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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, sit in a T-6A Texan II under the shade of the Laughlin Air Force Base sun shelters, June 5, 2025. The flight marked a rare aviation achievement, Yawn’s 3,000th hour in the T-6 aircraft. (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-6A Texan II civilian sim instructor at KDLF, fly in the 96th Flying Training Squadron heritage tail T-6, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, June 5, 2025. Yawn completed his 3,000th hour in the T-6 during the flight, becoming only the second instructor pilot in Laughlin history to achieve this milestone. (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, park after a milestone flight in a T-6A Texan II at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, June 5, 2025. Hostetler, a former T-6 instructor, joined Yawn in the cockpit for the sortie that marked Yawn’s 3,000th flight hour in the T-6. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keira Rossman)
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Laughlin instructor pilot reaches rare milestone

A T-6A Texan II assigned to the 96th Flying Training Squadron taxis down the flightline at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, June 5, 2025. The aircraft, painted in the 96th FTS’s heritage colors, carried Lt. Col. Danny Yawn during his 3,000th hour sortie. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keira Rossman)
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Ash assumes command of 5th FTS

Col. Anthony Straw, 340th Flying Training Group commander, presents a Meritorious Service Medal to Lt. Col. Christina Hopper, 5th Flying Training Squadron outgoing commander, during an official change of command ceremony conducted at Vance Air Force Base, Okla., on May 22, 2025. The Meritorious Service Medal, established in 1969, recognizes individuals for their meritorious noncombatant service to the United States.
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Ash assumes command of 5th FTS

Col. Anthony Straw (left), 340th Flying Training Group commander, presents the 5th Flying Training Squadron command guidon to Lt. Col. Dustin Ash, 5th FTS commander, during the squadron's change of command ceremony at Vance Air Force Base, Okla., on May 22, 2025. As a command pilot with 894 combat flight hours and more 5,000 flight hours in the C-5B/M, E-11A, and T-6A, Ash is now responsible for the execution of the Air Education and Training Command / Air Force Reserve Command Associate Instructor Program at Vance AFB, supporting 71st Flying Training Wing operations, conducting nearly 9,000 sorties annually.
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Ash assumes command of 5th FTS

Col. Anthony Straw (left), 340th Flying Training Group commander, prepares to receive the 5th Flying Training Squadron command guidon from Lt. Col. Christina Hopper, 5th FTS outgoing commander, during the squadron's change of command ceremony at Vance Air Force Base, Okla., on May 22, 2025.
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Ash assumes command of 5th FTS

Lt. Col. Dustin Ash addresses guests, attendees, and personnel after assuming command of the 5th Flying Training Squadron at Vance Air Force Base, Okla., on May 22, 2025. As a command pilot with 894 combat flight hours and more 5,000 flight hours in the C-5B/M, E-11A, and T-6A, Ash is now responsible for the execution of the Air Education and Training Command / Air Force Reserve Command Associate Instructor Program at Vance AFB, supporting 71st Flying Training Wing operations, conducting nearly 9,000 sorties annually.
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Ash assumes command of 5th FTS

Airmen from the 5th Flying Training Squadron render their first salute to Lt. Col. Dustin Ash upon assuming command of the 5th FTS "Spittin' Kittens" at Vance Air Force Base, Okla., on May 22, 2025. Ash is the 63rd commander of the 5th FTS. The 5th FTS is one of eight training squadrons under the 340th FTG; six of those charged with flying training.
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340th FTG hosts spring 2025 MUTA

Col. Anthony Straw (left), 340th Flying Training Group commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Warisa Villarreal, 340th FTG senior enlisted leader, present Tech. Sgt. Cory Daly with his Associate of Applied Science degree from Air University on May 15, 2025, during the 340th FTG mandatory unit training assembly at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. The command team also took time to recognize all the quarterly and annual award winners, as well as those who received promotions.
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340th FTG hosts spring 2025 MUTA

Col. Anthony Straw (left), 340th Flying Training Group commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Warisa Villarreal, 340th FTG senior enlisted leader, present Tech. Sgt. Cory Daly with his 2024 3rd Quarter award plaque in the noncommissioned officer category on May 15, 2025, during the 340th FTG mandatory unit training assembly at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. The command team also took time to recognize all the quarterly and annual award winners, as well as those who received promotions.
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340th FTG hosts spring 2025 MUTA

Shane MacDonald, 340th Flying Training Group emergency manager, goes over force protection training with 340th FTG members during the group's spring Mandatory Unit Training Assembly held at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas on May 15, 2025. During the two-day period, command staff briefed personnel on the Brandon Act, the Veterans Affairs benefits process, force protection, professional relationships, Ready Airman Training, and education on inspector general services from the new Inspector General Complaint Resolution/Fraud, Waste and Abuse Office, Lt. Col. Nicolas Neely.
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340th FTG hosts spring 2025 MUTA

Chief Master Sgt. Warisar Villarreal (left), 340th Flying Training Group senior enlisted leader, presents the Chief's Avengers Award to Chastity Ramirez, 340th FTG Financial Management, during the spring mandatory unit training assembly (MUTA) at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, on May 15, 2025. This award serves to recognize an individual that goes above and beyond what is expected of them outside their normal duties. It also recognizes someone who displays outstanding qualities in leadership, professionalism, innovation, and/or teamwork in taking care of Airmen. By publicly recognizing these core leadership and followership attributes, this award reinforces the commitment to duty, dedication to upholding standards, stepping outside of their comfort zone, and promoting a culture of respect, trust, and inclusion.
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340th FTG hosts spring 2025 MUTA

Col. Anthony Straw (left), 340th Flying Training Group commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Warisa Villarreal, 340th FTG senior enlisted leader, present Chastity Ramirez, 340th FTG Financial Management, with the 2024 Annual Award plaque in the Civilian II Category on May 15, 2025, during the 340th FTG mandatory unit training assembly at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. The command team also took time to recognize all the quarterly and annual award winners, as well as those who received promotions.
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340th FTG hosts spring 2025 MUTA

Lt. Col. Nicolas Neely, 340th Flying Training Group inspector general, briefs 340th FTG members on inspector general services from the IG Complaint Resolution/Fraud, Waste and Abuse office during the group's fall Mandatory Unit Training Assembly held at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas from May 15, 2025. During the two-day period, command staff briefed personnel on the Brandon Act, the Veterans Affairs benefits process, force protection, professional relationships, and Ready Airman Training.
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340th FTG hosts spring 2025 MUTA

Craig Pfister, 340th Flying Training Group inspections specialist, provides force protection training to 340th FTG members during the group's spring Mandatory Unit Training Assembly held at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas on May 15, 2025. During the two-day period, command staff briefed personnel on the Brandon Act, the Veterans Affairs benefits process, professional relationships, Ready Airman Training, and education on inspector general services from the new Inspector General Complaint Resolution/Fraud, Waste and Abuse Office.
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340th FTG hosts spring 2025 MUTA

Members from the 340th Flying Training Group participate in a unit clean-up day after conducting a full-service dress open ranks inspection as part of an Air Force standards and readiness review during the group's Mandatory Unit Training Assembly May 15-16, 2025, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas.
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340th FTG hosts spring 2025 MUTA

Members from the 340th Flying Training Group Military Personnel Flight pose for a group photo after conducting a full-service dress open ranks inspection as part of an Air Force standards and readiness review during the group's Mandatory Unit Training Assembly May 15-16, 2025, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas.
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340th FTG hosts spring 2025 MUTA

Members from the 340th Flying Training Group participate in a unit clean-up day after conducting a full-service dress open ranks inspection as part of an Air Force standards and readiness review during the group's Mandatory Unit Training Assembly May 15-16, 2025, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas.
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Wagner assumes command of 487th TRS ‘Knights’

Lt. Col. Christine Wagner, 487th Training Squadron commander, and members of the 487th TRS pose for a group photo after their change of command ceremony on May 2, 2025, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. Wagner officially assumed command of the 487th TRS “Knights” whose primary mission will be to maintain administrative control for all U.S. Air Force Reserve initial aircrew training students: pilots, combat systems officers, air battle managers, career enlisted aviators, and remotely piloted aircraft pilots.
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