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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

Sheppard Airman aces aircraft fuel systems course

  • Published
  • By Airman 1st Class Madeleine E. Remillard
  • 82nd Training Wing Public Affairs
SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas --  

“If you are going to achieve excellence in big things, you develop the habit in little matters. Excellence is not an exception, it is a prevailing attitude.” – Colin Powell

Airman 1st Class Charles A. Shelton, 361st Training Squadron aircraft fuel systems apprentice course student, achieved excellence by maintaining a 100% average for the entire 36-academic-day course, earning himself the ACE award.

Rank and Name: Airman 1st Class Charles A. Shelton

Unit: 193rd Special Operations Wing, Pennsylvania Air National Guard Base, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Duty title: Aircraft fuel systems apprentice  

Hometown: Oxford, Pennsylvania

Time in Service: 8 months

Why you joined the Air Force: To serve the country

Family: Parents, Chuck and Lisa Shelton; sister, Chloe Shelton

Hobbies: Playing lacrosse and working on trucks

Favorite aspect of the job: Having the opportunity to work on multi-million dollar aircraft

Most memorable Air Force experience: Watching F-22’s practice maneuvers alongside my classmates

How do you make responsible choices: I had a great upbringing that gave me a strong foundation to have the ability to make good choices

Instructor comment: “Airman 1st Class Shelton displays the same amount of maturity as he does respect, and it all shows in the quality of his work.” – Mr. Yan Bolduc, 361st Training Squadron aircraft fuel systems apprentice course instructor

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.