The last T-43A remaining at Randolph AFB, Tex, fittingly named the Spirit of San Antonio, will make its final move on Nov. 6 when it goes on display outside the base, which has been its home for the past 17 years. The feat of towing the 29-ton aircraft from the flight line to a purpose-built display stand near the base operations building is a monumental project for 12th Flight Training Wing maintainers. “It will take no less than eight to 12 hours. Just getting the jet positioned perfectly could take quite a bit of time,” said John Rowland, T-43 production supervisor. Surrounded by a sidewalk and circular garden, the T-43 will rest just outside the base, where it will be accessible to the public. Randolph officials retired the T-43 from service in September as part of the shift of combat systems officer training to Pensacola, Fla. (Randolph report by Robert Goetz)
Pentagon Releases Cost of Living, BAH Rates for 2026
Dec. 30, 2025
The Pentagon will pay cost of living allowances to 127,000 service members in the continental U.S. in 2026, an increase of 66,000 members in 2025. Airmen and Guardians across the U.S. will also receive an average increase of 4.2 percent for their Basic Housing Allowance, compared to the 5.4 percent…
