The T-38 Talon is a twin-engine, high-altitude, supersonic jet trainer used in a variety of roles because of its design, economy of operations, ease of maintenance, high performance and exceptional safety record. Air Education and Training Command is the primary user of the T-38 for joint specialized undergraduate pilot training. Air Combat Command, Air Force Materiel Command and the National...
The T-6A Texan II is a single-engine, two-seat primary trainer designed to train Joint Primary Pilot Training, or JPPT, students in basic flying skills common to U.S. Air Force and Navy pilots.
Assigned Locations:
JB San Antonio, Texas
Moody AFB, Georgia
Columbus AFB, Mississippi
Vance AFB, Oklahoma
Laughlin AFB, Texas
Sheppard AFB, Texas
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The Army Aviation Brigade recently flew a training mission over the National Mall during the annual Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, District of Columbia. Missions like this are designed to sustain pilots' ability to navigate one of the most challenging airspaces in the continental United States due to its heavy air traffic and restricted areas. TAAB pilots must be ready to respond to...
Tactical Air Control Party Airmen from across the Air Force compete to see who is the best.
Tactical Air Control Party candidates complete their apprentice course within the Special Warfare Training Wing. After graduation, TACPs will be prepared to deploy with joint task forces and call in precision strikes from anywhere in the world. It often takes rucking and jumping into austere combat environments to get the job done.
USAFE is participating in the Tactical Leadership Programme (TLP) and contributing to NATO's Large Force Exercise (LFE) training, which involves eight other NATO countries. The purpose is to improve mission planning, mission command and execution skills as an airborne strike package, as well as building NATO partnerships and enhancing interoperability.
Eight United States Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles and approximately 130 personnel from the 48th Fighter Wing, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, will participate in the NATO Tactical Leadership Programme 16-3 at Albacete Air Base, Spain, from Sep. 12 to Oct. 7, 2016. The 48 FW's 494th Fighter Squadron will participate in flying training with other NATO allied air forces. This multi-lateral training...
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