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The End Of Pueblo? Where US Air Force Pilots Will Now Begin Their Journey

By Josh Eyre | Published on 1/8/2026
For decades, the US Air Force’s Initial Flight Training (IFT) pipeline was closely associated with Pueblo, Colorado. That long-standing relationship is now changing following an $835 million contract award, which shifts much of the early pilot training to new locations in Texas and Georgia. The decision marks a major restructuring of how and where future Air Force pilots begin their careers. - January 7, 2026

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