AETC commander emphasizes readiness, strategic partnerships at military flight training summit

From left, U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brian Robinson, commander of Air Education and Training Command, fields questions alongside retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Anthony Rock during Robinson’s keynote speech at the Military Flight Training Conference, Oct. 29, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas. The annual event convened over 300 military and industry leaders, aviation trainers, and international delegates committed to shaping the future of pilot training. During his address, Robinson shared his vision for modernizing flight training by incorporating advanced technologies such as virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and augmented training environments. He also outlined efforts to streamline joint training across the U.S. Air Force, Navy, and Army, and to strengthen partnerships with allied nations to enhance interoperability. Robinson emphasized the need for a data-driven approach to address the ongoing pilot shortage, encouraging cross-branch collaboration to equip the next generation of aviators with vital skills for operating in an increasingly complex global security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jonathan Mallard)