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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

97 AMW IG team wins annual AETC award

  • Published
  • By Airman 1st Class Breanna Klemm
  • 97 AMW/PA
ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. --  

The 97th Air Mobility Wing Inspector General team was recognized for their outstanding performance as the Air Education and Training Command best office of the year, June 5, 2019, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla.


The Maj. Gen. Junius W. Jones Inspector General Award recognizes outstanding Commander’s Inspection Program’s (CCIP) whose performance is proactive and proves to go above and beyond the completion of everyday mission requirements.


“The 97 AMW IG office has performed well beyond my expectations,” said U.S. Air Force Col. Eric Carney, the 97 AMW commander. “Their endless drive for improvement has equipped me with an unmatched CCIP.”


Throughout the year, the IG team improved relations with off base agencies, coordinated wing-level plans and held readiness exercises. The biggest exercise conducted was the 1st Airborne Hijacking Exercise. This was held in coordination with over 17 varied agencies at federal and state level, which improved skills and readiness within the IG team. All these elements factored into the award.


Additionally, Gary Cobb, the 97 AMW IG Team Director, won the Lt. Gen. Howard W. Leaf IG Award for Category IV civilians at the AETC level. This award recognized Cobb’s outstanding performance as an inspector.


With the team’s combined accomplishments and hard work throughout the year, they proved to be truly deserving of the award.


“Winning this award took lots of coordinated work from the IG team, installation commanders and units, and of course the Wing Inspection Team members,” said Cobb. “The award could not have been accomplished without the never-ending integration and all the outstanding efforts of the 97 AMW WIT members. We have around 90 members spread throughout Altus AFB that all contribute greatly to the mission.”


Combined efforts from all parts of the 97 AMW IG team made it possible for them to receive the well-deserved Maj. Gen. Junius W. Jones Inspector General Award. Airmen of the Mighty 97th constantly go above and beyond daily activities to prove themselves and fulfill the Altus AFB mission.

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.