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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

AFIT re-designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Research

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  • By Katie Scott
  • Air Force Institute of Technology

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The Air Force Institute of Technology was re-designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Research by the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security through academic year 2024.

AFIT is one of eight Ohio colleges and universities to earn this distinction, joining a group of more than 275 schools across the country.  To obtain the re-designation, AFIT demonstrated continued cyber defense efforts in research initiatives by faculty and students, publications, PhD student production and research funding.

Since the last renewal period in 2014, AFIT faculty, students, and collaborators focused on cyber defense topics resulting in the publication of 58 journal articles, 96 conference publications, 18 book chapters, and served as editors for 5 books.  In addition, faculty received 70 research grants totaling $6,044,368 and graduated 27 doctoral students with cyber defense related dissertation topics.

"This re-designation demonstrates the technical excellence available at AFIT through our world-class faculty and cyber operationally-ready students. We are responsive to the needs of the cyber community and I am delighted that others externally see us the same way we see ourselves. Further, the re-designation with enhance and advance our readiness for tomorrow's cyber challenges," said Dr. Adedeji Badiru, Dean, AFIT’s Graduate School of Engineering and Management.

AFIT has a long history of excellence in research and education in cyber defense. In 2002, AFIT’s Graduate School of Engineering and Management instantiated the Center for Cyberspace Research as one of AFIT’s first research centers. CCR’s leadership excellence in the field led to AFIT being designated the Air Force Cyberspace Technical Center of Excellence.

“The Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Research re-designation by NSA and DHS complements and validates the designation of AFIT in 2008 by the Secretary of the Air Force and Chief of Staff of the Air Force as the Air Force Cyber Technical Center of Excellence,” said Dr. Todd Stewart, AFIT Director and Chancellor.

The NSA and DHS jointly sponsor the CAE-R program with the goal to reduce vulnerability in national information infrastructure by promoting higher education and research in cyber defense and producing professionals with cyber defense expertise.  Institutions designated as CAE-Rs are recognized by the U.S. Government for their cyber defense programs and have degree programs that are a top choice for students who want to gain the necessary knowledge and skills to succeed in the cybersecurity workforce.

More information on AFIT’s Center for Cyberspace Research can be found here:  https://www.afit.edu/CCR/

More information on the NSA/DHS CAE program can be found here:  https://bit.ly/2SgzKRA

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.