• 340th FTG welcomes new honorary commanders

    The 340th Flying Training Group revitalized its honorary commander program, inducting three local civic leaders during a Dec. 12 ceremony here to serve as honorary commanders for the headquarters and the group’s two Joint Base San Antonio, Texas squadrons: the 39th Flying Training Squadron and the

  • Straw assumes command of 5th FTS

    Col. Kyle Goldstein, 340th Flying Training Group commander, presided over a change of command ceremony where Lt. Col. Marcus Hutson relinquished command of the 5th Flying Training Squadron to Lt. Col. Anthony Straw on Dec. 8, 2022, at Vance Air Force Base, Okla.

  • Reddick assumes command of 39th FTS

    Lt. Col. Thad Reddick assumed command of the 39th Flying Training Squadron from Lt. Col. Thomas Lessner on Oct. 27, 2022, during a ceremony held at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. Col. Kyle Goldstein, 340th Flying Training Group commander, officiated the change of command ceremony.

  • 340th FTG debuts Avengers Podcast

    The 340th Flying Training Group launched a new podcast Oct. 24, 2022, to bring total force tips and conversations from subject matter experts and leaders throughout the Air Force that are intended to help inspire and inform.

  • T-6 Pilot reaches aviation milestone: 5,000 Flying Hours

    Surrounded by colleagues, Lt. Col. Ian Bass, 5th Flying Training Squadron Assistant director of operations and T-6 instructor pilot, received a congratulatory welcome after completing his flight and reaching an aviation milestone: 5,000 hours of flight time in a T-6 Texan II, on Aug. 30, 2022, at

  • 433rd TRS Raiders welcome unit’s first commander, alumni

    As part of Military Appreciation Month, the 433rd Training Squadron hosted three alumni May 16, 2022, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, who not only help stand up the unit but helped shape the identity it still carries to this day.

  • Operation Homefront recognizes 2022 AF Military Child of the Year

    Each April the Department of Defense celebrates Month of the Military Child to recognize the children of all service members and veterans. Along with that celebration, Operation Homefront hosts an annual awards gala recognizing eight outstanding young people ages 13 to 18 from each branch of the

  • McKee assumes command of 43rd FTS

    Col. Kyle Goldstein, 340th Flying Training Group commander, presided over a change of command ceremony where Lt. Col. David Easterling relinquished command of the 43rd Flying Training Squadron to Lt. Col. Anthony McKee on April 8, 2022, at Columbus Air Force Base, Miss.

  • 340th FTG hosts spring commander's summit, MUTA

    The 340th Flying Training Group hosted a packed week of professional development and annual training events March 28-April 1, 2022, for all 340th FTG personnel and squadron leadership.

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