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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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95 Cadets Selected for AFCLC’s Language Enabled Airman Program

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  • By AFCLC Outreach Team

MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. -- After a virtual selection board process this spring due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Air Force Culture and Language Center selected 95 Airmen for the Language Enabled Airman Program out of 208 applicants. This year also marked the first year candidates were selected for LEAP from a branch other than the United States Air Force; seven of the LEAP selectees will eventually enter the United States Space Force.

Participation in LEAP is voluntary and highly competitive. To become a LEAP scholar, Airmen must demonstrate proficiency in a foreign language specified on the Air Force Strategic Language List, receive an endorsement from their unit commander, and compete via a board process. Selection to LEAP is based on applicants’ existing language proficiency, potential to achieve higher levels of language proficiency, and Air Force language requirements.

AFCLC is proud to announce the following Airmen who met these requirements and are now members of this career-spanning program:

ARABIC MODERN STANDARD
Hofmann, Benjamin, 2d Lt
Sedej, Owen, 2d Lt
Smith, Cameron, 2d Lt
Viviano, Maria, 2d Lt

CHINESE MANDARIN
Anderson, Bryan, 2d Lt
Baird, Madison, Cadet
Cheng, Bi Wen, Cadet
Chu, Chipu, 2d Lt
Clode, Ester, Cadet
Gentle, Samuel, 2d Lt
Hale, Wesley, Cadet
Hawkley, Cooper, Cadet
Heydinger, Jacob, 2d Lt
Kim, Samuel, 2d Lt
Mattson, Trey, Cadet
Peterson, David, 2d Lt
Porter, Stephany, Cadet
Rohrer, Mary, 2d Lt
Scheibner, Katherine, 2d Lt*
Strom, Kailie, Cadet
Susuico, Fred, 2d Lt
Wong, Allison, 2d Lt
Zheng, David, Cadet*

FRENCH
Abubaker, Youssef, 2d Lt
Amico, Marcus, 2d Lt
Arnaud, Antoine, 2d Lt
Brosoto, Franchette, Cadet
Devarennes, Abby, 2d Lt
Heard, Joseph, 2d Lt
Hockensmith, Makenzie, 2d Lt
Jonasen, Colin, 2d Lt
Kang, Inkoo, Cadet
Landwehr, Helen, 2d Lt
Linso, Daniel, 2d Lt
Mataitusi, Jared, 2d Lt
Miller, Katelyn, 2d Lt
Sisti, Michael, Cadet
Tran, Quynh, Cadet
Vaughan, Andres, Cadet
Veideman, Daniel, Cadet
Wilson, Madison, 2d Lt
Wollman, Yann, Cadet*

GERMAN
Arenson, Myles, 2d Lt
Bellas, Alexandria, 2d Lt
Bonner, Emma, 2d Lt
Del Pinto, Luke, Cadet
McLaughlin, Michael, 2d Lt
Nickle, Mackenzie, 2d Lt*
Press, Kristen, 2d Lt
Smith, Benjamin, 2d Lt*

JAPANESE
Aoyama, Shinryu, 2d Lt
Baac, Ann, Cadet
Bradley, Zachary, 2d Lt
Cox, McKenna, 2d Lt*
Kendall, Yuuta, 2d Lt
Laurel, Jake, 2d Lt
Londono Heano, Juanita, 2d Lt
Ly, Camaren, 2d Lt*
Martin, Brett, 2d Lt
Shu, Benjamin, 2d Lt
Weimer, Natasha, 2d Lt
Winters, Ashton, Cadet

KOREAN
Lee, Ester, Cadet
Min, Esther, 2d Lt

PERSIAN-FARSI (IRANIAN)
Dakic, Milovan, Cadet

PORTUGUESE BRAZILIAN
Pittman, Olivia, 2d Lt

RUSSIAN
Andrews, Robert, Cadet
Beane, Nicholas, 2d Lt
Bowen, Justin, 2d Lt
Culbertson, Julie, 2d Lt
DeGeorge, Tara, 2d Lt
Doudnikoff, Letai, 2d Lt
Fowler, Eve, 2d Lt
Schoeberlein, Raphael, Cadet

SPANISH
Alvarez-Martinez, Joffre, Cadet
Beigelman, John, Cadet
Brown, Colby, 2d Lt
Cabrera, Jadzia, Cadet
Cummings, Jesica, Cadet
Gonzalez, Fernanda, 2d Lt
Hollenbeck, Lee, 2d Lt
King, Lawrence, 2d Lt
Kintz, Austin, 2d Lt
Lescas, Gianna, 2d Lt
Lunaas, Brynn, 2d Lt
Newman, William, 2d Lt
Quinones-Ocasio, Joseph, Cadet
Rodriguez, Sierra, 2d Lt
Smith, Curtis, 2d Lt
Underhill, Sean, 2d Lt
Zelaya, Angel, 2d Lt

SWAHILI
Van Velson, Austin, Cadet

UKRAINIAN
Benedict, Lauren, 2d Lt
Kaminski, David, 2d Lt

URDU
Bombero, Joshua, 2d Lt

*Denotes United States Space Force

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.