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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

Thunderbirds prepare at Laughlin for ‘Fiesta of Flight’

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  • By Senior Airman John A. Crawford
  • 47th Flying Training Wing Public Affairs
LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas --  

To help prepare for the 2020 ‘Fiesta of Flight’ Air & Space Expo at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, the base was visited by the advanced site survey team from the U.S. Air Force Aerial Demonstration Team, also known as the “Thunderbirds”.

“We’re excited to be here! Coming to a pilot training base is an experience in-and-of itself, because it’s one of our main demographics,” said Maj. Jason Markzon, U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds pilot. “I remember when I was a student and I’d see an F-16, let alone a Thunderbirds F-16 sitting on the ramp.”

The team participated in meetings with base agencies, a ‘pet-the-jet’ tour for military and their family members and visited the KDLK 94.1 FM radio station in Del Rio, Texas to talk about the upcoming air and space expo.

“I can feel the excitement being here right now,” Markzon said. “We’re going to kick it up a notch, maybe ten notches when we get to Laughlin in March.”

The Thunderbirds are scheduled to be performing at the ‘Fiesta of Flight’ Air & Space Expo, which is scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. on March 14th, 2020.

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.