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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

Medical: Staying ahead of threats

  • Published
  • By Airman 1st Class Jasmine Galloway
  • 81st Training Wing Public Affairs

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.-- Through prevention and response, public health has been able to keep military members and their families safe during the pandemic.

“When it comes to the COVID-19 delta variant, our approach is unchanged,” said Maj. Tristan Spierling, 81st Medical Group chief of aerospace medicine and public health emergency officer. “We rely very heavily on the Center for Disease Control for mitigation protocols we know work; masking, hand hygiene and physical distancing are things that have shown time and time again to reduce transmission.”

One of the biggest components in public health is conducting contact tracing, said Capt. Michelle Rosales, 81st Operational Medical Readiness Squadron public health flight commander and deputy public health emergency officer.

“We are able to identify those areas that are considered hotspots or outbreak areas and then focus our resources, communicating and working with leadership to ensure that we’re utilizing all prevention measures,” said Rosales.

Health Protection Condition measures also play a part in assessing the way the installation conducts operations, such as when to reduce capacity within the work and fitness centers and adjusting any other processes previously put into place.

 “We have to be willing to be nimble in our response,” said Spierling. “By discussing some of the challenges that we have in regards to our fight against COVID, what needs to be adjusted to better the fight, and having that team approach is necessary in order to be responsive.”

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.