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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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Air Force Surgeon General visits 56th Fighter Wing Medical Group

  • Published
  • By Airman 1st Class Aspen Reid
  • 56th Fighter Wing
LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. --  Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg, Air Force Surgeon General, paid a visit to Luke Air Force Base on Dec. 12, 2018, where she outlined her mission, values and modernization efforts to an enthusiastic group of Airmen.

The surgeon general, tasked with leading Air Force health services, oversees all medical-related mission sets, to include advice and counsel to the Secretary of the Air Force and the Chief of Staff of the Air Force on matters regarding the health of Airmen.

During her visit, Hogg visited the 56th Medical Group and the Tactical Integrated Training and Nutrition (TITAN) Arena, a facility unique to Luke AFB, for an in-depth look into the human performance courses offered to ensure Air Force pilots are prepared and conditioned to handle the extreme tasks placed upon their bodies.

“Some of the highlights I’ve seen while on my visit here at the 56 MDG is the way they are going out into the operational community and taking care of Airman at that level as opposed to them having to come into the clinic,” said Hogg.

Hogg’s focus areas highlighting full-spectrum medical readiness are continually being implemented into the 56 MDG’s everyday mission.

Hogg put a goal in place to strengthen medical teams across the Air Force, which ensures that our Airmen remain mission-ready. “I hope to strengthen medical teams by first empowering them to come up with solutions,” said Hogg. “Giving them the latitude to be bold and to step outside of their comfort zone.”

Thunderbolts attended a luncheon with Hogg and were given the opportunity to ask questions about their concerns in the medical field and how they could make a change for the better.

“The whole visit that I had has thoroughly impressed me with the innovation of our Airmen in the medical group,” said Hogg. “They’re not waiting for decisions or actions from me for them to change the way they do business. In every instance that I was able to engage with the Airmen, in the different clinic areas, they’re all coming up with ways to do business better.”

“The 56 MDG is unique in the Air Force due to the large fraction of patients seen daily that are retirees, which poses a challenge for our medical teams,” said Col. Daniel Lamar, 56th MDG commander.

Not only are retirees a unique challenge, Hogg also highlighted the other unique challenges facing the 56 MDG Airmen.

“What makes Luke’s 56 MDG unique is the population that they serve,” said Hogg. “This is the largest fighter training population in all of the Air Force.”

Hogg’s visit to Luke showcased how Thunderbolts are not only changing the Air Force from the 56th Fighter Wing, but doing it at an extraordinary pace. Hogg said she plans on taking some of Luke’s innovations and implementing them at other bases as a staple of how the Air Force prepares and stays medically ready.

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.