3rd Flying Training Squadron

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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)[1]
3rd Pursuit Squadron emblem (Approved 24 February 1924)[1]

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.