434th Flying Training Squadron

434th Flying Training Squadron
434th Fighter Training Squadron T-38 Talon
Active1943–1945; 1952–1991; 2007–present
Country United States
Branch United States Air Force
RolePilot Training
Part ofAir Education and Training Command
Garrison/HQLaughlin Air Force Base
Mascot(s)Red Devils
EngagementsEuropean Theater of Operations
DecorationsDistinguished Unit Citation
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
French Croix de Guerre with Palm
Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm
Commanders
Current
commander
Lt Col Christopher Cherry
Insignia
434th Fighter Training Squadron emblem
434th Fighter Squadron emblem (approved 7 July 1944)
Unofficial 434th Fighter Squadron emblem (P-51 era)

The 434th Flying Training Squadron is part of the 47th Flying Training Wing based at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. It operates Beechcraft T-6 Texan II aircraft conducting flight training.