The 39th Flying Training Squadron is a unit of the United States Air Force, specifically part of the 12th Operations Group stationed at Columbus Air Force Base in Mississippi. Its primary role involves providing undergraduate pilot training to U.S. Air Force cadets through various flying and ground-based courses. The squadron was established in 1943 during World War II and has since been a crucial component of the Air Education and Training Command, responsible for producing qualified military pilots. Throughout its history, the 39th Flying Training Squadron has flown numerous aircraft types, including the T-6 Texan, T-38 Talon, and currently the T-1 Jayhawk. The squadron's mission is to develop competent, confident, and committed student pilots who are prepared for operational assignments within the U.S. Air Force.