98th Flying Training Squadron
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.
| 98th Flying Training Squadron | |
|---|---|
Air Force Academy Wings of Blue and Navy Leap Frogs kickoff Navy vs Air Force | |
| Active | 1941–1948; 1948–1963; 1988–1992; 1994–present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Role | Parachute Training |
| Part of | Air Education and Training Command |
| Garrison/HQ | United States Air Force Academy |
| Nickname(s) | Wings of Blue |
| Engagements | Southwest Pacific Theater Pacific Ocean Theater |
| Decorations | Distinguished Unit Citation Presidential Unit Citation (Navy) Air Force Outstanding Unit Award |
| Insignia | |
| 98th Flying Training Squadron emblem | |
| 98th Bombardment Squadron emblem | |
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.
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