Sept. 9, 2024 Alley Cats Sharpen Their Claws Leading the way in pilot training and innovations in the classroom; the 48th Flying Training Squadron embarks on a squadron deployment to advance their aviation skills among several other sortie requirements.
April 22, 2022 48th FTS recognized as AETC’s Top Operations Squadron The 48th Flying Training Squadron, otherwise known as the Alley Cats, was recently recognized by the Air Education and Training Command as the Top Operations Squadron across the command.
June 8, 2020 Prouty takes command of 48th FTS Lt. Col. Nelson Prouty took command of the 48th Flying Training Squadron on May 21, 2020, at Columbus Air Force Base, Miss.
Feb. 14, 2019 Columbus AFB instructor pilots connect with Virginia Tech AFROTC cadets It’s not everyday cadets are given the opportunity to work closely with U.S. Air Force pilots; however, the Virginia Tech AFROTC Detachment 875 was given the chance when instructor pilots (IP) from the 37th and 48th Flying Training Squadrons visited the university Feb. 8-11.
Nov. 16, 2017 T-1, T-6 instructors visit 14th AS JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. -- T-1A Jayhawk and T-6A Texan II jet trainer aircraft instructors from Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, travelled here to brief 14th Airlift Squadron pilots on what it takes to become an instructor, Nov. 13, 2017. The visit helped promote the need for instructors
Aug. 4, 2017 Know your heritage, live the mission: 100 years of 48th Squadron lineage Along with the centennial commemoration of America’s entry into World War I, 2017 also marks the 100th anniversary of the 48th Squadron.
July 28, 2017 Diversity program honors Tuskegee Airmen Approximately 100 people from 10-19 years old took to the Valdosta skies to commemorate the 76th Anniversary of the historic Tuskegee Airmen during the Eyes Above the Horizon diversity outreach program, July 22 in Valdosta, Georgia.
Dec. 3, 2015 Airmen attend 48th FTS reunion Eight 48th Flying Training Squadron crews from Columbus AFB recently traveled to Colorado Springs, Colorado, to take part in the annual 48th Squadron Reunion.
