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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

340th FTG welcomes group's first airman basic, honors USAF heroes

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  • By Debbie Gildea
  • 340th Flying Training Group Public Affairs

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-Randolph, Texas – A dozen-plus members of the 340th Flying Training Group traveled to Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas to celebrate the Nov. 8 basic military training graduation of the group's first "slick sleeve" member, Airman Basic Kevin Rios Rivera.

Following completion of technical school training, Rivera will report to group headquarters at JBSA-Randolph, where he will serve in the manpower and personnel directorate, led by Lt. Col. Mark Hiatt.

In addition to the group staff, the 340th FTG Honorary Commander, Schertz, Texas Mayor Michael Carpenter, joined the celebration following a pre-graduation reception held at Lackland in honor of Vietnam era prisoner of war Air Force Capt. Guy Gruters, retired, who served as the graduation parade reviewing official.

Also honored during the reception and graduation was Janine Sijan-Rozina, sister of the late Capt. Lance P. Sijan, who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for selflessness and courage in the face of lethal danger, and for whom the annual Air Force Lance P. Sijan award for leadership is named.

A host of distinguished visitors from across the country who were participating in the U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff civic leaders' tour were also on hand to celebrate with new graduating airmen.

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.