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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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AETC to host Force Development Summit December 16-17

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  • Air Education and Training Command

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas -- As part of the effort to better develop the Airmen required to support the Air Force we need, Air Education and Training Command will hold the first-ever Force Development Summit here December 16-17, 2019.

Hosted by the AETC/A3K division on behalf of Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of AETC, the goal of the summit is to provide a forum for representatives from around the Air Force charged with the mission of developing the “Airmen We Need” in support of our National Defense Strategy.

Subject matter experts from Headquarters Air Force, all the major commands, and all AETC Directorates, will share their current Force Development efforts and challenges. By gathering these organizations together, the summit will aid efforts to synchronize and synergize Force Development efforts across the Air Force, to bolster and share the best ideas being worked on.

For information on this event or other Force Development Councils, please email  AETC.A3K.Secretariat@us.af.mil.

 

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.