DTS Guide for PIT at Randolph AFB

Your complete guide to navigating DTS authorization and managing your TDY stay for PIT at Randolph AFB. Get tips and steps here.

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Your UPT PCS Guide- A Comprehensive Checklist

Need a UPT PCS guide and checklist? Start early with orders, secure TMO dates, and prepare for 4-6 months at PIT before teaching begins.

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Nov 2, 20242 min read

PCS to UPT: Everything You Need to Know About Your New Teaching Mission

From operational to faculty: Master PIT, secure a PIT Pad, and prepare for your next mission shaping tomorrow's Air Force pilots in your PCS

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Nov 2, 20243 min read

Top Randolph AFB Pit Pad: Downwind Beach House

Discover San Antonio's premier military crash pad near Randolph AFB. Private bathrooms, full gym, pool & premium amenities. Built by pilots.

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Nov 1, 20243 min read

Premium Randolph AFB Lodging: Discover Downwind Beach House

Finding the right lodging for a Temporary Duty assignment at Randolph AFB can be challenging, but Downwind Beach House makes it easy.

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Leveraging Machine Learning for Air Force Officer Assignments: Insights from RAND’s Study

Learn how machine learning can enhance Air Force officer assignments, improving decision-making processes, based on RAND’s study.

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Sep 23, 20243 min read

Evaluating the Cost-Effectiveness of Retaining vs. Accessing Air Force Pilots: Insights from RAND’s Study

Discover why retaining experienced Air Force pilots is more cost-effective than training new ones, based on insights from a RAND study.

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Sep 23, 20243 min read

Enhancing Air Force Readiness with Improved Training Infrastructure: Insights from RAND’s Study

Learn how enhanced training infrastructure can improve Air Force readiness assessments, based on findings from a RAND study.

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Sep 23, 20243 min read

Improving Fighter Pilot Retention with Strategic Basing Decisions: Insights from RAND’s Study

Discover how strategic basing decisions can enhance fighter pilot retention, based on insights from a comprehensive RAND study.

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Sep 23, 20243 min read

Addressing the Pilot Shortage: Challenges and Policy Impacts on T-38 Students in the Air Force

In response to a recent memo addressing the universal assignability of T-38 students, this article delves into the USAF pipeline challenges.

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Unpopular Opinion - Unlocking the Potential of T-6 IFF

A look at how the T-6 may be the best answer to some big DoD problems.

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Aug 28, 20244 min read

My Two-Year Transition from the Air Force to the Airlines: Lessons, Tips, and Reflections

It's been just over two years since I made the leap from active duty in the Air Force to working as an airline pilot, and I wanted to...

Air Force to Airlines

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Aug 28, 20243 min read

From Military to Civilian- The United Military Pilot Program

How to take advantage of the United Military Pilot Program

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Jul 24, 20245 min read

Career Intermission Program: Details for Air Force Pilots

Straightforward details about the Career Intermission Program relevant to active Air Force pilots.

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Jul 23, 20244 min read

U.S. Military Pilot Training Challenges: T-45 Goshawk and T-38 Talon Issues Impacting Readiness

In recent years, the United States military has faced significant challenges in its pilot training programs, particularly with two...

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Jul 13, 20246 min read

From Frustration to Innovation: How We Created the Ideal Randolph AFB Lodging Solution

As a veteran and former Pilot Instructor Training (PIT) student at Randolph Air Force Base, I've experienced firsthand the challenges of...

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Jul 8, 20246 min read

USAF Pilot Retention Crisis: Addressing the Air Force's Culture Problem

The fighter pilot has long been the iconic symbol of the U.S. Air Force - skilled, confident, and essential. However, a growing crisis...

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Jul 8, 20247 min read

T-7 Red Hawk: An Update for Current Air Force Pilots

Introduction The T-7 Red Hawk program, an innovative next-generation trainer aircraft designed to replace the venerable T-38 Talon , has...

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Jul 8, 20243 min read

Navigating the Career Intermission Program: A Guide for Active Duty Air Force Pilots

The Career Intermission Program (CIP) presents a unique opportunity for active duty Air Force pilots to take a temporary break from...

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Jul 8, 20244 min read

Military TDY Guide to the Top 10 BBQ Places in San Antonio

San Antonio, Texas, is famous for its lively and varied barbecue culture. For Air Force pilots on temporary duty in San Antonio, choosing...

TDY Adventures in San Antonio

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