 5, 2025. Yawn reached 3,000 hours in the T-6 during the flight, joining an elite group of instructor pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keira Rossman)
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Laughlin instructor pilot reaches rare milestone

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Danny Yawn, 96th Flying Training Squadron director of operations, celebrates with friends and family after completing his 3,000th hour in the T-6A Texan II at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, June 5, 2025. The flight capped off nearly two decades of instruction, mentorship, and leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keira Rossman)
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Laughlin instructor pilot reaches rare milestone

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Danny Yawn, 96th Flying Training Squadron director of operations, and Jake ‘Rocky’ Hostetler, T-6 civilian simulator instructor, exit the aircraft after completing a milestone flight at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, June 5, 2025. Yawn became only the second instructor pilot in Laughlin history to surpass 3,000 flight hours in the T-6A Texan II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keira Rossman)
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