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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.

 

 

12FTW Units

aircraft mechanic, performs maintenance 12th Maintenance Group
12th Maintenance Group
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Articles

JBSA outlines changes to mask policy

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  • By 502d Air Base Wing Public Affairs
  • 502d Air Base Wing Public Affairs
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas-- Effective immediately, all individuals in indoor and outdoor shared spaces on Joint Base San Antonio are required to wear masks in accordance with the most current Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines and Secretary of Defense directive. This includes wearing a mask in any location on installation other than a member's home.
 
Individuals must wear masks continuously while on JBSA except: 
  • When an individual is alone in an office with floor-to-ceiling walls with windows and doors closed;
  • For brief periods of time when eating and drinking while maintaining distancing in accordance with CDC guidelines and instructions from commanders and supervisors;
  • When the mask is required to be lowered briefly for identification or security purposes; and
  • When necessary to reasonably accommodate an individual with a disability.
Additional JBSA policy includes: 
  • Masks will be worn when entering the installation.  Please comply if asked by Security Forces to lower masks for security reasons. 
  • While inside installation fitness centers, masks will be worn at all times except while swimming or using the showers. 
  • Masks will be worn outdoors when in shared spaces and if the 6-foot physical distance cannot be maintained.
  • Shared spaces include but are not limited to inside and outside of all facilities, except a person's own residence.  
  • Failure to wear a mask in accordance with this policy could result in removal from the installation.
Masks recommended by the CDC include non-medical disposable masks, masks made with breathable fabric (such as cotton), masks made with tightly woven fabric (i.e., fabrics that do not let light pass through when held up to a light source), masks with two or three layers, and masks with inner filter pockets. Not authorized as a substitute for masks are novelty or non-protective masks, masks with ventilation valves, or face shields.
 
The Secretary Of Defense memo on mask policy can be found 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.