Feb. 17, 2017 Citizen Airmen recognized for DOD-wide impact Retired Lt. Col. Todd Ernst believes the notion of “taking care of the military family” starts with taking care of your fellow Airmen. At a ceremony here Feb. 13, Ernst was recognized for doing just that. His efforts to help a fallen airman’s family led to a legislative change that ensures the more
Feb. 17, 2017 Reserve Affairs senior civilian visits 340 FTG The 340th Flying Training Group hosted John Fedrigo, deputy assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Reserve Affairs and Airman Readiness, here Feb. 13. During the visit, Fedrigo was briefed on the 340 FTG mission and experienced the operations firsthand.
Aug. 24, 2016 340th Flying Training Group hosts enlisted summit Enlisted members from the 340th Flying Training Group headquarters and its seven squadrons gathered here for the 2016 Enlisted Development Summit Aug. 4 to 6.The event included professional development sessions where speakers shared information and insight on topics including: deployment
Oct. 23, 2015 Vance bids farewell to long-serving T-38 pilot He was among the first, and now, he’s the last.Lt. Col. Darren “Shead” McTee, a T-38 instructor pilot with the 5th Flying Training Squadron, retired Oct. 22, as the last of the initial cadre that helped stand up the Air Force Reserve Instructor Pilot Associate at Vance.McTee leaves as a legend. He’s
Oct. 6, 2015 39th FTS instructor pilots impact generations Snuggled in the outskirts of San Antonio lies Randolph Air Force Base, which houses a unique squadron with a very serious mission -- to train those who will train future Air Force pilots.The 39th Flying Training Squadron, which falls under the 340th Flying Training Group, has a mission to provide