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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

89th AW visits AAFB with opportunities for Airmen

  • Published
  • By Airman 1st Class Trenton Jancze
  • 97th Air Mobility Wing
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ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla-- Pilots and crew members from the 89th Airlift Wing based out of Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, visited Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, to educate, recruit, and showcase their mission to 97th Air Mobility Wing Airmen, Aug. 13, 2021.

The 89th AW’s mission is to provide global special air mission airlift, logistics, aerial port and communications for the president, vice president, cabinet members, combatant commanders, other senior military and elected leaders tasked by the White House, the Air Force chief of staff and Air Mobility Command.

U.S. Air Force Maj. Samantha Caszatt, 89th Operations Group director of personnel, Tech. Sgt. Gabriella Cole, 1st Airlift Squadron evaluator flight attendant, and Tech. Sgt. Julie Horvath, 99th Airlift Squadron special air missions flight attendant, spoke about the career opportunities and mission of the 89th AW, as well as their personal experiences with the wing.

Eleven Airmen from the 89th AW and a C-37B flew to Altus AFB to educate Airmen on the worldwide mission they carry out every day.

For more information on the 89th AW, visit their website at https://www.jba.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/336383/89th-airlift-wing/

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.