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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

AF Assistance Fund campaign extended, provides aid to military, its families

  • Published
  • By Airman 1st Class Jake Jacobsen
  • 14th Flying Training Wing Public Affairs
COLUMBUS AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. --  

Columbus Air Force Base’s annual Air Force Assistance Fund campaign has been extended through May 8 due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

This year’s goal is $25,707 and is used for charitable organizations that give much needed support directly to Air Force members in need. The campaign has currently raised $8,604, roughly 33 percent of the total goal.

“No matter how well you plan out things in life, we have seen over the last few weeks how quickly those things can change,” said Capt. Austin Carter, 37th Flying Training Squadron instructor pilot and installation project officer for the base’s AFAF campaign.

The AFAF is the official nonprofit charitable organization of the Air Force. The organization is designed to benefit active-duty, Reserve, Guard, and retired Air Force personnel and their families

“Some people may think that donating a few dollars won’t help, but if everyone on this base donated $2 a month we would raise over $35,000,” Carter said. “Most of us wouldn’t notice a couple dollars missing from our paycheck each month, however someone would notice if they received a couple hundred dollars that they desperately needed.”

Money raised during the AFAF campaign goes directly to four charitable organizations: The Air Force Aid Society, the Air Force Villages Charitable Foundation, the Air Force Enlisted Village, and the General and Mrs. Curtis E. LeMay Foundation.

“The biggest thing I would like for people to know is how much this program helps not only people in the Air Force, but people right here at Columbus AFB,” Carter said. “Last year the Air Force Aid Society allocated over $24,000 to Airmen right here at Columbus AFB.”

For those that would like to donate to the AFAF campaign, they should contact their squadron representative to fill out a contribution form. Key workers in each unit will accept donations during the campaign via payroll deductions, or through cash, check or money order.

“No donation is too small when giving to the AFAF and by donating you are helping others that may be experiencing an extreme hardship,” said Master Sgt. Vanessa Jordan, the 14th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron Aerospace Physiology Flight section chief of Standards and Evaluations and the installation project officer for the base’s AFAF campaign. “Donating has been made simple by only taking five minutes of your time, combined with your selfless donation, to change the lives of others.

For further information please visit the AFAF website at www.afassistancefund.org. For further information, contact your group POC.

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.