94th Flying Training Squadron

94th Flying Training Squadron
94th Flying Training Squadron emblem
Active1943-1946; 1949-1951; 1983-present
Country United States
Branch United States Air Force
RoleFlying Training
Part ofAir Education and Training Command
Garrison/HQUnited States Air Force Academy
EngagementsOperation Overlord
Operation Dragoon
Operation Market Garden
Operation Varsity[1]
DecorationsDistinguished Unit Citation
French Croix de Guerre with Palm
French Fourragère[1]
Commanders
Current
commander
Lt Col Chad Davies

The 94th Flying Training Squadron is part of the 306th Flying Training Group based at United States Air Force Academy, Colorado. It conducts glider training for Air Force Academy cadets. The 94 FTS conducts thousands of sorties every year at the world's busiest VFR airfield. It is the parent squadron of the Air Force Academy's advanced soaring teams: the Aerobatic Demonstration Team and the elite Sailplane Racing Team. The squadron is augmented by the reserve 70th Flying Training Squadron.[2]

  1. ^ a b Haulman, Daniel (27 March 2017). "Factsheet 94 Flying Training Squadron (AETC)". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Retrieved 29 August 2017.
  2. ^ Rea, Maj Chris (6 September 2007). "70th FTS flexes wartime muscle". 302d Airlift Wing public affairs. Archived from the original on 5 March 2012. Retrieved 29 August 2017.

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