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86th Flying Training Squadron welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jackson Ranes, former 86th Flying Training Squadron (FTS) commander, gives a speech during the 86th FTS change of command ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, June 14, 2024. During his time in command, he oversaw the 86th FTS and graduated over 360 Air Force pilots across six syllabi and coordinated the 86th FTS to support over 50 air shows throughout the US. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Larsen)

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86th Flying Training Squadron welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Joseph McCane, 47th Operations Group commander, accepts the guidon from Lt. Col. Jackson Ranes, 86th Flying Training Squadron (FTS) commander, during the 86th FTS change of command ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, June 14, 2024. Change of command ceremonies represent a formal transfer of authority and responsibility for a unit from one commanding officer to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Larsen)

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86th Flying Training Squadron welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Joseph McCane, 47th Operations Group commander, presents the Meritorious Service Medal to Lt. Col. Jackson Ranes, 86th Flying Training Squadron (FTS) commander, during the 86th FTS change of command ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, June 14, 2024. The Meritorious Service Medal was established as the counterpart of the Bronze Star Medal for the recognition of meritorious noncombatant service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Larsen)

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86th Flying Training Squadron welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Tory Lodmell, 86th Flying Training Squadron (FTS) commander, gives a speech after becoming the 86th (FTS) commander during the 86th FTS change of command ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, June 14, 2024. As commander, Lodmell will overview the training and graduation of Air Force pilots flying the T-1A Jayhawk. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Larsen)

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86th Flying Training Squadron welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Tory Lodmell, 86th Flying Training Squadron (FTS) commander, stands at attention after becoming the 86th Flying Training Squadron (FTS) commander at the 86th FTS change of command ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, June 14, 2024. As commander, Lodmell will overview the training and graduation of Air Force pilots flying the T-1A Jayhawk. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Larsen)

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86th FTS change-of-command

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – Lt. Col. John Cinnamon takes the reigns as commander of the 86th Flying Training Squadron as Col. Martin Schans, 47th Operations Group commander, hands him the guidon during a change-of-command ceremony here June 4. Colonel Cinnamon was previously the director of operations for the 86th FTS. The 86th FTS conducts the T1-A aircraft flying training portion of Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training here. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jose Mendoza)

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86th FTS changes command

Lt. Col. Justin Wetterhall, 86th Flying Training Squadron commander, receives the guideon from Col. Carey Jones, 47th Operations Group commander, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 25, 2020. During the change of command ceremony, Wetterhall received the guideon, rendered his first salute, and discussed the squadron’s future during a quick speech to attendees.

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86th FTS changes command

Lt. Col. Justin Wetterhall, 86th Flying Training Squadron commander, gives a speech at his change of command ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 25, 2020. The 86th Flying Training Squadron, of which Wetterhall took command, is Laughlin’s only flying training squadron focused on cargo and transportation aircraft. The 86th FTS flies the T-1A Jayhawk, and has more than 280 specialized undergraduate pilot training students a year.

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86th FTS leads future Air Force pilots to fly heavies

Capt. Jarod Washington, 86th Flying Training Squadron instructor pilot, and 2nd Lt. Jake Marino, 47 Student Squadron student pilot, walk through a pre-flight inspection before a flight in a T-1A Jayhawk, June 25, 2020 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. Lt. Col. Shawn Chaney, 86th FTS director of operations, says he prides his squadron in the way they cultivate a passion for teaching Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anne McCready)

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86th FTS leads future Air Force pilots to fly heavies

The control panel on the T-1A Jayhawk can be intimidating to students when they first fly in the aircraft, but the 86th Flying Training Squadron, assisted by the 96th FTS, has instructor pilots from all walks of life and different experiences to teach the students all they need to know about the aircraft. The Air Force goes beyond teaching students how to fly; they train for handling emergencies and on how to become mission commanders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anne McCready)

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86th FTS leads future Air Force pilots to fly heavies

Capt. Jarod Washington, 86th Flying Training Squadron instructor pilot, and 47th Student Squadron student pilots, Capt. Micheal Magtalas and 2nd Lt. Jake Marino, stand on the flightline before a flight, June 25, 2020 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. what are some examples of training missions do you all fly?(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anne McCready)

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86th FTS leads future Air Force pilots to fly heavies

First Lt. Zachary Froembling, 86th Flying Training Squadron instructor pilot, briefs 47th Student Squadron students, 2nd lieutenants Nicholas Jasper and Maurice Martin, for a simulator mission, June 25, 2020 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. The simulators are a crucial part of Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training students’ curriculum, because they provide a safe place to learn from mistakes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anne McCready)

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86th FTS leads future Air Force pilots to fly heavies

First Lt. Kristopher Tillery, 86th Flying Training Squadron instructor pilot, makes a phone call at the office, June 25, 2020 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. Lt. Col. Shawn Chaney, 86th FTS director of operations, said, "It's been amazing seeing our squadron balance quarantine and COVID-19 prevention, while pushing forward with the mission; we're becoming better through this." (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anne McCready)

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86th FTS welcomes scouts to base

First Lt. Jeff Antal, 47th Operations Support Squadron, shows a group of Girl Scouts the cockpit of a T-6 Texan II at the T-6 Weather Hanger during Scout Aviation Day at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, June 22, 2012. The day long camp offered Boy, Girl and Cub Scouts a chance to see Laughlin’s pilot training mission, learn about aviation and discover what makes flight possible. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nathan Maysonet)

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86th FTS welcomes scouts to base

Maj. Jason Jaeger, 47th Operations Group, demonstrates how to build a model plane to a class of scouts during Scout Aviation Day at the 86th Flying Training Squadron at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, June 22, 2012. The day long camp offered Boy, Girl and Cub Scouts a chance to see Laughlin’s pilot training mission, learn about aviation and discover what makes flight possible. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nathan Maysonet)

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86th FTS welcomes scouts to base

A girl scout tears open her model airplane for a class on flight dynamics at the 86th Flying Training Squadron during Scout Aviation Day at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, June 22, 2012. The day long camp offered Boy, Girl and Cub scouts a chance to see Laughlin’s pilot training mission, learn about aviation and discover what makes flight possible. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nathan Maysonet)

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87 FTS: 100 years in the making

U.S. Air Force T-38 Talons from Laughlin Air Force Base’s 87th Flying Training Squadron perform an aerial formation flight over the greater Del Rio area, Aug. 18, 2017. The flight was performed in recognition of one hundred years of active squadron flying. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Keifer Bowes)

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87th Flying Training Squadron at Nellis Air Force Base

U.S. Air Force Capt. George Frank, a T-38 Talon pilot assigned to the 87th Flying Training Squadron (FTS), Laughlin Air Force Base (AFB), Texas, walks along the flightline at Nellis AFB, Nevada, Sept. 27, 2024. The 87th FTS sent 10 T-38 Talons to Nellis AFB to provide Weapons Instructor Course support for the 6th and 433rd Weapons Squadrons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brianna Vetro)

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87th Flying Training Squadron at Nellis Air Force Base

U.S. Air Force Capt. George Frank, a T-38 Talon pilot assigned to the 87th Flying Training Squadron (FTS), Laughlin Air Force Base (AFB), Texas, prepares to launch at Nellis AFB, Nevada, Sept. 27, 2024. The 87th FTS sent 10 T-38 Talons to Nellis AFB to provide Weapons Instructor Course support for the 6th and 433rd Weapons Squadrons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brianna Vetro)

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87th Flying Training Squadron at Nellis Air Force Base

A U.S. Air Force T-38 Talon assigned to the 87th Flying Training Squadron (FTS), Laughlin Air Force Base (AFB), Texas, prepares to launch at Nellis AFB, Nevada, Sept. 27, 2024. The 87th FTS sent 10 T-38 Talons to Nellis AFB to provide Weapons Instructor Course support for the 6th and 433rd Weapons Squadrons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brianna Vetro)

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