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U.S. Air Force Academy Units
34th Operations Group - 34 OG
The best leadership
opportunities at the Academy
 Our
Mission
The mission of the 34th Operations Group is to provide
management and oversight of USAFA Airmanship Programs involving
4,200 cadets at USAF's busiest airfield with 75,000 sorties and
350,000 events logged annually. Ensures soaring, parachuting,
and powered flight course standards and objectives contribute
measurably to leadership and character development of officer
candidates and conducts Undergraduate Flying Training (UFT)
selection process.
34 OG Units
 94th
Flying Training Squadron
The 94th Troop Carrier Squadron was activated on 1 June 1943.
The aircraft assigned to this unit were the C-47 Skytrain and
the C-46 Commando which served as cargo and troop carriers for
the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions. These aircraft were also
towplanes for the Waco CG-4A glider. During World War II, the
94thTroop Carrier Squadron participated in many important
operations, including the airborne assaults on Normandy,
Southern France, Holland, and Germany.
A soaring and Aero Club were formed for cadets in 1956 while the
Academy was located at Lowry AFB, CO. The Academy was forced to
discontinue soaring when the sailplanes were destroyed by high
winds in December 1958. The Aero Club moved to the Academy
airstrip in October 1961, and the Soaring Club was reestablished
the same year. Soaring became part of the Academy curriculum in
December 1964.
 98th
Flying Training Squadron
In the Spring of 1966, the programs were formalized as military
activities. With Air Staff approval to teach military
parachuting, the parachute Branch under the Airmanship Division
was born. In 1982, parachuting became a flight under the 94th
ATS. In 1994, the Parachute Flight grew too large and was
designated the 98th FTS.
What started as a club training 25 students a year has grown
into a premier character development program training 600 to
1200 cadets annually and field nationally recognized competition
and demonstration teams.
In 1995, the latest evolution is taking place. The Parachute
Flight has become a squadron, the 98th Flying Training Squadron.
The basic AM-490 program, which has been using round parachutes
since its conception, has entered the space with the use of
modern piggy back container systems and square parachutes for
both the main and reserve. Each student will be equipped with a
radio so all landings will be controlled from the ground. The
basic program is expanding to 1200 students per year and will be
offered to an increased number of ROTC cadets.
 34th
Ops Support Squadron
The mission of the 34th Operations Support Squadron is to
conduct MAJCOM level staffing in support of all USAFA aviation
operations. We also provide standardized training support for
all Airmanship, Flight Screening, and aviation oriented programs
directly contributing to the development of officership,
leadership, and character in all USAFA cadets. The 34 OSS is
dedicated to promoting the highest standards of aviation
excellence through dedicated air traffic control, airfield
operations, life support, airspace management, and weather
support operations.
Weather
The Air Force Academy weather station provides weather support
to the Academy that includes: operational weather support for
the flying organizations, resource protection for the entire
installation, and direct support to numerous cadet activities.
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