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14th Flying Training Wing

U.S. Air Force

The 14th Flying Training Wing is a unit of the United States Air Force based at Columbus Air Force Base in Mississippi. It is responsible for conducting specialized undergraduate pilot training for the Air Force, as well as for several allied nations. The wing operates a fleet of T-6 Texan II, T-38 Talon, and T-1 Jayhawk aircraft for training purposes. In addition to pilot training, the 14th Flying Training Wing also provides combat systems officer training and navigator training.

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The 14th Flying Training Wing was activated on January 3, 1942, at Hamilton Field, California.
During World War II, the 14th Flying Training Wing provided advanced training for bombardier and navigator cadets.
In 1944, the wing was redesignated as the 14th Bombardment Wing and deployed to the European Theater of Operations to support the war effort.
After the war, the 14th Bombardment Wing was inactivated and reactivated several times before being redesignated as the 14th Flying Training Wing in 1972.
The wing is currently based at Columbus Air Force Base in Mississippi and is responsible for training future Air Force pilots.
Over the years, the 14th Flying Training Wing has trained thousands of pilots for the Air Force and its allied partners.
In 1992, the wing received the Commander-in-Chief's Installation Excellence Award for its outstanding performance in training and support activities.
The wing's emblem features a golden phoenix, symbolizing rebirth and renewal, reflecting the wing's long history of adapting and evolving to meet new challenges.
In 2016, the 14th Flying Training Wing celebrated its 75th anniversary, marking three-quarters of a century of service to the United States Air Force.
The wing continues to uphold its tradition of excellence in training the next generation of Air Force pilots, ensuring the readiness and effectiveness of the nation's airpower.

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14th Flying Training Wing

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Doug Smith

U.S. Air Force Veteran · 1977 - 1980

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Craig Ardagh

U.S. Air Force · 1976 - 1977

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Virgil McHenry

U.S. Navy Veteran · 0 - 0

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Keith Baker

U.S. Air Force · 1984 - 1987

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About 14th Flying Training Wing

About this Unit

Historical Facts

The 14th Flying Training Wing was activated on January 3, 1942, at Hamilton Field, California.
During World War II, the 14th Flying Training Wing provided advanced training for bombardier and navigator cadets.
In 1944, the wing was redesignated as the 14th Bombardment Wing and deployed to the European Theater of Operations to support the war effort.
After the war, the 14th Bombardment Wing was inactivated and reactivated several times before being redesignated as the 14th Flying Training Wing in 1972.
The wing is currently based at Columbus Air Force Base in Mississippi and is responsible for training future Air Force pilots.
Over the years, the 14th Flying Training Wing has trained thousands of pilots for the Air Force and its allied partners.
In 1992, the wing received the Commander-in-Chief's Installation Excellence Award for its outstanding performance in training and support activities.
The wing's emblem features a golden phoenix, symbolizing rebirth and renewal, reflecting the wing's long history of adapting and evolving to meet new challenges.
In 2016, the 14th Flying Training Wing celebrated its 75th anniversary, marking three-quarters of a century of service to the United States Air Force.
The wing continues to uphold its tradition of excellence in training the next generation of Air Force pilots, ensuring the readiness and effectiveness of the nation's airpower.