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Air Education and Training Command
Unit nameAir Education and Training Command
CaptionAir Education and Training Command emblem
Dates1 July 1993 – present
CountryUnited States
BranchUnited States Air Force
TypeMajor Command
RoleRecruiting, training, and education
Size~60,000 active duty, reserve, civilian, and contractor personnel
GarrisonJoint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas
Current commanderLt Gen Brian S. Robinson
Notable commandersLloyd W. Newton, Stephen R. Lorenz, Darren W. McDew

Air Education and Training Command. It is a Major Command of the United States Air Force, responsible for the full spectrum of Air Force recruiting, training, and education. Headquartered at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph in Texas, the command develops America's Airmen to build and sustain the world's most respected air and space force. Its mission encompasses everything from initial recruit training to advanced professional military education for senior leaders.

History

The command traces its lineage to the Air Corps Flying Training Command established in 1939, which evolved into the Air Training Command following World War II. A major reorganization in 1993 merged Air Training Command with the Air University to create the modern Air Education and Training Command, consolidating all USAF training and education under a single headquarters. This restructuring, part of post-Cold War force adjustments, aimed to improve efficiency and align with the Department of Defense's emphasis on joint warfare. Key historical figures in its development include General Henry H. Arnold, a chief architect of Army Air Forces training during the war, and subsequent leaders who shaped its educational institutions.

Organization

The command is organized under its headquarters at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, which provides overarching policy and resource direction. Its two primary subordinate commands are the Second Air Force, headquartered at Keesler Air Force Base in Mississippi, which oversees technical training, and the Air University, based at Maxwell Air Force Base in Alabama, which is responsible for professional military education and degree-granting programs. Additional direct reporting units include the Air Force Recruiting Service, the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, and the 59th Medical Wing, also located within the Joint Base San Antonio complex. This structure ensures a streamlined flow from recruitment through advanced academic development.

Major Units and Installations

Primary installations include Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, the site of the Basic Military Training for all enlisted Airmen, and Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, a hub for pilot training and the 19th Air Force headquarters. Other critical bases are Columbus Air Force Base in Mississippi, Laughlin Air Force Base and Sheppard Air Force Base in Texas, and Vance Air Force Base in Oklahoma, all dedicated to undergraduate pilot training. Keesler Air Force Base is the USAF's largest technical training center, while Maxwell Air Force Base hosts the Air University, Squadron Officer School, and the Air War College. The Air Force Officer Training School is located at Maxwell Air Force Base.

Training and Education Programs

The command executes a continuum of programs beginning with Basic Military Training at Lackland. Undergraduate Flying Training for pilots, combat systems officers, and air battle managers occurs at specialized pilot training bases. The Air Force Technical Training pipeline, managed by Second Air Force, instructs Airmen in over 1,500 specialties at locations like Keesler Air Force Base and Sheppard Air Force Base. For officers, the Air Force Officer Training School and Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps programs are primary commissioning sources. Professional military education ranges from the Squadron Officer School to the senior-level Air War College and the Joint Forces Staff College. The Community College of the Air Force grants associate degrees.

Commanders

Notable commanders have included General Lloyd W. Newton, the first African-American to lead the command; General Stephen R. Lorenz; and General Darren W. McDew. The commander also traditionally serves as the Chancellor of the Air University. Recent commanders have focused on transforming training through initiatives like Project Mercury and Ready Airman Training to meet the demands of Great Power competition. The current commander is Lieutenant General Brian S. Robinson, who assumed command in 2023.

Heraldry

The command's emblem, approved in 1994, features a light blue disc with a torch and a sword crossed behind an eagle in flight, symbolizing the fusion of education and training. The eagle represents the United States and airpower, the torch denotes knowledge and the Air University heritage, and the sword signifies the warrior ethos and the Air Training Command lineage. The Latin motto "VIGILANS AD FUTURUM" translates to "Watchful for the Future." Its flag and unit patch are widely displayed across its global network of bases and schools.

Category:Major commands of the United States Air Force Category:Military education and training in the United States Category:1993 establishments in Texas