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98th Flying Training Squadron
Air Force Academy Wings of Blue and Navy Leap Frogs kickoff Navy vs Air Force
Active1941–1948; 1948–1963; 1988–1992; 1994–present
Country98th Flying Training Squadron United States
Branch98th Flying Training Squadron United States Air Force
RoleParachute Training
Part ofAir Education and Training Command
Garrison/HQUnited States Air Force Academy
Nickname(s)Wings of Blue[citation needed]
EngagementsSouthwest Pacific Theater
Pacific Ocean Theater[1]
DecorationsDistinguished Unit Citation
Presidential Unit Citation (Navy)
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award[1]
Insignia
98th Flying Training Squadron emblem[a]
98th Bombardment Squadron emblem[b][2]

The 98th Flying Training Squadron is a United States Air Force unit assigned to the 306th Flying Training Group. It is stationed at the United States Air Force Academy, Colorado, however its De Havilland Canada UV-18 Twin Otter aircraft are housed and maintained at nearby Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado.

The mission of the 98th is to provide parachute training to cadets. The basic program trains 1,200 students per year with the majority of positions given to USAF Academy cadets. Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets are assigned positions on an availability and timing basis.

  1. ^ a b Haulman, Daniel (27 March 2017). "Factsheet 98 Flying Training Squadron (AETC)". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Retrieved 5 September 2017.
  2. ^ Maurer, Combat Squadrons, p. 326


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