Jan. 9, 2026 AETC holds T-7A Red Hawk official arrival ceremony, marking new era in pilot training Air Education and Training Command hosted an arrival ceremony Jan. 9, 2026, for the T-7A Red Hawk, the U.S. Air Force’s next-generation trainer aircraft, marking a significant milestone in the service’s effort to modernize pilot training.
Dec. 5, 2025 T-7A Red Hawk Lands at JBSA-Randolph The U.S. Air Force’s first T-7A Red Hawk assigned to Air Education and Training Command arrived Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, at the 12th Flying Training Wing, marking a major milestone in the modernization of pilot training.
Aug. 19, 2024 Col. John P. Anderson Assumes Command of 12th Operations Group at JBSA-Randolph In a change of command ceremony held at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Col. John P. Anderson officially took command of the 12th Operations Group from Col. James J. Muniz. The ceremony was attended by military personnel, civilian staff, and local dignitaries, marking the transition in unit
July 16, 2024 Col. Peter Lee Takes Command of the 12th Flying Training Wing Col. Peter J.S. Lee assumed command of the 12th Flying Training Wing in a ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph on Friday, July 12, 2024. Col. Lee takes over from Col. Taylor T. Ferrell, who had led the unit since August 2022.Prior to this assignment, Col. Lee served as the commander of the
Aug. 4, 2022 Colombian Special Operations leaders visit 558th Flying Training Squadron Colombian air force Special Operations Forces leaders visited with the 558th Flying Training Squadron June 27 to better understand the training and capabilities of U.S. Air Force remotely piloted aircraft.
Aug. 1, 2022 Col. Taylor Ferrell takes command of the 12th Flying Training Wing Col. Taylor Ferrell takes command of the 12th Flying Training Wing
Aug. 1, 2022 12th Operations Group welcomes new commander In front of a packed audience on the South ramp flightline at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Col. Scott Rowe, 12th Flying Training Wing commander, passed the guidon to the new 12th Operations Group commander, Col. James Muniz.
July 21, 2022 12th Flying Training Wing T-38 Talon conducts basic surface attack simulation U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Jason Mandizvidza, training pilot, and Brazilian Air Force Capt. Felipe Pereira, 435th Fighter Training Squadron instructor pilot, flew a 12th Flying Training Wing T-38 Talon July 6 to conduct a basic surface attack simulation at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph.
June 28, 2022 99th, 559th Flying Training Squadrons host San Antonio ACE Academy High School and middle schoolers attending the San Antonio ACE Academy visited the 99th and 559th Flying Training Squadrons at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph June 14, where they got an in-depth look at what it takes to become an Air Force pilot.
Jan. 21, 2022 Fiesta leadership visits 12th Flying Training Wing Fiesta San Antonio leadership visited the 12th Flying Training Wing Jan. 18-19 and got to see what it takes to be an Air Force pilot.