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70th Flying Training Squadron
Cirrus T-53 used in airmanship training at the USAF Academy
Active1941–1946; 1953–1966; 1972–1973; 1973–1975; 2005–present
Country70th Flying Training Squadron United States
Branch70th Flying Training Squadron United States Air Force
RoleAirmanship Training
Part ofAir Force Reserve Command
Garrison/HQUnited States Air Force Academy
Motto(s)Duces Volantes
(Latin for 'Flying Leaders')
EngagementsSouthwest Pacific Theater[1]
DecorationsDistinguished Unit Citation
Philippine Republic Presidential Unit Citation[1]
Commanders
Current
commander
Lieutenant Colonel Rodriguez[citation needed]
Insignia
70th Flying Training Squadron emblem[note 1][1]
70th Bombardment Squadron emblem (SAC era)[note 2]
70th Bombardment Squadron emblem[note 3][2]

The 70th Flying Training Squadron is reserve unit of the United States Air Force based at the United States Air Force Academy, Colorado.

The squadron augments the 94th Flying Training Squadron for glider training, augments the parachuting element of training for the 98th Flying Training Squadron, and supports the 557th Flying Training Squadron by assisting the cadet flying team compete at a national intercollegiate level as well as providing oversight in the academy flight screening program.

  1. ^ a b c Haulman, Daniel (18 April 2017). "Factsheet 70 Flying Training Squadron (AFRC)". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Retrieved 17 September 2017.
  2. ^ Maurer, Combat Squadrons, pp. 258-259


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