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12th Flying Training Wing

The 12th Flying Training Wing, headquartered at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, develops the next generation of Air Force aviators and enlisted aircrew by providing world-class flying training and education. The wing trains Airmen in the fundamentals of airmanship, instruction and leadership, preparing them for success in operational units across the Air Force. Through undergraduate Combat Systems Officer training, Pilot Instructor Training, Introduction to Fighter Fundamentals, Remotely Piloted Aircraft pilot indoctrination, enlisted aviator training, and other specialized programs, the 12th FTW produces skilled, adaptable, and combat-ready professionals capable of meeting the demands of today's complex operating environment while strengthening the future of American airpower.

 

 

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Articles

AETC commander commissions next generation of leaders

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  • By Senior Airman Stormy Archer
  • 502nd Air Base Wing Public Affairs
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas --  

Lt. Gen. Steve Kwast, commander of Air Education and Training Command, was the guest speaker for an Air Force ROTC commissioning ceremony May 10 at the University of Texas at San Antonio.

 Kwast took the time to address the 18 newly commissioned lieutenants and their families about the challenges and responsibilities they will soon face.

“What we have here today is the greatest fabric of our society,” said Kwast. “Your generation is going to reinvent American power for the digital age. Your generation is going to have to let go of the paradigms of the past and build new capability in new ways that give America the power to drive fear into the hearts of our enemies and reassurance to the hearts of our friends who share our values, so humanity can live free with the principles of liberty, justice and the pursuit of happiness.”

The lieutenants also earned an undergraduate degree in addition to completing the ROTC program at UTSA in preparation for their future career in the Air Force.

“What we do here at ROTC is teach young cadets everything about the Air Force during their first few years; we teach them what the benefits are and also the structure of the Air Force, and we later progress that into leadership,” said Maj. Jimmy Odom, UTSA ROTC director of operations. “We teach them the fundamentals of leadership and give them opportunities to display leadership as well with positions available here in our cadet wing. We make sure they have the qualities we need in the Air Force. Once we do that and they complete their four-year program they get their commission.

“This is an outstanding group of cadets,” he continued. “Their impact will be felt Air Force wide. They have the ability, the educational background, drive and the dedication we are looking for in the Air Force.”

Each lieutenant is already assigned an Air Force specialty code for their job, and they will either head to their first permanent duty station or to their technical training school. Careers in this group of commissionees include contracting, finance, intelligence and piloting aircraft.

“This program has helped me so much,” said 2nd Lt. Alexandra Duhaine, one of the newly commissioned lieutenants. “When I came out of high school I didn’t know what I wanted to do. I didn’t have a goal or vision for myself. Through the ROTC program I was able to get the structure and discipline I needed. ROTC taught me confidence and showed me what I’m capable of doing. This experience has refined me and made me stronger, and I’m excited to start my career in the Air Force.”

Air Force ROTC is one of the three primary commissioning sources for officers in the United States Air Force, the other two being the United States Air Force Academy and Air Force Officer Training School.


Public Affairs Information

Tours of the 12th Flying Training Wing are provided to various community organizations, high schools, businesses, and academic military recruitment programs to educate their members about the 12th FTW mission.

Due to the high volume of requests and limited public affairs resources, tours and static displays are limited.

Please submit all requests in writing to the 12th FTW Public Affairs by email to 12ftw.pa.1@us.af.mil at least three weeks but no more than six weeks in advance. You may also call 210-652-1272.

Tours are not available on weekends and may be cancelled at any time because of increased security measures or mission requirements. The 12th FTW does not host tours of Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph at-large. To schedule a tour of JBSA-Randolph, please contact JBSA-Randolph Public Affairs at 502abw.pa.official@us.af.mil or dial 210-652-4410.

If desired, requestors must arrange all meals. PA will provide contact information to base eateries. Modified tours will be granted for those with limited mobility - this must be stated on the tour request. If not stated, it is assumed that mobility is not an issue.