May 23, 2021 12th Flying Training Wing honors mechanics for Aviation Maintenance Technician Day Aviation Maintenance Technician Day, observed May 24, honors the men and women who have worked behind the scenes making and keeping aviation possible, like the mechanics who work for the 12th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph.
April 27, 2021 12th TRS, 435th FTS acquire inert munitions for IFF students Student pilots from the 435th Fighter Training Squadron are becoming more familiar with aircraft munitions thanks to the recently added inert weapons at the 12th Training Squadron and 435th FTS at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph.
Nov. 12, 2020 JBSA partners with local governments to ensure citizen, pilot safety To ensure the safety of base aircrew and citizens residing near Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, a blanket Intergovernmental Support Agreement was utilized for the first time with the Alamo Area Council of Governments which incorporates a contract managed by Universal City, Texas. This historic
Oct. 28, 2020 WWII legendary ace’s aircraft lore alive and well at 12th FTW, 39th FTS The 340th Flying Training Group’s 39th Flying Training Squadron, initially activated as the 39th Pursuit Squadron in 1940, re-designated as the 39th FTS in 1999 and subsequently activated in the Reserve component in 2001, has a storied World War II past that’s being celebrated by its operational
Oct. 2, 2020 Centralized Cargo Operations: Unique team with critical mission One of the precautions taken by Air Education and Training Command leadership at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic was adding a second Basic Military Training location at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, to help better ensure physical distancing between recruits. Accomplishing this task
Sept. 24, 2020 12th FTW protocol chief recognized by AETC commander Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Education and Training Command, presented the Award for Civilian Achievement to 12th Flying Training Wing protocol chief Ty Reyes Sept. 22, 2020 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph.
July 31, 2020 Seguin airfield maintains steady course during pandemic An airfield that was constructed about a decade after the Army Air Corps opened Randolph Field continues to serve the needs of the flying training mission at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph as it meets the challenges posed by the novel coronavirus pandemic.
July 27, 2020 12th FTW welcomes new commander Col. Scott Rowe took command of the 12th Flying Training Wing from Col. Mark Robinson during a change of command ceremony July 27, 2020 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas.
July 21, 2020 12th MXG continues to support flying mission while protecting its workers More than four months ago, Robert West, director of the 12th Maintenance Group at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, learned through a social media video sent to him by his uncle in Australia that the Czech Republic was encouraging its citizens to wear masks in an effort to slow the spread of the
July 13, 2020 Online tools ease COVID-19 turbulence at 12th Flying Training Wing For the last 20 to 30 years, staff members of the 12th Flying Training Wing’s 12th Operations Group have tackled flying operations traditionally. Then, in mid-March, the COVID-19 pandemic hit and changed everything.