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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

Installation commander addresses Maxwell-Gunter Team

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  • By Col. Patrick Carley
  • 42nd Air Base Wing commander
MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. --  

Team Maxwell-Gunter,

The events surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic are rapidly changing not only across our country, but here in the River Region and on Maxwell-Gunter. 

Maxwell-Gunter is currently in Health Protection Condition Bravo (HPCON-B).  This means there’s a heightened exposure and increased transmission risk.  What does this mean for you?  You should follow CDC guidance and recommendations to the maximum extent possible, such as:  knowing how COVID-19 spreads; cleaning your hands often; avoiding close contact; stay home if you are sick; cover coughs and sneezes; clean and disinfect. 

The safety and wellbeing of our Maxwell-Gunter family is at the forefront of our decisions and recommendations. Force health protection is our top priority, and we will continue to ensure that personnel and their families have the most up-to-date information on appropriate measures to prevent potential spread of the virus. 

We are following risk-based measures consistent with guidance from the DoD and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in concert with local and state officials, such as encouraging all personnel to follow Force Health Protection guidelines to safeguard our community to prevent wide spread outbreak, and adhere to travel advisories and restrictions.

Units and work centers across Maxwell-Gunter have received guidance from higher headquarters permitting telework options as much as possible while still meeting mission essential functions. 

To that end, starting today you will see various services and activities across the installation have reduced services or closed down entirely for the time being until the spread of the pandemic is mitigated.  Please check the Maxwell website and Facebook site for the latest updates on reduced services and closures.

Finally, I ask for your patience as we work through rapidly changing circumstances.  Your commanders and I remain committed to you and your families as we act together to “flatten the curve” to minimize the spread and impact.

 

Col Pat Carley

Commander, 42d Air Base Wing

Team 42 … We’ve got your 6

 

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For CDC guidance and recommendations click here

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.