50th Flying Training Squadron
The 50th Flying Training Squadron is part of the 14th Flying Training Wing based at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. It operates Northrop T-38C Talon aircraft conducting flight training.
| 50th Flying Training Squadron | |
|---|---|
Four T-38Cs from Columbus AFB | |
| Active | 1941-1944; 1947-1949; 1972-present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Role | Undergraduate Pilot Training |
| Part of | Air Education and Training Command |
| Garrison/HQ | Columbus Air Force Base |
| Nickname(s) | World Famous Strikin' Snakes |
| Engagements | European Theater of Operations |
| Decorations | Air Force Outstanding Unit Award |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Lt Col Gene Smith |
| Insignia | |
| 50th Flying Training Squadron emblem | |
| 50th Pursuit Squadron emblem (approved 1 April 1942) | |
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