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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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“We Are Airmen” contest update: 10 finalists selected

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JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas--More than 70 Airmen across the Air Force showcased their creativity and passion by scripting and producing their own recruiting video through the We Are Airmen 2018 Recruiting Video Contest.

After reviewing the submissions, ten finalists have been selected:

-Senior Airman Lane McCall, Ramstein Air Base

-Ryan Law and SrA Jean Paul Arnaud, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base

-Capt. Megan Gaschk, Fairchild Air Force Base

-Airman 1st Class Luciano Vignola and A1C Michael Gausselin, Sheppard Air Force Base

-Airman Arianna Baldwin, Luke Air Force Base

-Maj. Samantha Campbell and Chris Campbell, Ramstein Air Base

-Staff Sgt. Gabriel Aikens, Joint Base Langley-Eustis

-Maj. Karrie Wray, Offut Air Force Base

-Tech. Sgt. Dean Brotherton, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base

-Capt. Joseph Siler, Hurlburt Field

All finalists have been formally invited by their Major Command to attend the Air Force Association’s Air, Space & Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Md., Sept.17-19. Finalists will be flown to Washington, D.C., with free admission to the AFA Conference.

 
The finalists’ submissions have been forward to Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. Dave Goldfein and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright for a winner to be selected and will be announced during the conference. 


Editor’s Note: Leading up to AFA, all 10 videos will be debuted on Air Education and Training Command’s social media platforms. 

Facebook- Air Education and Training Command
Twitter- @AETCommand
Instagram- aetc_firstcommand

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.