The Air Education and Training Command (AETC) is a Major Command of the United States Air Force (USAF). Its primary role is to provide training, education, and mission qualification for all USAF personnel, including pilots, aircrew, and enlisted Airmen. Based at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph in Texas, AETC manages 16 Air University degree granting colleges, 59 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, and more than 40 professional military education courses. Its mission is essential to the readiness of the USAF, ensuring a well-trained force that can respond effectively to global challenges.