3rd Flying Training Squadron
| 3rd Flying Training Squadron | |
|---|---|
T-1A Jayhawk, 3rd Flying Training Squadron | |
| Active | 1916–1919; 1919–1946; 1973–1993; 1994–2000; 2001–c. 2011, 2012–present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Role | Pilot Training |
| Engagements | World War II Battle of the Philippines |
| Decorations | Distinguished Unit Citation Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Combat "V" Device Philippine Presidential Unit Citation |
| Insignia | |
| 3rd Flying Training Squadron emblem (Modified 18 September 1995) | |
| 3rd Pursuit Squadron emblem (Approved 24 February 1924) | |
The 3rd Flying Training Squadron is part of the 71st Operations Group under the 71st Flying Training Wing. It operates the T-1A Jayhawk aircraft conducting advanced phase tanker/transport flight training.
The 3rd FTS is the third-oldest squadron in the Air Force, with over 95 years of service to the nation, its origins date to the organization of the 3rd Aero Squadron on 1 November 1916 at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Deployed to the Philippines after World War I, during the 1941-1942 Battle of the Philippines, it was wiped out, with some of its personnel being forced by the Japanese to endure the Bataan Death March. It was not re-activated until 1973.