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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 command chief visits Team Mildenhall

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  • By Airman 1st Class Alexandria Lee
  • 100th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs
RAF MILDENHALL, England --  Chief Master Sgt. Juliet Gudgel, command chief master sergeant of Air Education and Training Command, visited RAF Mildenhall, England, Nov. 14, 2018, to gain insight on what training currently looks like for Airmen.

Air Education and Training Command is reimagining how Airmen are developed, through a shift in education, training and capitalization of experiences in a new concept: The Continuum of Learning.

“The challenge is the same throughout every career field, learning the balancing act between teaching what is current and what is long lasting,” said Chief Master Sgt. Charles Frizzell, 59th Medical Wing command chief.

Frizzell’s visited RAF Mildenhall with the AETC command chief, and they had lunch with firstterm and newly retrained Airmen at the Gateway Dining Facility and learned more about their experience first-hand.

“Airmen lead the way to better learning,” Frizzell said. “You all highlight the shortcomings in our training program so that we know and fill in the gaps that are left. If it is not operationally relevant, we need to revise and make sure you have all of what you need to continue to lead the world’s greatest Air Force.”

The purpose of Continuum of Learning is to integrate education, training and experience in ways that Airmen them to learn anytime, anywhere throughout their careers.

“Our goal is to be as innovative and as effective as possible,” Gudgel said. “Introducing new techniques like ‘gamification,’ essentially adapting video game learning style to the newer generation. There is a change coming and happening, so allow the change to go through and give us feedback. The Airmen have to let us know what they need, so we can provide.”

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.