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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

Building the strongest of Airmen

  • Published
  • By Airman Seth Haddix
  • 81st Training Wing Public Affairs
KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. --  

From jumping out of airplanes hundreds of feet in the air to swimming through rushing water down range, Special Warfare Airmen fight through the toughest and most vigorous environments to support the Air Force mission.

The 352nd Special Warfare Training Squadron Airmen at Keesler Air Force Base are held to high mental and physical standards and undergo intense physical training and tough courses. 

“We are not better than anyone else, but there is a special type of mindset it takes to be successful in these career fields,” said a 352nd SWTS trainee. “We need the resiliency and determination to never quit, and to not let anything get between us making it to that team.”

It is common for the Airmen to work in a joint-service environment on the battlefield. They create a way to connect the different services and bring the Air Force impact directly to the ground.

“We can act as a middle ground between branches,” said the trainee. “We integrate intelligence and support with direct impact onto the battlefield.”

The instructors lead intense and long physical training sessions to ensure the Airmen are fit to fight for their mission.

A 352nd SWTS instructor describes how the instructors prepare and train the students.

“We put our Airmen through intense physical training to build mental resiliency and prevent injury,” said the instructor.

The trainee believes tough physical training is key because it prepares them for the true mission of Special Warfare Airmen.

“We are ultimately training for war,” said the trainee. “Our PT sessions must push us to those conditions and past that. It is about making it home and surviving on the battlefield.”

The Special Warfare Airmen have a great impact on the Air Force and set a high standard for themselves. They strive to impact the military from the ground and the determination for achieving the mission of the Air Force shows their true resiliency and toughness.

“We strive to provide tactically efficient Airmen to the Air Force for special operations,” said the instructor. “We instill integrity, professionalism, teamwork, character and the Air Force core values. We rely on ourselves and others and push ourselves. We look for the Airmen who will take the extra step and push further than anyone else.”

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.