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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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Air University’s Barnes Center phases out eExam for distance learning courses

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  • Thomas N. Barnes Center for Enlisted Education
MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. --  

The Thomas N. Barnes Center for Enlisted Education will end the use of eExam for testing in September 2021, which impacts students currently enrolled in the legacy distance learning (DL) Enlisted Professional Military Education courses.

Since students enrolled in the legacy Airman Leadership School, Noncommissioned Officer Academy and Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy DL courses take proctored exams at their local base education office, affected students must complete all tests no later than August 31, 2021, in order to get credit for these courses.

Starting September 1, 2021, currently enrolled students who have not completed their legacy NCOA DL, ALS DL and SNCOA DL courses must enroll in the Barnes Center’s new Canvas-based version.

In addition to getting the most up-to-date curriculum, the new courses allow for online testing on any device, anytime, anywhere. Students preferring to switch over now can enroll in the new course before completing the old one, however, they must first dis-enroll from the legacy course in order for the new enrollment to be processed properly. Please note that since this is essentially a different course, none of the progress in the legacy course will transfer when the student enrolls in the new DL course.

If a student doesn’t complete the legacy course by August 31, 2021, there will be no penalties or waiting times imposed for enrolling in the new courses; Airmen can enroll right away. The new courses are a fresh start.

Interested students can initiate the enrollment process at the following location: https://auportal.sso.cce.af.mil/auportal/sec/welcome.AirUniversity

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.