The T-38 Talon is a twin-engine, high-altitude, supersonic jet trainer used in a variety of roles because of its design, economy of operations, ease of maintenance and high performance. It is used primarily by Air Education and Training Command for undergraduate pilot and pilot instructor training. Air Combat Command, Air Mobility Command and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration also use the T-38 in various roles. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Steve Thurow)

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19th Air Force orders safety stand-down day May 5

Published May 2, 2008

RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas (AFPN) -- The 19th Air Force commander has ordered a one day safety stand-down May 5 of all aircraft operations in his command.

Maj. Gen. Irving L. Halter Jr., ordered the stand-down as an opportunity for all those associated with flying in the command to re-emphasize and re-focus on the importance of flying safety and operational procedures.

The safety day follows yesterday's stand-down of the T-38C Talon after two fatal crashes with the aircraft in the last two weeks.

The 19th Air Force, headquartered at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, oversees all flying training operations in the Air Education and Training Command.

"I have great confidence in the men and women who fly and maintain the aircraft in this command," General Halter said. "This safety stand-down day will allow each and every person across the command the opportunity to re-emphasize the importance of flying safety and how critical it is to our people and to our mission."

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